The Crohn's Disease ForumThe Crohn's Disease Forum is going strong, growing faster than we ever imagined it would! We'd like to thank all of you for making it such a great resource for Crohn's sufferers and their family and friends. There are over 909 different topics and 1913 responses and comments, so chances are you will find what you are looking for. If you have Crohn's Disease, or know someone who does, we invite you to contribute to our forum. (Scroll down to bottom of page to view and comment on posts from other visitors.) Questions, Suggestions, Comments About Crohn's Disease?Here's Your Chance To Speak Your Mind! What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to read and/or respond to contributions from other visitors to this page... Cimzia for Crohns my name is Jennifer Perugini and I have suffered with Crohns disease for over twenty years ten years ago I had just had yet another operation and was at ... crohn's disease possible no diarrhea 16 year old never ate a meal in his life have crohn's disease without diarrhea Junk food) Remicade infusions to treat Crohn's My name is Herb. I began Remicade treatments for my Crohn's before losing my group health insurance due to a job termination. Since I'm still presently ...
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MY BEST ADVICE TO YOU: Joint pain and crohns I have had CD for 12 yrs now;am on asacol hd.I now have severe joint pain and muscle pain,fatigue.I tried so many rx's w/no relief-lyrica,gabapentin,tramadol ... can kids get crohns disease can kids get crohns disease Constipation with crohns I am 17 yrs old from india. I have been diagnosed with chrons disease 4 months ago and now am in remission. I take budez 3mg and aziothiprene 10 mg daily ... pain with crohns i have crohn's disease and am 21 years old. i was wondering if it is normal for my stomach to hurt very frequently even if i am not having inflimation?... Medications for crohns disease A dear friend with Crohns for 10 years have taken Pentasa, but its not effective and still suffering from flare ups. Dr do not order Remicade for her. her ... I was just diagnosed with IBD and Chrons Disease I was wondering if anyone felt tired all the time no matter how much sleep you get?
Illiostomy and crohns disease
my friend has an illiostomy and has chrons and its out of remission havent been diagnosed with crohns yet i will be going to my 3rd g dr in 2 weeks the last 2 have done nothing for me just told me i have gastritis come back in 2 month.all i know is my ra factor ... Bright yellow urine since diagnosed with Crohn's Since being dianosed with Crohn's my urine has turned fluorescent yellow, has anyone else noticed this? Prednisone taper I tapered from 10mg to 5mg of Pred today and my intestines have been gurgling (loudly) all day. Am I heading for another flare? Can my employer fire me if my FMLA has ran out and I continue missing work due to crohn's disease? Would I qualify for disability? a cure for extreme fatigue other than taking caffeine suppliments How do people with crohn's stay awake? My 26 year old son was recently in the er for overdooing caffiene suppliments to stay awake at work. He went knumb ... I don't know if this is crohns I've had severe diarrhoea for 10 weeks and cannot walk as severe leg pains especially around the ankles still waiting for an endoscopy could it be crohns?... Does Crohn's disease always manifest with diarrhea? My four year old son has had bright red blood in his stool and iron deficiency for about eight months now. Of course my holier than thou doctor doesn'... worried scared of another crohns attack i was diagnosed with crohns diseaes last week was in the hospital for 3 days . it was painful i do not want to go through that again. now im just worrying ... pain with crohns and Dr's shuffle you to another Dr. Are you in Remission? But have PAIN in your neck, shoulders,elbows,lower back, both hips, both knees , both ankles , and both feet? And no Dr. wants to ... earliest diagnosis of crohns ever? my 3 year old was diagnosed with crohn's disease when he was only 7 months old. i have never met anyone else with an earlier diagnosis. one of my main ... Positive ANA and Chrones I have been having so many strange medical issues since diagnosed with Chrones. A blood test showed positive for ANA but negative on all the possible causes ... Crohns prevention and cure **Please note this is a suggestion from one of our readers, not our opinion or that of a medical professional. Please talk to your doctor before starting ... Azathioprine alternatives I dont want to take Azathioprine anymore. I have researched the medicine and am very turned off by its side effects. I would even like to try something ...
vomitting one month post-op bowel resection
Hi All Hospital in ny area tha specializes in colitis/chrons disease looking for a a hospital in ny metro area that specializes in digestive disease Dental problems involving crohns disease I was wondering how many people there are with crohns disease an related dental problems,like me? Negative result for crohn's test Can any one help me? I have been dealing with all the symtoms of this disease and they have done all of the standard tests and it all comes back negative.... crohns and heredity hi would my daughter have crohns disease even though i don't have it but her father does Backfire I was wondering if after you are already on medication for Crohn's, is it possible for your body to reject the meds, putting you back in the hospital?
chron's disease and coconut
can shredded coconut in a pie cause the intestines to hurt simeone who has chron"s disease imuran for crohns My 24 year old son was recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease. He has been on Flagyl, Cipro, Pentasa and Prednisone for a couple of months. Today the ...
Liquid diet for crohns disease
Is anyone else on the Liquid Diet? Ostomy Bags for those in need I am ostomy patient (Crohns) for over 24 yrs. I use the Convatec One Piece Drainable Pouch and have some extras that I would like to donate. I realize ... Imuran or Humira for Crohns Hi I am 22 years old and I've has Crohns for 5 years now. I've only ever web on Pentasa with some steroids when I am flaring. However they put me on Imuran ... Mercaptopurine for Crohn's Disease I have had Crohn's for 15 years have been well taking Mesasal, recently I had a flare up and the doctor has perscribed Mercaptopurine, I have already ...
my crohns disease story
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Grieving After Crohn's Surgery
Hi All Weight gain, used to smoke with Crohns Disease It is like every time I quit smoking and get healthy, I always gain weight. I stopped smoking ciggerattes and drinking for more than 6months, and I am ... iliostomy for 10yrs now gallbladder problem I have been diagnosed with gall stones and wounder why this has happened. I am also a diabetic so my diet is very controled. why gall stone. could oit ... crohns disease and babies can you have babies if you have cohn's disease? i was wondering because someone very close to me has it. Advice Please re Crohns I have not yet been diagnosed with Crohns disease but i am tho under investigation i have had bloods tests done and they show inflammation is raised i ... Gum disease and crohns I have gum disease and iam a dibetic not to long ago I went to the dentist and they pulled my teeth put but I have another teeth that is hurting like crazy ... police force and Crohn's can people with crohn's disease be in the police force? Pain around belly button I have had pain around belly button and were my appendix is whent to er and they were 100% Shure it was my appendix so had a cat scan and it came back ...
Crohn's disease and abnormal menstrual cycle
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Validity of advertised 'cure' in ebook on Internet?
Has anyone read Cathy Rubert's ebook on how to rid yourself of Crohn's Disease in 4 easy steps? anal fistulas I had surgery for perianal fistulas, now I have lost sensation in that area. So I was wondering if there is anything to help me and my spouse. no meds for crohns I have had CD for 7 years but its was only confirmed 12 months ago. My specialist has given me a cupboard full of meds but I refuse to take them due to ... pregnant belly My 12 year old daughter has a pregnant belly. The rest of her body is small and petite. She has slow thyroid and has been on meds for two years. We are ... IBS or Crohn's? Hi, my name is Chole and when I was about 12 years old I was diagnosed with IBS. It went away shortly after that, but came back like 2 years ago and has ... My Family Suffered For Years - Celiac and Crohns I am 51 years old, my brother is 48 years old. As a baby he almost died. He spent the first three years of his life in Alder Hey Children's Hospital where ...
marijuana and azathioprine
Hello, Jobs, Crohns and confusion I have been recently diagnosed with CD and am in constant pain I have been taking the medicune but it doesnt seem to be workinf. Also I have just started ...
tremors while on pentasa
I have been on pentasa for just over a month now for Chrons and developed tremors/body shakes. Weird Dreams and Crohns I have just been diagnosed with crohn's a month ago. Does anyone ever have weird dreams at night? Ever since I got severly sick with this about 6 months ... Contrast MRI scan Had a contast MRI scan today to see what my Crohn's is doing. All went well, apart from the four goes to get the needle in my arm. Just wondering whether ... What happens after you take medication for Crohn's Disease? Say if someone was short because of Crohn's Disease and then took meds, would he or she then grow normally? (A 13 yr old kid) Can someone with Crohns live a normal life? Since the age of 9 my brother had suffered from many infections and cramps, diarrehea, bloody stools. We went to several doctors and none seemed to know ... blisters on fingers and crohns I was on ask .com and asked why does my 9 year old have blisters on his fingers and crohns disease popped up . Is this a symptom Crohn's Disease and shakes I have had Crohn's Disease for about 9 years now, was on a lot of different meds. I have had to just ( one month ago )start Humeria shots. Before this ... pregnancy and Crohn's Is pregnancy safe with Crohn's and Pentasa? crohn's disease and depression I just really need someone to talk to. I have Crohn's disease and am under alot of stress lately. My husband left me after 27 years of marriage and I am ...
crohn's and flu
my daughter has crohn's ofg and now seems to have the flu, should i contact the doctor or treat her as i would if she did'nt have crohn's ?? how long will pain last I am currently in hospital being treated for crohns they r giving me hydrocortizone does anyone out there now when the pain will go away i am in agony ... can crohn's disease be too severe for a colostomy can crohn's disease be too severe for a colostomy
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living, supporting and offering understanding for someone with chrons
hi, I need help with crohns diagnosis my son was first told he has ulcerative colitis at 12 then he was scoped again and tild he has crohns now this doc i dont get along with said he has ulcerative,... Insecure about myself,worried about having sex with crohns Im a 21 year old guy and have had servere crohns for over a decade and have been really ill. Ive just had an op to remove 2 fistulas n am down to my last ... Against MEDICATION With my Crohn's the medication seemed to make me more sick. I was vomiting more and not tolerating my food at all! Once i went off the medication(Sulfa-... My boyfriend has chrones disease Can my boyfriend have kids with having chrones disease? Bad days in remission ?? Hi there. My 13 year old daughter had a limited right hemicolectomy in April this year. she started off well but in the last few weeks she had been having ... Wanting to help.... I have a close friend of mine who has Chron's disease. He has been dealing with the illness all alone for many years now. He recently had a flare up ... Missy About seven year ago i was diagnosed with Crohns i have an iieostomy and sometime it bleeds severly and other time it does not what can i do Insurance making me go off Cimzia I have been on Cimzia for a year and half with good results. My employer switched to BCBS and they will not pay for it anymore. Can anyone tell me what ... Newly Diagnosed With Crohns I was just newly diagnosed with the disease but the doctors feel I have had it for 10-15 years due to my symptoms. I have 20 cm of thickening with a part ... Help and wondering Hi, I have recently within the past few days starting on Saturday, and today is Tuesday. I have had diarrhea with the exception of Sunday all of those ... Help ! I need answers and i cant get any :( can someone help please. I need help with all of this, basically i had a colonoscopy and endoscopy the other day. they didnt really say much to me after. they said the large instestine ... Newly Diagnosed with Crohn's disease I am 35 years old and have been recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease. However the doctors suggest that I have probably had it for multiple years and ... advise needed can someone give me some advice. 46 year old women here that recently had a anal fissure. I have been having all kinds of problems lately and i am worried ... Crohn's in the mouth unfortunately, i have crohns in my intestines and stomach. i'm not sure but it may be in my mouth as well. can anyone describe what it feels or looks like ... colonoscopy next week/possibly crohn's Thinking back to when you first noticed changes in your body/possible crohns type symptoms, how often were you having flare ups? Mine are happening every ... what to do???? I am a 29 year old female and I am having serious bathroom problems! I got my gall bladder out about 7 years ago and it started shortly after that. I did ...
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hi there Crohn's taking everything away from me Hi, I am 22 years old and i have recently been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. I've had priblems with my bowel and stomach for a few years, but I have ... rectal strictures I have a rectal stricture. Last month I went to the hospital and had it dilated in the OR under general anesthesia. This week I saw the doctor and he checked ...
Fish Oil yes, Hook Worms NO! :)
Your body is an amazing entity. Aloe Vera Has anyone tried Aloe Vera for Crohn's Disease? leg pain and crohns ive been told i have either bad IBS or mild crohns....am being treated for IBS with various pills....i have a 7cm patch of inflamed bowel on my lower right ... Disability Benefits (SSI) My wife has had Crohns for about 25 years. She has been and still is unable to work. Does anyone get disability benefits that has Crohns? I know it will ... How to deal with your loved one with Crohns My boyfriend of over two years has Crohns. I believe he's getting sicker and pushing me away. I haven't heard from him and he won't return my phone calls ... Living with crohn's Hello I'm 45yrs.old and was diagnosed 5 hrs.ago with crohn's disease and it has turned my life upside down. Pentasa didnot work now I'm on asacol and ... Remicade and severe joint pain ?????? I have been on Remicade for about 6 months. It has been working very well. After my last treatment, I have been suffering from severe joint pain. Every ... Crohns Disease in the mind? I was diagnosed with Crohns Disease at 12 years of age. I constantly suffered with the 'symptons' for the following 28 years, put on Prenisolone, Salazopyrin ... Pregnancy after surgery? Hi i had a right hemicolectomy in January and have healed well. I am desperate to get pregnant again (I already have a 2 and a half year old.) but am wondering ... My Crohn's sypmtoms are completely gone I have been pain free and symptom free for three weeks now. I don't know how long it will last but I will continue to use the products I researched and ... Colostomy for Crohn's Patient I recently was told I need to think about having a colostomy. I'm 33 years of age, and really dont want to have this surgery right now. Has anyone else ... Missing work because of Crohn's flareup. I'm wondering how to deal with this. I've missed a lot of work in the last 5 months due to Chron's related flare ups. I've heard that there are some ...
New & Unsure About Crohns
Hi. Remicade, the miracle drug, has come to an end. I have currently been without Remicade since Nov.2010. I have health insurance through work but it would only cover $1500/ year. Yeah, so no thanks; that ... Chrons and constant pain I was just curious what other ppl with chrons do about the pain? i was diaognosed withchrons in jan 201o nd since then habve spent an accumalated 3 months ... Is it Chron's or IBS? Hello! I am a 22 year old female, who weighs 115 pounds and is 5'3". I try to stay healthy and eat right. I avoid fatty, red meats, eat plenty of fruits ... 3 surgeries, uti, abcess and seizure My ex-husband, now best friend had his 3rd surgery for chrohn's. last one required a twmp. illeostomy. after surgey developed abcess and had to have a ... can someone help???? hi im 30 and have been suffering with my stomach for 2 yrs. i have had a colonoscopy and they could not see anything but said i have lymphocytes in my ... never know what to say my boyfriend has had chrons disease since before i might him. he hasn't had any serious gf's besides me. one of his "girlfriends" left him after a week ... Sick of ALWAYS Hurting I was diagnosed with Crohns back in 1998.Went through a hospitalatizations. A couple surgeries. Had a flare-up back in 2002. Was doin good till i had a ... Boss issues My boss keeps commenting on how often I go to the bathroom, my other bosses know about my crohns. He's commented on this once to me and 3 or 4 other times ... My boyfriend has chrons, does tht make him look differently at me or no My boyfriend has chrons, does tht make him look differently at me or no? crohns disease Just wanting to join. Back Pain I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease last November. One of my chief complaints is back pain and body aches in general. Recently I have developed issues ... my son has chrones disease We found out my son was sick when he was 7 years old took him to hospitals in memphis and nashville just for children. He was passing large amounts of ... Never-ending Crohns I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease last November. I have had many different treatments, even developed pancreatitis from one of the medications. Recently ... 32 yr. old woman with HORRIBLE Flare-up I am writing on behalf of my daughter - who has been diagnosed with Crohns, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Erythema Nodosum. We live in Ontario - Canada.... 6 year old twins with Crohns In January of this year my son Alex was diagnosed with Crohns and then in March his twin brother Matt was also diagnosed.They had blood tests showing the ... Need to know about flare ups what causes flare ups I Need suggestions for crohns. Hi i have a friend that was diagnosed with the disease about three years ago, but she has severe pain to the point where she faints. She is thrity two ... fish oil with CoQ10 for Crohn's Is fish oil with CoQ10 safe to take if bleeding persists How do you tell your boss you are having a flare up and need time to recover? How do you tell your boss you are having a crohn's flare up? I am currently having the worst flare up I have ever had and it has really taken it's toll ... tattoo and crohns disease im 17 and about to turn 18 and i want a tattoo but the person i live with has crohn's and he says if i get one it would make him sick is that true?
treatment for the elderly
Hi - I have a friend who is 100 years old. She was diagnosed with CD chron's disease and insurance I currently do not have health insurance. I work but it does not provide health insurance until I make my hours. I would love to work a lot but it is ...
How do you know if you have Crohns
I am trying to figure out at the same time waiting for a specialist if I have crohns how do you know? Please help. exhaution, work, and crohn's I have had stomach/bowel pain and trouble for the last two years. Finally last week they diagnosed me with crohn's. For the past two years I am always ... chrons disease How long does each bout of chrons disease last for? eyebrow falling out? my eyebrow is falling out? i look stupid. i'm on pentasa and my doc says it has nothing to do with the meds, all my vitamins are fine and thyroid good.... crohns disease question A few months ago while on a regular colonoscopy, the doctor saw inflammation on my colon. Recently I finished all the tests and indeed I have CD. However,... Constipation and Crohn's Did anyone start off with chronic constipation before getting crohn's? I have crohn's and my seven year old daughter has had chronic constipation (despite ... humira for crohn's disease Have had three sections of bowel removed no relief Doctor tried all drugs and now has me on humira still no relief I have gained weight all around my abdominal ... Vitamin Deficiancy I have crohns disease and had 30cm of bowel taken away in 2007. I put on a lot of weight taking steriods and kept having water infections and kidney infections ... crohn's Disease I have CD and Colitis for 11 yrs. I have controlled it by going into Ketosis. No longer working. I started Humira after having a lot of side effects ... My legs are being affected now All of a sudden my legs just dont wanna work.Im getting real pissed. these steriods are tairing my body down. but they are the only thing that really help.... consantly going to bath room i have crohns disease and go to the bath room at least 10 times a day they removed my colon Partner has Crohns, tired all the time Hi all, I am 25 from Australia, my 22 year old partner has Crohns and was diagnosed in 2008, not long after I met her. I am concerned about her in a number ... crohns my son was diagnosed with crohns early on this year,he is 11 in august and i am still trying to take it all in with whats going on although my son seems ...
Help ?
I've just turned 16 and not long ago i was diagnosed with Crohns :/ crohn's disease My daughter has just been told she has Crohns, she is coming for christmas what can i give her to eat and what can't she have my daughters chrones desease my daughter is 36 chrones for ten years. its active again on steriods starting ten daily... weekly decreases now 4 daily should she take the steriods ...
remicade
why is remicade so darn costly? returning symptoms 5 months post op? i have had crohns for about 13 years now and just had a resection in may on the illium part and some small and large bowel taken away, but recently have ... Help...looking for alternative medicines Hello everyone. I have had Crohn's since 1995, then went into remission for 6yrs and then flared-up for the last 9yrs. I have had one surgery in 1995,... Imodium Should a person be taking 6 Imodium four times a day. Then take 3 or 4 more if still running to the bathroom? what do people with Crohn's take for pain during flare ups? I have been on Remicade for about a year now, every 8 weeks I go for treatment. Which has been amazing, except by the 7 week I start not feeling well, I ... Pregnant with crohn's desease ( help ) My wife has crohn's's disease and she is 6 weeks pregnant. She has now come off all her pain meds as adviced by her doctor but she is trotting to the toilet ... TRUCKER GETTING READY FOR RESECTION TRYING TO PREPARE.DONT KNOW WHAT IM GETTING MYSELF INTO. MEDS NOT WORKING PAIN BECOMING WORSE. DONT KNOW ANYONE ELSE WITH CROHNS ... Crohn's and best age to get pregnant I have had Crohn's for 11 years. I have been in remission with the aid of Imuran and cannabis for the past 9 since a surgery in 2001, with only one flair ... Friends Disease My friend has Crohn's disease and she is only 12 years old. She is constantly in pain and I am in another country and continent than her after moving away ...
General help
Hi, Crohns Disease Family Planning My boyfriend has crohns disease ad has developed a fear of one day starting a family in fear of passing it down. What are the chances of our baby contracting ... remicade & tatoos My son is currently getting Remicade treatments and has been wanting to get a tatoo. Anyone have any insight on this? I know with chemotherapy for cancer,... Valium for Crohn's disease I have had part of instenine removed (3 years ago) and the Crohn's has come back. A woman at work has Crohn's as well and her doc has given her Valium,... I'm 17 and tired of all these problems please help!!!! I'm living with this dieseas and tired of all the pain. I've also developed absseses. I need advice :(.
Crohn's & Drinking
My Partner was diagnosed with Crohn's disease over 4 years ago now. No one in his family has any history of Crohn's. Teenagers with Crohns forum My daughter 16 years old diagnosed with Crohns October 2009. Surgery (ileal bowel resection January 2010.) I think we should form a forum just for teens ... Long life decision My fiance just had an ileostomy about a month ago after 25 years of coping with Crohn's. We were told by the surgeon that the procedure would be reversed ... Crohn's Disease My name is Bobbie. I was just diagnoised with crohn's disease. My doctor said that I have had it for many years. I have had trouble with my bowels since ... afraid to back to the hospital I was Dx'd with CD when I was 40 (5 yrs ago) though I've had it since 25 years old. Since surgery I've always gone to the bathroom everyday, several times ... possible crohn's..need advice. Hi, I am just curious about the disease. I have been in severe abdominal pain for 8 years now. Just last Thursday I had a colonscopy which showed an ulcerated ... Fistulas I have had Fistulas for about a year. I had them drained but they never seem to stop draining. Are they supposed to heel up or is this an ongoing thing?... crohns and my period.. this ones for the ladies gentlemen ive been diagnosed with crohns for a year now and this month i missed my period. ive had my menstrual cycle for 9 years now and have never once missed ...
Crohns disease
node pain Has anyone experienced lymph node pain in the neck, and in the back of the head and neck, and around the collar bone? In addtion sore aching muscles. Ive ...
sleeping alot with crohns???
My 19 year old daughter has crohns and she is tired alot and is very hard to wake up when she is having a flair up of her crohns is this normal shaky hands....?? DOES ANYONE EXPERIENCE SHAKINESS? I'M ON PREDNISONE AND HUMIRA...IS THIS A SIDE AFFECT OF PREDNISONE? ALSO, ONCE OFF PREDNISONE, HOW SOON WILL THE SIDE ... Crohn's I have had chron's for 30years. Been in and out of hospitals with blockages. Had surgery 5 years ago and now its back again. Nothin else seemed to help ... Not fun For a while I had stomach pains and I would just tell myself it was something I ate or ignore it the best I could. This went on for a couple of months.... Remicade and how long can you be on it? I have been on Remicade for around 10 years now and though I am not having the flare ups like I did 10 years ago, I do notice I feel weaker and weaker ... an affirmation My Crohns has come back and i was thoroughly pissed off about it, at the time I was developing some video workshops for kids around the idea of self esteem.... Is it coming back? I was diagnosed with Crohns about 12 years ago. In the first 6 months I had two severe flare ups, which resulted being in hospital for over a week each ... Crohn's Disease How long did you have symptoms before you were diagnosed?
Major flare up...
Ok I am now into day 4 of my major flare up! I am weak and dehydrated. Any suggestions?
Blockage with a stoma
Has anyone with an ileostomy had trouble with output being too thick causing blockage and gas building up? Help Boyfriend with Crohns disease My boyfriend has crohn's disease , and i want to know if there is anything i can do to help him out with it tooth loss Does Medicaide cover total tooth extraction and dentures for Crohn's patients? irritability and crohns My partner has suffered from this disease for many years and has a resection. He had a recent colonoscopy and seems ok in that department. He does suffer ...
curious
if i have crohns and constant constipation does that mean i am having constant flare ups? working & crohn's Does anyone know if I can work in a food environment if I have crohn's?
Want to help find the cure?
Hey guys. Let me introduce myself real quick. modulen Hi my fiancee has been put on a modulen diet for 28days, she has only been taking it for a day so far, and has been having difficulty swallowing it due ... medicines i started remicade last may in 2009 and now im having bad sympotms again, im afraid that remicade was the last think to work for me. what are other options ... why isnt chrohns reconized,and lets get it reconized by whoever hello i am mr simon roden,i have been suffering with chrohns,for around 16 years now,i have lots to say,but firstly can anyone tell me why it hasnt been ... Sore Legs Anyone out there with Crohns,COPD and experiencing problems with sore and swollen legs? A little about me and "my Crohn's" I noticed this website while surfing the web by accident. I found myself reading many of the stories here and can't help but be amazed at how many people ...
