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Living with Crohns is very hard but dealing with anxiety at the same time makes it MUCH harder. I have had anxiety and panic attacks for about 7 years. I have definately noticed that when I have anxiety my Crohns pain gets much worse. I'm beginning to think that maybe they go hand in hand. One thing is definately effecting the other. I would love for anyone out there, that also suffers from anxiety or panic attacks, to join my community so we can discuss our feelings. Anxiety is a VERY hard thing to face alone.
TO HONEST IM JUST TRYING TO CONNECT AND SEE IF THERE IS ANYONE WITH CROHNS IN TEXAS. IM SURE THERE IS HOWEVER CAN I SEE A SHOW OF HANDS? MAYBE GET MORE LOCAL AWARENESS FOR CROHNS IN TEXAS...FOR UC&CROHN'S DAY I HAD THAT WHOLE ONE STANDS ALONE THING MAYBE THIS WILL HELP OTHER TEXANS TO SEE THAT YOU ARE NOT BY YOURSELF. CHAT IT UP WITH LOCAL TEXAS CROHNS AND COLITIS PATIENTS.
Am Gloria 53 yrs. old I have wonderful kids. My son who is the oldest is in the Navy station in Washington State. My oldest daughter who lives little me is a Social Work, my baby daughter is in college. My oldest is my biggest suppoter she's the only one who can face up to my disease. I was diagnosis in 2001 with Crohn's. At the last minutes I needed emergency and I came out good at this time I was in Fayetteville,N.C.. I had to move back to my home town of Memphis,Tn.. I when trought one doctor who staff didn't really under Crohn's. But thank God I found a GI doctor who not only understood Crohns but did work in the community about Crohn. Just about 2weeks also I did a Crohn's walk. At this time am just having joint pain. In the photo my weight was good but now am down to a 113 pounds and that's my daugter with me.
This community was created to offer support through communication and outreach to those living with Crohns Disease that are either interested in or are currently using medical marijuana as a course of treatment. The community is also a support for those close to others living with this debilitating disease and condition, including medical marijuana patients and their caregivers, family and friends as well as support staff such as physicians and health care professionals. We welcome you to our community and hope that you may keep an open mind. Please browse, as it is my wish that others may learn more about this method of treatment for Crohns Disease. A bridge for other patients, caregivers and professionals around the world and within our own communities allowing us to share through discussion, ask and answer questions and to be apart of a like minded community. We are one in our common thread to find a better life for those of us living with this disease and those supporting us, our loved ones. Thank you and Welcome to OUR community! NOTE: This Community was not created and is not intended for ridicule or judgments, such opinions should be directed to the "anti-medical marijuana" discussion thread Community
This is a group for any Kentuckians interested in participating in Take Steps Be Heard for Crohn's and Colitis, which is a walk benefitting the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. The walk takes place in downtown Lexington on May 22nd. Anyone is welcome to start a team and join, or you're invited to walk with my team! The walk is a casual stroll and there will be family-friendly festivities. Time is 5pm-8pm. Please message me for more information or let me know if you're already participating. http://online.ccfa.org/site/TR/Walk/2010TakeSteps?team_id=76320&pg=team&fr_id=1827
This Community if for people with Crohn's that are living in Germany!!!Wie Geht es Dir?
This is a Community for people with a J Pouch to share their experience with it or for people considering getting a J Pouch to connect with people that already have one to help them decide if the J Pouch is the right option for them.I have only recently had my J Pouch Surgery completed and would love to connect with others from all around the world that have one too.Paul :)
For all medical oriented students or professionals that suffer from Crohn's Disease. Share your experiences with CD. How do you get through the day when the stress gets to you? How do you cope with little sleep as a medical student/intern/doctor? How you continue to keep going even when your body tells you stop?
As This is predominantly a usa website I thought I would Create a Space where We are Crohns users that live in the uk Could come and chat about anything they want to, it could be that your just having a down day and need Cheering up, or you may have some questions about your treatment or your medication, or you may just want to have a General Chat to distract yourself If your Having a bad day because of any Illneses that you may be suffering from. Whatever it's feel free to come into our Quaint and Peacefull Sanctuary where you Can feel Safe and know that your among Friends, if you want to post links to websites that have games on them that you would like to share with other Members or funny a cartoon websites or joke websites to help cheer pepole up then feel free!! This is your space not Mine!! Use it however you want to, if you have used any complimntary therapies and found that the have helped you then please share it, and if you have any information on medications that your taking please share that too!! but above this is space where you can come for help and support and to help and support other suffers as well. but Above all this is also a place to have some FUN IN TOO!!
