Hip flexor abcess...I have recently been diagnosed with ileopsoas abcess and may require an operation as a result. Anyone else ever had this and if so how did you treat it?...reactions3replies
The Joys of the Stool Test...One slightly vexing aspect of IBD is the stool test. For the uninitiated, this involves defecating in a pan before scooping out your excrement in little lab vials. I remember one...reactions2comments
Awaiting colonoscopy ...Hello, I’m 29 and since November I have had loose stools every morning a number of times a day. Thinking it was just my IBS I called the GP in...reactions9repliesDiagnosisFlare-UpsTests
The Stigma of UC: Breaking the Silence...I have a secret... No one can outwardly see my struggle. From all appearances, I look normal. More importantly, I look healthy. But I know differently. I'm not like everyone...reactions29comments
The Gut-Brain Axis and IBD...I've talked on here before about how IBD can impact your mental health and why we need to do more to support patients with it. But new research has emerged...reactionscomments
My Blood Clot, Thanks to Ulcerative Colitis...In 2021, I started to flare worse than any flare I’d had previous to this. My body was not responding to my mesalamine at all and a strong course of...reactions15comments
Awaiting tests for IBD...Hey all, totally new here & know nothing much about IBD other than the little I've read. I'm 29 years old & for a while now, I've been having issues...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Gastroparesis and IBD – An Unlucky Combo...Since getting my PICC line and coming off total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in June, my body has been declining rapidly. I’ve chosen to try and keep things private, but it’s...reactions1comment
Dealing With Incontinence and IBD...Accidents. Incontinence. Call it what you will. To be in your 20s and experiencing fecal incontinence is soul-destroying. I’m not saying it’s any less soul-destroying later or earlier in life...reactions4comments
What's your post-colonoscopy meal? ...I always get a pizza but my father-in-law swears by pancakes. What do you eat after you get your colonoscopy done?...reactions21repliesTips & Advice
Over 3 Decades of Crohn’s Pain… and Finally Pain-Free...Over 30 years ago, if you told me that one day my Crohn's and I would be finally pain-free, I would have probably thought it a dream. Well, I guess...reactions3comments
Tips to better explain Crohn's or UC to family and friends?...Whether it's a romantic relationship, a friendship, or someone from work - maintaining relationships while dealing with Crohn's and UC can be hard. Any tips to better explain Crohn's or...reactions23repliesTips & AdviceFriends & FamilyIntimacy & Relationships
Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome ...Hello everyone. My daughter is 17 and has had some investigations and biopsies. She has been diagnosed with solitary rectal ulcer syndrome at the moment (dr said that could change)...reactions7repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisTips & Advice
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms...I absolutely love steak. However, I do not like to eat steak (or red meat in general) too often, so I have found a great alternative in portobello mushrooms. Having...reactions3comments
New here! Crohns and Nausea/Entyvio...Hi everyone. I'm new here. I'm in a weird phase of my crohns treatment and I'm curious to know some feedback. I'm not as technical as I see others post...reactions5repliesFlare-UpsTreatment
Can Biologics Change Your Periods?...Today I wanted to share a personal post about my experience with a changed menstrual cycle since I started Humira (also called adalimumab). After asking in Facebook groups and doing...reactions9comments
Long Long Crohn's journey...My story started in the mid 1980s. Incredible stomach pains, went into shock, crash team saved me. I had many tests and I was told it was IBS. I continued...reactions4comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...reactionscomments
Need support at Amsterdam...Hey good people, I've moved to Amsterdam just recently and Unfortunately I'm having a breakup. First thing I should to is to find a good doctor. I have a healthcare...reactions3repliesLiving with Ulcerative ColitisFlare-UpsTravel
