I cannot go one day without having diarrhea. I have to take anti-diarrheal medications just to be able to eat. I never know when it's coming. I single piece of bread can trigger a cascade of events. I stay very depressed from having this disease. I've had it now for about 10 years and will probably die with it.

I have had persistent diarrhea for 3 years now when I get my flare ups sometimes it is slow course I eat and then 20 minutes later I have to use the restroom and this cycle goes on for months and sometimes resolves itself other times it turns into painful cramps and watery diarrhea and nothing I do helps. If I go to the ER they just pump me full of pain meds and send me home so I try to handle it on my own. I have been diagnosed with diverticulitis, then gastroparesis, then colitis without ulcers, then Crohn's. I am just ready for some answers because when I do have flare-ups I am taking oxycodone and only drinking water until my symptoms subside. I don't know where to turn to find out the real answers.

I have had this problem since birth. I have all was been told that I would need a small operation, and would need to wear a pouch for the rest of my life. I had a test done last week and was told that I have a long line of disused and looped bowel and it needs to be taken out.

My bowels can be very active for several hours, so it means having to stay near to the bathroom as it can get more urgent each time and I have to make quick dash.

I suffered the symptoms of IBD for many years. This happens to me at least several days a week, sometimes every day for weeks on end. Until I discovered what my problem was, about 3 years ago. I discovered, by accident and coincidence really, that I am very sensitive to monosodium glutamate including all its analogues (yeast extract, autolyzed yeast, hydrolyzed protein, etc). Since I began carefully avoiding MSG, the frequency of my IBD symptoms has declined - to ZERO. In 3 years. I don't know if it's genetic, but even very small amounts of MSG give me IBD symptoms - Every Time. No MSG - No symptoms. I would suggest that anyone experiencing IBD symptoms try really hard to avoid MSG for a week and see what happens. You might be pleasantly surprised.

This is excellent information. This problem has run in my family for generations. I have gotten a handle on my problems through diet and exercise. My third and fourth sons have this problem also. It tends to be more prevalent from my father's side of the family. This condition is very painful for those who do have this problem.

I was told I have IBD. The first time I had a flare up was about 4 years ago. I thought it was over. The next time was this year. I and a colonoscopy and the doctor said I have IDB and it would be with me the rest of my life. My symptoms have returned and I need medicine bad. I do not have insurance. My job has laid me off. Maybe a diet plan etc.

I have had broken bones, back surgery, illnesses that are normal, but nothing is worse than the stomach pains that keep me curled up in a ball on the couch or keeps me from enjoying normal food. I have been self medicating on Zantac, sometimes 6 a day when the pain is really bad, but usually only the standard dose. The worst culprit is my denial after having a few good days that I can once again be a normal eater, so I have some chips, or peanuts, or heavy steak or hamburger or fiber rich brown bread and then find myself curled on the couch again for hours, until the Zantac takes effect. Peanuts and small seeds are the worse, but fibrous meats are 2nd and alcohol makes me feel like I have eaten cut glass. Thanks to everyone who leaves comments. It really helps to look at the info you leave.

Three weeks ago I started suffering pain in my right upper side. I thought it was my liver. I started to detox with a program called Liver detox, I was drinking my water with 1/4 teaspoon vit. C cristals, but to no avail. I went to my doctor and determined my colon was the one causing my pain. It got inflammed. He prescribed Librax. The pain subsided but the inflammation is still there. No diarrea, not blood in my stool, no fever, appetite is normal. What could it be? The pain goes to the back at intervals. I sleep well, but I wake up and the pain is there.