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...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 a fistulizing absess caused by a Crohns flair...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 section was inflamed and she said I have...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 too much time spent "bonding" with the commode...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 we can and can’t tolerate. Even more annoying...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, watched, and obsessed over the procedures themselves, I'm...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 is transferred into the colon of an unwell...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 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...reactions9comments
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
