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no meds for crohns

by Jo
(England)

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 the side effects. I'm in constant agony and its really gettin me down.
Does any one have any suggestions? Please don't suggest the meds. I get it all the time from my boyfriend and mother.

Thanks x




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no meds for crohns

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Feb 29, 2012
 Bit harsh NEW
by: Jo

Thanks for tour comments, tad harsh. Its none of your business! I asked for help not a lecture!!
Feb 29, 2012
 Cat,s claw NEW
by: Anonymous

you can try Cats claw, it really works for my son
you have to take 4000gm a day , it is antynflamatory herb
GOOD LUCK
Dec 18, 2011
 no meds for crohns NEW
by: Lydia D.


Aloe Vera causes diarrhoea amongst other things. It is not recommended for Crohn's patients with active disease. It also interacts with certain medications and supplements http://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/aloe-vera-index.html

If you don't take your medication your risk of perforation of the bowel, sepsis and perhaps also death is substantially increased. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-perforated-bowel.htm

This, of course, is your perogative. However, it is a bit unfair on your mother and brother to make them watch you commit what amounts to an agonisingly slow, extremely painful and very masochistic suicide.

I also would like to point out that the risks from planned surgery are a lot lower than the risks associated with emergency surgery.

You could do yourself a favour, in the meantime, and eat healthily, omitting all fast food, sweets, chocolate, alcohol, coffee, etc. In addition, educate yourself about the disease and then you will be more able to make the right decisions for yourself. To help you on your way:

Vitamin and Mineral Fact Sheets
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-VitaminsMinerals/

What is Crohn's Disease?
http://www.crohns.org/congress/submission01/appiv.htm

Crohn's Disease
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/crohns-disease/DS00104

Crohn's Complications
http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/how_serious_crohns_disease_000103_4.htm


Sorry, I can't wave my magic Crohn's wand.
Dec 07, 2011
 Aloe Vera Gel NEW
by: Terri

I was diagnosed with Crohn's after having problems for years with my bowels. I read about the miracle of drinking pure,organic,cold pressed inner gel (only inner gel)aloe vera juice, so I began drinking it,just a couple oz. a day at first. Then up to 8 oz per day. I mix it with a blueberry-pomegranite juice and add some stevia for sweetness. The brand I use is sold at Walmart in the fiber section. It has worked wonders for me. Read about it on "Benefits of Aloe Vera" Website. It is good for you in so many ways and I hope it will work for you. It takes a few weeks before you notice it, but you will have alot less gas right away. God Bless, Ter

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