Crohn's Pain: Going From Warrior to Weary...When I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, my threshold for pain was pretty impressive. Growing up, I was never sick a day in my life and I grew up...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Turkey, Spinach, & Potato Soup...This soup recipe is one of my absolute favorites for several reasons. Most importantly, it is full of lean protein, vitamins, and nutrients, which help maintain a healthy diet. Also...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Crohns Flare...Hello everyone! I am having the worst flare up. Seems like I am not responding to steroid treatment or antibiotics. I have been losing excess blood and unable to leave...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesFlare-UpsLiving with Crohn's DiseaseLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Protein shakes, powders...My list of 'no' foods gets longer every day. Been reading about meal replacement drinks & protein powders. The reviews are negative & positive. Many feel they taste bad, others...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Celebrate World Ostomy Day!...October 2 is World Ostomy Day! In honor of this day, we've put together some tips to help celebrate and share. Whether you have an ostomy, are thinking about getting...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Flare up...Been in a flare since January 2021, was admitted to hospital on 23rd august 2021 got out on the 27th, turns out the infliximab I was on I have stopped...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlare-UpsCoping
Maybe colitis maybe something else...I need some help as I feel like I'm dying every month I have a flare and end up hospitalised. I've not been diagnosed with colitis yet but keep being...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFlare-Ups
To stop azathioprine or not...Hi, I am new to the forum. I have been on azathioprine for 6 years since emergency hemicolectomy and ileostomy surgery for a fistulizing absess caused by a Crohns flair...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Colonoscopy Results ...Hi, I've been having stomach issue for quite some time now. I had a ultrasound that showed my colon on the upper section was inflamed and she said I have...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseLiving with Ulcerative ColitisDiagnosis
How To Power Through Gotta-Go Moments With Combat Breathing...Another morning spent too long in the bathroom. Now I’m running late for work. IBD sufferers are familiar with the pains of too much time spent "bonding" with the commode...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
We’re Not “Fussy Eaters"!...I hate being thought of as a fussy eater. I really don’t think I am, but of course, IBD often dictates what we can and can’t tolerate. Even more annoying...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
End Colostomy (Descending colon) with Protectomy ...My surgery is on the books for September 20th; which will be here before I know it. As much as I read, watched, and obsessed over the procedures themselves, I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSurgery
What Is Fecal Transplantation for Ulcerative Colitis?...Fecal transplants, or fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), is a type of treatment for many conditions. In FMT, healthy stool from a donor is transferred into the colon of an unwell...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Life Journey With Crohn's...I used to believe that my symptoms were a lifelong "consequence" of having my gallbladder removed. It was taken out in the early 2000's. But to be honest I don't...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Medical related frustrations...I have read in my report from my colonoscopy the words Crohn's disease. I have a few of the symptoms and signs of Inflammatory Bowel Disease including ulcers in the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingDiagnosisSymptoms
Caregiver Needs Often Take a Backseat...My husband has spent over 16 years being a caregiver. His son started showing symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at 3 months old, yet it took until the age...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pineapple, Turmeric, & Peanut Butter Frozen Smoothie Bowl...Today I'm back with another recipe and it's my pineapple, turmeric, and peanut butter frozen smoothie bowl. If you feel like you need to eat everything cold whilst the sun...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
In Remission: Feeling "Survivor Guilt" When I Hear Others' Struggles...Once diagnosed with Crohn's disease, we technically all fall into the same category: Crohn's patients. However, our journey while living with this disease does not all look the same. Some...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Crohn’s Made Me Love Myself!...I’ve suffered so much pain and anxiety, enough for 100 lifetimes. I have experienced every complication, infection, uncomfortable procedures, so much crying, so much darkness. One day I was released...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
parental blame on untreated crohn's...Hi all, I hope everyone's feeling fine. I have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease at 17 after suffering for 4 months from symptoms. I've recently started feeling resentment towards my...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingLiving with Crohn's DiseaseTips & Advice
