Is a cup of coffee with a cutie worth the possibility of shitting my pants?4yr ⋅ kaidomeh ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
I had a hard time sometimes explaining the severity of my pain and the DOD’s Defense and Veteran’s Pain Rating Scale has been an incredible tool for that. Thought y’all would benefit from it too!3yr ⋅ chimuelofanaccount ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Admitted for Crohn’s but turns out I also have autoimmune hemolytic anemia!3yr ⋅ TheWrenchWench19 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
It's been 3 years now since my ileosecectomy. It's been a long journey but I'm finally becoming healthier and happier with the help of my remicade, diet + exercise. Stay strong fellow crohnies. You can beat this thing!4yr ⋅ dustyqueef ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
The “cost” of Stelara in the US. After the savings program (not listed), I only pay $5 a dose. Grateful for good health insurance.2yr ⋅ PenneVodka4Life ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
I've been dealing with severe anemia for years. I think I'm finally getting back to normal.1yr ⋅ drinkybirdde ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
My husband is having his first scope later this week. Since I'm pro level, I got him a little care package. Bag is my business logo that I altered for the occasion :)6mo ⋅ theballinist ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Update to yesterday's ER visit, i now get to join the surgery club. Gonna end up with a temporary ileostomy bag too. 5 hours til I go under, wish me luck5yr ⋅ fatbunny23 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Went to the ER yesterday after a whole day of tearing my hair out over abdominal pain I've had for three month, which I assumed was gallbladder stones. Turns out I have Crohn's Disease at the young age of 23. My gallbladder is fine, though. :)3yr ⋅ RicksterCraft ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
American Eagle featuring a model with a colostomy bag, I’m so happy!6yr ⋅ Serennadi ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
My Christmas gift from my wife. I’ll be installing tomorrow morning3yr ⋅ blacksmith_ted ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
when you find out you had salmonella without even knowing it until after because it was indistinguishable from the normal hell that is Crohns5yr ⋅ Economy_Garbage ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Been struggling recently but have managed to put on 1kg, I could celebrate with a beer.. if it agreed with my crohn's that is..4yr ⋅ JDietsch25 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
I was diagnosed at 15 and at 19 I decided to do something about it. Now 20 (turning 21), and went from 130 to 180 lbs! Just wanted to say thank you and love you all!5yr ⋅ sposto3 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
First Remicade infusion! Super happy to start the road to remission(:3yr ⋅ Magikarp52412 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
I can't wear any school clothes because they all hurt my stomach :(1yr ⋅ Desperate-Ladder-464 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
It appears my insurance company is deciding to be a bunch of jerks and suddenly claim that my plan doesn’t cover Remicade. I have been on it for close to 5 months now, other then calling insurance, wtf do I do?!?!5mo ⋅ Financial_Capital352 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Juice day! This last week has been the worst I’ve had in the 40 years since I was diagnosed ☹️2yr ⋅ henrycharleschester ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Had the worst flare up of my life a little while ago so here’s my pooping partner while I prepare for tomorrow’s colonoscopy :)3yr ⋅ ArizonaMiata ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
I used the bathroom at my boyfriend’s grandma’s house! Nature called and I had to face my fear of using a bathroom that isn’t my own. News flash: It went very well.3yr ⋅ rattyhealy102 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Can't always enjoy a range of vegetables due to my Crohn's disease but I enjoyed making this crochet selection!5yr ⋅ emmystar ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
In 3hrs my colon will be removed.. Exciting times but I've got my little happy frend with me4yr ⋅ Buffsalad ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Project 99% finished but I have to lie down to deal with cramps and pain. Fml3yr ⋅ DamnIamHigh_Original ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
All smiles for infusion day! Just found out I could get a 30 piece from Chick-fil-A 😂 anyone else get really hungry during and after Remicade?2yr ⋅ Mattb555 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
First Entyvio infusion today after being diagnosed with medication-induced lupus from Humira. Feeling optimistic!3yr ⋅ some0ne3lse ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Keeping with the positive vibes, share how you’ve fought recently so we can see how you’re keeping up the good fight. Let’s hear it!3yr ⋅ YoullForgetAnyways ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
In a world of parents who don’t listen to chronic pain, mine plan to help pay medical debt even tho I pay my own bills....god damn I’m thankful4yr ⋅ CursedColon ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Yet another small bowel obstruction. At least no NG tube this time. Woohoo! Crohn’s can kick my ass, but I will never let it win.5yr ⋅ Flysafe72 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Got these shorts 2 or 3 months ago they fit perfect did not even need a belt... then one day I ate a hot dog and been in a flair ever since... 70lbs down... but finally holding a steady weight3yr ⋅ gogroottree ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
My doctor has told me this is normal after a Humira injection but I am getting scared. It gets bigger almost every time. I’ve been on it a year. Anyone else have this happen?1yr ⋅ crystalcaterpillar3 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
This is how you asserted dominance in the Remicade suite 10 years ago.2yr ⋅ ZenZenoah ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Emotional support animals? How about emotional support humans! This is my 6 year old daughter.3yr ⋅ natie29 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
five years ago today my life was changed forever when i was diagnosed with crohns. i am forever grateful to still be here today, as i was in rough condition at the time. so in honor to celebrate, here’s me six days after being admitted, april 2nd, 2015.4yr ⋅ saraspot ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
It’s been 18 months since my 20 inch small intestine resection and gastrojejunostomy (105lbs > 146). Feeling better than ever!5yr ⋅ Gater1 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Ended up in hospital again the other week due to my absolutely awful stomach. Ain't this fun!1yr ⋅ falconpnnch ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
SIPPABLE bone broth?? This is a game changer people! Makes prepping for a scope just a little more bearable.3yr ⋅ chamomile_camille ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
My gums and maybe tops of my teeth have been feeling painful and I thought I was imagining it. Turns out Crohn’s can affect gums too. What can’t it do? Anybody else have this happen before?1yr ⋅ 90dean90 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Nine months on Entyvio and Imuran (with lots of steroids and antibiotics in between) but officially in remission. Bless modern medicine.5yr ⋅ kpurryy ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
It was the 10th year anniversary since I was diagnosed with Crohn’s, so my mom got me this cake3yr ⋅ doubleplusfabulous ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
First Stelara dose! Here's hoping my 6 year long flare will finally be put to rest.3yr ⋅ likethespray ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
My 1st Stelara Injection! Here's the needle. Tl;dr - Behind the arm shot was rather painless.4yr ⋅ FlaringLimbs ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
External to the Math classes, the most applicable skill I learned in college is chugging. Makes this SO MUCH EASIER.3yr ⋅ OriginalRojo ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
My doctor wanted me to start drinking these drinks called Ensure since my weight kept dropping. Will these help me retain a normal body weight. Have these worked well for people with crohns?1yr ⋅ Dependent_Cobbler_76 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
You get a million dollars but you need to eat the crumbs/kernals from the bottom of this bag of kettle corn. What do you do?2yr ⋅ jarret_g ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
First colonoscopy in January of this year, first official flare up including an ER visit. I’m officially in the club. Woooohoooo4yr ⋅ em_guts ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
when I first got diagnosed with crohns/UC and my doctor tells me it isn't normal to have had diarrhea everyday of my life5yr ⋅ rrerjhkawefhwk ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Living my life to the fullest despite (or rather because) having an ostomy :)1yr ⋅ Ostomy-Blog ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
2 weeks post resection cleared to eat most foods and feeling amazing2yr ⋅ fairydischarge ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Living the dream in my hotel room on a business trip to Tokyo. Heated seat. Variable pressure, temp, spray position, and spray patterns. Exhaust fan *inside the bowl*. Literally can’t smell shit. ❤️5yr ⋅ spigotface ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
I’ve survived losing my colon, open heart surgery, pulmonary embolism, proctectomy...Crohn’s disease ain’t got nothin on me (besides my colon)6yr ⋅ yepcooldopeawesomeok ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Immunocompromised, first time outside in a month, got to meet a dog because his leash was over 6 feet. Hope this makes my fellow throne masters smile!4yr ⋅ adhdbpdisaster ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Just a silly exchange between me and my girlfriend that I think you all would appreciate. How early on do you showcase some of the more “fun” symptoms of Crohn’s to your dates?1yr ⋅ sy144 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
On my way home after my 13th SBO. The grocery cart of champions...2yr ⋅ TrainingOk499 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Got diagnosed 10 years ago today. Stay strong and listen to your body even when your family says “your fine”2yr ⋅ rolgriff ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Happy New Year everyone! Thank you for being such a supportive community and boosting my confidence when I first made my crochet Happy Bowels earlier in 2019. From the sale of them and other crafty items I will soon be donating just over £300 to Crohn's & Colitis UK.4yr ⋅ emmystar ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
I've pretty much committed suicide today at work (also ate McDonald's for lunch, at this point I think that I should get my brain checked not my stomach)2mo ⋅ qTp_Meteor ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
As a follow up to someones earlier post about using employee bathrooms. My doc gives these out.5yr ⋅ rutte058 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
UPDATE: Day 7, I am a little embarrassed to show my face right now because of the puffiness from the steroids. I’ve put on 20 pounds in one week even though I have barely ate anything. My GI has decided give up on the meds, and move to Remicade. Not sure when my first infusion is but wish me luck.3yr ⋅ KaiWood11 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
another day, another hospital, another camera inside my body : )4yr ⋅ aciidicdaises ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
You may remember my post last year about the Mood & Symptoms tracking app I was working on after dealing with my own chronic health issues. After some great feedback from your community and others, we've finally (sorry!) released a free BETA version onto the app stores!4yr ⋅ HeroJournal ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
I'm home from my colonoscopy! Number 6 done and done. They said it was all pretty much the same as it was two years. I already kind of knew that but its good to be sure I guess. Now it's time to lay down, rest, and eat some pizza!!3yr ⋅ BambiDeerr ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Been waiting months for insurance to approve my meds. Getting my first Renflexis infusion today.4yr ⋅ Macgyverisnice ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Crohn’s and low testosterone. Just found out I have low T, and it explains so much. Scary and exiting at the same time. Fixing this might make me feel and look “truly” in remission. Im a fit 33 year old male 5’9” 165 lbs.2yr ⋅ SloMoShun ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
PSA - Make sure you pay attention while getting those Remicade infusions!1yr ⋅ Roga-Danar ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
From February to May with the help of prednisone and Remicade. Left was right around 100 pounds, right was probably around 130-140. ❤️6yr ⋅ kristinbre1 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Boyfriend had his first resection this week. Got him this for encouragement.5yr ⋅ snyuanpento ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Just shows that this and people with chronic illnesses are very good at hiding our sickness.6yr ⋅ Crohnicle ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
One year of Entyvio. The toughest year I’ve ever had. But feeling blessed this medication has been working so beautifully for me.4yr ⋅ kpurryy ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
Getting contrast down the NG tube to prep for the CT scan. My body is tolerating it like a champ. Especially since this is the thicker stiff NG tube3yr ⋅ Mshad1 ⋅ r/CrohnsDisease
