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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 ... 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'...
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 ... crohns disease can crohns disease get worse after giving birth and why health insurance My brother has crohns and I was wondering if anyone knows a insurance company he can use that does not have extremely high rates? Mutual of Omaha raise ... 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 ...
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 ...
food for crohn's
how do I know wen i flare up will happen? 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 ... what will happen, crohns and no insurance i have crohn's and i have no insurance what will happen if its not taking care of? naet has anyone had success with NAET and crohns? 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. childrens diet my son has been going throug testing to see if he has chrones. It is very possible, but where still going through some testing. we have already had an ... 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? just diagnosed After many tests(Laproscopic surgery, colonoscopy and Ct scans that came back negative, only showing inflamation) I was diagnosed on my symptoms and the ... 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 diet My name is Erica, Im 32 years old & I was just diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. Im so upset because I'm ignorant to this disease. What can I eat? What can ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ...
Panick attack
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HEY GUYS!!
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 ... 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! 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, foods suggestions for flare up? My sister is having a difficult time right now with crohns disease. What food suggestions are best during this difficult time 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.
Just diagnosed at 18
Hey guys. I've been diagnosed with Crohn's 2 days ago after feeling horrible for a couple of months. I had a few questions.
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 ... 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,... 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 ...
crohn's disease?
I have been treated for crohn's for 6 years, The Dr. with new insurance seems to think I was misdiagnosed just diagnosed :( hi i have been poorly for 2 years now and only just been told i have chrons , at least i have an answer now i guess ?? but i have to start on budesonide ... 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 ... crohns just diagnosed and having hard time understanding disease I was diagnosed w/crohns a few months back I am very fortunate I do not have the diarea and vomiting just abdominal pain lots of it and fatigue. This took ... 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 ...
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 ... Just diagnosed 2 weeks ago... Hello everyone. My name is Renee and I'm 23. I'm very new to this stuff as I have just been diagnosed. They caught it pretty early, I had been having ... 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 ... Insurance My brother has Crohn's Disease since he was little, his insurace is Medical Mutual of OHIO and they all of a sudden stopped paying saying precondition.... Help my doc called me yesterday and told me i have crohns
SEDACROHN
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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 ... Lack of insurance My grandson who is 30 years old was diagnosed with Crohn's disease about 2 years ago. His job does not offer group insurance and because of his disease ... 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 ... Newly diagnosed - Sister diagnosed over 20 years ago I am a 30 year old woman and I was just diagnosed last week with Crohns diease. My sister (35 yrs old) had been diagnosed for over 20 years. I feel blessed ... 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 ... Insurance I am 21 and I will not be able to use my moms insurance soon. My job doesn't offer insurance to part time employees. I was wondering what the best insurance ... WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN I GET OFF MY PARENTS HEALTH INSURANCE? WELL MY NAME IS ASHLEY I HAVE HAD CHRONS FOR ABOUT A YEAR OR 2 NOW AND IM GOING THROUGH IT. I WILLBE A SENIOR NEXT YEAR GETTIN G READY TO GO TO COLLEGE ... 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 ... Healthy diet for Chron's Disease? I urgently need some help. My 19-year-old son has not officially been diagnosed with Chron's yet, he has a colonoscopy scheduled for March 10/08, but ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 crohns disease diet what can i eat? 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 ... diet for crohns disease what diet can a patient with crohns disease take? 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 ... Husband just diagnosed Good Morning. My husband has just been diagnosed with Crohn's. How frustrating this has been. We feel totally lost because we can't seem to get this under ...
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....
Dietary & any other advice please
Hi 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 ... Insurance For It... I was wondering if anyone could help me find health insurance or a Crohn's Disease patient??? Me an my mother have not been able to find any insurance ... Help! Insurance and Crohn's !! I am 24 years old and was on my parents insurance while in college until I took a semester off and was knocked off their insurance. Unfortunately, I was ... 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.
Newly diagnosed and worried
Hi I am a 47 year old female newly diagnosed with crohn's disease by capsule endoscopy. diet and chrohns is there any special diet for this disease. does certain food activate flare ups? 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
I'm just wondering...is there anyway to find a good GI doctor locally? Requesting Advice I do not actually have Crohns but I am romantically involved with someone who does. He has tried to tell me about what to expect when he has flare ups,... Family History Are there any truths to family history of crohns. I have crohns and was diagnosed in 2003, however I suffered for at least 15 years prior to that. I have ... Surgery for Crohn's Been diagnosed with Crohn's October 06 and had surgery 6 weeks ago (double resection). Am off all meds now and Doctors tell me that I am now in remission.... Crohn?? I just was at the er last night after feeling weak all day and having bright red blood in stool. They did a xray of my colon and they said it was full ... Finally we have RELIEF!!!!!!!!!!! After years of trying 6MP, Entocort, prednisone, flagil and an assortment of other meds we finally have wonderful response with remicade. I had forgotten ... Humira for Crohn's Disease My daughter started on Humira last week for Crohn's Disease ..She is also taking Imuran. She suffers from Seizures which was under control with Tegretol ... Honey is the best medicine. I am almost 26 years old now,and have been what I call "deathly ill" for about 4 or so years now. I have not been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease,but I ... 15 yrs. with Crohn's.....time for a change! I've had 9 surgeries in the past 2 years. The pain that comes with Crohn's; I knew I wished I was dead at the time. At least that would have felt ... Raw Diet for Crohn's I just started the Raw Diet for my Crohn's after buying David Kliens book...I will say it's pretty easy to do this way I'm 75% Raw right now and plan to ... Anyone ever had a colectomy Was wondering if anyone could tell me what their life is like after a colectomy. I have Chron's disease and have been getting urinary tract infections.... HOW LONG How long does it takes when u are trying to get pregnant, to actually get pregnant?? Baby and Crohns i was just wondering one day i do want to have a baby, so would i be able to, the crohns, would it affect the baby, and would my baby be healthy. Crohns ... Horrible gas pain during flare I've had Crohn's for 21 years, 9 bowel/other resections, many, many flares, but recently, I'm having another flare. My question/problem is, I've been ...
My Sister with crohns, needs encouragement
Hi, Green for Life by Victoria Boutenko Hi! I have had Crohn's disease for the past thirty years. Even after two operations and constant medication, symptoms still persisted. For the past ...
Cholesagel
Hi baby i was just wondering one day i do want to have a baby, so would i be able to, the crohns, would it affect the baby, and would my baby be healthy. Crohns ... Light at the end of the tunnel ??? Hi!! my name is Jim and for the last 15 years I have been struggling with Cardiomyopothy ( disease of the heart) which will eventually be terminal. I ... fighting fatigue what is the best way to fight fatigue. I am 42, I was diagnosed with Crohn's about 5 years ago - I have a very high tolerance for pain and ignored the ... Medical Marijuana can help with Crohn's Disease I am a medical marijuana caregiver and I have several patients with severe Crohn's Disease and they are helped tremendously by this important medication....
Crohn’s Disease Complications. Testamonial.
Elevated Crohn's Markers About 5 months ago I was told that markers in my blood were elevated for either Crohn's or UC. My mother has Crohn's and I initially visited the doctor ... Infliximab and its affect on teeth and gums My son has been told by the dentist that the condition of his gums is the worst he has seen in someone of my son's age (27). My son has been on infliximab ... ayurveda treatment for chrons! Iam Hari ,28 years of age with chrons disease diagonised in 2008.Iam taking allopathy treatment steroids and pentasa.I have tried homeopathy treatment.... Sudden painful flare ups My 19 year old son was diagnosed with Crohn's this past January. He had been on prednisone and was gradually taken off of it as of 2 days ago. He has ... I am so thankful for this web site! I am being tested for Crohn's Disease. It started back in July of 2009, out of the blue I got really sick. I started having extream stomach pain that ... Having massive opposite problem with weight gain Hello all,ok so from what I researched if you have Chron's your supposed to be fighting to keep you weight up and I keep gaining and am having a hard time ... Tens Machine for Crohns flare up pain I am having a crohns flare up, my first major one since I was 18 yrs. I am now 37yrs. Luckily I have had a long period in remission. The pain is unbearable ... please read hi im 26 years of age i have sufferd from constipation for years with the sudden urge to open my bowls at times which is then loose i have survier stomach ... Is it Crohn's? Hello everyone. I went to the ER on 4/24/10 because I was having pains in my lower stomach. I thought it was due to a UTI or something like that. The doctors ... chrons in india I am 28 years of age diagonised with chrons disease a year ago.Now iam taking medicationspentasa 6 tablets,livogen and predisone.I have problem in ileocaecum ... crohns disease i have crohns disease,for 17 yrs, and have had a few ops, my last op i had a stoma put in, thats 3 yrs now, i have been unwell from december, and am loosing ... Confused I had a blood test a few weeks ago and I tested positive for Crohns and IBS. I just had an endoscopy and colonoscopy this past Friday and the anesthesiologist ... surgery to correct repeated bowel obstructions Bad pain since my double bowel resection and my triple hernia repair anyone have this... just be diagnosed does it mean i will get colon cancer really worried just been diagnosed with crohns colitus does it mean it will go on to cancer i cant sleep or do anything Chron's? Advise please. Hello, I am twenty six and have just been told I have Chron's. I am feeling very stressed, confused and quite frankly worried after reading some of the ... My story Hi all, Im 23 years old and was diagnoised with Crohns at the age of 17 after first suffering with a stomach ulcer and then a month after getting told ...
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????
seton painful ?
I had a seton inserted for a rectovaginal fistula about 4 weeks ago and was told it would only be uncomfortable.
Supplements and Crohn's
Hello all, crohns diagnosis my 10 year old has just been diagnosed with crohns i just want to no if he will end up having to have a bag on really worried
right rib disconfort
I have had crohn`s disease for about 10yrs & now experiencing dicomfort under right rib cage w/ nausea & triedness. Crohn's and Constant Pain I am new to this site, but certainly not new to experiencing the dubious joys of having Crohn's Disease. I was diagnosed in 1987, although after going ...
Newly Diagnosed and Confused
Hi everyone, Symptoms and Diagnosis My husband turned 65 last December and up to that point, he was the picture of health. He has had severe stomach pain on an ongoing daily basis since ... Fiscular Surgeons My wife has two holes in her small intestines that will not heal on their own due to poo blood circualtion (fisculars). Are there surgeons that specialize ... Sore Legs Anyone out there with Crohns,COPD and experiencing problems with sore and swollen legs?
constipation
constipation and crohn's Is Crohn's forever? My son was first diagnosed with Crohn's 5 years ago. After taking prednisone initially and then imuran continuously ever since, he has not had any major ...
Anyone had any success with Vitamin D
Crohns and getting help.
Greetings Everyone, 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 ... Having twins & Crohns disease Has anyone with Crohns had twins? Im about to start IVF and the suggestion has been made to maybe go for twins as they are not sure how the drugs will ... Hair loss Looking for young woman suffering from hair loss. anyone successful in getting hair to grow back, Lost a lot of hair and my period with a bad flair. Cycle ... Crohn's Disease Am 32 years old,had Crohn's disease since age 12 for the past 10 years i have been doing remicade and 50mg of 6mp,after my last colonoscopy my Dr suggested ... Crohn's w/o diarrhea? Is it possible for a diagnosis of Crohn's if I don't have diarrhea? I almost never have loose stools, but capsule endoscopy showed probable ulcers in ... Low grade flare all the time and then spikes? 25 years ago I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and it was so bad that I had my colon removed almost right away. I had a J-Pouch and tried to make ... questions for cd I have crohn's disease and am currently on asacol, metronidazole , and levaquin. I have constant drainage from fistulas.My doctor told me I would need ... NO SYMPTOMS BUT A DIAGNOSIS.... i have been going to the dr for several months now and they have been treating me for anemia...in that process they started checking me...finally at my ... aloe vera jel my son is suffering from crohn's disease for 10 years now and had surgery twice, i like to know if aloe very jel and clay is good for him? Could anyone ...
Dealing with physical and mental fatigue
I am just feeling so tired. I am so tired of fighting the Crohn's and not enjoying or being able to even eat food. Any suggestions? Is this a change in my crohns disease? i have crohns disease and lupus, 4 months ago i suffered a functional stroke. i always used to have a real urgency when i needed to go to the loo. diorrhea ...
Straight for Crohns?
Hi, 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 ... working with crohn's disease i have been on job seekers allowance for nearly a year now. they have told me at job centre that i have to go to a place called A4E to do a flexible job ... weight gain hi i was wondering if anyone knows how to lose weight while on medication for crohns disease, i was on prednisone for 8 weeks but now only on pentassa ...
Very sick chrons fibromolgia arthitits disc diease fatigue bloating
I feel sick every day so much pain fibrinromitis scolosos disc diease Trapped Sometimes I feel so trapped at work. So many days out of the month I don't feel well and I find it hard to focus on tasks that I have no interest in. I ... Weak Bones Does Chromes affect bones and weaken them?? i was told that friend may have chromes disease but i thought this was something completely different from ... 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 ... Benefits for people with crohns disease Hi My wife has had crohns disease for 10 years and she has never let it affect her and has always tried to keep down a full time job. We have had 2 healthy ...
Seda Crohn and Kudzu for Crohn's
As I said on another posting have had Crohn's for Pregnancy and Crohn's Medications I have been diagnosed with crohn's for 10 years now. I take Asacol and Prilosec. When first diagnosed I was also prescribed Mercaptorine (6-MP) and was ... guggulsterone for Crohn's Disease Has anyone heard much about Guggulsterone, as a cure for Crohn's Disease? Possible treatments for Crohn's Disease I am controlling my Crohn's disease through diet. In October, my naturopathic doctor ordered an allergy blood test through a specialty lab in Seattle to ...
Having Crohn's and Macular Degeneration: Horns of a Dilemma
Hello. I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease about a week ago after several months of diarrhea, stomach pain, etc. Recently diagnosed .. I have recently been diagnosed with crohns disease, after years of being told I had irritable bowel syndrome. I sm on medication (mesalazine/pentasa sachets)... Crohn's Disease Insurance Insurance with Crohn's disease? I will be graduating form college this spring and I'm wondering where to start. My present health plan is under my father,... need help finding help I have been living with Crohn's disease for a very long time, but never had the money for check ups or even medicine. I live in Charleston SC and am ... need a childrens support group help me find one My experience with crohn's disease Hi my name is Annabel and I am 20 years old and in year 2004 I was diagnosed with crohn's disease and I lost alot of weight and I was eating at all and ...
Recovery from Surgery?
My son, 23, recently underwent abdominal surgery and is recovering. Attempting to find ways to get nutrients into his system to rebuild body mass. my sons 8 and has crohn"s my son has crohns. he"s but he"s has developed a hole in his nose the part that goes up through the middle of your nose. the doctor says its from the crohns ...
Chronic Pain
Hi all! Really Strange Crohn's Disappears After Gall Bladder Removal Long story shortened... I had a gall bladder attack in January 09, and at the time it was pretty bad, and being the 41 year old "man" that I am, I thought ... Remicade and Crohns Disease remicade and Crohns questions and comments Prednisone Detox I am weaning myself off of prednisone 20MG for long term reasons. As I have decreased dosage I have develop a reash thats itches crazy. NORMAL Breast and shoulder pain I had a colonoscopy last week (not very good results, another operation I think). But a couple of days later I seem to be having a pain when I swallow ... diet with Crohn's Just wandering if the best thing to do is to just maintan a healthy diet without the meds. The side effects seem to be just as bad as my flare up. ER visit for Crohn's I was just rushed through thr ER for my Crohn's falre-up and then just sent home and told to followup with my GI doc. LOOKING FOR A FRIEND ive had chronhs for 17 years ive also had the surgery done i have to wear a pouch for the rest of my life lately ive been very depressed about it i really ... stress I have been stressing out for the past few months. I notice that everytime stress gets to me i start getting flare up. could stress be a cause of my ... crohns and fatigue i have been diagnosed with crohns about a year ago,since then i have had surgery, part of my bowl and appendixe out!i am currently on no medication,but ... Crohn's Diseas Hi there, my name is Stipa and I have recently been diagnosed with CD. I was wondering if anyone has a certain food diet that's helping with Crohn's Disease?... How to deal with the pain that comes along with the stress? I know the people that make my stress level higher and this chrohn's painful...what do i do? Crohns disease and psycological stress. I am a step father for a little girl aged 4 that this year got the diagnose Mb Crohn, Crohns disease. She have been in and out of the hospital all year ... Benefits for crohns sufferers? having had crohns for two years im now unable to carry on with my current job, s anybody out there claiming benefits for crohns? im a builder and want ... LDN for Crohns Has anyone heard of or tried LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone)? 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'... quitting from Modulen ibd What would be the correct way to gradually stop using Modulen ibd? Anyone out there on Cimzia? I have been on Cimzia for abotu 3 months. 2 injections once a month (400mg)... I one of the only people around this area on the drug so I was wanting to ... chrons at work had it 8 years but not told anyone at work.had gall bladder out cos of stones. need time off not well again.does doctor have to put crohns on my sickness ... diabetes what is the correlatin between Crohn's and diabetes type 2? NAET Does anyone know anything about NAET? Does it work? Cimzia My doctor wants to start me on Cimzia. Has anyone had any good results on Cimzia? Need a Doctor I need a new doctor that won't give up. I only have 6 or so inches of my colon left. I am 30 and he wants to take it all out and give me a bag for the ...
2nd bowel resection with my Crohn's, Why don't my MD's listen to me?
My life with Crohn's Disease:
constant flair ups
hi Crohns and getting the flu Before Crohns, if I got the flu, two days and I was back at work. Now if I get a virus...it's 4 days lucky if I'm back at work. I should mention that ...
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.
Crohn's Disease... or any other disease?
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Medical marijuana for crohn's
hey there HUMIRA Hi I've had Crohns Disease for 22 years but since giving birth 7 years ago has not been settled. I've been told humira is my only chance of not having ... Working offshore I've just accepted a job which involves a lot of offshore work (oil rigs etc) and I'm struggling a bit to get the required medical certification despite ...
graduate school
if anyone is applying to or in the midst of graduate education, please check out the blog link below! i'm trying to get together a support network... Hope This Helps ! I have been taking digest a cure for my Crohn's disease. It has helped me, i feel alot better. Look for their site and read for yourself. They spell cure ... burning feeling typical for all? I always have a burning feeling. Is this typical for all Chron's sufferers? I would like to understand why the burning feeling? I don't believe I have ...
University of Alberta Online Study
Hello, 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 ... GAS-X For Crohns CAN THIS HELP SOME OF THE BLOATING. IS THIS BAD FOR ME? New to Crohns/Vegetarian diet info needed I was DX'd with IBS about 8 months ago after a trip to Costa Rica and an infection of 'e coli' I got there. I was given week after week of antibiotics ...
Crohn's Disease Herbs
Hi Azathioprine and pregnancy I was diagnoised with Crohn's Disease when I was 17, now I am 29. I had a resection in 2003. Since then I have been symptom free. I have been taking ... need to get second opinion urgentlypost op have developed fisculars my niece has had an operation for her crones treatment keeps changing she has now got two fisular,s and in pain we need to be able to get the name of a ... Misdiagnoses leading up to Crohn's disease I have suffered through the same kinds of symptoms since I was about 5, and as a child, they thought it was nothing but a diet that obviously didn't have ...
Re: Help for this hellish disease UPDATE 2009
Hi Everyone, bruise on stomach Have any of you that have been diagnosed with Chron's suddenly developed strange bruising on your stomach? I know it's really horrible, but since I was ... Just diagnosed Do not know where to start, just found out I had Crohns Disease. I don't see my doctor til the 16th to get on medication. Does anyone have suggestions ... Do i have Crohn's? i went into the hospital because i had not gone the bathroom in 5 days. the doctor told me it was illeitus and proceded to do a colonoscopy. he said it ... Diet for Crohns What is the Carb-Curbing Diet that seems to be helping so many Crohn's sufferers. Medication for Crohns Disease Will there ever be a time when we never have to take any meds without resorting to surgery? Energy Drinks and Crohns Disease Hey. I have had Crohn's Disease for more than half my life and in all that time I have been thoroughly addicted to energy drinks, more specifically, V....
need to gain wieght and strength
my 18 year has been diagnosed with crohns 3 years ago. she has not had a flare up in those 3 years and was not on any meds during that time... 9 yo with few crohns symptoms I took my 9 yo son to his Dr. because he has had a weight loss (4 lbs) in the last year and a decrease in his appetite also tired alot. Labs show anemia ... crohn's disease I am a 52 year old lady with crohn's and have been diagnosed with it for over 5 years now. I am on my miracle drug remicade and it works very well but ... Crohn's and Severe Constipation I was diagnosed with Crohn's 2 years ago. I had the normal Crohn's symptoms...as in going to the bathroom a million times a day! Thankfully, I had almost ...
Great book on self on Crohn's & Colitis at Indigo's bookstore
I would like to share how incrediale helpful this Cirrocis of the Liver I have a friend who is 57 years old and has had Crohns for over 20 years. Lately, she is convinced that she might have Cirrocis of the Liver, but none ...
HUMIRA TAKING AGES TO KICK IN!!
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mri scan and crohns
I have had crohns for 21 years and have had numerous tests as you do. 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 ...
normal life with crohns
i am 16 and just recently found that i have chrones disease how difficult is it to deal with and have a normal life First Really Major Episode of Crohn's I've had Crohn's for more than 20 years, but always managed to keep it under control. No sudden urges to run to the men's room. No dramatic weight loss....
Delayed Food Sensitivities
Hi Everybody, Stressful!!!!! My name is Toni and I recently turned 31 in March and I been struggling with severe pain, cramps, and rectal bleeding since I was 20 years old. I was recently ... 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 ... Chron's Disease I am a 23 year old female. Was diagnosed with Chron's disease about 4 years ago after suffering for 2! The doctors thought i was not telling the truth....
New Service Available
Just want to let people know of a service that is now available. Why Does it Hurt Why does my stomach bloat and swell everytime I eat? It does not matter what I eat, it still swells and I have intestinal gas.I have took over the counter ...
crohns question
My wife has had crohns disease for over thirty five years and has gone through some horrific operations. diabetic and on Prednisone HEELLLLLP!!!!!!! Wow, is this ever a unique experience for me. i am in the midst of a flare up as we speak. My Dr. prescribed prednisone (40 ccs daily) which seems to be ... my life with crohn's my name is nancy vollmer i had crohns since sept 2001. i have had my up and down days. every now and then i have a flare up. i have to watch what ...
A new different approach to Crohns disease for me
New Crohn's Treatment, Looks Amazing
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Surgery?
Hello, Colonoscopy shows remission, but still feeling so bad. Why? Last week my husband had 2nd colonoscopy in a little over 4 months. Been on Humeria for 3 months. Test was done because he has been feeling just terrible ... crohns and low magnesium i am wanting some information regarding my low magnesium i have had crohns diagnosed for ten years and for the past 8months i have had to have magnesium ... a great day i woke up feeling pretty good and thought it was a good idea to share that to all of you,enjoy the day. Flare Up My son was diagnosed with Chrons a few weeks ago. He has been feeling very bad for 3 months. He is now on medication that is supposed to help him, but ...
Bowel problems
Hi my name is Wajid. short bowel disease anyone have this 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 ...
