Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis in the Prime of Life...A diagnosis of UC in the prime of one’s life can feel like a slap in the face, jolting you from the plans you had so carefully crafted, or causing...reactionscomments
How to "Break Up" With Your Doctor...In our four-part series of interviews with gastroenterologist Dr. Neilanjan Nandi, he will be answering patient questions on all-things IBD. First up is Brooke Abbott. She was diagnosed with ulcerative...reactions2comments
Part 1 on Protein & Nutrition Shakes: Navigating Claims to “Cure”...There is a lot of information out there on nutrition and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). When you suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, nutrition comes up a lot. Whether...reactionscomments
what is wrong with me 🥺...Hi All. hope you are all well. I am 33 mother of 2 (3yrs and 5yrs) and previously diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. i have had my colon removed 13/14...reactions2repliesDiagnosisAwarenessLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Ice Pops for Nausea...Before we get started, it's important to remember that ingredients can be easily substituted. We all have different triggers and preferences. If one ingredient works better for you, if you...reactionscomments
Scared of possible Small Bowel Cancer...Hello Everyone! I was diagnosed with IBS but my symptoms lately has been scaring me.. So I have abdominal pain that can be felt around my entire abdomen but.. there's...reactions1reply
Sore lips!...Hi everybody! I hope everybody is well (or as well as we can be). Does anybody suffer with inflamed lips? Mine are pretty much always inflamed, hot and sore. They’ve...reactions4replies
Supplements...Addendum. to my post, the computer changed the word from supplements to antibiotics.I watched video from promoters of certain prebiotics and probiotics....reactionsrepliesDiet & Nutrition
Supplements...I have generally not been a fan of over the counter supplements because they are not regulated. I have watched & tried to research some antibiotics promotions. I believe as...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
Managing...Hi guys just wanted to say me and my wife had a dade night last night. I M also In the middle of a flare up anyway I ended up...reactions1replyCopingDiet & Nutrition
My story......Back in 2017-2018 I was admitted to the hospital when I wasn’t feeling well and I wasn’t getting better. With no insurance, I was given an IV drip, told that...reactions7comments
Iron Infusion Life Hack...Lately, I have been struggling with iron deficiency anemia, and have been prescribed iron infusions in order to elevate my iron stores. I do not tolerate oral iron, which is...reactions6comments
Colonostomy ...Hello, I'm a male 54yo and just had a colonostomy in late 2020 . I'm looking for a female of same to discuss my situation. I've been working very hard...reactions1reply
Help with family: has this happened to you?...The sister with whom I have had the closest relationship since we were children recently told me, "you are just not as engaged anymore, and you need to know how...reactions8repliesFriends & Family
Has anyone been misdiagnosed?...Over the last 3 months, I've gone through having severe stomach pain, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, a non stop fever, mucus and blood in stool, and I lost close to 20...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosis
8 Tips to Start Running With Crohn's Disease...Studies have shown that exercise may impact the development and course of IBD. However, there are many barriers around it. Lots of us worry about the impact exercise could have...reactionscomments
Ibd...Hi guys any help and advise please would be a great help. Long story short I am in the middle of been tested for Ibd I have all the symptoms...reactions3repliesDiet & NutritionCoping
Being Selfish With Crohn's...Choosing yourself may sound easy, but it’s actually quite difficult. It takes a bit of skill. Many of us may like to believe we choose ourselves (and our health) when...reactions2comments
antibodies to infliximab...My 20 yo son was diagnosed with moderate UC in 2018, did not respond to mesalamine/steroids so he was started on infliximab and methotrexate. After his 3rd infliximab infusion, he...reactions2repliesTreatment