Gut Massage for Intestinal Pain...It’s holiday vacation time. I’m sitting in a restaurant enjoying an ocean view and finishing a scrumptious seafood meal with my husband...reactions5comments
Active 4 days agoHas anyone ever been unable to so much as simply 'sit down' without experiencing excruciating pain?...(In their abdominal area, lower right side to be specific). Serious question. Is this something indicative of what IBD sufferers experience?...reactions5replies
There's No Shame in Taking Meds...About 4 years ago, I stopped taking my medications. I had been on mesalamine for my ulcerative colitis and had been in...reactionscomments
Sweet Potato and Bone Broth Soup...I feel as if I'm living off soup at the moment. It's great when I've got a cold (which I always seem...reactionscomments
Crohn's in control==some lingering issues= Any advice pls (For my 14 year old)...Dear Friends Daughter 14 year old diagnosed with Crohn's based on below Symptoms before diagnosis == RLQ and RUQ stomach pain, nausea/vomitting/severe...reactions1replyLiving with Crohn's DiseaseSide EffectsTriggers
The Emotional Impact of Living with IBD...When I first began experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease, I went into survival mode. Anything else took too much of my time...reactionscomments
In agony- at wits end ...Hi all new here- 43 year old female. Last summer I started experiencing heartburn; I chalked it up to too much wine...reactions3repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
Faking Being Well With Crohn's...When you suffer from a Crohn's diagnosis or any chronic illness for that matter, we are masters at faking being well. That's...reactions2comments
IVF, Anesthesia, and My Bowels...During the last several years, I’ve written about my life with Crohn’s disease. I’ve written in-depth about how it’s impacted my mental...reactionscomments
Why I Love Rectal Medications...The first time I started taking rectal medications I used to go to the pharmacy and fill my whole backpack with boxes...reactionscomments
How Do You Know When You Have A Blockage?...Recently, a friend called. She'd only had Crohn's disease a few months, hadn't eaten in a few days, and was now in...reactions1comment
How To Stay Organized With IBD: Medications and Treatments...In a recent post, I talked about how I stay organized in managing the logistical part of living with IBD – including...reactions2comments
IBD Treatment Can Be Really Rough...Note: These descriptions are based on my personal experience with a variety of treatments as an ulcerative colitis patient. Always remember to...reactions4comments
Suspected uc...Does anyone have any advice to offer My gi is suspected ulcerative colitis I’ve suffered with my bowels for years going between...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
The Tin Man Effect: Joint Pain and UC...A pulsating throb awakens me at night. I attempt to stretch, to ease the lightning bolts of shooting pain, but my arms...reactions18comments
Newly Diagnosed with Crohn's...I’ve had a colonoscopy and been told I have Crohn's with proctitis and it all started June 2021. I’m a slim build...reactions15comments
Prednisone and pain/relief ...Hi all, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease last week and prescribed 60mg of Prednisone. I was hoping to see some relief...reactions12repliesTreatmentNewly DiagnosedFlare-Ups
Bowel irritable disease...I have digestive problems for 10 years already. It started as an intolerance to meat and fried foods, especially with proteic ones...reactions3replies
The Ins and Outs of Starting Biologic Injections...Many Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients are prescribed a biologic treatment, where the method of delivery is via IV infusion or...reactions3comments
Low-Residue Turmeric Fish With Baked Sweet Potato and Avocado...Today I'm back with a simple but really tasty fish recipe. I find all types of fish great for my IBD, both...reactions4comments
