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I thought I asked a question. I will start over. If I have MS, which affects my immune system, can I get colitis and chrohns disease ?

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New Brockton, AL

I had 3 weeks of only watery stools. Everything i ate went right through me. I was weak and fatigued. My gastrointestinal doctor told me I probably have colitis and chrohns. Now I have to have a upper endoscopy and a colonoscopy soon. He thinks I have stomach ulcers again as I already have gastritis. Can ms bring this on? My stomach hurts and my lower gut.

November 3, 2025
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Members rallied around a question about whether MS can contribute to conditions like colitis and Crohn's disease, with many sharing that... Read more

Members rallied around a question about whether MS can contribute to conditions like colitis and Crohn's disease, with many sharing that having one autoimmune disease can make a person more susceptible to developing another. Several members described their own experiences managing overlapping bowel issues alongside MS, including constipation, IBS, and ischemic colitis, with practical tips like increasing fiber intake, using Miralax or Benefiber, staying active, and watching diet closely. A recurring theme was the importance of working closely with doctors, noting that some MS medications like Ocrevus can cause colitis, and that staying proactive with monitoring and self-advocacy makes a real difference.

A MyMSTeam Member

MS absolutely brings bowel problems on. Constipation one week, soup ass the next. I work hard to keep my Microbiome in check.

November 6, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Thos picture is November 2024, a year ago at the starting of winter. See the ice where the water from the little susitna river is freezing over?? I hope these pictures of the seasons and changes at my favorite bridge to walk to doesn't bore you!! Im a complete nature lover..

November 5, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Im doing better now. Except now im constipated a bit. Probably my pain meds. I have a good diet normally. What was going on was not normal at all for me! I will pay attention to my diet and start walking if it doesn't snow too deep, and if it does i will use my stepper machine. Excersize really helps me.🙂

November 5, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Hi Brenda, are you eating a lot of fiber? If not, eat more high fiber foods (I don't recommend taking Metamucil or other OTC fiber supplements but maybe Miralax might help). Also assess your diet and liquids to see how much you actually eat and drink each day-please consider the fact that a good portion of most of the food we eat is vast majority water. Then look up UC and Crohn's, compare your symptoms and reassess. Another thing to remember is that some of us, including myself, have gastroparesis which mainly deals with the stomach and it was a question on here earlier this year. I hope you'll be able to get answers and closer to what you really have.

November 4, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Gorgeous pictures Brenda, thanks for posting 💜

November 5, 2025 (edited)

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