My Misdiagnosis Story And How My Crohn's Was Eventually Diagnosed...I would like to say that my story is a one-off. But sadly, I've seen far too many stories shared with similar themes and plot twists like mine. inflammatory bowel...reactions9comments
COVID-19 and Flu: Similarities, Differences, and How to Protect Yourself...As the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here in the United States, it is important to...reactions2comments
Will placing a seton with Biologics would help in my remission?...I was diagnosed with Crohn's in the year 2016 when I was 17 years old. During Nov 2017 I had surgery for fistula-in ano. From Nov 17 to Nov 18...reactions1reply
Constipation as primary UC symptom...Hello everyone! I just joined this group today! I was diagnosed with ulcerative proctitis a year ago and just wanted to see if anyone shares my symptoms? They are not...reactions3repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Vaginal itching and burning in females having ulcerative colitis...Has any female who is diagnosed with ulcerative colitis gone through vaginal itching / burning and discharge..... kindly let me know as it is very urgent. Need help. Thanks...reactions4repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
IBD Parents & Anxiety Around Diapers...Before becoming a mom, I asked my GI doctor and Maternal Fetal Medicine physician a million things about Crohn’s disease. What was the chance that my child/ren would inherit the...reactions2comments
Symptoms of an intestinal/bowel stricture?...Hey all, I've just joined this forum today and looking for some info... I've had crohns for 3 years now and recently been having some complications.. Before I explain what...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Is Your Ostomy a Life-Saver? Share Your Experiences, Good or Bad...National Ostomy Awareness Day is on Saturday, October 3. The United Ostomy Associations of America is celebrating with the theme: "Ostomies are Life-Savers." Do you agree? What's your experience been?...reactions1comment
Thrush in IBD Patients...Thrush, or oral candida, can be awful. It hurts to swallow, it feels like you’re choking, and it limits what you’re able to eat or drink (unless you prefer swallowing...reactions1comment
The Squatty Potty Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for The Squatty Potty Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The...reactionscomments
Should I engage in a relationship being a patient of Crohn's Disease?...Currently I'm 23, just completed my graduation. I've been suffering from Crohn's for 6 years. This time of life was supposed to be the peak of my sensual life but...reactions3replies
Feeling apprehensive...Hi all, i am new to this sight and i was just wondering if having inflammation of the bowel means it is definitely IBD?. I have suffered for many years...reactions5replies
Advocating For Someone Else Part 2...In Part 1, when I thought of this title, I had my husband at the forefront of my mind. Why? Because he is absolutely useless at this! His inability to...reactions2comments
Benefits of Telehealth...For the first decade of my journey with Crohn’s disease, I spent so much time and energy in and out of doctors offices, getting testing done, and trialing different treatment...reactions6comments
The Unpredictability Of Ulcerative Colitis...One of the things that I have always found the hardest to deal with is the unpredictability of IBD. The feeling of having no control. Wanting to do more to...reactions7comments
Invisible disabilities / illnesses...74% of people who suffer with a disability do not use a form of visual aid yet despite this we get forgotten about in a number of different scenarios. My...reactions6comments
Am I Overreacting?...I am definitely guilty of falling into the category of Crohn's disease patients who think "Should I call my doctor, or am I overreacting"? I don't know why, but being...reactions6comments
I will never take ownership of Crohn’s...I believe that words have incredible power. I believe that words themselves can literally change the atmosphere and energy in a room. And I also believe that words can affect...reactions2comments
Dealing with an IBD flare up...Hi there. I haven’t yet been diagnosed for either Crohn's or colitis but my doctors are sure I’ve got one or the other. Currently my symptoms are really quite bad...reactions4replies
4 month long flare, now afraid to eat...Hi everyone! This is the second forum I've posted this to, but I wanted to see if others have experienced this. I've had Crohn's disease for 4 years, and I've...reactions2replies
