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weight gain crohns disease

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Oct 20, 2010
trying to gain weight
by: Anonymous

drinking boost will help some, also snacking a lot. Few bites of things here and there and that all day long. Try not to go without a snack for more than one or two hours.
Like a handfull of preztels, or chips, or candy bar.
Has he had any bowel resections ?

Is he taking extra vitamins ?

I know those things helped me.

Oct 18, 2009
Best thing for wieght gain
by: Survivor(orangmound)

The best thing for you to do is drinking supplements , ensure or isocal to be exact. Taking steroids is not good for you.

May 29, 2009
Megestrol acetate
by: Anonymous

Megestrol definitely works, I gained 10 pounds in a week. But with me, it caused serious heartburn to the point that swallowing hurt. Duh, you're drinking a cup of acid every morning.

Apr 06, 2008
increase appitite
by: Dan henry

my dr just subscribed a liquid taken once in the morning and its worked for me .called Megestrol ac,,the increased appitite is a side effect of the drug.

i also use Osmolite made by ROSS ,its unflavored so it very tolorable,as a very good food suppliemnt.

danhenry@embarqmail.com

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