Diagnosed with U Colitis, turns out it was C diff!...Hi, I really hope you get this message. I'm trying to spread the word as much as I can and share my experience. About 6 months ago, I had a...reactions6comments
Chronic Inflammation Biopsy Results...I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 9 years ago. I recently got another colonoscopy and my biopsy readings came back as Chronic Inflammation. What can I expect from this? Can...reactions3replies
Still no results from blood work or pill camera...Hello! I had an IBD blood test done well over a month ago. I also sent in the pill camera via FedEx express mail to a lab In California on...reactions2replies
Quitting Drinking...As a Crohn’s sufferer, if you want to feel healthy, you need to make lifestyle changes. Most of us usually start with the basics: watching our diet, cutting spicy food...reactions2comments
Diagnosed with UC - now they saying it’s not...Hi, I had on and off symptoms to suggest IBD in 2014 - colonoscopy was normal but was fine during this time when they did the scope -I wasn’t having...reactions1reply
Crohn's Disease Impacts Everything...Recently I had an interview with a job. It wasn’t my dream job or anything, but it was a source of income and would’ve helped greatly with the stack of...reactions3comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ Community...Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have...reactionscomments
Rectocele diagnosis...I was just diagnosed with a rectocele. Do you have any info about this condition as it relates to IBD? Have a question? Ask it here!...reactions1reply
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-Compromised...For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can...reactionscomments
Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes...I love pancakes. But, then again, I could live on carbs alone. These pancakes quickly became my favorite when I realized I could sneak in protein powder and bulk up...reactions11comments
How I Avoid the Flu While Traveling with Crohn’s...Crohn’s is my constant companion. It’s lived within me for three decades and isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Regardless of living in remission, Crohn’s has a stranglehold on how I...reactions1comment
Destination Wedding...In a few weeks, I will be attending a destination wedding. Yep, you are all wondering where I am going. I am going to a Caribbean island to escape the...reactions1comment
My life with Crohn’s, over 55 years and counting...I had symptoms at 8 years old and misdiagnosed till 16 with anorexia! I did have the body of an eight-year-old. This was in ‘71 when hardly no one had...reactions11comments
What living in Greece taught me about body confidence...I never felt like I belonged in Australia. I just didn't fit. I wasn't like my peers and felt a little too traditional compared to others. In 2007, I moved...reactions1comment
Confused and fed up...About 18 months ago I had the worst griping pains ever with constant trips to the toilet with bruising pains and fatigue the next day. Once I felt better, it...reactions6comments
The Healing Power Of The Sun...In real estate, there is an often repeated adage: “location, location, location.” The same might be true for IBD. As Crohn's and ulcerative colitis patients, all day long we hear...reactions2comments
Need a Manicure? How Crohn's Disease Affects Your Nails...I've always had long, strong, and healthy nails but only recently have I noticed they've changed. Part of this has been from low ferritin since having my son but my...reactions1comment
Things To Consider Before Starting / Switching Jobs with Crohn's Disease...Hello, I am Shawn. If you don't know by now, I have Crohn's disease. It's a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and other complications throughout my digestive system. It's...reactionscomments
Major life changes due to diagnosis...For many people, a diagnosis of IBD has brought about some pretty major life changes. For some, that has been purely dietary changes. As someone who has had to forgo...reactions1comment
I am pretty sure this is what dying feels like.......I'm pretty sure this is what dying feels like... It's weird. I'm awake and I'm breathing but I'm spinning down into the dark. You'd think that I've been murdered in...reactions2comments
