Living with UC and POTS...After many bouts of dizziness, abnormally high heart rate, and long periods of air hunger (where it felt like I could never get a full breath) I was diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Rinvoq and Remicade successes, side effects pre and post use...Hi All, I am looking for some help, guidance or opinion. I had gone on Rinvoq in March of 2023 for treatment of my UC. (25 year history of it)...reactions1replyLiving with Ulcerative ColitisSide EffectsTreatment
Why Practicing Mindfulness is Important When Living with IBD...We can practice mindfulness in many ways in our lives. We can practice mindfulness before replying to an angry email as to not escalate the situation. We can also use...reactionscomments
Managing My UC with Natural Therapies...“How are you able to work full-time with ulcerative colitis?” I am often asked this question by people newly diagnosed with IBD. After living over 30 years with UC, I’ve...reactionscomments
Kelsey Conroy...My name is Kelsey, I am 28 years old and I work as a Health and Safety Advisor for a Construction Company. Over the past 4 years, I have struggled...
Flare up Help...Hello Guys , I’m new to this forum and this is my first post over here. I’ve been diagnosed with UC in 2016 with 30 cm inflamation in colon, and...reactions2repliesFlare-Ups
What are some ways you relieve your boredom while relieving yourself?...Let’s face it, living with IBD means we’ve all become a little too familiar with the porcelain throne. But hey, why not make the most of it? Do you play...reactions72repliesCopingTips & Advice
Symptoms.. ...Was also wondering which one comes in spasms or can both crohns and colitis do that? Today I kept getting spasms of instant pain in my right side of my...reactions5replies
Coping Strategies During A Flare Up...Flares can be life-altering and completely rock you to your core, especially if it is your first flare. If you have Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, your flares can also be...reactionscomments
2 postives stool tests...New here and just wanting some more information. So I have been takin in to hospital twice now thus year, with sever tummy pain. First time they thought it was...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Anyone have very high calprotein level but very mild symptoms? ...I have been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. The funny thing here is that my symptom is generally very mild. I’m taking two pills of mezavant every day. I do have...reactions22repliesDiagnosisLiving with Crohn's DiseaseSymptoms
Understanding Mouth Ulcers in Ulcerative Colitis...Today, I want to talk about the relationship between ulcerative colitis (UC) and mouth ulcers, highlighting the challenges faced and sharing practical strategies for coping with this aspect of the...reactions2comments
Severe and permanent bloating...Hello, I've had moderate to severe UC now for the past 5 years and taking Vedolizimab which has kept it in check for the past 3+ years. It gave me...reactions12repliesSymptoms
dealing with the changes UC or Crohn's makes in life...living with Crohn's or UC changes a lot of things and it can be difficult to deal with the sudden changes. how do you deal with the uncertainty and unpredictability...reactions2repliesCopingFlare-UpsSymptoms
Skin Conditions I've Experienced With IBD...The thing about IBD is, it’s known as an “invisible illness” because no one can see that you are actually ill and suffering. But one visible sign of IBD can...reactions10comments
Symptoms and side effects ...I am currently taking steroids as I have UC and due to be on two tablets a day as of tomorrow and in my experience I am dealing with a...reactions1reply
What topics are you interested in reading more about on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net?...At InflammatoryBowelDisease.net, we strive to provide you with valuable and informative content tailored to your needs and interests. As we expand our resources, we want to hear from you about...reactions2repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Every 2 Years - Another Colonoscopy...“We’re going to administer this sedative that will make you feel sleepy,” said the nurse with the bright, white, toothy grin. “Yeah, I know. I’m just going to take a...reactionscomments
Severe anal/rectal pain ...I'm under investigation for this as had pain for 2 years now. Recently had colonoscopy and although she commented that I have a haemorrhoid externally she didn't see anything inside...reactions4replies
