Creamy Organic Nut Milk Frozen Popsicles...Since I don't eat most dairy anymore, I have been missing the deliciousness of creamy ice cream. I decided to make my...reactions4comments
When IV Insertions Go Wrong...Let me state the obvious: getting an IV is not fun. I have had probably hundreds of IVs inserted into my body...reactionscomments
The Ugly Fistula...Some things in life can’t be explained. The hole that took up my stomach is one of them. I always thought I...reactionscomments
All over body pain?...I’m just wondering how many others have all over body pain. I was diagnosed in November with Crohn’s. My doc put me...reactions21repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceLiving with Crohn's Disease
Leg edema...Hello everyone! I am a 32 year old man and I have some problems. I have crohn's disease but I am quite...reactions1replyTreatmentLesser Known SymptomsHealthcare Team
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...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...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...reactions9repliesDiagnosisFlare-UpsTests
The Stigma of UC: Breaking the Silence...I have a secret...no one can outwardly see my struggle. To all appearances, I look normal. More importantly, I look healthy. But...reactions34comments
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...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...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 &...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...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...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...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...reactions28repliesTips & 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...reactions7repliesDiagnosisTips & AdviceNewly Diagnosed
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...reactions3comments
