Finger nail abnormality...Anybody ever develop white horizontal arcs on their fingernails? I believe these are Mees lines and I'm not sure if they are connected to a Crohn's ileitis flare I've been...reactions2replies
7 tips for injecting yourself with Humira for the first time...Today I want to talk about my top tips if you're injecting yourself for the first time with Humira (also called Adalimumab). This can seem really daunting at first, especially...reactions1comment
Is this likely of ulcerative colitis? Stool pics included....Hey, I'm 28M and I've had IBS-related symptoms ever since I was a child. Never had blood ever, though. My stool has been more on the mushy side. Sometimes some...reactions2replies
Ginger & Fruit Popsicles...Having a bad nausea day? Having a hard time hydrating when you really don’t feel like drinking much because you feel bloated and ill? Here is what I do when...reactionscomments
Colitis and Mental Health...Hi, my daughter was diagnosed with UC 2 years ago, she's had couple of major flare-ups, the last one lasting 7 months. Her consultant is considering putting her on Biogenics...reactions5repliesMental Health
Anybody's Crohn's begin with a perianal abscess/fistula?...Hi everyone, Did anybody here have their Crohn's begin with a perianal abscess or fistula? If so, what has the progress of your disease been? I ask because I had...reactions1reply
Medical Insurance for Crohn's disease...Hi everyone, What medical insurance is the best for those that aren't eligible for Medicaid? I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease 2 years ago, and I have Medicaid. It's the...reactions1replyInsurance & Disability
New Year’s Resolutions From A Thirty-Year Crohn’s Patient...In 2020, many of us had lofty plans. Sadly, in many cases, these plans were totally shattered. Careers were put on hold, relationships scrapped, health suffered. Some lost those closest...reactionscomments
Acceptance and Home Health Care...Missed Part 1 and Part 2 of this series? Check out here what you've missed so far. We last left off talking about how vulnerable we feel when we become...reactionscomments
The Dreaded NG Tube...A nasogastric tube is sometimes needed after an intestinal blockage. I've had quite a few blockages over the years, but have only had the NG tube put in once. Although...reactions6comments
Re-Learning My Body...Years ago, I began to believe that once I learned my body, that was it! Besides the medications and surgeries, I just knew that once I learned what my body...reactionscomments
How Do I Connect with Real People Living with Crohn’s or Colitis?...Navigating life with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis can sometimes be scary or confusing, especially when going through it alone. After hearing those words – “you have inflammatory bowel disease” –...reactionscomments
upcoming MRI/mild inflammation ...hi guys! so i’ve had pain in my stomach after every time i eat and just in general for a little over a month now. i my bloodwork is all...reactions1replyTips & AdviceSymptomsTests
The New Normal: In-Home Infusions...For those of you not familiar with the Entyvio infusion process, it is actually not that bad, however, it does take some time out of your day, and the amount...reactions1comment
It's time for surgery...Hello everyone. 2.5 years ago I was diagnosed with UC. I have been on what seems every type of medication and biologic but never been able to get off those...reactions3replies
Banana Coconut and Lime Ice Lollies...I wanted to get this ice lolly recipe in before the sun completely disappears! I recently bought some ice lolly molds online, because I was spending far too much money...reactions1comment
Reflections on a potential second stoma...Every so often, I see people's stories about their ostomies pop up on my social media. And I read them. And sometimes, I reflect on how I feel about my...reactionscomments
Searching for a New House with IBD in a Pandemic...This past year, my daughter grew into a toddler. She wanted to move around more, and do more, and see more, and play more. At the same time, the world...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed...Hello everyone. Just joined this forum and I was diagnosed with Crohn's yesterday (for the second time). Back in July 2020 I got very sick for 10+ days and ended...reactions5repliesMental HealthNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Miscarriage & IBD Guilt...Trigger warning: This post will discuss some difficult topics such as miscarriage, grief, and loss. If these are topics you’re currently struggling with, I’d recommend checking out some of our...reactionscomments
