The Benefits Of Crohn's Surgery Involving Strictureplasty...I wrote an earlier blog post about an intestinal resection, a common type of surgical procedure for Crohn’s disease that I had many years ago. That post seemed to attract...reactions1comment
Awaiting results can anybody share similar stories...Hi all im new to this. Im 34 year old male married with 2 children I would be fit and healthy. The past 8 months I have been getting a...reactions8repliesDiagnosis
A quick question about possible delayed growth with IBD...My question is whether it is likely or unlikely for me to continue growing in height at my age (21) given delayed growth due to IBD. A quick note about...reactions1replyTips & AdviceSide Effects
The Time Has Come... To Change My Diet....Ever since I could remember, I thought that inflammatory bowel disease caused people to only lose weight. I remember being 160 pounds, on major doses of prednisone, and thinking, “After I...reactionscomments
What If We Changed the Conversation About Crohn’s?...I have been living with Crohn's disease since 2009 and working with those in the IBD community since 2018. During this time, I have seen and heard a lot of the...reactionscomments
Colonoscopy and biopsy results....Hi everyone, Hope you are all well!! I posted a while back about my symptoms and my story up until now and I FINALLY had my colonoscopy in July this...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
I Have Crohn’s and I Want Kids...If you haven’t read my previous article, click here. In that post, I discuss my serious relationship and our desire to start a family. I ended with the question that tends...reactionscomments
Low Residue Herb-Marinated Tuna Steak and Spaghetti...I love a good tuna steak. It’s a great source of protein and it’s lean, so it’s healthy too! I try to cook with fish two to three times a...reactionscomments
Brew Up: My Favorite Herbal Teas to Help IBD...There's nothing quite like a soothing cup of tea to start or end your day. For some, that might be in the form of traditional tea, Earl Grey, or perhaps...reactions2comments
What If I Don’t Want to Rest?!...I HATE resting. I have never been very good at it. It always feels like there’s so much to do! Work needs doing, my daily exercise to help fibromyalgia pain...reactionscomments
Disability..seen or unseen, that's the question!...I've had Crohn's since 16, diagnosed incorrectly, almost died from meds I was allergic to and spent half my life in hospitals. So, I became a nurse. Logical, right? Forty...reactions2comments
Do Acid Reducers Increase the Risk of IBD?...You may have heard of a link between using stomach acid reducers and flares of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Several different studies have looked into this question, and results have...reactionscomments
UC Flare Up - Bowel Incontinence...New to the forum, I am currently six months into a flare up like nothing I have experienced before. Diagnosed 8 years ago my previous flares have lasted a maximum...reactions8replies
Turmeric: A Natural Anti-Inflammatory Agent?..."Can anyone offer 'natural alternative' suggestions for someone living with ulcerative colitis?" As I was scanning social media one evening, I noticed this question posed by someone on my newsfeed...reactions5comments
Where’s My Psychological Support?...I don’t know if it’s the same in the U.S., but here in the UK, people with inflammatory bowel disease often don’t get offered the mental health support they so...reactionscomments
Lemon Rice Salad...I love a good salad – it is bright, fresh, and crisp – yet it doesn't always love me back. Having Crohn's disease makes digesting traditional salads somewhat difficult at...reactionscomments
First colonscopy for suspected IBD (and cancer fear)...I'm 26 (UK) and after a few years of abdominal issues my GP finally referred me to a gastroenterologist. He found slightly raised calprotectin levels (193) and has referred me...reactions5repliesTestsTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Always Check For Toilet Paper In Public Restrooms...My favorite short story was being in a six-room restroom that had a hall with individual doors; I forgot to check under the counter to make sure it had more...reactions4comments
Treatment ...Hi I have had UC now for 21years and the only thing that helped me was mercaptopurine I was on it for 9yr then had a 5yr break only to...reactions5replies
PRN Medications: What, Why, When & How?...As someone who has lived with Crohn’s disease for quite a long time now, I feel like I’ve figured a few things out that I wish I had known a...reactionscomments
