Help...Crohn's disease since I was 12 , when I stretch backwards weird big lump appear on my middle stomach feels squesh n tube like, what is this...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Looking for comment if anyone taking Wegovy ...Hi, I’m curious if anyone is taking Wegovy or a weight loss injection and if they are how does that affect your body. I am curious because I currently have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How has IBD affected your career or job?...IBD can have a huge impact on one's professional life. Between balancing bathroom breaks, crop-dusting coworkers, and powering through pain, the workplace woes never seem to end. This is a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesWork & EmploymentInsurance & Disability
I achieved no active disease ...Iv had chrons for 27 years. Numerous drugs and trials. Iv had my large bowel and rectum removed. I was told if it spreads any more in my small bowel...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Fear of Being Discharged From My Gastroenterologist...I recently had a conversation with my gastroenterologist that really put the fear of the universe in me. I’ve had the same gastroenterologist since I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Mild uc flare remedy ...Hello I'm 36 m, I've had colitis since I was 20 I've had 4 flares first 2 undiagnosed the 3rd was diagnosed and treated with medication and blood transfusion im...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Waterproof Colostomy Covers...I have a colostomy and am searching for a waterproof bag cover that actually keeps the bag dry. Reviews on Amazon for most bag covers I see indicate that the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & Advice
IBD Disclosure in the Workplace...Almost a year and a half ago, I left my full time corporate job in patient advocacy at a small biotech company. The demands on my time and energy were...Reactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Active 2 days agoAm I the only one that falls asleep if they sit down? I am on autoimmune therapy since 2017....Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
Looking some advice...Hi, I'm hoping some here will be able to give me some advice, kind of lost lost. I've been dealing with UC for around 10 years, I thought I had...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Mild case of UC but gas \ flatulence problems...I'm a 74 year old male in reasonably good health. My very mild case of UC is under control for a while now - rarely I see blood after a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiet & NutritionLiving with Ulcerative ColitisSide Effects
Bathroom trips....What are people using to help reduce the frequency of bowel movements?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessCopingDepression
Blood in stool...Is a colonoscopy necessary for diagnosis of crohns?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Managing My UC During Times of Stress and Anxiety...It’s no wonder I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) at age 19. As a child, I learned to wad up my feelings as tight as they’d go and stuff...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How can I support my bestie with UC?...I was diagnosed with IBS in the military and my bestie was later diagnosed with UC. I have been trying to support her....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What are your tell-tale signs that a flare is coming?...Some flares surprise us, and some we can see coming from a mile away. How can you tell that a flare-up is right around the corner? By sharing, you can...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFlare-UpsAwarenessTips & Advice
What's the best method of dealing with a lot of bathroom trips?...How do people deal with sleep loss? Any suggestions to get a full night's sleep?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Rinvoq and weight loss injections...Hello. Anyone doing Rinvoq along with either Tirzepatide or Semaglutide? Would love to be able to do one of the weight loss injections. I haven't seen anything regarding drug interactions....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseDiet & NutritionSide Effects
Not eating meat, poultry or fish...I recently decided to stop eating meat. Not really a Crohn's decision, more of a humanitarian one. Its' only a,few weeks and my stomach seems happier. Not as much gastritis...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Fear of "The Look"...Fear of “the look” holds far too much power over me sometimes. I imagine we’ve all gotten the look at least once. Sometimes it might be a look of pity...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
