Every 2 Years - Another Colonoscopy...“We’re going to administer this sedative that will make you feel sleepy,” said the nurse with the bright, white, toothy grin. “Yeah, I know. I’m just going to take a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Severe anal/rectal pain ...I'm under investigation for this as had pain for 2 years now. Recently had colonoscopy and although she commented that I have a haemorrhoid externally she didn't see anything inside...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Community Views: Fatigue, Pain, and Accidents, Oh My!...Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be painful and messy. So many symptoms can make life challenging. InflammatoryBowelDisease.net has a forum for sharing difficult IBD symptoms and their impact...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dating Like an IBD Rockstar...It can definitely be daunting to think of dating while living with IBD. Worrying about what the other person will think if you have to cancel plans last minute, what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What was your most embarrassing moment with IBD?...Living with IBD can lead to some pretty awkward moments, but sharing them can bring relief and even a few laughs. This is a safe space, free of judgment, where...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingLiving with Crohn's DiseaseLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Biologics for crohnes disease...I have been on vedolizimub for 3 years. One of the side effects apart from liver and kidney problems is squamous cell cancer,-. skin cancer. I was diagnosed with skin...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSide EffectsLiving with Crohn's Disease
Acthar...Has anyone been prescribed Acthar in place of prednisone?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Direction and advice ...Hi Guys, I apologise for my lack of knowledge and hope I do not offend anyone by asking my questions. I have heard rumours things about stress potentialy contributing to...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesDiagnosisAwareness
proteolytic enzymes for IBD...Came down with IBD back in 2010 but did not want to take steroids or mesalamine so researched for natural alternatives and came across some studies regarding proteolytic enzymes helpful...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Ustekinumab ...Is there anyone you has or is on Ustekinumab for ulcerative colitis. Im intrigued to find out if anyone has got pregnant while on this or had any fertility issues...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
More Than Just Fatigue: Managing Anemia with Ulcerative Colitis...Ulcerative colitis has many different faces. Sometimes, it can be explosive, other times sneaky. You might think a flare is under control, but your body could still silently be struggling...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Diagnosed With Ulcerative Colitis...I have been feeling pretty poorly for a while, and I didn't understand why. When I went to the doctor to have a camera up my rear end, I found...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Not to Say to Someone with IBD...As someone who has lived with IBD unofficially for 15 years and officially for 8 years, I have heard just about everything in the book when it comes to other...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
C diff ...Anyone with Crohn's who also experiences recurring c diff? I had c diff about a month and a half ago. I received treatment and recovered. Today I woke up with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingAwareness
Ulcerative colitis...Long story short. My daughter was diagnosed when she was 9-10. She is now 16. After the first episode where she went into hospital and had strong steroid meds, she...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesFlare-UpsLiving with Ulcerative ColitisTips & Advice
Relapse...Hi all, this is my first post. I was initially diagnosed with UC in 2005. It eventually went away in about 2007 and has been non-existent until last month. It's...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What to Expect: Iron Infusions...Iron deficiency anemia is a symptom I've experienced with Crohn’s disease. Lack of iron is actually quite common in healthy people, so when you add a Crohn’s diagnosis it isn’t...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Kale Pesto Pasta...If you follow my recipes, you know I am a pasta gal. I cannot get enough of the classic spaghetti and meatballs, but I love mixing it up and trying...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ostomy in the summer...Here we go... temps are rising unseasonably warmer than expected by 20 degrees in Wisconsin this week. A reminder to those of us that have an ostomy of never-ending skin...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsSurgery
