Hi all, I'm looking for a bit of advice. For the past 4/5 months my crohn's has been a bit active, teetering on the brink of a relapse. I've been having 5-8 BMs per day, some bloating & pain,...
I guess you're right and some safe treats that I know are okay might help. I get down because each thing I think is safe then turns out not to be, so it feels like there's a constant and tightening...
So, after going through a bad flare last year, I seem to have finally got things under control. I am on a very low saturated fat diet, with no lactose and no gluten. So a lot of grilled fish,...
Hey girlzilla - yep can definitely sympathise! Part of me feels like I am losing my youth. I already have a lot to care about versus my friends my age, with managing my disease and making sure I get...
Loads of responses! Seems like NiceCupofTea is right and everyone varies; I'm jealous of those guys that don't find it a problem. The issue I have is that every time I have even a very small amount...
I'm so sad. I think I have to give up alcohol and become entirely teetotal. I don't even drink that much; probably a glass of wine once or twice a month, but I really really love good quality drink....
2 months isn't a lot for 6MP to work - my understanding is that it's a long term drug, and once the pred has kick started your remission, the 6MP should help it stay there. My advice is to get your...
ah so frustrating. How's your nutrition? Are you getting enough vitamins and minerals? Like these guys said, you may be anaemic. I think we've all been there and know how horrible and annoying it is...
I regularly get it in my duodenum & stomach. When I was first diagnosed my poor stomach was covered in ulcers, on top of the ulcers I had in the colon and terminal ileum. I find the stomach pains the...
hi there! Have you tried Red bush tea? It doesn't need milk and I am a huge fan. Peppermint also helps to settle my stomach, as does Verbena tea but I've only ever seen that on sale in France. have...
Hello and welcome! I get EXACTLY the same dizziness/fogginess on pred. It's one of my biggest reasons for hating it, despite how much it can help; it always makes me feel like I'm not myself. I hope...
Hi CrohniesDad and welcome! I'm also UK-based and it's nice to see some other Brits on here. I'm sorry to hear of your daughter's diagnosis; it sounds pretty tough for her at the moment but at least...
Hi guys, Firstly many thanks for taking the time to reply, it's really appreciated. And has calmed me down a lot after basically spending all weekend freaking out! It sounds like from what you've...
I'm with Nanners. Crohn's manifests itself very differently for different people (as a few hours spent browsing here will show you) which can make it hard to diagnose and treat. So if you're not...
Hi all, I have a question I'm hoping some of the more experienced crohns sufferers (survivors? Heroes?) will be able to help with! I'm sorry this post is a little graphic but you guys are really the...
Firstly congratulations on the new job! I think we've all been there and can sympathise. Like Nanners said, I find honesty the best policy. Especially if you stress that you're working with your...
Thanks all for your kind words. My boyfriend is very supportive and understanding, but he doesn't know exactly how I feel as he's obviously never been through this. Maybe it sounds strange but...
I'd always speak to your doctor first, but I'm with Nanners on this. I only ever take pred as early as I can, and only ever in a single dosage. I've just tapered off it but the side effects are...
Sadly dairy is a no-go for me - but the rest of that sounds delicious. I might send the boyfriend out to source ingredients; honey seems to be pretty soothing for me... EDIT: Nanners I think you're...
you know this has really cheered me up. I've felt so frustrated the past few days...it's great to know that some miracles do happen!...
So I've been slowly tapering off prednisolone after my most recent flare up. Getting slowly better, I've started to try and vary my diet a bit - after 2 months on strict low residue I am so so so...
I've been working hard on losing weight since January, and have lost around 30 lbs to bring my BMI safely into the healthy range. What's worked for me: 1. portion control - I weigh out my carbs in...
Thanks HabsHockeyFan for replying so fast :) No surgery for me & the blood's bright red. I have previously had Crohn's active in both my terminal ileum and colon, so maybe it's that the colon is...
Hi GSD1234! Welcome to the forum, I'm new here as well and also relatively new to Crohn's compared to others on here. I was diagnosed 2 years ago and received exactly the same unhelpful advice of...
Hi Lisalou! I'm new as well but think this forum has a lot of advice and support to offer. welcome!...
I wonder if you guys can help. I'm 25, have had Crohn's for 2 years and so am still pretty new at all this and I'd love some advice from the experienced members on here! About 3 weeks ago I started...
hi melinds, thanks for replying so fast. My appetite is pretty much nil - I am trying, having porridge for breakfast and lean meat/fish, but it's hard when everything makes me feel nauseous. I'm not...
I don't think I could survive without being on the pill! The hormones still make it worse but the pain really was unbearable before; at least now I can survive. I'd really recommend it. If you don't...
Hi all, I've been reading this board for a while but only just joined the site. I'm 25, was diagnosed with Crohn's 2 years ago and last week had my worst ever relapse, ending up in A&E. I'm now back...