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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1replyCopingDiagnosisSymptoms
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions5repliesCopingLiving with Crohn's DiseaseTips & Advice
Anxiety ...My anxiety is getting worse as I get older. I can’t leave my apartment some days. There’s nothing in particular that worries me. I have “unsituational anxiety “ that just...reactions9replies
Ulcerative colitis therapy ...I just wonder do you know anyone who is using 5-asa for treating UC, for whole life, as only therapy. I am just so depressed when i read how severe...reactions2replies
Long list of symptoms. Asking for some insight ...To start I should say that I am undiagnosed and awaiting to hear from my doctor. I have such a wide range of bowel related symptoms and was hoping to...reactions2repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
Lifestyle Changes That Have Helped Me The Most With Crohn’s Disease...One of the hardest things I had to face when diagnosed with Crohn’s disease was my lifestyle. Let’s face it, I didn’t want to change my life for a disease...reactionscomments
Dear Sunshine, Please Go Away. My Crohn's Hates You....It's still August, but I am officially done with summer. Anybody else the same? Each year when April and May come around, I enjoy the mild spring sunshine and warmer...reactions5comments
Funny Toilet Stories...One of the biggest challenges of living with Crohn's is finding a decent bathroom. Below is a collection of some of the worst bathroom situations I've had to deal with...reactions6comments
Super Simple Gnocchi and Avocado Bake (Low-Residue)...In my next recipe, I want to introduce you to one of my favourite things: gnocchi. If you don't know, gnocchi is potato dumplings, usually made from a mix of...reactions3comments
My Experience With Trying a Biologic for Ulcerative Colitis..."Let’s see if we can find a good vein." This was the common greeting before a Remicade infusion. I dreaded hearing it. My veins seemed to shrink in response —...reactions4comments
How I Was Yesterday Means Nothing Today!...As a person with ulcerative colitis, I have always had to be constantly aware of how changeable it is. I often live day to day, with no expectations of what...reactions7comments
COVID Vaccine...Hey everyone - has anyone received a COVID vaccine and had it make their medicine (Humira in my case) less effective? Thank you!...reactions1replySide EffectsTreatmentLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like inflammatory bowel disease...reactionscomments
Dreaming About Remission...I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2011, and I have yet to hit remission. It has been a hard journey and not until this last year have I finally...reactionscomments
Speeding to a Restroom: The Struggle of Driving During a UC Flare..."Hey, listen to this!" My husband was reading headlines on the internet while I made us breakfast the other morning: "Man drove more than 100 mph because passenger 'had to...reactions5comments
