Crohns Flare...Hello everyone! I am having the worst flare up. Seems like I am not responding to steroid treatment or antibiotics. I have...reactions6repliesFlare-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...reactions1replyDiet & 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...reactions1comment
Flare up...Been in a flare since January 2021, was admitted to hospital on 23rd august 2021 got out on the 27th, turns out...reactions2repliesCopingFlare-Ups
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...reactions5repliesFlare-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...reactions1replyTreatment
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...reactions4repliesLiving 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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionsrepliesSurgery
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...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2replies
