Jennifer Landau...Jennfifer was previously a patient leader on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Jennifer Landau is a writer, editor, former teacher, and fierce advocate for her son, who was diagnosed with severe, sudden onset Crohn’s...
How To Deal With Butt Leakage...It’s the worst. You walk from point A to point B, and you leak. Why? Oh, there are so many factors, unfortunately. Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and all other inflammatory bowel diseases...reactions3comments
My IBD diagnosis...I've been doing a lot of reading about IBD since being diagnosed last month and it really is disturbing the amount of people who have been told there's nothing wrong...reactions6comments
My 34-Year Crohn's Journey Continues...At the time of my diagnosis back in the '80s, there were 2 options when it came to medical treatment when dealing with my Crohn's. Just 2. Medication or surgery...reactions10comments
Environmental Triggers and IBD Symptoms...While city life offers definite cultural and social benefits, a more rural environment has helped moderate my IBD symptoms. Coincidence? Perhaps. All I can say is I’ve had way less...reactions6comments
Why I Won’t Be Taking Prednisone Ever Again...Content note: This article includes content related to suicide, which may be upsetting for some readers. For more information on mental health resources, click here. Most people living with inflammatory...reactions9comments
Compatibility Ulcerative colitis and méthyl-sulfonyl-methane/ Quercetin...Hi, I'm looking for other approaches . I can’t stand conventional treatments. I'm very responsive UC since 30 years, diet without residues, I may reintroduce some otherfood and I’m on...reactions3repliesDiet & NutritionTreatmentSide Effects
New here - could I have IBD?...After years of flare ups I am wondering whether what I am suffering with is IBD. Would really appreciate any feedback. So, a typical flare up for me is a...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired...Anyone with Crohn's or colitis can relate to feeling sick and tired of being sick and tired. Every single day can feel like a fight. Life gets mundane and just...reactions16comments
Post surgery recovery...I had a laparoscopic ileocecal resection 21/2 weeks ago- recovery going well does anybody have experience of when I might return to driving and jogging after this type of surgery?...reactions2repliesSurgeryExercise
20 Low-Residue Food Ideas...A low-residue diet might be advised for a number of reasons. For example, it might benefit people with problematic diarrhoea, narrowing (strictures) in the intestine, or who those just underwent...reactions5comments
Chronic pain ...I struggle with chronic pain from having four Crohns Disease related surgeries. When I eat something it feels like razor blades going through my colon and small intestines. Anything that...reactions3replies
Falling Back Into a Crohn’s Flare After Being in Remission...I’m a veteran IBD patient, having lived with Crohn’s disease now for more than a decade. I mostly understand how my body works, how I need to care for it...reactions3comments
The Surgery Struggle is Real. Trust your instincts....I began to experience urgency as a small child in the 1950's. I mostly hid the few accidents I had. Then through high school I smoked pot and didn't experience...reactions4comments
Perimenopause and IBD: Just Another Setback?...Mood swings. Hot flashes. Night sweats. Difficulty sleeping. Constant fatigue. Desert-dry conditions in the nether regions. Doesn't this sound like I'm just living my best life? Yep, indeed. I'm living...reactions2comments
Should All Patients With IBD See a Dietitian?...Navigating diet with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis can be a real minefield. There's only so much we can learn from food diaries, the internet, and chatting with other patients. Sometimes...reactions1comment
Fighting the Fatigue...Fatigue is one of the WORST symptoms that those with Crohn's or UC experience. Do you have any helpful tips to combat fatigue?...reactions3replies
Awaiting gastroenterologist, high calprotectin but afraid of them finding nothing...Hi folks, I’ve had IBD type symptoms for decades but have always been brushed off with IBS diagnosis. I had a colonoscopy about 4 years ago which found nothing but...reactions10repliesDiagnosisTestsTips & Advice
Flare up brings abscess ...I've been in remission for a year, the past two days my CD flared up. First comes the neck pain, then constipation, then comes an anal abscess. This happens every...reactions7repliesFlare-UpsLiving with Crohn's DiseaseSurgery
Preparing to see a new GI doc, what should I bring? (undiagnosed)...I'm preparing to see a new gastro doctor in a few weeks (sooner if there is a cancellation). I saw a GI doctor 2 years ago and was diagnosed with...reactions2replies
