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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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)...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2replies
Infliximab crohn disease...Hello, I’m 24 years old and having crohn disease now for 4 years. The doctor gave me a entocort, i used it...reactions20repliesLiving with Crohn's Disease
For Better or For Worse: How Has Your Life Changed After Crohn's?...It is a harsh truth to realize that you will never be the same person after hearing the words, "You have Crohn's...reactions3comments
