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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1replySymptomsTestsTips & Advice
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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions5repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedMental Health
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...reactionscomments
Adalimumab vs Infliximab - can I choose my treatment?? ...I posted on here earlier in the week about adalimumab and since then, I've been doing some research and spoke to various...reactions17replies
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...reactions2repliesDiagnosisLesser Known SymptomsTips & Advice
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...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...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...reactions1reply
