Intimate activities with UC...I dont know if this kind of question is allowed here, but Im not going to use any dirty verbage. Has any other wives found difficulty meeting their husband's intimate...reactions4replies
Developing Erythema nodosum shortly after starting Infliximab infusions...Hi, I live in the UK and was just wondering if anyone else had developed inflamed lumps under the skin on their legs after starting infliximab? Apparently they often give...reactions1reply
Should You Keep a Food Diary With IBD?...This is a question I often see discussed amongst IBD patients. Are food diaries a good idea for those of us with Crohn's or colitis? Or are they a waste...reactions3comments
That One Special Person Who Helps You Cope...I often miss my grandma. She was my biggest supporter. She really encouraged me to follow my own path. In adolescence, I tended to feel alienated from my family, for...reactions1comment
J - POUCH for Ulcerative Colitis...My GI doctor is recommending I get this surgery done soon. I am 32 years old, struggled with remission for over 8 years +. The only thing that works is...reactions7replies
"I Do"... Special Events With UC..."Time for grillin’ and chillin’!" That’s how the invitation read. Would I attend the "I Do BBQ" request? Of course, I would attend! After all, this was my son and...reactions1comment
What Does a Humira Nurse Ambassador Do?...When I started taking Humira a few months ago, I was assigned a Nurse Ambassador — I’ll call her S — who would focus on how I was feeling with...reactionscomments
A Holiday IBD Mistake: A Tale of Food Regret...Well, I did it. I knew I shouldn’t, but I did anyway. At this point, I didn’t want to opt for "safe." No, I wanted to live life on the...reactionscomments
Acupuncture for Crohn's...Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for thousands of years. It is often employed for pain management and symptom mitigation. While some are creeped...reactionscomments
Healthcare Anxiety With UC...Health anxiety is a thing. Health anxiety is when someone spends so much time worrying about their health – that they are ill, or about getting ill, that it negatively...reactions3comments
What Iron Infusions Are Like...For the last few months, my doctors were monitoring my hemoglobin levels, in case of anemia. Since I was bleeding from my ulcerative colitis flare, my care team really wanted...reactionscomments
Morning diarrhea...Hi there Does anyone else experience diarrhea first thing in the morning with a crohns or UC flare? I have been having diarrhea every morning for the last 2 months...reactions2repliesFlare-UpsDiagnosisSymptoms
My Journey Towards UC Remission...The other day, I read a quote that said, "We are all broken... that’s how the light gets in." It got me thinking about my journey living with ulcerative colitis...reactionscomments
The Problem With Positive Thinking...People who rant endlessly about the power of positive thinking often get on my nerves. With certain types, it’s almost a religion. Anything can be overcome if you think positively...reactions3comments
Sausage and Potato Crockpot Stew...Today I'm back with another recipe and this is another slow cooker/crockpot dish. Crockpots are amazing for those of us with IBD, as it requires just a few minutes of...reactionscomments
Hello......Hello, I am new here, so hello everyone. I am the wife of a newly diagnosed Chron's/colitis husband. Here's a little bit about his story... My husband experienced bleeding on...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Tips for Colonoscopy Prep...As a Crohn's patient, I have had numerous colonoscopies (truthfully, too many to count!) and I always like to share tips to make others' experience better. For those with Crohn's or...reactions10comments
My UC Pain Is Real! Fighting To Be Heard by Our Doctors...I regularly find myself "nagging" at people because they're suffering, but not contacting their healthcare professionals (HCPs). Often using reasons such as work or other commitments. Lots of us don't...reactionscomments
IBD ...Hi I am new to this and just wanting some advice I’ve had symptoms of what I thought was ibs for a good few years now, my dr gave me...reactions5repliesSymptoms
Ulcerative colitis advice please...Good Afternoon, I am looking for advice please, since October 21 i have been in and out of hospital for over 2 weeks at a time, they sent me home...reactions4replies