Crohn's versus stomach bug
How can you tell if you have crohn's or a stomach bug? Feeling Tired All The Time Lately I feel tired all the time. I was diagnosed about a year ago with Crohns of the ileum. I have pills for everything but some days those pills aren'... Crohn's Disease and Entocort EC My Crohn's has been inactive for years and I have just had a minor flare up. The doctor has put me on 9 mg Entocort EC daily and I am having gastrointestional ...
Stress and crohns
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colonoscopy good or bad???
hi everyone does crohns affect your sex life? hi i have had crohns for the last 4 years and was wondering (aimed at the males here) does it affect your sex life? i remember seeing a leaflet back in ... Does Crohn's always cause diarrhea i am having test done for Crohn's. I have a high sed rate, fever, weight loss, tired, stomach pain. The Doctor thinks I may have crohn's but i never have ... crohns disease can crohns disease get worse after giving birth and why Dental Health with Crohn's Disease My daughter has Crohn's and has lost a number of teeth. It seems infection sets up or a tooth breaks off and the end result is extraction. Is this related ... working is a pain... hey, i have had crohn's for about 6 years... but have never really gotten rid of the stomach pains and now joint pains... i have been on remicade for more ... 7 month old baby with chrons can a 7 month old baby have chrons disease and if so what are the symptoms Pentasa for mainatenance???? How effective is pentasa for crohns and how has it helped you, please share! how long can a flair up last for? i have been in bad pain for 5mnths now on all different tyes of meds how long can a flair up last for? i have been in bad pain for 5mnths now on all different tyes of meds i have been in and out ofhospitals when i come ... Off And On Pains For the past 3-4 days, I've have off an on stomach pains around and under my belly button. I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease 5 years ago and haven'... Probiotics and prebiotics for Crohn's Disease Has anyone been told if Probiotics and Prebiotics are helpful for treatment in Chron's Disease. Thank You for any Information. crohns hi, i like to know if fish oil and also clay is beneficial for people suffering from crohn's disease crohns questions needing answers My friend was diagnosed with crohns about 6 months ago. they found it in the worst stage. the took out 3 feet of her intestines hoping to fix it as much ... crohns diseasr i have crohns disease and 7 months ago i had an operation 2 remove my small bowel! all went well. wud i b able to get pregnant now? Girlfriend with Crohn's My girlfriend was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease about two months ago. She has also started Remocade treatment. I am very concerned for her and her well ... Crohn's and Pregnancy I am 49 years old and have had crohn's all of my life and gave birth to 4 healthy children and with each pregnancy I went into remission...it appears that ... can any one offer help This is a long story, please take the time to read. our 4 year old daughter has been recently diagnosed with crohns. she was constipated for awhile and ... sickness My son has had what i think is an attack from his crohns he has been being sick for 8 hours at least and their is nothing more to come out of him has this ... Entecort for Crohn's Disease I was diagnosed with Crohn's roughly 2 years ago. Rather than start a medication regiment, I chose a more holistic approach. I embraced a gluten free ... azasan/immuran joint pain I am 31 years old. I have had Chron's for at least 6 years, but only diagnosed 6 months ago! Never had any joint pain until Azasan/Immuran. Dr thinks it'...
ILEOSTOMY
I HAVE CROHNS AND HAVE A ILEOSTOMY. THIS IS NEW TO ME.
Pregnancy - Natural birth or C-Section
Hi There, PREGNANCY AND BIRTH I have crohn's disease. Diagnosed 15 years ago. Currently 34 weeks pregnant and have been in remission for just over a year, there fore caught while healthy.... clams do clams make anyone cramp up? is this crohns disease my daughter has had bouts of sickness since she was 9 years old,she is 24 now.she will do fine for a while then she will get constipated,get kidney infection ...
2nd bowel resection with my Crohn's, Why don't my MD's listen to me?
My life with Crohn's Disease: Having a hard time HI , i was diagnosed with crohns 2 years ago when i had a severe abscess somewhere in there, 3 spots with legions and had to have surgery . After being ... entocort Any comments on Entocort vs. Pentasa? would you put up with 4 fisstula and a vaginal (yuk) or would you get a bag???? Fistulas are sometimes a topic not talked about.. lve had crohns since 16 now 47 (next week) l thank God lve stayed away from a knife but the 1st fistula ... naet has anyone had success with NAET and crohns? FUNDRAISING Hi! I'm attending a Crohn's Disease Fundraiser in NYC in August and would like to provide my friends and supporters with merchandise that shows off their ... dental caries and crohns disease how does crohns disease put a high risk in dental caries? are the symptoms allways the same with crohn's? My son is 15. 9 weeks ago, he became very unwell whilst climbing a mountian, and had to 'go' there and then. A bout of loose bowels and stomach cramps ... treatment I was digonsed with crohn's disease since 4 years I took medicine for six months then I recovery but now came back again with sever fever so what to now ... Is Immune 26 a scam to help for crohn's??? I read a post by a guy named Dave yesturday telling his whole story about Crohn's and after taking Immune 26 he is back to a normal life. I actually asked ...
My story
Hi, I'm posting my story on Crohn's forums. Frankly, I feel compelled to get word out about what's helped me with this disease. How I beat Crohn's Disease Its my understanding that there's no one diet that's right for each individual, has anyone ever taken into account the foods they put into their are creating ...
Coping when it gets too much
Hi, naet Has anyone ever tried Naet,i'm considering it. Sprite for CD.. Its a must to help when in agony.. no joke. Anybody out there that had to have a c section, instead of natural birth? And if so was it due to CD? azatrioprine treatment for chron's hi, my 19 year old dauighter was recently diagnosed with crohn's and it is very severe, she has had 4 perianal abcess and has been told that without this ... SPRITE A HELP!!!!!!!! Im Suzanne, 21 years old. Ive Chrons since as long as i can remember it started when i was 5, i was constantly in and out of hospital all my life. It was ...
has anyone had a complete colectomy with ileostomy for untreatable CD?
has anyone had a complete colectomy with ileostomy for untreatable CD? crohns disease is it contagious crohns patient without relief im a crohns patient that was diagnosed over five yrs ago and have already had to go thru one small bowel resection which has made things worse for me. i ... Swine flu Is there any word out there about extra risks for Crohn's people who are taking immuno-suppressors such as Remicade? If one has had a flu shot, should ... minerals for crohns has anyone seen that american site for minerals that claim to cure crohn's? Costs about 200dollars but to get rid of it would be priceless.just wondered ... joint pain i've been taken remicade for about 4 years and its worked great.but latley i have been having real bad joint pain when it is time for my treatment.why?... i have crohn disease i have crohn disease im on medication. i want to get pregnant would this efect my illniss when im pregnant. 9 year old gifted with crohns My nine year old son has been identified as gifted. He also has crohn's disease. He has been offered the opportunity to attend a self contained gifted ... How do I help friend with Chrons? I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with Chron's. She hasn't been able to work for a couple of months and has stopped calling people back when ... sedacrohn supplement for crohns Hi my name is carol and my daughter has recently been diagnosed with Crohns. My nephew also has the disease. Has anyone tried the above supplement, and ... In need of help.... Hello I am 30 and I have been having pain since I was 13. But within the past 3 years it has gotten to be unbearable. I am on my second doctor and ... 13 Year old son My son has been going through hell since last August. The pain was excrutiating, he ended up being anemic when I finally took him to the doctor. She ... corn's effects on Crohn's disease I have been in remission for over a year and I attribute it to a wheat, dairy and soy free diet, plus I'm on Asacol still and Humira. I am healing myself ... Emergency surgery found crohn's in my sister My sister had IBS symptoms for years and had a colonoscopy 5 years ago with the diagnosis being IBS again. She had emergency surgery Friday the 27th of ... chrones disease Iam a 38 yr old women who was diagnoised with colitis 20 yrs ago.having some problems with my skin around the vagina area which has my doctor suspicious ... Blister and bruising on arm... My partner has suffered from crohn's disease for twenty three years. He is in constant pain and discomfort and when he gets stressed out and very busy ... I NEED A LIFSAVER hi i hope someone can help me , My wife has all her large bowell removed ten years ago .Two years ago she had an operation and had part of her small bowell ... Sinus tract and TPN I was wanting to talk with anyone who has experienced TPN (total patient nutrition). My husband has been on this for 2 weeks due to a sinus tract and ... Small Bowel Resectioning Having a small bowel resection done and wondering if anyone can tell me roughly what to expect in regards to length of hospital stay, recovery, etc.... I ...
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Hi Dealing with crohn's disease and a possible solution. I was diagnosed with Crohn's back in 1993. At that time it was very severe and as has been mentioned here, Stress plays a detrimental role for any crohn'... Dry skin with chrohn's disease I was diagnose with crohns disease a year ago.I have never experience dry skin before ,but now my skin is so dry it feels like aligator skin all over my ...
Crohns disease for over 40 years
I have suffered with this dreaded condition for so long, and I thought I had tried everything to help heal it, but nothing has worked so far. Night Sweats and Crohns My husband has had CD for 12 years. He is having a time with flare ups in past several months. He is experiencing night sweats as well. Some nights it ...
Is this a symptom of crohn's?
Is uncontrolable gas a symptom of Crohn's Disease? Need help for my husband with Chrones Husband diagnosed with Chrone about 12 years ago. No major flare up in 10 years. (Thank goodness) This past April 08 started feeling just awful. Finally ... needing your help just woke up and had my morning cry.now to get through this day i need your help.you see i have had crohns for 40 years and have accepted it because i ... Still new and adjusting to Crohn's... My name is Chelsea, and I was diagnosed with Crohn's on my 20th birthday, about 5 months ago. I've had stomach pains and off and on constipation since ... I NEED ADVICE...SUBSTITUTE FOR PENTASA I AM 23 YRS OLD AND HAVE HAD CROHNS SINCE I WAS 17. I HAS SMALL BOWEL SURGERY IN MAY OF 2007. THEN I HAD A BABY IN JUNE OF 2008. IT SEEMED I WAS MUCH HEALTHIER ... marijuana and chrons disease hi i was wondering if anybody '''knows anybody''' who has used cannabis for medicinal purposes for chron's disease, i haven't myself and have been on the ... very new at this!! I am 20 years old and just found out 3 months ago that i have crohn's ..i am just really confused about this whole disease i feel like it is taking over ... crohn's and the future Hi everyone, my name is Charles. I have been diagnoesed with crohns 6 years ago. I am now 25. I have had severe surgeries. Everyday I get stomach aches,...
Please Help Regarding Entocort Ec
I know I asked about this over a month ago but Here I am again. Can someone please help! Teenager with Crohns Hey Im glade i found this site! I need help with getting along with chrons! I was diagnosed when I was 15 and Im 19 now. I was wondering if there is anyone ... waiting for my results...is it Crohn's? Hi there, my name is Belle,i am 24 years old, for the past 3 years or so, i have had alot of tests,test after test after test... the only answers i got ... all bad? and infleximab? Hi, I’m 21 and was diagnosed with crohns only about 2 weeks ago.. i am on prednisolone and have had 1 infusion of infleximab and i am due for my second ...
Could this be Crohn's?
Iron and Potassium Deficiency
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Has Anyone Ever Taken Entocort EC?? I'm Scared
Hello, bowel resection crohn's disease Had bowel resection 4 weeks ago (22" removed). Recovered well, back to work last Thursday. Started experiencing pain between my rib cage - upper abdomen ... "Our Chron's World - We are not alone- We walk in the same shoes" Just read some of your postings. Somedays it is very hard to see the small light at the end of the tunnel. Right now I feel like crap and decided to vist ...
Colloidal silver, Robert's Formula, Virgin Organic Coconut oil.
All the above mentioned help me to go into remission.
Crohn's caused by depression???
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Bizarre Crohn's
Hi, recovery from a resection?.. i am going for a resection due to a narrowing in my colon cause by my chrons.. can anyone please tell me how long b4 i be up and running, back to normal ... Crohns Disease - Help I was recently diagnosed with Crohns and I need to know as much as I can about it. I have so much pain with the meds I was given. Any help would be greatly ... Homeopathy treatment for Crohns? My brother was recently diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and he is scheduled for surgery in the next two weeks. He is barely coping and we are finding ways ... depression / crohn's Does anyone suffer from depression? If so, what kinds of anti-depressants work for you. I've tried a few and just end up feeling very ill. Do I have to be on meds with few Crohn's symptoms I was just diagnosed with Crohn's and have none to very little symptoms--Do I have to be on meds? low magnesium and crohns i have had crohns for ten years and for the past three months, I am travelling into hospital every week for very low levels of magnesium to have infusions.... absesses in the abdominal wall with bladder connection after 8 years and never having surgery i got food poisoning that flared up my crohns i waited a month before the pressure in my lower abdomen was so great ... please help me a woman i love very much has crohns ...shes moody and vey emotionally unstable. does crohns affect you phycologically? shes very negitive and dosent dsee ...
Humira
I am having alot of the side effects and would like to know what others on Humira are dealing with?? Reaction to Medications I was diagnosed 5yrs ago and am on Pentasa since then, my question is, I am having extremely bad pain in my gums and teeth, I wen to the dentist, she said ... Humira shots for Crohns Disease My 9yr old neice was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease a few years ago.At times,she has had spells of passing blood.The doctors are now thinking of giving ... Obstruction Flare Ups I hear many people talk about flare ups being horrible diarrhea. I haven't had that. I get obstructed. Is this considered a flare up? Do many people ... cannibas and crohn's I have heard cannibas helps with crohn's. Is this true? Is it selfish to want to stay home and take care of myself?? Hello, my name is Andrea. I am 27, and I was recently diagnosed with Crohn's - although I have had the symptoms for 8 years! For the last 2 years I ... Dr. Thomas Barody My husband sees this guru doctor at The centre For Digestive Diseases at Five Dock. If you do nothing else make an appointment to see him and get started ... Best Docs for Crohn's in Dallas Please recommend the best docs as we are new to Dallas area. crohns and joint and muscle pain does anybody get joint and muscle pain with a crohns flare up? towards the end I did'nt realize that my sister was dying. She was leaking fluid through her skin. Her body was so swollen all over and she was just so sick. Stretching a bowel narrowing Hi I've had Crohns for 30 years for the last 4-5 years i've had a narrowing there is crohns present in this narrowing. Yesterday I went for yet another ... Coping with the pain. I am 47 years old and have had my second colonoscopy in 18 months. I have three ulcers and have mild chron's. I am in the middle of a flare up, or what ... humira for crohn's disease my body and joints ache, have had 3 surgeries for crohn's and wear and ostomy. Now I am giving myself Humira shots, and my vision and joints are bothersome.... Is there any type of added coverage out there in case I become disabled? Hi- after recently being diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, I am trying to get my duck's in a row... I am a teacher and have Short & Long Term Disability ... Crohn's Disease for 35 years I was diagnosed with Chrohn's when I was 15 years old (I'm now 50) and for the first 5 years went through the whole gamut of hospitalization, fissures,... Any suggestions - Too weak to cook I feel too weak to cook but can’t afford to order out every night. What do you suggest? New Chron's patient wants feedback, PLEASE! I have just been diagnosed with Chron's. I have gone two years being sick and no one could find anything wrong. I have had stomach issues my whole life ... Modulen IBD Hello my little girl who is six years old has been on modulen IBD for 3 years and it really does help.Sophie had been ill since the age of 3 yrs. We havent ... do i have Crohn's Disease? i am a 37 year old woman and i have been suffering with severe pain in my lower right abdomen for years, i can have no pain for several weeks then it will ... dairy free for crohns Hi, my son tarran who is 12, was told he had crohns 1 1/2 years.He is on his second course of steriods has also done 9 weeks modulem feed,has been on 3000mg ...
crohn's disease?
I have been treated for crohn's for 6 years, The Dr. with new insurance seems to think I was misdiagnosed Support for Alternative Treatment to Chron's My 22 year old daughter has suffered with Chron's for 6 years. Medical doctors are now recommending surgery. She has opted to treat with our Chiropractor ... motival for crohns "motival"for crohns. After reading through the stories of how we all live with Crohns i have yet to read if anyone else has been prescribed Motival(tablets)... Chrons disease Hi, Can someone help me, i need to find out if crohns is registered as a disability as i'm applying for a job in the police force and need to know if it ... I've been suffering for ages and now I know it can only be Crohns It all started six years back or more when from being a gym obsessive and hyperactive person who only slept 4-6 hours a night I now take naps in the afternoon ... gotten worst after 10 years? has anyone had crohn for 10 years or more and has gotten worst all the sudden? like having being diagnosed with mild crohns and gotten fistulas or worst ... Prednisone I also have not had Humera but from what ive heard its not a great drug, steroids may have side effects but at the same time they are worth all of weight ... Painless spasms in abdominal area I was diagnosed with Crohns disease in November 2007. I am currently taking Lialda and Entocort. I have noticed in the past several months that I get ... sexually active with crohns my boyfriend just found out last year he has crohns. weve been together for almost 2 years and weve been talking about getting sexually active. i really ... weather & crohns can hot weather affect your crohns?
side effects from colonoscopy
I had a colonoscopy 3 weeks ago and have had pain and bloating and cramps since. How long do the medications normally take to work? Hi i've been prescribed prednisolone 6 tabs a day and pentasa 2 tabs twice a day. I know it depends on lots of different things but i was wondering how ... feeling full Hi, my 12 year old boy has always had trouble with th toilet from severe constipation to more recently severe diarrhoea, he says he feels full after 2 ... recto vaginal fistula My question is regarding Recto vaginal fistulas. Lately I have had what I would describe as air bubbles coming out. When you have a RVF does gas come ... Very New to this Hi, I am a 27 year old female who has had what I call "bathroom" problems for years. Finally my stomache started swelling and people started asking when ...
HELP!!! I have a rectovaginal fistula
HELP!!! I have a rectovaginal fistula Can't Swallow Pills.....any other method to help crohns? Hello, I have crohns disease and have had it for 3 years. I have had to medical insurance in that 3 years so have had no medication or anything done about ... Crohns and gastric bypass I had a gastric bypass in 2001 and have had nothing but complications and endless abdominal pain so debilitating I cannot even work and most days I cannot ... Help my doc called me yesterday and told me i have crohns
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DESPERATE FOR ANSWERS!!!
Hi everyone, Crohns and bladder problems I can find very little about UTI symptoms and crohns. I get up 4 or 5 times a night, mornings are the worst time of day. All UTI symptoms but no infection ... infliximab Is there any one in Australia who has had this treatment, I have had crohns for ten years diagnosed anyway! I had surgery in 2006 and have a long history ... Remicade and Crohns Disease Remicade and Crohns questions and comments
New here
Just wanted to say hi - rather than troll around. perforated bowel and peritonitis Hi there I live in London. Basicly a fews years ago was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and then diverticular disease. Take asacol on predisnone from ... surgery for crohns My mother is suffering from crohns disease for past 4 years and her condition is worsening day by day. I would like to know if there is any surgery that ... My Story Hello:) x im 15 my name is hannah i was diagnosed with crohns disease when i was 10 years old although my family and I think i had the symptoms when i ... crohns disease hi i am 23 and just found out i have got crohns i really just want to speak to someone with crohns as i just feel my life isnt going to be very good as ... new item helps crohns!!! my dietian recently told me about a nutritional shake by nestle called modulen ibd. it's meant for crohns patients. it is supposed to provide the right ... crohns and laxatives i was diagnosed with crohns/colitis in August 2007. i suffer from chronic constipation and was wondering should i be taking my movicol laxative? A Long Year I writing to you from New York City it has been under a year that I've found out that I have crohn's disease, I should start by saying I've really been ... Gallbladder and Chron's I was recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease, about 7 months ago. From what I've read on the internet I guess I have a mild case. Only about 4 inches ... Crohn's Disease and Teeth Problems Crohn's Disease and Teeth Problems Deep Dark whole "Crohn's Depression" Sometimes I feel very alone. Not use to this depresson that goes with having Crohn's. I don't really have anybody to talk to. On what we that have Crohn'... missed work due to crohns my question is: anyone have crohns terrible enough to go on medical disability. every time you try to get back to "normal" activities, you get sick again?...
Crohn's disease without diarrhea
Does anyone know if crohn's disease can be possible without diarrhea? sigmoid colon crohns Can tenderness in lower left abdomen be caused by crohns? Symptoms of Crohns I want to know if a person with Crohn's Disease sometimes get pus filled bumps on parts of there body like face and butt? And does it cause your stomic ... 4 surgeries in 2 months ive had 4 bowel resection surgerys in an 8 week hospital stay ,along with phnemonia,pelvic absess ,gallstones and gallbladder removal,spinalblocks to relieve ... Baby Talk Can you have a baby if you have crohns disease? What is the outcome? rectal fistula suggestions I have had crohns for over 30 years. I had 1 1/2 feet of bowel removed including my ilium. Since then I have had a draining fistula ,of which I ... Pregnancy and Crohn's Disease Is it possible to have successful pregnancy with crohn's disease? Weather and Crohn's I have a question and I would like some feedback. I have had Crohn's for 10 years now. My attacks would come and go over the years. I think the longest ... FRUIT & VEG - GOOD OR BAD? HI, I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CROHN'S IN 1995, (I'M 40 NOW), AND ALTHOUGH THROUGHOUT THE YEARS I'VE HAD WHAT I WOULD CONSIDER TO BE QUITE BAD FLARE-UPS, LUCKILY ... Constipation from obstruction HELP! I need some help! I have chronic constipation, not the big dry hard painfull stuff but the never feeling empty narrow stools that only come maybe twice ... Is this crohns? Just what is crohn's? I have had extremely impacted bowels, twice in the past year. Do not know what causes them. A weeks dose of miralax, corectal pills,...
Help for this hellish disease
Hi, New chrons? Hi i am a 33 year old male that just got diganosed with chrons, have many ? need to chat with other chrons people. my email is bruni31 -at- hotmail.com ... have i got chrons? Aweek ago i thought i had ulcer symptoms as i have had numerous stomach ulcers in the past so i got my meds cimetedine and usually after 3 tabs the ulcer ... Crohn's Disease Insurance Crohns Disease Insurance Questions and Comments crohns and bone pain I have had crohn's for many years with one surgery and about a 130 hospital admissions. Now for the past 6 months I have encountered what was mild bone ... Crohns Disease Diet and Nutrition Crohns Disease Diet and Nutrition feedback. Read what others have to say about what foods to eat and what to avoid when you have Crohns Disease. Working out and Crohn's I've had Crohn's Disease for about 2 1/2 years now. I haven't really worked out since I've been diagnosed, though I did used to play sports all the time,...
METHOTREXATE
HAS ANYONE BEEN ON THIS FOR THEIR JOINT PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH CROHNS. Aloe Vera and Crohn's disease I was diagnosed in February 2003 with Crohn's disease. It showed on the biopsy that the doctor took and I also undergo a Hemicolectomy, the Sigmoid colon ... Aloe Vera and Crohn's disease I was diagnosed in February 2003 with Crohn's disease. It showed on the biopsy that the doctor took and I also undergo a Hemicolectomy, the Sigmoid colon ... GallBladder I have read on different people that have had to have their gallbladder removed after being dignoised with Crohn's disease. Is there any truth to this ... In need of a little help Hey everyone. My name is Hannah Mayberry and I'm a senior in high school. We are currently writing a research paper, called an I-Search. Part of the required ... 14 years with chrons disease I've suffered with chron's for 14 years from the age of 16.I've lost countless jobs and my self esteem plummeted.The first 7 years i was on and off prednisone ... Possible Crohn's ?? I am a 37 year old female, over weight, and not in the best of shape, and do not consume the best of diets. I have been under an extreme amount of stress ... Is crohn's disease a disability? Is crohn's disease seen as a disability?
NEW to Crohn's
Hi all, I’d like to share my story and I hope maybe someone can help me understand. Any tips on travelling when you have a flare up? I have crohn's for over 5 years, this week has been really bad, I'm going on a long business trip and am distraught at the thought of having urgent need ...
Advice please - husband with Chron's
Hi Caffeine Pills good or bad? I’ve been diagnosed with crohns for over 10 years; I haven’t had any problems with it the entire time except for diarrhea on and off. While studding for ... child suffering please offer advice my 11 year old daughter is suffering she has crohn's and was diagnosed eight long months ago. she is on about her tenth medicine. does any one have any ... Can't find a support group that is not on-line, help! I have a very good friend, who has a daughter with Crohn's disease and is suffering terribly. She is 24 years old, she has been in and out of hospitals ... Anxiety or Crohn's Disease? My ex-girlfriend has anxiety, panic disorder and agoraphobia. She is also somewhat of a hypochondriac, as the aforementioned issues would suggest. For ... Crohn's and Pregnancy I am planning on starting a family and would love to hear from others who've either been pregnant or are currently pregnant. I was wondering if their ... Crohn's Disease and Fatigue Fatigue associated with Crohn's Disease.
