Possible crohns or UC...Looking for some advice 2 years ago I ended up in hospital with severe bloody diarrhoea and pain had a scope and they found cobblestone mucosa and polyps , diagnosed...reactions1reply
AIP diet?...Hi everyone! I'm struggling with my UC recently... trying new meds and out of despair started AIP paleo. Did anyone here tried it? Did anyone find it helpful? I was...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
Dealing With Trapped Wind...One of the most common questions I see asked in the #IBDSuperHeroes Facebook group is: "Any tips for relieving trapped wind?" Trapped wind can be common after surgery, as a...reactionscomments
Loner VS Social Butterfly...Relationships are hard enough for the general (“healthy “) public. Having a chronic disease makes absolutely every aspect in my life different. I say different because my life isn’t full...reactions5comments
Zucchini Goat Cheese Pasta...This recipe is a creamy and healthy twist on mac and cheese. The zucchini is grated and fully cooked to break down the fiber and make it easier to digest...reactionscomments
Tips on Asking for Support During Crohn's or UC Flares...If you’re living with inflammatory bowel disease, you know that your life, health, abilities, and capabilities can change dramatically in a short period of time. From my experience, no matter...reactions5comments
Vegan Crohn's Recipe: Heavenly Cupcakes...I don't know about you, but when I am in a Crohn's flare or recovering from one, all I crave are sweets. Perhaps it is my brain going into survival...reactionscomments
Finding Strength and Hope Through the Ulcerative Colitis Pain...Hi everybody, I hope my story encourages y'all. I know writing and talking about things helps me to process, so that's one of the reasons why I'm sharing my story...reactions3comments
Blepharitis and Crohn's Disease...Recently while in the hospital, I came down with a case of blepharitis. I’m still not sure why these types of infections happen, but when they do, I always wake...reactions1comment
How I discovered I had Ulcerative Colitis....Hello lovelies, When I started writing, I vowed that I’d be open and honest about all aspects of my life, even the parts that I really would rather keep to...reactions9comments
Surgery Discussion...Looking for some discussion around surgery for Crohn's or UC. Can you weigh in on any of the following? - What would you like to learn or know more about...reactionsreplies
Meds? Plus inability to.......I have Ulcerative Proctitis and have been off of Mesalamine (Oral & Suppository) for about a year now due to moving, insurance problems, no doctors available in this small town...reactions1reply
Do you feel extra fatigue when on an anti-inflammatory diet?...So... I was just recently diagnosed with UC. I'm in remission so usually, I feel pretty good stomach wise. My primary doctor put me on an anti-inflammatory diet (no gluten...reactions3replies
Long overdue update...To shorten my story, I have UC. I have not updated in 7 months. Last July of 2019 I had a hiatal hernia repair with gb removal. I had been...reactions5comments
Anyone experience normal scope and MRE, but positive prometheus test and scope biopsy with inflammation?...I recently received a diagnosis of Crohn's disease. I've had 1.5 years of GI pain and loose stools with occasional bleeding, etc. I have since had a colonoscopy that appeared...reactions2replies
Abnormal pill cam after normal MRE?...Has anyone had normal MRE (Magnetic resonance enterography), but then went on to have abnormal pillCam that showed active disease? Have a question? Ask it here!...reactionsreplies
Mediterranean-Style Spaghetti Squash...If you're like me, there has never been a pasta that you didn't like. I personally can eat pasta for every meal which isn't good for my waistline or for...reactionscomments
How accurate is a PillCam?...Hi, I have been suffering with gi issues since 2013. Like a lot of you I was diagnosed with IBS-D after multiple negative EGDs and colonoscopies. This past April I...reactions6replies
Rectal discomfort...I have been dealing with rectal discomfort for a year now. Since then I’ve had a CT scan, ultrasound, barium enema, colonoscopy and recently visited a proctologist. The colonoscopy revealed...reactions4replies
Learning to Advocate for Someone Else...When I thought of this title, I had my husband at the forefront of my mind. Why? Because he is absolutely useless at this one! His inability to advocate for...reactions1comment
