Loss of taste...Has anyone lost their sense of taste?and have you gotten it back?...reactions3repliesAwareness
I Say "I’m Fine"… but I'm Probably Not....You will often hear people with IBD saying, "I'm fine," "I'm OK," or even, "I'm good." But are we really fine, OK...reactions20comments
Menopause and Ulcerative colitis...Hi, Can anyone suggest if a patient under treatment of ulcerative colitis can take medicine to postpone periods. Please help....reactions4repliesAwareness
The Drink That Hates My Guts: Colitis vs. Carbonated Beverages..."Psst! Come closer. You know you want a sip." That’s what I heard in my head as I looked inside my tiny...reactions8comments
You WILL get through this!...Diagnosed with CD at age 25, still in graduate school and after 3 years in the army (!). Finally had surgery in...reactions5comments
Low FODMAP Crockpot Chicken Curry...Today I'm back with another slow cooker recipe (or crockpot as it's called in the U.S.). Yep, we're heading towards spring but...reactionscomments
Spice Up Your IBD Diet...Spice. It is what runs the economy on planet Arrakis in Frank Herbert's novel (turned blockbuster movie) "Dune." It also appears to...reactions5comments
A question for the caregivers......What would you tell someone whose child or loved one was recently diagnosed with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis?...reactions2repliesCaregiving
Flu or Flare?...It was a hot June morning when I was sitting across the table from a client at the local Panera Bread when...reactionscomments
Caregiving, Crime, Cancer, & Crohn's Disease...Please tell my story about caregivers, Caregiving for sick family members and sick caregivers. When associated with cancer, especially Colon Cancer, small...reactionscomments
Covid-era dental work...I take Humira for my Crohn's, which means I am immunocompromised and at high risk for severe Covid. Pre-covid, I went to...reactions4repliesLiving with Crohn's Disease
The Rough Road to Diagnosis: From a Parent of a Child With Crohn’s...In 2014, when my son was 12 years old, I began to worry that his growth was slowing, as he didn’t seem...reactions4comments
Symptoms worse after colonoscopy ...I have just been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis on Sunday, I had symptoms of bloating, loose stool and bleeding for 12 months...reactions4repliesFlare-UpsNewly DiagnosedTests
Low-Residue Rice Krispies Chicken Goujons...Today's recipe is actually one that I originally made for my toddler. Chicken nuggets are a firm hit in our household. It's...reactions1comment
Asking About Drug Side Effects and Weighing Your Options...Most of us would love to take a medication and never experience any side effects. Who wants to deal with a skin...reactionscomments
First Time Post...Hi everyone, There is no ‘known’ history in my family of Crohn's/Colitis (my doctor is leaning towards Colitis for myself as it...reactionscomments
Awaiting colonoscopy.....Hi I’m 28 years old, and I have been experiencing lower abdominal pain since I was 14 years old. Up until I’d...reactions7replies
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...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...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...reactionscomments
