Unexplained symptoms ...So every two to three weeks I'm getting really ill. I'm vomiting, feeling I'll, achey with a temperature. Very bad nausea and diarrhoea. But only for about 3 days -...reactions2repliesLesser Known SymptomsTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Excused Absence & Disclosing My Condition At Work...“Patient’s medical condition demands ready, immediate access to a bathroom.” For the first time in my 27 years working as a public high school teacher, I arrived at school carrying...reactions13comments
From Shame to Sharing: A Personal Journey...I have always thought of myself as a helpful person, yet I have always struggled with asking for help when I need it. When I first experienced symptoms of ulcerative...reactions5comments
Possible Colitis Flare Up?...Hello, this will be a long post. I'm new to this site, but I've had both Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis for nearly a decade now and have Generalized Anxiety...reactions1reply
Series | How my Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My Physical Activity...This is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual type of post. There are no tips, learnings...reactions4comments
Crohn's .... Newly diagnosed...Thank you for adding me. In the last 4 years I have had numerous hospital stays and 3 colonoscopy procedures and countless scans and xrays. My markers are high for...reactions7repliesNewly Diagnosed
Supporting daughter with UC...Hi there, I’m brand new to this forum. Daughter (20) was diagnosed with IBD four years ago, recently confirmed as left-sided UC. Heard a lot of positives about probiotics but...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's - Severe Upper Abdominal Attacks?...Does anyone experience sever upper abdominal attacks (dead center of abdomen) caused by Crohn's? Severe pain, vomiting... lasts 30 min to an hour? I was previously diagnosed with UC and...reactions7repliesLiving with Crohn's DiseaseSymptomsLesser Known Symptoms
Adalimumab - anxious about starting new treatment...Hello, I was on this forum a few weeks ago whilst I was awaiting a diagnosis and its now been confirmed I have a section of active Crohns Disease in...reactions8repliesDiagnosis
IBD-Friendly Frozen Yogurt Bites...I suppose you could really make your own yogurt for this recipe in your Instant Pot, as I’m seeing so many people do on social media for their families, but...reactionscomments
Ways To Pass The Time During IBD Infusions...Shortly after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, my doctor prescribed a biologic medication. One that I would receive via IV infusion. I was no stranger to IVs - the years...reactions2comments
Coping with IBD before a diagnosis ...Hello all, I’ve read the forums for years and received great advice. I thought it might be time to join and hopefully help others whilst on this journey. I’ve had...reactions4repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
Pancreatitis Attacks with UC? Non-drug related....I'll try to keep history short and get to core of my question. In 2010 cramping and irregularities led to a colonoscopy. While it was pretty clean, some red marks...reactions2repliesLesser Known SymptomsSymptoms
Covid vaccine query...I have read that the main cause of death for people with IBD is blood clots. Bit worried about covid vaccines and blood clots. I know they say vaccine is...reactions12repliesTips & Advice
Sure I have IBD but can't get a diagnosis; help?...27/F. So in March 2020 I got Covid and have been dealing with severe full-body illness ever since - this has included pretty scary GI issues. I mention Covid because...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
Bruising and Crohn's Disease...Today I wanted to talk about another one of those extra-intestinal manifestations of IBD we often neglect to mention and that's bruising. Of course, we all bruise from time to...reactions2comments
Awaiting a diagnosis in UK...After many years, I've got tired of being told "it could be IBS" and "live with it" so I'm pushing my GP for a proper diagnosis. My current bout has...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionFlare-UpsTreatment
Ibs / hiatial hernia/ acid reflx ...Hi I'm just looking for advice as I'm honestly at my wits end, I've been diagnosed with the above however never really felt my ibs diagnosis has ever been given...reactions1replyDiagnosisLesser Known Symptoms
crohns...if my inflammation is gone and my pain is less (maybe the flare up is over) could doctors still see something like crohn’s through pill cams, and other tests, or...reactions2repliesFlare-UpsTestsDiagnosis
How I Know When It’s Time to Go to the ER for Crohn's Disease...Unfortunately, if you have Crohn's disease, heading to the emergency room is something that can occur often. The nature of the disease brings many ups and downs. You have periods...reactions28comments
