r/IBD
31k members
r/IBD is a subreddit with 31k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses struggling, hate, diagnosis, uc, and ibd, and they frequently recommend/review electrolyte powder, electrolyte, and adult diapers.
We're a support community for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, and their loved ones. We're not a substitute for your gasteroenterologist doctor and cannot treat or diagnose you, but we can offer encouragement and discuss our personal IBD experiences.
Popular Themes in r/IBD
#1
Advice Requests
: "For those of you with severe refractory crohns/IBD that have exhausted nearly all medications... Alternative options?"
8 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Venting: My Prior Authorization Got Rejected and I’m So Upset"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/IBD
#1
Struggling
18 posts
#2
Hate
9 posts
#3
Diagnosis
8 posts
#4
Uc
4 posts
#5
Ibd
4 posts
#6
Tired
4 posts
#7
Doctor
3 posts
#8
Colonoscopy
2 posts
#9
Frustrating
2 posts
#10
Lymphocytic Colitis
1 post
Products Discussed in r/IBD
Electrolyte Powder
8 reviews
#1
DripDrop
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Nuun
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Great Value
4.0★ from 1 review
Electrolyte
5 reviews
#1
DripDrop
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Liquid IV
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Ultima
5.0★ from 1 review
Adult Diapers
2 reviews
#1
Always Discreet
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Abena
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/IBD
#1
Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
: "So who knew that mouth inflammation and ulcers were a thing?!"
29 posts
#2
Crohn's Disease (CD)
: "Anyone been left by their partner during illness?"
25 posts
#3
IBD Diagnostics
: "Months of "maybe Crohn's?", calprotectin 759 - turned out to be Giardia hiding in my ileum"
12 posts
#4
IBD Medications
: "Biologics for Crohn’s and Psoriatic Arthritis"
9 posts
#5
IBD Flare
: "What exactly is considered a “flare”?"
5 posts
#6
Medical Procedure
: "Stoma from Endometriosis possibility advice and tips"
4 posts
#7
Indeterminate Colitis (IC)
: "Did anyone else have atypical symptom presentation?"
3 posts
#8
Meme Weekend
: "psa: sleep is free and you get to spend time unconscious"
1 post
#9
Microscopic Colitis (MC)
: "25M – Lifelong Severe Gastrointestinal Problems, SIBO/IMO, Eczema, Allergies, Chronic Diarrhea and Fatigue – Still No Answers After Years of Investigations. Looking for Advice."
1 post
#10
Misleading Title
: "IBS?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/IBD
Yearly
+4k members(13.3%)
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Last updated: November 5, 2026