I can’t dream of continuing to live like this..."I can’t dream of continuing to live like this." Yeah.. that’s what I’ve been telling my loved ones. But it’s as real as I can be! I’m miserable. Everyday. And...reactions5comments
Have you tried Xeljanz?...What are your experiences with the medication: Xeljanz? I may be trying it next. Thanks in advance! Have a question? Ask it here!...reactions2replies
Weird Symptoms...Hi everybody! My name is Liv and I just got diagnosed with Crohn's (and mild celiac disease) a couple days ago. I have all your typical IBD symptoms but I...reactions2replies
The Stigma of Holistic Doctors and Crohn’s Disease...Unfortunately, there is a stigma in our society about seeing Holistic or Naturopathic Doctors. Overall, the consensus is that those types of doctors are quacks, uneducated, and quite dangerous. I...reactions4comments
Crohn's and Companionship...I used to be a real shady person. I didn’t tell people where I was going, and who I was dating. I thought I was cool in college. As I...reactions2comments
IBD, Anxiety, and COVID-19 Shelter In Place...Living with Crohn’s disease sometimes feels like it’s very own full-time job. Managing appointments, scheduling labs, arranging and sitting for and recovering from infusions, getting appropriate nutrition, taking and refilling...reactions4comments
Banana and Mango Smoothie...As we move into spring and the weather starts to get slightly warmer, a mango smoothie is one of my favorite drinks to make. It feels exotic and tropical, but...reactionscomments
Long story short...I'm in the midst of a flare up as we speak. I slept from Sunday and woke up Thursday with a lot of throwing up and showers and everything else...reactions2comments
Crohn's and joint pain...Hello, I am new to this website as from today and have a question to ask if any one could relate back to me please. I am 27 years old...reactions5replies
A Journey of Hope, Faith, and Healing...Hello, my name is Nicole and I am a survivor and fighter living with Crohn's and colitis disease. Living with a chronic illness is very difficult. It affects so much...reactions8comments
My Experience of Chronic Fatigue...In the past, I've experienced over 2 years of constant, chronic fatigue. I spent years prior to that, dealing with UC and pouchitis and managing to plod on through life...reactions18comments
Newly diagnosed, trying to stay afloat with a big hole in my boat.....I started getting sick last summer. I have been hospitalized, poked, prodded and lit up like a Christmas tree with radiological diagnostic testing up the wazoo. I started budesonide last...reactions5comments
Community Words of Encouragement...We asked you, our community members, "Do you have any words of encouragement for getting through a bad day with Crohn's or colitis?". The responses we received were so powerful...reactions3comments
Please help...Please help. I’ll try to make this short and to the point. I’m almost 50 and I’ve had stomach issues my whole life. I’ve been to doctors numerous times. All...reactions7comments
Could it be IBD?...I have had symptoms for about 10 years and I have had two colonoscopies that both came back normal. I was told I was crazy. The symptoms I have are...reactions7replies
Veggie Egg "Muffins"...Having Crohn's means that I am chronically low in protein and iron. I have always struggled with getting enough of both of those nutrients in my diet, especially in the...reactionscomments
A High-Level Look at Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis...So you've been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and if that wasn't bad enough now your doctors are throwing around the "S" word. Surgery. I remember when the word surgery started...reactions2comments
Living With a Chronic Condition and Working...When you live with a chronic condition, it can affect every area of your life, including your work. In this Living With podcast episode, hear from six Health Union contributors...reactions1comment
Just Stay Home...Recently my nephew turned three years old. In previous years, I have missed his birthday parties because I was out of town for work. It always broke my heart not...reactions2comments