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...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...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...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...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...reactions3repliesLiving with Ulcerative ColitisFlare-UpsTravel
UC - biologic failure...I’ve had UC for two years Initially did well with enemas for a few months. Then switched to entyvio. Tried it for...reactions2replies
The Bill You Didn't Ask For...As someone who grew up in a working-class home, I’ve always been highly conscious of money and spending. As a graduate student...reactionscomments
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
Has 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
