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Reply: Bacon is good!
This subject is so interesting and I was wondering if anyone has any idea why the Baconator has such wonderful...
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Reply: This is almost worse!
Yes! Pred is evil and wonderful! I thought I had become dependent after 5 years of high to med doses. But it...
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Could colon surgery improve extra-intestinal sympt...
My ulcers have been confined to less than a linear foot from my rectum... So I'm wondering if removing...
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Reply: help on what to eat after flare up
We're all different as to what bothers us but doesn't bother others. Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis are very...
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Reply: low potassium
When I was diagnosed with Crohns, I was in the hospital for a month. I was very low on potassium and they put...
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Reply: Foods to Avoid
I have to avoid beef, pork, hot spices and fresh vegetables at all times.
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6MP and reproductive side effects
Does anyone know of any reproductive side effects to 6MP. I am asking because I have a 2yr old that i...
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Reply: 6-mp
Hey where did you find the side effects that speak of reproductive problems? I am curious because I...
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Reply: colitis attack
the 1st time it happened to me was sooo scary, i didn't know what was goin on...but yes i know i need to get...
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Reply: UC flare up foods
I haven't read the Cycle-Breaking book, yet... But on my own, I found that nothing gave me energy, and...
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Reply: Camera Pill
After suffering from major digestive issues (diarrehia, weight loss, pain) and not showing any results...
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New to Discussion - Crohn's Complications - Typica...
I am new to this discussion board and am looking for some advice. I was diagnosed with Crohn's in...
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Reply: Remicade
My 12 year old son has UC and he had a very bad flare back in October - he lost about 27 lbs and ended up...
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Reply: Crohns Disease question
thank you for your response also. It is now getting worse. She has lost another 3 pounds. She has had the...
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VSL#3 probiotic use
Hi. I'm new to this forum. I was wondering if anyone is having luck with VSL#3? My Dr. recently...
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Reply: predisone
I swear by Dr. Swanson's Ultimate Formula Probiotic. It has worked wonders for me since I first tried it. You...
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Reply: I'm new to the group
This is a great site and we're all here to help each other, whether it be sharing our experiences or just having...
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Reply: Length of remission with IBD?
Hello, sorry you've not been feeling well. I also agree w/ sheba and arbob that you should see a good...
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Reply: UC Flare up foods...
There, apparently, is a new protocol for doing a repeat colonoscopy. I was diagnosed with Crohn's in 2007...
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Reply: Prednisone short term versus long term use!
So sorry to hear about your loss also. Your post is very informative and hopefully helpful to others. ...
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Reply: ileus
Please do not worry. I have had numerous GI surgeries, including a Whipple procedure and can tell you from...
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Reply: I'm new here.
I realized many years ago that I had terrible pain from eating even very small pieces of iceberg lettuce,...
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Crohns Disease and Psoriasis
I have Crohns Disease and Psoriasis. My doctor wants to put me on a combination of Imuran and Humira to...
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Reply: UC Flare up foods...
There are many places to purchase peppermint oil capsules. Amazon.com for one and Swansonvitamins.com for...
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Reply: Allergic Reaction to Humira
Thanks for your reply! My reaction was just as bad with the Attarax as it was with Benadryl. I took the...
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Reply: When to take emergency prednisone/antibiotics when...
Even tho you have a supply of prednisone, you really should contact your Dr. as far as what dosage to take. That...
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Reply: UC Diet
I do well with baked potatoes, cottage cheese, yogurt, plain sandwiches (like turkey on white bread with...
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Reply: Need a diagnosis!
What tests did they do when you went? You absolutely should not have been dismissed with "stomach...
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Reply: Crohns and Salmonella Poisoning
I would really think they would want you on more than cipro if you've been battling this for that long....
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