Perianal Crohn's
Hi Is Crohn's Disease contagious? Is it contagious? Crohn's in and outside the colon I have serious pain all over and I don't understand how this disease can disable me like it has. Can someone help me with this? And why in the world am ... Steroids And Crohn's Disease Steroids And Crohn's Disease Depression with Crohns Is it just me or is there anyone else out there that seems to suffer severe depression and is quite angry which as a result causes constant flare ups. Also ... DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE HAS ANYONE EVER BEEN AWARDED DLA? I WAS TURNED DOWN BUT HAVE APPEALED BUT NOT SURE IF IT IS WORTH GOING THROUGH A TRIBUNAL. Signs of Crohn's Disease Hi i was wondering if sores in the mouth are a part of Crohn's Disease. I was also wondering don't most people lose there appetite instead of ganging one,... connection between ulcerative colitis and crohns. I have UC and had an ileostomy 2007, now undergoing investigation for crohns, is this common to have both? Coping with Crohns I am 38 years old. I was diagnosed about a year ago. I had a 90% shut down of my upper and lower intestines with a partial lung collapse. I was hospitalized ... crohns and working I have had crohns for many years for the past 6 months I am struggling to work and am considering giving it away due to continue illness which includes ... Help! I have a 25 yr. old son living at home that spends all day in bed , goes out for a few minutes at night to get cigarettes and coke comes home watches TV ...
Need to vent
I AM SO SCARED.................... Hello, I am 35 years old and just found out a few weeks ago that I possibly have crohn's disease. After having 8 children and having to deal with Anxiety ...
I'm running out of options!!can anyone help me??
Heeyy everybody!!
Obese and living with Crohn's
I have had Crohns for at least 15 years. 25 years and counting I've had Crohn's for 25 years, had 3 bowel resections with 2 in the last year. Diet for me has played a key role, noting a high fat diet can definitely ... Could it be Crohn's disease? My 12 year old son has been having stomach cramps and nausea, along with diarrhea and constipation and extreme fatigue for 10 weeks, following a bout of ... Crohn's & Bones I was told that crohn's disease can make your bones brittle and 'easier' to break? Also if someone who has crohn's get a cold or the flu, are the symptoms ... Serving a guest with Chrone's A man with Chrohn's disease will be attending our annual Christmas Eve dinner, and I'm looking for ideas for how to feed him within the traditional meal.... Now suffering from short -bowel I'm 35yrs old and had two bowel resections in '97 and '98. I've never been a text book case and it took an emergency operation for the doctor's to diagnose ... Crohn's and constipation Need to know if claim of constipation and Crohn's disease is linked? Feeling terrible every day I was diagnosed with Crohn's 5 years ago. I feel bad every day, many trips to the bathroom, pain, gas, burning, I often feel like I have a fever when I ... Crohn's Flare Up after Having a baby Wondering if anyone else had a huge flare up post pardum?
Working with Crohn's
Hello, Crohn's Disease and working full-time I was diagnosed with Crohn's approximately 1 year ago. I have had to cut back at work to part time. I always feel drained of energy and have diarrhea.... Flare Ups Is the anything that I can take to help me deal with a flare up? Imuran/Azathioprine I am 22 and just diagnosed with Crohn's in April (although I had symptoms for about 5 years that were not diagnosed). I tried Pentasa and that didn't ... insurance for crohn's patient Hi I am 25 yr old suffering from crohn's since past 10 yrs.I was in India when they diagnosed it,later moved to USA. I work for a small company and they ... fistulas i have had crohns for 22yrs i used to have an awful time with fistulas finally after heaps of ops for them i had a ileostomy done this was 6 yrs ago and ... Need Your Help!!!! I have had Crohn's for 4 years. I found out that I had it by going to the hospital thinking I had a virus, 10 hours later I was in surgery and was told ... crohn's and a cold I have Crohn's and I was wondering what kind of cold meds. can I take that will not cause me to flare up and have problems. Any advice will help. Is this Crohn's Disease? My son is going for an upper GI and colonoscopy to test for Crohn's. I have three female cousins and their sons have Crohn's. He does not have the symptoms ... Salofolk enema I have mild Crohn's disease. I was diagnosed when I was 13 years old. I am now 32 years old and have seen a lot of things change over the last 20 years.... New School for child with Crohn's causing stress My 8 year old started a new school this fall and has started to have her CD flare up recently. I believe that the stress of having to get used of a new ... prednisone vs. humira I have recently been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and am having difficulty getting it into remission. It's been 12 weeks since the onset with little ... surgery Has anyone had a Laparoscopic resection of the Ileum done? I had mine about six weeks ago. The hospital was great but not very good about educating me ... Meds for crohns I have been on pentasa 2 caps 4 times per day and endocort (2 times per day for 1 month and 1 time per day for the last 3 months). For the first couple ... Crohn's and Pain relief-with other conditions.... Hello, I was officially diagnosed with Crohn's almost 2 years ago but lived with the symptoms for many years. I have several other conditions that complicate ... New at this Crohns thing Any help would be appreciated. I feel rather lost. Aug, 10th I thought I had the flu, I just had the most awful diarrhea and let it go for about 2 weeks ...
Humira
Is anyone out there on Humira and if so how is it working for you? PLEASE ADVISE ME I am suffering with this Crohns since 10 years.I lost my job in the year 2000 because of this and now working in an MNC.It's like acyclical occurane. I ... chemotherapy for crohn's I have Crohns I was just went to my doctor and he is telling me that the first of the year i will be starting chemotherapy for my Crohn's. I have never ... surgery for crohns while pregnant I have had Crohns for 6 years and am only 22 years old. Me and my boyfriend wanted to have a baby we tried 4 a year before we got pregnant,everything was ... weather and crohns disease does weather affect crohns disease? my boyfriend has crohn's disease my boyfriend just found out that he might have crohn's disease. now he says he wants space cuz he wants to be home alone. i'm so worried, i want to help ... Back Pain My husband recently has complained of back pain, like his kidneys are sore. Could this have something to do with his Crohn's? JOINT PAIN AND CROHNS Over the last six months my fingers and hands became very painful, my knees are also affected, I am now at the point where I cannot do the simplest of ... flareups It seems every year around September I have a flareup and lands me in the hospital. Does anyone think weather or change of seasons can affect flareups?... Help is this crohn's? I am desperate! My almost 8 year old has been sick since she was five. It started with a vague stomach ache that turned into excruciating bouts of pain.... Is this Crohn's? I am a mother two a wonderful little girl who I suspect has crohn's disease. It started at the age of five with her always complaining about her stomach ... The Great October Mystery.. After reading about this mystery on another forum.. i took notice of my Crohns related symptoms and flare-up symptoms of others were happening on or around ... back pain with chrohns i go to pain clinic for bad back pain. they told me its accosated with chrohns, does any one else have this problem. Diabetes and Crohn's I would like to know if anyone has been diagnosed with both Crohn's and Diabetes. The treatment and diet is very challenging. Any helpful suggestions? pain meds What pain meds can I take? I have had this disaese for 6 years and they have tried all other meds what will work to kill the pain? depressed about chron's I would like to know how could I cope with this disease that I have? I have been through a depression last year and I find it very hard to cope with it.... Crohn's Disease & Weight Gain Read about weight gain with Crohn's Disease and how others are coping with the situation. cure Since IBD-Crohn's Disease can be or is a disease that has it's flare times and non flare times could some of these home remedies just be coincidences and ...
Smoking
I have been advised by my physician to stop smoking as it enhances the symptoms of my Crohn's disease by causing more infection.
