IBD for 39 years. UC from 1987-1996, jpouch - large colon removed in 1996, Crohns from 2002-present. Horribly sick the first 9 years, since jpouch surgery I have had no hospital stays, and only mild or remission with meds. I am currently transitioning to Tremfya while still on my oral meds - azathioprine, & a cipro/flagyl rotation, I also take loperamide, metamucil powder, wafers or capsules to thicken up bm's.