How cautious is cautious enough when it comes to Covid?...Being on immunosuppressants for Crohn's, the thought of catching Covid-19 scares me. It really scares me. I have enough medical problems already. Like many other immunosuppressed individuals, I feel disposable...reactions5repliesLiving with Crohn's Disease
Recovery After Partial Colectomy...I had my partial colectomy on April 10, 2014. I remember that day vividly, as it was the day that my life changed for the better. The warm, spring day...reactionscomments
What’s It Like to Experience Tenesmus With IBD?...The first time I experienced tenesmus, my bowel wasn't even connected to my butt! Go figure?! Actually, it’s not that complicated. I only had my colon for less than a...reactionscomments
Possible Crohns noise...Hi I was just looking for some advice, I have not been diagnosed with crohns but I have a feeling it’s what I may have. I’m 37 and when I...reactions10replies
Francesca Montalbano dead at 35 following Crohn’s disease battle ...Internal abscesses are very dangerous and life threatening if you do not take action. She succumbed to septic shock. Story is on NYPost. https://nypost.com/2022/03/31/porn-star-raven-alexis-dead-at-35-after-crohns-disease-battle/...reactions2repliesAwarenessLiving with Crohn's Disease
Surgery...15 Jan i had colectomy open bowel resection. I was/am healing slowly though. A month later(February) the incision kinda ruptured and a hole producing pus. My surgeon said its not...reactions2replies
Financial aid ...Since 2017 i have had abdominal pain, getting in n out of hospitals. At 1st they said too much acids, then ulcers. I got to a point where all medication...reactions3replies
Crohn's, Spinal Pain, and Chiropractic Support...Over the years that I've lived with Crohn's disease, I’ve been willing to try almost anything suggested to me by my doctors and medical professionals in order to best manage...reactionscomments
Sheet Pan Stir Fry...Getting enough veggies as a Crohn's patient can be difficult, but sometimes eating cooked veggies can be easier on the digestive system. One reason I love this stir fry is because...reactionscomments
Tips for Staying Mentally Strong After a Crohn’s Diagnosis...When you are diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, your life turns upside down. Not only is your body in disarray and struggling to deal with symptoms but your mind, thoughts, and...reactionscomments
Living with Crohn’s...I have been going to Gi doctors my whole life which has not been easy. I unfortunately had parasites as a baby and my intestines were ruined. I have had...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...reactionscomments
Travelling with IBD...Travelling can be a source of anxiety at the best of times. Throw IBD into the mix and it’s a whole new ball game! I wanted to share some tips...reactions2comments
Crohn's Disease...Hi, I'm new to forums so hope I'm doing this right🤔. I'm hoping somebody could help me after a colonoscopy I found that my Crohn's is active again, my gastro...reactions4replies
The Infusion Hangover...After years of struggling with IBD symptoms, when I was finally diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I was most hopeful of not only finding symptom relief, but of any chance of...reactionscomments
What To Eat During an IBD Flare...The other day I had a vexing Crohn's episode. Countless trips to the bathroom. Abdominal pain. Nausea. Exhaustion. While I’ve since improved, the episode got me thinking about the best...reactions17comments
Consider This When Choosing Your Gastroenterologist...There are many decisions that must be made when living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. From selecting an insurance carrier to deciding if you should start a biologic, the...reactionscomments
Vedolizumab not working...Last friday I got my second dosis of Vedolizumab and since then I' ve been feeling even worse: more times to the toilet, more Blood and Even more pain. Has...reactions12replies
i want to know what will happen...ive always suffered with severe constipation i have a terrible pain in my back and rectum which makes me feel sick cant pass out a stool unless i take loads...reactions8repliesDiagnosis
Recognizing a Trigger Food...I’m more than a decade into living with IBD. I have spent agonizing days, weeks, months, and years navigating what I eat, how it affects me, how much or little...reactions10comments
