Living with Crohn'sI was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in January, 1983. I had my first of three bowel resections in June of that year...reactions4comments
I Avoided Two Stomach SurgeriesI laid in my bed for two months straight. I didn't have enough energy to cook my food. I didn't have enough...reactions4comments
Have had Crohn's for over 60 yearsHave had Crohns for over 60 years. Resection done 25 years ago. Anal area very sensitive so that I avoid any invasive...reactions5comments
50 Years of Crohn'sWhen I was first diagnosed, it was called ileitis. I was 17 years old and had no clue how serious this was...reactions3comments
Crohn's Disease SymptomI would like to know if when you have Crohn's, do u have an inflammatory feeling in your abdomen ? I can’t...reactions4comments
My name is Andrew T. and I was recently diagnosed with Indeterminate ColitisMy name is Andrew and I'm a teen male living in Austin, Texas. In mid Sept 2017, I had just started a...reactions2comments
Severe Acute Colitis ShockMy story is still sinking in...it’s a long one in a short space of time! Last year on December 16th, my 16year...reactions5comments
It's a JourneyMy story began later in life. At age 62, happily retired and enjoying life, I started having symptoms that could not be...reactions1comment
My Life with Ulcerative ColitisI didn’t know what was going on when I was first hospitalized. I was only 5 years old when I started feeling...reactions2comments
Like a Phoenix RisingCrohn's disease has been my primary health nemesis for the past 40 years, provoking 5 gut surgeries, an ileostomy, and complicating 3...reactions4comments
Living with Crohn’s and Managing PainI was diagnosed with UC about 2.5 years ago and then it eventually led to Crohn’s. How it became Crohn’s is when...reactions2comments
33 and Living with Crohn'sI was 29 when I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. It was Easter Sunday, I was coloring eggs with my son, husband...reactions3comments
When the caregiver has a chronic disease and dies 1 year after his motherMy story is about my husband. He passed away June 1, 2019 from complications from Crohn's disease. He was diagnosed 12/10/2007. We...reactions2comments
Suffering with Crohn’sSomeone please help. I have been on Budesonide for 17 days now and I am still suffering with running to the bathroom...reactions2comments
ScaredI've had UC for approximately 14 years. I've tried pretty much all of the meds and have been on Humira for about...reactions3comments
The Dancing CrohnieThe year was 2011, when I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. I was 21 years old and had just graduated from college...reactions2comments
Traveling with Friends Who Understand Ulcerative ColitisI've shared before how traveling with ulcerative colitis presented its challenges. Being honest with my fellow explorers while traveling has helped ease...reactions4comments
My new understanding of the way colitis developsI had a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis (uc) based on colonoscopy and colon biopsy. Yes, it looked awful, and the red awfulness...reactions3comments
Almost 30 yearsI am now 72 years old and I was diagnosed with UC about 35 years ago. I was also diagnosed with PSC...reactions3comments
A Long, Long journey.....I am writing this in the hope that it will help younger people. You see, I am 73 years old and I...reactions2comments
