No diagnosis...Hi I have a grumbling stomach, from having no arthritis now have this on most of my top fingers joints, feet also...reactions1reply
Are biologics a good prevention regardless of side effects?...Diagnosed: 20 years ago in 2000 Surgery: 2007 I had a colostomy bag fitted / reveresed 9 months later 2019 I had...reactions3repliesTreatment
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It....During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go...reactionscomments
Homemade Ramen Soup...Soup has always been my comfort food, but my IBD only enables me to eat clear broth-based soups. I've made up every...reactions4comments
UC Biologics not working...Hello. I could do with some advice or any ideas you guys have. I was diagnosed with UC approximately 18 months ago...reactions6repliesLiving with Ulcerative Colitis
Unsure if IBS is correct, Crohn's?...Hi all! I'm not sure if I belong here. For what seems like forever, I have had intense stomach pain almost all...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Rich, Famous, And Ill...Elvis died on the toilet. Strange, right? You'd think this would have been the concluding moment after a long bout with Crohn's...reactions1comment
Alternative remedies for Crohn's Disease?...What are the best alternative remedies you've tried for Crohn's Disease? Have a question? Ask it here!...reactions5replies
Biopsies...I had a colonoscopy and biopsies were taken. I was told that I do not have ulcerative colitis, but nothing was mentioned...reactions1reply
Right Hemicolectomy...I had a Right Hemicolectomy two years ago for large non cancerous polyp in lower cecum. Had 17 inches of right colon...reactions3comments
Should I Tell My Employer and Coworkers About My Crohn's?...Like many Crohn's patients, I was diagnosed in my 20s. And, while I am grateful to not have been sick through high...reactions15comments
Anger...I had a spiritually-oriented therapist once who suggested Crohn's disease could be exacerbated by suppression of feelings. She used to burn a...reactions1comment
Has anyone been diagnosed with lymphocytic colitis?...This seem somewhat less severe than ulcerative colitis. But as someone who has recently been diagnosed, it has sort of taken over...reactions2replies
Has anyone read the book “Breaking the Vicious Cycle?” Intestinal Health Through Diet...This book is all about Specific Carbohydrate Diet to treat Ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, celiac disease and chronic diarrhea. If anyone has tried...reactions4replies
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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments