Humorous Accounts Of Alternative Crohn’s Treatments That Failed...When you have Crohn's disease, you're often willing to try almost anything to feel better. In my case, at various points, I’ve certainly felt this way. Why? One important reason...reactions7comments
My Humira Diary: Month 1...Editor's Note: Response to treatments are different for every person. Please discuss any concerns about medications with your healthcare professional. Hi everyone. Today I have started my second lot of...reactions3comments
Antibiotics & Recurrent C. diff...The first time I was diagnosed with C. diff - I was adamant it couldn’t be true. I’d already experienced several stool cultures on my road to Crohn’s disease diagnosis...reactions6comments
Easy Weekend Tacos...These easy weekend and easy on your stomach tacos will warm you up real quick. You'll wonder if you're on the shores of the Yucatan Peninsula! These make a great weeknight...reactions1comment
I Set An Intention for 2020 to Find Joy, Here’s How That Went...Last year, as we entered 2020, I wrote about setting an intention versus a resolution. My intention was to find joy, at least once a day. Little did I know...reactions3comments
The Hidden Benefits Of A Liquid Diet...If you're not feeling well and don't seem to be responding to your medication, your doctor may suggest a liquid diet. I’ve been on liquid diets at many points. For...reactions15comments
You Don't Have to be Productive During a Flare...When you are down for the count and trying your best to just get through the day due to a nasty flare, it is okay to rest. That's right, I...reactions15comments
Series | How my ulcerative colitis impacted my recreational activities...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...reactions12comments
THIS SITE HAS BEEN SOOOOOO HELPFUL ......Wow, thank you so much inflammatoryboweldisease.net - I have been on my own with this hell for so long now, just a few minutes on this site has been like...reactions7comments
I'm stressed, maybe someone can help with my anxiety...Hi all, I will try not to make this too long and get to the point. I started having lower left abdominal pain off and on about 6 years ago...reactions1replyMental Health
Ulcerative proctitis new problems...I was diagnosed in 2013 at 37 with colitis. At 19 I started with IBS, I either couldn’t poop or couldn’t stop, never an in between. Then the rectal bleeding...reactions2repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
How Does Diet Impact Crohn’s Or UC? Results From the 2020 IBD In America Survey...We know that diet and nutrition are different for everyone with inflammatory bowel disease. It is not “one size fits all,” but some people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis...reactionscomments
The Super Soothing Pumpkin Soup I Drink Each Winter...We may have carved our pumpkins already this year but pumpkin is still a great vegetable to reach for time and time again in the winter months. I love pumpkin...reactions1comment
Is Mesalamine DR 1.2 GM (3 pills 1x/day) well tolerated?...My 13-year-old DD was diagnosed with mild/moderate IBD/UC. Is Mesalamine DR 1.2 GM (3 pills 1x/day) well tolerated?...reactions3repliesTreatment
IBD Taught Me to Overthink Everything...I’ve been an over-analyzer since I was a child. You name it, and I’ve thought my way around it in circles. Crohn’s disease, for me, has amplified that tendency one...reactions10comments
Diagnosed in 1970, Still Suffering...Diagnosed in emergency surgery in 1970 at age 22. I have been through hell and back for 51 years. I have Crohn's disease and that name did not exist when...reactions4comments
Living with IBD: Foods...Hi everyone. Everybody thinks that people with IBD don't live a normal life, which is not true. Telling you about myself, I came to know that I had IBD back...reactions7comments
Is there a natural way to stop bleeding? Potential anal fissure....I was constipated for a couple of days and I think I have an anal fissure because I see bleeding. I am pregnant as well. Is there a natural way...reactions6repliesTreatment
Let's Play "Are You Smarter Than a Doctor?"...Let me be clear. I am not saying that I am smarter than doctors. I did not attend 4 years of medical school plus residency and internship and all of...reactions6comments
Is my rectal bleeding a sign of ulcerative colitis?...I've been experiencing rectal bleeding for about 10 months now with bits of mucus. I'm 20 years old and had a colonoscopy a few months ago and the results came...reactions8comments
