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It's been a while since I have posted, between not having my password to my email account, and not being able to log in here because I couldn't get into my email! Figures.
Last time I posted we had just found out I was pregnant, and we are still going strong with that. 32 weeks on monday and we are having a boy. Crohn's has been ok thus far, not great like I was hoping but I'm gaining weight and the baby looks healthy. I have 2 questions for everyone...
1) What do you use on your hemroids if you have them. (mine seem to be getting worse the further along in my pregnancy.)
2) I'm worried that I will pass this on to my child, even though there is no "proof" that this is genetically linked between mother and child. Does anyone have any close family that also had serious bowel issues? For instance, my maternal grandmother had colitis and had a colostomy bag when I was a child.
Any info would be appreciated!
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Once you have had the disease for about a year or so you will get to know what is normal pains for you and what is not.Good luck!
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According to my Gastro he says that soda is better because it has only about 20 grams of caffeine as opposed to coffee or tea that has about 5 times that. He asked me if I had any vices and I said caffeine, he asked me coffee or tea and I said neither, Pepsi. He then said oh don't worry about that, it has way less than either of them. Hope that helps!
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As far as the D&C goes, my mother had to have one a few years ago and it was outpatient. I would think that because you just recently had a remicade treatment they would take that into account and put you on strong antibiotics to prevent infection, as well as give you specific instructions as to signs of infection so you can catch it early to prevent any complications.
Again, I am so sorry for your loss and hope that you don't let this deter you from trying again.
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