Rectal Itch and Crohn's Disease
Is there anything to help with puritus anni ? sedacrohn and children has anyone given a child age 12 sedacrohn? My new book Hi im Melanie, I've had crohns now 14 years been through it all with 100 hospital stays, 50 operations.I'm an Australian, grew up in Canberra was under ... I dont know what I have I need some help here....I dont know what I have going on here. But it seems like everytime you turn around I am sick to my stomach with strong pains and ... My 10 year-old son was just diagnosed I have so many questions. Thickening of the lower bowel and intestinal wall....how common is that in a 10 year old? What meds do they use to treat? I have ...
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i have had problems with my bowel for quite a few years Liver Extract for Crohn's? Just curious to see if anybody is using liver extract for low iron associated with Crohn's in form of IM Injections? please let me know if it is helpful?... 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 ...
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Hello All, fever and crohns i was wondering if any of you guys have a fever after you eat, during your flareups. Age 49 and just diagnosed! I just had a routine colonoscopy and have been told I have Terminal Ileitis? I'm otherwise healthy except for a brief episode of bleeding recently. What ...
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I have been suffering crohns disease for over 46 years, can msm help cure it? Son is 8yrs. newly diagnosed My son is 8 years old and was diagnosed in June (08) with Crohn's. He has been symptomatic for only one year. (last Oct.) I have a few questions, and am ... Is This Crohns? Please help I have not had any problems in about 2 years. But I lost my insurance in July and can't afford my medication or go to the doctor. So I have been getting ... Thank you Thanks to your web site forum on crohn's disease, my son does not feel he is the only one dealing with chron's and it has also helped us as a family ... Lethargy and Crohn's GGGrrrrrr. Anyone have ideas. I'm tired of getting bursts of sleepiness so bad that I can't fight it,especially when driving and at funerals etc, etc.... Crohn's Disease My 25 year old daughter has been diagnosed in the past week with CD. Her symptoms are right side pain that at times is extreme along with constipation.... chrons medication side effects a relative of mine who has crohn's disease has been taking prednisone for over 30 years...his bones are brittle his face puffy his mood swings dramatic ... Hope i would like to thank people for sharing there stories with us and giving me some hope. I am trying to feel positive and i learned that if you have good ... getting a flare up under control I was diagnosed 7 years ago. The longest medicated clear stretch is about 8 months for me. I am 33, on imuran for the second time since sep last year,... scaring tissue after surgery I HAD SURGERY 5 MONTHS AGO AND HAD A CAT SCAN THIS WEEK. THEY SAID I HAD A STICH CAUSEING TISSUR SCARING. I HAVE HAD FOR A MONTH PULLING IN MY SIDE.IS ... not feeling well i'm a 27 yr old and pregnant with my 3rd child. I recently went to the hospital for severe cramping because i thought there was something wrong with the ... Perianal Crohn's and best way to deliver baby My daughter has perianal crohn's and is due to deliver her baby in 10 weeks. There is some discussion as to what is the best way to deliver. Naturally ... thinning of the ileum I have just been diagnosed with chrons, they say that the lining in my ileum is very thin, what does this mean. I live in rural Il. and I have haad a terrrible ... Can I be DX with Crohns at the age of 38? Hi, I am a 38 yr old woman that has just started having symptoms that sound like it may be crohns disease. My 12 year old son was DX about 5yrs ago but ... Best Docs for Crohn's in Dallas Please recommend the best docs as we are new to Dallas area. My Crohns Disease I am a 21 year old male and i have had crohns disease since i was eight i have had to drop out of school many times because they were not able to accomidate ... Mercaptopurine My doctor wants me to take Mercaptopurine 3 for a recent flare up of Crohn's. I have taken Azathioprine 15 years ago and was taken off due to flu-like ...
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Hello, flair up after 15 years. Uhgggg! My name is Tony. I'm a 49 year old male from Indiana. I have recently experienced a flair up after many years of remission. I am terrified to go back to ... 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? Alternative Treatments It's scary to seek alternative treatments. Many western doctors give them thumbs down, but I've seen them help my friend who has suffered with severe ...
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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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