Finding a Good GI Doctor Locally
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I am a crohns pt. I am pregnant n still flaring up! I don't have any pain Chron's after Colon removal I was at the hospital last night. The dr told me I might have Chron's due to my symptoms. They took my colon out when I was 19, but now I'm having a lot ... Crohns Post My most recent flare up (I am 43, m, and was dx with crohn's 2 years ago) was around the beginning of October when I had a bad chest cold, and started ... Crohn's and your professional career Hello, I have recently been diagnosed with Crohn's and I have missed many days of work already because of this. How do you information your employer ... fistula repair Can anyone give me suggestions on fistula repair surgery. What works? question about crohns disease Hi I'm a 15 year old female and I had bright red bloody stools for approximatly a week a few months ago and then it ended. Along with that, I have experienced ... CROHNS DISEASE I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CROHNS DISEASE AND WAITNING FOR A BOWEL RESECTION I ALSO HAVE EXTREME PAIN IN MY LOWER BACK AND HIPS I HAVE RECENTLY HAD MRI ... MY BEST FRIEND HAS CROHN'S DISEASE I would like to know if you can die from Crohn's Disease. My best friend has it and it worries me that it could kill him one day. He's had Crohn's since ... Negative Biopsy with positive serology My son is 10 and we were told lasat week his serology test came back consistent with crohn's disease. Had a colonoscopy and endoscopy earlier this week ... crohn's and alcohol Hi, I'm 18, first year university, and just got diagnosed with crohn's. Taking sulfer and fish oil. Doctor prescribed steroids but I'm not taking them.... weight after pregnancy with crohns disease I have CD and I am wondering if I will gain weight after I have a baby. Everyone in my family is a bit larger than they should be so with crohns I've ... Crohn's and relationships I was diagnosed with crohn's three years ago and have been going through the ups and downs of lifestyle changes and medications to control my symptoms.... what should I take for constipation Hi I was diagnosed with crohns disease 6 months ago,and at the moment I am badly constipated and was wondering what I coould take for the constipation.... Crohns misdiagnosis I was diagnosed with Crohns in 2002 after going to the ER with abdominal pain and vomiting. By the next morning I was scheduled for exploratory surgery ... HELP MY 7 YEAR OLD SON my 7 year old son has had a very sore bottom for the past year and he also bleeds when he gos for a poo. iv seen loads of docters but nothing seems to ... trying to live with crohns im unable to work becausew of crohns. ive had 3 resections and getting ready for my 4th.im losing my apt. because im unable to pay rent. are there any ... Newly diagnosed with crohns I have just been diagnosed with crohns ten days ago. I am very confused about this desease also after being sick for so long , relieved to finally know ... short term disability am i eligible for short term disability if I need to take substantial time off for surgery? Stress effects In past one year I have been through alot of stress, & now I can see it permanently wrinkles. I'm 24 year old female & I can already notice smile lines ... bones im 27 years old with bones of a 12 year old.what could of caused that and how could i get them to grow
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Number of Chrons sufferers
I was diagnosed this summer with a mild form of Chrons. conceive on remicade When on remicade is it harder to become pregnant? really worried i suffer with crohns and want to get pregnant I suffer with crohns colitis and really want to start a family with my boyfriend I've had surgery 5 years ago I used to have a bag but got it reversed ... Experience from people who have tried going without Drugs I am sick of taking drugs and have recently opted to try and control my CD without drugs - diet, relaxing, etc - I was wondering how it worked out for ... Pain after colonoscopy biopsy of resected bowel? I had 4 ft. of ilieum removed in 1976 and have been mostly symptom free since then (no recurrences). Two days ago I had a colonoscopy and the doctor took ...
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Does pain medication help crohns
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Has my boyfriend got Crohn's Disease
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How to promote self-reliance in a Crohn's Patient.
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I was just diagnosed with Colitis. Dr's Rx was 3 pills a day of Entocort. Costco price $1345.00 for 90 pills (a 1 month supply). crohn's disease returning hi, i'm asking this on behalf of my mum who has had crohn's disease since she was 17, and an ileostomy since she was 33. her crohn's has been declared ... having tests to determin what is wrong with me crohn's ? hi i am a 32 year old women,i have been suffering with these symptoms for the last ten years, bloated stomach, constant visits to the toilet at least 10 ... My son complains of neck, back, and muscle pain...doctors say there is nothing wrong My son has been complain of neck, back and muscle pain for years...I ve had test blood and X-rays done on him and the doctors keep saying their is nothing ... Crohn's Disease contributing to a connective tissue disease. My son has Crohn's disease. His employer found out about it and fired him. My son said the employer's secretary told him their employer said he had ... joint and muscle pain I've had Crohn's for 20 years now and am currently doing well due to the fact that I've seen a holistic practitioner to help with diet and supplements.... Chest Cold I have Crohns what over the medication can i take for crohns disease? Dealing with Crohn's I am 22. I was diagnosed on my 22nd birthday with Crohn's disease and I currently am struggling with it all. The more I read about it the more i get scared,... Lap band and Crohn's Disease I am 247lbs and 5'3" and only 29. Was DX with crohn's disease in the summer of 2005. I havent been on meds in the last 3 years or ever had to take steroids.... Colon Removed If a man gets his colon removed can he still get his wife pregnant? crohns disease my husband has crohns disease he gose to er and lots of doctor appiontments all they seem to do is dose him up with more pain killers and pock around most ... Psychological associations with Crohn's Hey I was diagnosed with Crohn's at in August 2005 at the age of 15. Nearly 6 years later and I haven't had a recognizable flare up, but I have developed ... food allergy tests Has anyone had a food allergy test and if so did it help? just spent four days in hospital after my second flare up in six months and am now considering ... pain management for crohns how to manage pain in and around rectal area gut rot, balls ache, tired..... I'm 38 and was diagnosed with crohns colitis in March. I seem to be constantly tired, every time I'm on the loo I get unreal stomach pains and it feels ...
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Peri rectal abscess
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I'm a slave to my Crohn's
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My son, 15 was just diagnosed with Crohn's. Not certain about our current doctor. Crohns Disease - Stomache (complications?) and 6mp My son will be on 6mp once again - as the disease continues to reside in his stomache and now the colon (buttox has lots of inflammation). We worry about ... N.A.E.T. and Crohn's Has anyone heard of N.A.E.T. (nambudripad allergy elimination technique) for a treatment of Crohn's? milk thistle for crohns disease i am currently taking a course of prednisolone and would like to know if milk thistle will help with side effects? this crazy life hi, my name is miranda.i am 26 years old and was diagnosed,with crohns at the age of20!I have 1 child that is almost 5.i got pregnant with him 1 month ... Remicade and being tired I have been on Remicade for about 3 months now. It seems to working although I am still very tired all the time??? Is this happening to others? All ... fish oil for crohns can anyone tell me whats the best fish oil for crohns there are so many on the market, at the moment, and has any one tried this, Does my husband have Crohn's Disease? Three years ago my husband devolped sever abd pain which he was found to have so much inflammation in his small intestine that it was almost swelled shut.... Becoming vegan with Crohn's disease (Care about what goes in your body) Now, I know I'm of a rare breed as I am a young female artist who is vegan with Chron's Disease. However, I didn't always care about what foods I put inside ... Crohn's I always feel tired and even if i get my right hours of slppy i could sleep more does anyone know what else it may be other than my crohn's like low on ...
Health Insurance for people with Chrohn's
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To Mia in Queens, N.Y. about Entocort.
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I have never read this site before, even though I have roids for just over a week I have just been diagnosed with Crohns 2 weeks ago. I was put on 50mg of prednisolone and also had to go on similar eye drops because the inflammation ...
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Applying for disability allowance and suffering from Crohns while in school
Hi, would just like to know some peoples opinion's on this: Why do I have what they call chrons My question is this? have any of the Crohns people eve taken nexium,lipator,prelosec or any othe drug in these catagories for any lenght of time? Life without doctors have had crohns since i was 11 (now 21). Until i was 15 i spent my life in hospital being given false promises by doctors who in reality do not actually ... Benefits available at no cost to help Crohn's Patients and others There is help to those with Crohn's and other health issues that not many realize are available. There is no costs to you since these are paid for by taxes,... Join a Crohn's Disease Support Group! We are dedicated to helping people with crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and IBD get the help they need, whether it's through communication with people ...
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Diabetes and Chrons
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Hi, i am sufffering from crohn diseases for more than 2years, i have lost 20 kgs weight and cannot increase my weight and body-built at all. gas problems with chrones I have been dealing with chrones now for three years. I take my Pentasa faithfuly and still have many flare ups a week. I have noticed that in the last ... fish oil for crohn's Does anyone know the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition issue(s) that discuss the use of fish oil? Trying to work with crohn's How do I go to work w/ this disease.I had a very understanding boss while I was having my many flare ups she was understanding about all the trips to the ... Rash caused by Mesalamine I have been taking Mesalamine and it works well with my digestive system, but it has caused lots of side effects. The main side effect is a rash on various ...
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Crohn's Disease Patient's Questionaire
Hello, Back pain with crohns does crohn's cause severe lower back pains?????????? also does crohn's effect the nerves????
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Recovery from Surgery?
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Chronic Pain
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Cure Crohn's through de-stressing.
Hi, I recently weened my way off of mercaptopurine, a medication for Crohn's disease, after 10 years of being on it, and am doing well.
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Bowel problems
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Is msm helpful in treating crohns disease
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I'm responding to Carole who seemed to suffer the same indignities that I have. why does crohn's build up so fast? why does this diease build up i your body so fast? my mom died of crohn's diease
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