25 years With Ulcerative Colitis and Newly Diagnosed With Burning Mouth SyndromeThis is my first time to join a support group. I think what really motivated me was that I don't know one...reactions5comments
Finding Strength and Hope Through the Ulcerative Colitis PainHi everybody, I hope my story encourages y'all. I know writing and talking about things helps me to process, so that's one...reactions3comments
Is my rectal bleeding a sign of ulcerative colitis?I've been experiencing rectal bleeding for about 10 months now with bits of mucus. I'm 20 years old and had a colonoscopy...reactions8comments
Honoring Myself in My Ulcerative Colitis JourneyWhen I first noticed the bleeding, I was 20 years old and convinced everything would work itself out. At that age, it...reactions9comments
Fighting Back!I was diagnosed approximately 25 years ago with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). At the time, I was in my 30s and also...reactions4comments
My StoryI have had Crohn's since 2004. At first, I was managing it ok, but then just the last couple of years have...reactions4comments
My storyI have Crohn's Disease and I have no GI symptoms that I recognize. Joint stiffness is a maybe. I have had that...reactions1comment
My Survival of 48yrs with Crohn'sDespite good, horrible, and detrimental care throughout the years, I have survived. Mostly this was due to research and advocating for myself...reactionscomments
Crohn's for 37 YearsI was finally diagnosed in 1986 after eight months in the hospital, and I was down to 82 lbs. I was told...reactions5comments
Nurse Patient and Crohn's SurvivorAt 17 I was finally diagnosed with Crohn's. I was misdiagnosed for one year. I was down to 70 lbs, and a...reactions1comment
59 Year Old Crohn's PatientI was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in July 1997 and experienced symptoms since 1984. I had a resection of 14 inches at...reactionscomments
A Change in Perspective: What is a Healing Person?I read an interesting article titled "I'm Sick With Alice in Wonderland Syndrome" by Emily Lefroy. The article is about Etta, who...reactionscomments
Just Me: A Grandma Called MaeMaeI was diagnosed with UC about 5 years ago when I was visiting a friend in Oregon. I was 70 years old...reactions1comment
Life One Day At A TimeI have had many diagnoses over many years. DIVERTICULITIS. Bile salt malabsorption. IBD but still same symptoms. My life is very limited...reactions1comment
IBD or IBS?I became very unwell just over a year ago. Diahrea, then the bleeding and vomiting. Was admitted to the hospital where I...reactionscomments
Hoping For RemissionI've been prone to watery diarrhea most of my life, but it started becoming a real problem in 2013 when I lost...reactions7comments
The Game of Crohn'sI was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease in May 2001 my senior year at LSU. I have endured 5 colon re-sections, 5...reactions1comment
Colostomy and Bowel Intussusception DiagnosisI will try to keep this short and lite. If the women with an colostomy want to skip to the end, please...reactions3comments
35 Years and countingI was diagnosed at the age of 20 but symptoms came suddenly when I was 19. There was no warning, just sudden...reactions2comments
System Check For The GutI've been living with Crohn's disease for 45 years. During that time, food and I have been friends and enemies. I love...reactions5comments