I am lactose intolerant and most of us are. So I thought that we could have a recipe swap on here. I have alot of milk free recipes that I would like to share. I also have alot for baking wich is good for Christmas. This is my favourite chocolate cake recipe that I would like to share with you. Quick chocolate cake 1/1/2 cups flour 1/3 cup vegetale oil 1/4 cup unsweetend cocoa 1 cup water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons of almond liquer (optional) 3/4 cups brown sugar Pre heat oven to 350 and grease a 9 inch cake pan. Sift flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt together. Then add brown sugar stir the dry ingredients together. Mix the oil, water, and vanilla together, then add them to the dry ingredients and stir just yntill moist. bake for thirty minutes.
Hi! and Welcome to Food, Recipes and Nutrition for IBD!! This is a community where we can share recipes, food ideas, and tips on staying healthy. Its not always easy to find things that our bodies can digest properly. By colaborating our ideas i hope to be able to enjoy a wider variety of food items. Please feel free to share a recipe by starting a new "discussion". Please remember that not all recipes are going to be "safe foods" for everyone. Many of us are cooking for our families and not only for IBD. If you have tried a recipe please feel free to review it by adding a comment under it. If anyone has food related questions please also feel free to either ask me, or post your question in the disscusions area. Happy Cooking and Eating everyone!!
My husband and I are running the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America’s (CCFA) Team Challenge Half Marathon in Las Vegas this December to bring attention and increased funds to this worthy cause. Our goal is improved treatment options and, eventually, a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis! In May of 2000, at just 20 years old, Jen was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. The last nine years have been spotted with hospitalizations, medical procedures, and two surgeries. But this letter and this race are not about helping just one person. It is estimated that as many as 1.4 million Americans have Crohn's or colitis, also known as IBD, and many more suffer in silence due to potential embarrassment and alienation. We became involved in this race because we believe in the CCFA. As the largest organization dedicated to curing IBD, it has funded more than 1,100 grants for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis research. Support of this race goes toward the CCFA’s mission to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by IBD. We can make a difference but we need your help! The CCFA has already provided us with a coach, a training program, and teammates. We're committed to a tough training schedule but the hardest part still lies ahead. We need to raise $7,500 for this cause by October 15. With support from our family, friends and community members we believe we can do it. We will do it!!! Please visit our web page to make a donation and to read Jen's story.
This group is for people in Montana with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. We're pretty isolated in Montana and we face many unique challenges. Many with IBD have never met another person with IBD! It's my hope that we can use this online community to meet others in Montana with IBD, and establish not only a virtual community but also a real, face-to-face support and education community. If you are a Montanan, a Cat or a Griz, please join!!
As patients of IBD we often find ourselves in a reclining position, whether that be in a hospital bed, the sofa at home or just resting in a comfy chair. Getting rest comes hand in hand with long term chronic illness. But I have have trouble just sitting around. I find myself, either listening to my I-Pod, watching television or movies. We are all big consumers of media. Its something we can do without over taxing ourselves. So, I have created this community that doesn't have anything to do with Crohn's or Colitis where we can come and talk about the music we love that gets us through just about anything. Or we can talk about TV shows we watch or new movies, or how our favorite teams are doing in the sports we watch. There will be all kinds of areas that we as a community can connect with others who do the same things we do. Have fun in this community, have a good laugh or two, just like you would at the water cooler at your office. This way though you can stay in your jammies and talk about the things you like to do while you are resting.
I recently went under the knife at UCLH hospital in London. My crohns had flared up at 24, i'm 26. I had my first operation which was a case of life or death at 19. I was given aziothioprine and mesalezine which had little or no effect.I had the operation, it was 1000 times more painful then the first one. I was out of the hospital within 1 week. I got an infection after 2 weeks. I went back into hospital. I was out in after 2 days. My crohn's has not been cured by these so called doctors. It has gotten far worse. I have never passed so much blood as i have since i left hospital. My bowel movements have been far worse than ever before. To add to my frustration. I was told that i have permananent staple where my bowels were joined, and i quote 'becuase it's quicker that way'. I was never given the option or informed that they would be using permanent staples on my bowel!!!!!! These staples are now causing me a great deal of discomfort and pain, i can't run, i can't sleep, i can't stand up for too long, i can't be myself. I am livid. I have investigated into LDN, i contacted a doctor in the UK who imprts this for MS patients, he is a MS patient himself and very passionate and knowledgable when it comes to MS. I hope this cures my Crohn's, i now have to see how i can have these staples removed.I would love to hear if anyone else has had such bad treatment.
Welcome! this community is place for us to share food ideas and recipes that work for us. Please Be aware that everyone is different and what works for one person may not work for another. This community is not suggesting that these recipes and food ideas are right for everyone, or anyone for that matter ! LOL. We personally know our bodies better than anyone else, and have to use our best judgment when deciding what to eat. Sometimes its difficult to get creative with the limited ingredients we have to work with, Hopefully this will help!feedback on recipes is encouraged!! Happy cooking!