Could it be Crohn's? A series of negative test resultsHello! My names Charlotte, I’m 21 from London. My story starts roughly this time last year when I noticed very regular loose bowel movements and lots of mucus. I had... By charlottefarrar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
One day fine then a changed worldLast November I was preparing for the holidays. I am a retail store manager. I had been having the runs for a few months but I had no real pain... By truejes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Losing My Focus and Finding Myself: My Journey with IBD in AcademiaI started graduate school with a vision of what this chapter of my life would be like. I envisioned interesting research, compelling professional relationships, and, most importantly, success. During my... By Christal Davis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Does this sound like Crohn's?My name is Ana and I'm 25 years old. And here's my story so far.. A month ago I had a mild fever, and felt sick so I thought it... By anabee1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
FlareHi I think I’m having a flare, I have had ulcerative colitis for fifty years and am recovering from bowel cancer, stage 3. Surgery left hemicolectomy and chemo. My UC... By myholly181 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Loner VS Social ButterflyRelationships 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... By Beautifully Broken1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 of the reasons why I'm sharing my story... By isaiahch40vs293 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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... By lillithhunts11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Long overdue updateTo 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... By trisha2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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... By ricia883 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Long story shortI'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... By jocey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Journey of Hope, Faith, and HealingHello, 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... By nwatson0342 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
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... By abrattell4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Please helpPlease 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... By hotrod1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
I’m in a flareI’m in a flare and have blood in my stool. I don’t have diarrhea but my stools are thin. My stomach is so bloated. I have been drinking a lot... By mrsaloha1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Lifelong-Ongoing Battle With Crohn’s DiseaseThe battle with Crohn’s disease has been a lifelong and ongoing battle for me. I was officially diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when I was 19 years old. Most likely I... By paul1701a1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Life with Crohn'sMy name is Erica and I am 34 years old. My journey with Crohn's Disease began on Easter Sunday of 2015. I was coloring eggs with my friends and family... By erica-adele2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
2015 Reebok Crossfit GamesWhen I was in school there were no sports for girls - that's how old I am: 61. At age 16, and again at age 39, I had breast cancer... By rondadorrie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Crohn’s at 21I started college in 2016 and at the time, I loaded up my plate. I started a new job, broke up with my boyfriend I had been with for 2... By madisonburell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Crohn's at age 64I was diagnosed at age 20 by a Gastro in NYC. Saw him with my mom, typical Jewish Mother. He saw the interaction with my mom freaking out and her... By 401kman1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments