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My mother had severe crohns, I watched her suffer with this disease. She was dignosed when
I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2003. I've been hospitalized twice and have never
Symptoms began in Sept 2008 and diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in March 2009. Initial course
I am busy researching the impact of Glyconutrients on Crohns. Any concrete evidence and research
I have Ulcerative Colitis...diagnosed in April 2009, I am still having flareups every once in
Information about Crohn's Disease Symptoms, Collagenous Colitis Symptoms, Lymphocytic Colitis Symptoms and Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms
a genetic alteration: treat by increasing the hcl in your stomach to compensate for the
Posted in on September 04, 2010
Does anybody get flu-like symptoms on Humira? I didn't initially but this last fortnight I
Posted in General Treatment Community on December 30, 2007
I have read all over the place that if I have crohn's there is a
Posted in Mommies with bad Tummies on February 18, 2008
I was wondering if anyone else has had the same experience as me? Recently i've
Posted in College and Crohn's--Dorm Room Doom on February 28, 2008
Hi, I've had my ileostomy for a year and a half now. I've had Crohn's since
Posted in Ileostomies and Colostomies on March 01, 2008
Lets Use Our Voices Towards IBD Treatments & Insurance Co
Health care is our right not a privilege.We can't afford the inequities and inefficiencies of
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on March 26, 2008
So how is Remicade helping you?? Have you noticed a complete turn around with your
Posted in Remicade RoundUp on April 25, 2008
Hey Butt-eze!!! I was diagnosed with UC in November 2005. I had symptoms during the
Posted in on April 12, 2008
Hello All!! A very interesting topic has been brought to my attention. Becca mentioned anxiety
Posted in College and Crohn's--Dorm Room Doom on April 15, 2008
I was told by my doctor that the side effects of Humira were minimal so
Posted in Humira Hangout on April 16, 2008
This might sound like a silly question but has anyone experienced more dreams while they
Posted in Humira Hangout on May 01, 2008
Hey everyone! I'm having an MRI on Monday to check for Ankylosing Spondylitis. I'm wondering
Posted in on May 01, 2008
Read that colitis causes intense deseases??? copy/pasted partial artical.
About half of patients with ulcerative colitis have mild symptoms. Ulcerative colitis may also cause
Posted in on May 05, 2008
I don't know why, but it always seems like the 1st week or so after
Posted in Remicade RoundUp on May 06, 2008
According to results released today from the newest survey of people with Crohn's disease, "Voices
Posted in on May 11, 2008
I was diagnosed with Crohn's in November. Before being diagnosed I didn't have many symptoms. I
Posted in on May 13, 2008
Is it working for you or how long till it started working?
I have been having some relief from my usual violent D lately. I have been
Posted in Humira Hangout on May 25, 2008
Well, here is my story. In Sept. of 2004 I had my gallbladder removed. After
Posted in on June 13, 2008
It stands for Mycobacterium Avium Paratuberculosis. Basically, cows suffer from a disease called Johne's (sounds
Posted in on June 27, 2008
Coping with IBD and finding a date....
How do you cope with symptoms of IBD and still go on dates? Do you
Posted in SiNgLe WiTh CrOhN's Or CoLiTiS on July 11, 2008
We all suffer from multiple symptoms and side effects whether from our disease or our
Posted in on July 20, 2008
Starting remicade, not sure....
Hi guys. Since they discovered that I also have perianal crohns (yeah, thats a sucky
Posted in on July 17, 2008
What level of exercise are you able to achieve?
My doctor always used to tell me that vigorous exercise can lead to flare ups.
Posted in Exercise and CD on July 21, 2008
I am going on 3 weeks of severe mouth pain. I am leaning towards thinking
Posted in on July 22, 2008
I'm putting this out there in case anyone else has had this experience, also curious
Posted in on July 25, 2008
Plz share your journey to diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis.....what were your first symptoms? what took
Posted in Living with Ulcerative Colitis on July 26, 2008
Complications-Fissures and Hemorroids
So I am hopefully towards the end the worst flare of my life and I
Posted in Living with Ulcerative Colitis on July 26, 2008
It looks like the steroids and the pentassa has stopped working after a few days
Posted in on August 16, 2008
So my big problem at the moment seems to be candidiasis, throughout the GI tract
Posted in General Treatment Community on August 17, 2008
Ok, today is my 1st day of being totally off the pred....and I would think
Posted in Living with Ulcerative Colitis on August 18, 2008
Where Does Your Anxiety Come From??
Does most of your anxiety come from issues with this disease, or do you think
Posted in Crohn's and Anxiety on August 29, 2008
So last night I had what the doctors think is my first panic attack. It
Posted in on October 05, 2008
How do you know definitively that there is a fistula? My symptoms sound very similar
Posted in on September 17, 2008
I was reading the paper over the weekend and came across an ask the doctor sort
Posted in on October 13, 2008
Can someone tell me what's wrong with me?
These are all brand new symptoms for me....So for the past week or so, I
Posted in on February 04, 2009
COCONUT AND CROHN'S~~~~~PLEASE RESPOND!!!!
I was reading the paper over the weekend and came across an ask the doctor sort
Posted in on October 15, 2008
I use this form I created. I print out a bunch and keep it in
Posted in on October 31, 2008
Anyone heard of or tried this ?
I am constantly trying to read / learn more about Crohn's and given that I
Posted in on November 09, 2008
What would you do? I need positive input.
I have been on Remacaid since it came out. It has been my wonder drug.
Posted in Humira Hangout on November 12, 2008
I got denied, so now I have to get an attorney and do my first
Posted in Crohn's and Disability on November 26, 2008
so many prednisone symptoms (hot flashes) mimic "womens issues" that I sometimes have difficutly seperating
Posted in "Old Crohnnies" on November 28, 2008
Remission: What does this mean to you?
I believe that the term remission is a word that describes lots of different situation
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on September 03, 2010
New to Crohn's and have questions.
HI! I am new to Crohn's I was just diagnosed last week at the age
Posted in Crohn's Help on February 04, 2009
How long before you know Remicade is working?
I realized that I haven't really seen an answer to this question. Is there a
Posted in Remicade RoundUp on December 26, 2008
Hi all. I am new to this site and am wondering if anyone knows of
Posted in on January 06, 2009
How do you pull yourself out of a funk when you are highly symptomatic or
Posted in "Old Crohnnies" on January 23, 2009
When I first started Meds for Anxiety
When I first started Meds for Anxiety I was so ashamed. I thought it ment
Posted in Crohn's and Anxiety on February 10, 2009
Ever wish your disease was more visible?
I sometimes hate how people just assume I must be feeling OK simply because I'm
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on February 16, 2009
does anyone else hope to be weened off of remicade as it becomes not necessary?
Posted in on February 18, 2009
This is something that I know works, it saved my hubby's life once. He is
Posted in on February 22, 2009
Study About Social Aspects of IBD
Hi,I'm a new member, though I've had Crohn's for 7 years now. I'm also a
Posted in on February 25, 2009
IBS Center What to Do When Stress Makes IBS Worse
IBS Center What to Do When Stress Makes
Posted in General Treatment Community on February 25, 2009
Abdominal Pain, Indigestion Massage the following blend into the painful area in a clockwise motion.
Posted in Natural Ways To Help Crohns & Colitis :) on February 26, 2009
Digestive Health CenterThe Gut-Brain ConnectionHave you ever had a "gut-wrenching" experience? Do certain situations "make you
Posted in Crohn's and Anxiety on March 02, 2009
Crohn's symptoms and diagnosis - please explain :)
Ok so I was diagnosed last year with crohn's after have several problems with my
Posted in on March 02, 2009
We have to join together and demand more research for Crohns Disease and Syem Cell
Posted in Crohn Disease cause to raise money for the crohns & Colitis Foundation of America. on March 11, 2009
Lullaby Wins Community Favorite! Top 10 'Must Haves' for those Living with Crohn's & Colitis
The community voted, and Lullaby's list is the winner!Ok, I'm revising my list, but be
Posted in Crohn's Disease, Colitis and IBD Stories on March 18, 2009
Why does it seem that they don't care anymore? They can't figure out whats wrong
Posted in on March 18, 2009
FDA Approves Cimzia to Treat Crohn's DiseaseA new drug has been approved to help sufferers
Posted in General Treatment Community on March 18, 2009
FDA Approves Cimzia to Treat Crohn's DiseaseA new drug has been approved to help sufferers
Posted in Severe fistulizing crohns on March 18, 2009
Oh F*#* were literally the words I used when I recognised that I was the
Posted in From Guts to Glory on April 07, 2009
I was on Humira for a almost a year... I was put on it after
Posted in General Treatment Community on April 15, 2009
Eldest son Crohn's related ankloyd spondylitis, plus migratory Arthritis .....Second son, Crohn's flare ups,..including all
Posted in on April 21, 2009
Last year, April 2008 - November 2008, I had about 5 anal abscesses. I had
Posted in on April 30, 2009
Reflecting on negative coping mechanisms
I had a time in my life when I just couldn't come to terms with
Posted in on May 06, 2009
My spec has decided to leave me at 8 pills Pentasa (500mg) daily. They have
Posted in Living with Ulcerative Colitis on May 13, 2009
Got Crohn's or Colitis? There's an iPhone App for that!
Hi all. After a recent flare up, I was inspired to develop an iPhone application
Posted in on May 17, 2009
This article was posted less than an hour ago ... ( http://www.healthnewstrack.com/health-news-1389.html)
Posted in Crohn's and Colitis Medical News on May 18, 2009
Pearl Jam's McCready to perform anthem Guitarist is helping to raise funds, awareness for CCFA
original site: http://www.wearecrohns.org/supporters/discussions/new++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++By Jim Street / MLB.com05/17/09 3:16 PM ET SEATTLE -- Almost seven years after going public
Posted in Friends, Family, and Supporters of Chrons and Colitis on May 18, 2009
does anyone have alot more constipation than diarrhea? My doctors seem baffled because i am
Posted in on May 20, 2009
Dear Crohn's Community Members-
I am an Anthropology student at St. Cloud State University. This summer my major obligates
Posted in on June 04, 2009
Trying to sort through the confussion
Looking for the answers and any advice i can get. Over the last ten I
Posted in on June 11, 2009
I think I have found a cure for Crohns Disease
iIt is not quick and it is not medication. I had Crohns for about 11
Posted in on July 28, 2009
FDA orders stronger cancer warnings for Humira, remicade
Posted in General Treatment Community on August 04, 2009
I need to know I'm not losing even another fry out of my Happy Meal
Posted in on September 06, 2009
NICE favors Remacaid and Humira for Crohn's treatment
NICE leans towards a ‘yes’ for Remicade/Humira in Crohn’s 15 September 2009 Things are looking
Posted in General Treatment Community on September 16, 2009
Post Resection Abdominal Cramping & BMs Worse than Pre-Surgery?
Just wondering if anyone else has had a resection surgery and experienced worse symptoms afterwards?I
Posted in on September 23, 2009
Suppressed immune systems should get the flu shot.
If you are taking anything that suppresses your immune system (Humira, Remicade, prednisone, etc.) it
Posted in on October 07, 2009
What does "Crohnie" mean to you?
What does the term "Crohnie" mean to you? How does having this disease with several socially
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on November 21, 2009
I have been having trouble with digestive enzymes, and breaking down most foods. I have
Posted in on December 10, 2009
Lots of pain with any food at all. Yet very little D. Anyone know why???
Posted in on December 17, 2009
Stress and symptoms of Crohn's
OK Do you think the brain bone is connected to the butt bone in Crohn's.
Posted in on February 17, 2010
Are you suffering from Iron Deficiency?
Symptoms of iron deficiency Iron deficiency has various symptoms. This article will describe some of
Posted in on February 22, 2010
Ileus Has anyone else experianced this? If so what was your outcome?
Well as we are always on going with changes that come up and we never
Posted in General Treatment Community on March 06, 2010
Help me find a job where I can work from home!
Oh my goodness - my job. Im an admin assistant at a special needs school.
Posted in IBD in the workforce on April 18, 2010
Does anybody know anything about diabetes like symptoms?? I'm sure somebody has it probably on
Posted in on June 06, 2010
Dizziness, numbness or blood pressure problems with Humira
I was wondering if Humira could cause stroke like symptoms. I have been taking Humira for
Posted in Humira Hangout on July 09, 2010
Re: Elemental/Elimination Diet in the treatment of Crohn's Disease
Regarding this post http://www.wearecrohns.org/do/discussions/1107I posted a reply but it looks like posts don't bump threads on
Posted in on August 06, 2010
My Daughter just diagnosed with Crohn's...
Might not be much help... But keep stress on her down to a minimum. Stress can
Posted in Teens & Crohns on December 25, 2007
yea after my injections i used to feel like that for about 2 days but
Posted in General Treatment Community on January 03, 2008
Yes, I thought I was the only one that felt those flu like symptoms as
Posted in General Treatment Community on January 04, 2008
I'm glad it isn't just me. I see the Humira nurse in a couple of
Posted in General Treatment Community on January 04, 2008
This Is Gonna Seem Stupid... Here Goes...
ohhhh i gotcha.. so its pretty much all the same symptoms though?
Posted in College and Crohn's--Dorm Room Doom on January 09, 2008
This Is Gonna Seem Stupid... Here Goes...
Lisa gave the same exact explanation as I would have. But, to answer your question,
Posted in College and Crohn's--Dorm Room Doom on January 09, 2008
This Is Gonna Seem Stupid... Here Goes...
My colo-rectal surgeon explained it this way: Crohn's and colitis, IBS and IBD, are all
Posted in College and Crohn's--Dorm Room Doom on January 09, 2008
ANYONE DIAGNOSED AT 2-3 YEARS OLD?
Hi there, I just joined these boards and am learning my way around. I am New
Posted in New 2 Crohns on January 10, 2008
Have you tried taking benadryl at all with humira? I have terrible site reactions and
Posted in General Treatment Community on January 11, 2008
I have the opposite problem! I have j-pouch, and my Crohn's symptoms do not include
Posted in College and Crohn's--Dorm Room Doom on January 16, 2008
I don't know that benadryl would help. I have the injection on a friday
Posted in General Treatment Community on January 17, 2008
its not so bad now, cos i'm in remission but before i was diagnosed people
Posted in College and Crohn's--Dorm Room Doom on January 24, 2008
I have crohns and EE does anyone ells?
What is EE?? What are the symptoms?? I'm not sure that I have heard of it
Posted in Team Take Challenge! on January 25, 2008
telling people has been tricky i was out over a month and i got a
Posted in College and Crohn's--Dorm Room Doom on January 25, 2008
i agree with everyone. i've had crohns symptoms for ages but i was only just
Posted in New 2 Crohns on February 02, 2008
That certainly doesn't leave you with much, does it? Aside from some meat and a
Posted in General Treatment Community on February 03, 2008
Stress is definately a big factor for me, my symptoms tend to get worse if
Posted in New 2 Crohns on February 04, 2008
I also felt pretty sick about a day after the shot. I just had to
Posted in General Treatment Community on February 10, 2008
I currently smoke and have for 15 years. Iam sure that It does contribute to
Posted in College and Crohn's--Dorm Room Doom on February 15, 2008
I was told and have read that in boys there is a 20% chance they
Posted in Mommies with bad Tummies on February 22, 2008
When did you first get diagnosed?
I was diagnosed in October of 2002. I had been through countless tests to see
Posted in New 2 Crohns on February 27, 2008
I have had exactly the same experience. Anything tight around my waist causes not only
Posted in College and Crohn's--Dorm Room Doom on February 28, 2008
HOW DID PEOPLE REACT WHEN YOU TOLD THEM ABOUT YOUR DISEASE?
I've had mixed reaction from people. As the years went by and my Crohn's got
Posted in Mommies with bad Tummies on March 01, 2008
I've smoked since I was 16 (I'm 40 now) and I had Crohn's the whole
Posted in College and Crohn's--Dorm Room Doom on March 01, 2008
Is chronic tummy pain just a part of day to day life with crohns????
For me, I have a constant dull ache in my stomach even though all my
Posted in My child has Crohn's..... on March 04, 2008
Thanks all for your advice - I've ditched the tight trousers and have noticed a
Posted in College and Crohn's--Dorm Room Doom on March 05, 2008
In my case, I had my family's doctor telling me that I was causing my
Posted in Mommies with bad Tummies on March 05, 2008
I was diagnosed in 89' and just turned 40. I have the same issues with
Posted in General Treatment Community on March 25, 2008
I had this problem for so long, I actually started to feel guilty when I'd
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on March 30, 2008
Lets Use Our Voices Towards IBD Treatments & Insurance Co
It is remarkable the way "WE" all deal day after day and how we handle
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on March 30, 2008
Before I was diagnosed and for about the first 8 months I was losing weight
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on April 01, 2008
what's the difference between Humira & Remicade? Which would YOU take? and why?
I haven't been on remicade so I can't comment on that one. But I was
Posted in Food, Recipes & Nutrition for IBD on April 08, 2008
what's the difference between Humira & Remicade? Which would YOU take? and why?
I am on Remicade and it does help! the first infusion I was so nervous
Posted in Food, Recipes & Nutrition for IBD on April 08, 2008
Hi, Same as Troy... as a parent of a son diagnosed with Crohn's I had
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on April 12, 2008
Thank you.It's alright,but yeah that's what my gyno said.She also says that Crohn's can effect
Posted in Teens & Crohns on April 12, 2008
Several good things about Remicade... it gave my son his life back!!! They started it
Posted in Remicade RoundUp on April 26, 2008
I am totally with you on that Marybeth. I found a link to some information
Posted in New Research & Developments on April 15, 2008
Definitely a lot of food sacrifices, for sure. I've heard so much about popcorn and
Posted in College and Crohn's--Dorm Room Doom on April 15, 2008
4 weeks of symptoms and then worms introduced every two weeks. I was not really
Posted in New Research & Developments on April 15, 2008
I use to smoke and drink quite a bit and then I noticed that my
Posted in College and Crohn's--Dorm Room Doom on April 15, 2008
i got the headache and also flu-like symptoms for about 2 to 3 days afterward.
Posted in Humira Hangout on April 16, 2008
I am new to this site but am glad I found it. I do not
Posted in Food, Recipes & Nutrition for IBD on July 14, 2008
Becky! Not Good! I have had lots of kidney stones and they always want to
Posted in on April 18, 2008
Becky, I think experiencing new symptoms of Crohn's has to be the most frustrating thing for
Posted in on April 18, 2008
What has been your biggest accomplishment while you have had Crohn's or Colitis?
I too was told I would never have children.At the begining of 1995 I was
Posted in "Old Crohnnies" on April 19, 2008
Is medication always necessary?
Hi Virgie, I dont know if this any help, but I can naughty regarding taking
Posted in My child has Crohn's..... on April 20, 2008
what's the difference between Humira & Remicade? Which would YOU take? and why?
Courtney, I have not read everyone else's responses so if I repeat something someone else said
Posted in Food, Recipes & Nutrition for IBD on April 22, 2008
What Made You Start Remicade??
I started Remicade because I was showing symptoms and I didn't want to end up
Posted in Remicade RoundUp on April 23, 2008
i woke up this morning with no headache or flu like symptoms so maybe i
Posted in General Treatment Community on April 24, 2008
I have TERRIBLE anxiety. It usually manifests as an almost hypochondriac-like state of mind. I
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on April 24, 2008
oh I forgot to mention that I was unable to tolerate the 6mp as just
Posted in Humira Hangout on April 24, 2008
Oh no, you are NOT alone on this one! How can we NOT be anxious
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on April 27, 2008
I was recently approved after waiting 2 years to recieve SSD. It was hard and
Posted in Crohn's and Disability on April 28, 2008
thank goodness i dont get the headaches or flu symptoms but i do feel out
Posted in Humira Hangout on April 28, 2008
Amy- Yeah, I have one of those...I'm not sure if that's what everyone else is
Posted in General Treatment Community on April 28, 2008
So far no symptoms from the Humira, other than a mild headache and fatigue. Much
Posted in Humira Hangout on April 29, 2008
ANYONE DIAGNOSED AT 2-3 YEARS OLD?
Hey there ... while I wasn't diagnosed at the age of three, that's when my
Posted in New 2 Crohns on May 01, 2008
Now that you mention it, I really have. But what I think it is, is
Posted in Humira Hangout on May 01, 2008
Amy thank god you are having the same thing too. Well you know what I
Posted in Humira Hangout on May 01, 2008
I COMPLETELY FORGOT MY IMMUNE SYSTEM SUCKED!!!
Crystal, Another thing you might do is call your doctor if you are nursing a
Posted in Humira Hangout on May 03, 2008
Ive def. noticed increased symptoms during period time. But, I never get periods cuz ima
Posted in Teens & Crohns on May 06, 2008
Oh Yeah what symptoms are you having AFTER? My symptoms usually disappear after an infusion
Posted in Remicade RoundUp on May 06, 2008
Sometimes the doctor wants to try to get you off the Prednisone (that's the goal)
Posted in on May 09, 2008
I have not been through the immediate onset like you but the 6mp did make
Posted in on May 14, 2008
"Marijuana & IBD...What's your take??
In Canada (I am not sure about the U.S.) if you get a prescription you
Posted in on May 14, 2008
Keep a crohns journal. write down everything you eat and all your symptoms. it'll help
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on May 17, 2008
I started humira over a month ago and had results very quickly. i do feel
Posted in Humira Hangout on May 19, 2008
"Marijuana & IBD...What's your take??
I used to use Marijuana for pain relief, to help me relax and to stimulate
Posted in on May 20, 2008
OH MY GOODNESS! I'm so glad someone brought this up. I really thought it was
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on May 21, 2008
I'm sorry to hear that you feel that way. I feel ugly all the time
Posted in on May 22, 2008
I believe in Isaiah 53, that by his stripes I am healed. I do not
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on May 22, 2008
Erythema nodosum was one of the first symptoms I had and at first were a
Posted in on May 25, 2008
I was on salofalk. First the granules and then the tablets. I remember it being
Posted in New 2 Crohns on May 30, 2008
It is very common with crohn's and I have had it since 1998. I first
Posted in on June 02, 2008
I have had similar experiences, compounded by the fact that my Crohns is also in
Posted in Dating and Crohn's on July 05, 2008
Kelly- I too have been in the same place you are now. The emotional toll
Posted in Mommies with bad Tummies on June 03, 2008
Does Humira make you gain weight?
Sarah, I didn't notice any significant change in my weight other than the ability to retain
Posted in New 2 Crohns on June 04, 2008
When you called the GI doc, did you tell them her symptoms? With the symptoms
Posted in on June 05, 2008
For me, Remission = complete absence of symptoms, anything else is not remission. I miss it,
Posted in on June 06, 2008
I was in remission for a long time. complete absence of symptoms!! It was great!
Posted in on June 07, 2008
remission is great! no symptoms at all=remission. i still have bouts of diarrhea depending on
Posted in on June 07, 2008
What are Immune System Suppressants? An immune suppressant controls inflammation by blocking the body's immune system.
Posted in on June 11, 2008
I was successful on Remicade and have recently switched to Humira. I haven't noticed a
Posted in on June 13, 2008
What's your experience with dating and your condition??
OMG Marybeth does he realize the can he is opening here. I mean hell the
Posted in Dating and Crohn's on June 24, 2008
What's your experience with dating and your condition??
Support is very hard to come by. Jennie I would love to say the support
Posted in Dating and Crohn's on June 25, 2008
What's your experience with dating and your condition??
I have been married to a non supportive spouse - and a supportive spouse (the
Posted in Dating and Crohn's on June 27, 2008
Jini Patel Thompson was diagnosed with widespread Crohn's Disease in 1986. For the next three
Posted in Food, Recipes & Nutrition for IBD on June 28, 2008
I would say that it is all relevant. Each person's do/don't list varies according to
Posted in Food, Recipes & Nutrition for IBD on June 29, 2008
Daily Tasks: Do you do anything to monitor your health?
I monitor my weight, pain (when, how much and what I ate). I also monitor
Posted in on June 30, 2008
Daily Tasks: Do you do anything to monitor your health?
I monitor my weight. I monitor my temperature. I'm prone to unstable body temp. I pay
Posted in on July 01, 2008
Change in stool color or Liver problems associated??
Lori, According to much of what I have read, liver problems of various types are commonly
Posted in ulcerative colitis on July 01, 2008
Hello, I am Melissa and I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease a year and a
Posted in NEW TO THE WEARE COMMUNITY?? on July 03, 2008
What's your experience with dating and your condition??
I posted a similar comment on another thread but felt it was appropriate here as
Posted in Dating and Crohn's on July 05, 2008
Amy I completely understand where you are coming from. One of the reasons I stay
Posted in Dating and Crohn's on July 05, 2008
Welcome everyone!!! I'm Sandra. I'm 31, married, no kids yet. Diagnosed w/Crohn's May 2008 after terminal ileum perforated
Posted in NEW TO THE WEARE COMMUNITY?? on July 07, 2008
It's day three now after getting back on the LDN. So far my symptoms are
Posted in New Research & Developments on July 19, 2008
Hi Im Carolyn,I was finally diagnosed with crohns 7 years ago but my parents say
Posted in NEW TO THE WEARE COMMUNITY?? on July 07, 2008
feeling tired, low blood pressure
Finding out about everyone's reactions to Humira has been very helpful. I have been on
Posted in Humira Hangout on July 10, 2008
Hey Everybody!! I'm Taylor, I'm 19 (20 on July 25th YAYYY!) and I have Crohn's Disease. I was
Posted in NEW TO THE WEARE COMMUNITY?? on July 16, 2008
I go to an infusion center at the local hospital. They have a few private
Posted in Remicade RoundUp on July 16, 2008
What Made You Start Remicade??
It was my last option to try before the big S word....SURGERY!! I was in
Posted in Remicade RoundUp on July 16, 2008
I have been getting remicade for 2-3 years and I get knee and hip pain
Posted in Remicade RoundUp on July 13, 2008
The only other med for crohn's is Miralax. I also take Ventolin and Singulair for
Posted in Humira Hangout on July 15, 2008
flare up that just doesn't want to go away
Did you try calling your doctor to see if he would give you a cancellation
Posted in on July 15, 2008
Hello all, My name is Spencer. I am 26 years old and was diagnosed with Crohn's five
Posted in NEW TO THE WEARE COMMUNITY?? on July 15, 2008
To Cut or Not to Cut****1st timer****
I had my surgery about 7 years ago. My obstruction was a softball sized tumor
Posted in on July 16, 2008
Julee and Taylor, I have battled anxiety and panic disorder for a long time. I
Posted in Crohn's and Anxiety on July 16, 2008
I take 150mg of Zoloft a day and continue to have insane symptoms. I've been
Posted in Crohn's and Anxiety on July 16, 2008
It also causes my Crohn's symptoms to absolutely go insane. Maybe once I have this
Posted in Crohn's and Anxiety on July 16, 2008
Hi Yvonne! I have not experienced any side effects from the Cimzia. I did respond quickly
Posted in Cimzia Corner on July 17, 2008
Controlling Anxiety: Mapping Anxiety
Lullaby I get a little anxious just sitting in the car but only if I
Posted in Crohn's and Anxiety on July 18, 2008
Before I was diagnosed, I remember having symptoms after eating carrots and thinking how strange
Posted in Food, Recipes & Nutrition for IBD on July 17, 2008
yeah, I worry about my kids and the possibility of them getting it too. I
Posted in Mommies with bad Tummies on July 17, 2008
Could it be the Remicade or Methotrexate??
its the endless circle of symptoms and whats causing what.....it sucks. But it sounds like
Posted in on July 20, 2008
Hello all! My name is Pam, I am 47. I am married 16 years to
Posted in NEW TO THE WEARE COMMUNITY?? on August 10, 2008
Hey eveybody! I just found this site today and can't express how much help it
Posted in NEW TO THE WEARE COMMUNITY?? on July 21, 2008
Adrienne I have not had that happen to me however I would definately pay attention
Posted in Humira Hangout on July 25, 2008
Hello all, new here, but I can relate to all on the anxiety front. I
Posted in Crohn's and Anxiety on July 25, 2008
I am queen of anxiety LOL - the stress of a chronic disese alone can
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on July 25, 2008
As posted in my profile.... I think I was always predisposed to have gut issues. As a
Posted in Living with Ulcerative Colitis on July 26, 2008
When I was first being diagnosed, my "miracle" drug was prednisone. I was so sick
Posted in Living with Ulcerative Colitis on July 26, 2008
To be honest, getting diagnosed with UC was probably the biggest shock of my entire
Posted in Living with Ulcerative Colitis on July 26, 2008
Well, it was Nov 2007, I had been fighting the WORST flare I"d ever had...and
Posted in Living with Ulcerative Colitis on July 26, 2008
Not frequently, but yes. I think more often I just have UTI-like symptoms from oxalate
Posted in Severe fistulizing crohns on July 28, 2008
In general I stay away from alcohol (can't drink anymore cause it always gives me
Posted in Living with Ulcerative Colitis on July 28, 2008
Let's see.... before I was d'xd in 95 I was put on Donnatol and Lomotil.
Posted in Living with Ulcerative Colitis on August 02, 2008
I still have my rectum but it is closed.I would only consider a reversal if
Posted in Battling Against the Bag on August 03, 2008
Oh another thought, if you have had any procedures lately under general anesthesia (e.g. EGD
Posted in on August 04, 2008
I had a huge internal abscess last year in my abdomen caused by a fistula
Posted in Mommies with bad Tummies on August 04, 2008
Things to say to your doctor during a colonoscopy
Several years ago, when scheduled for a colonoscopy, I advised my dr. that drinking the
Posted in the best medicine for crohns=comedy on August 05, 2008
OMG! i have thought this also! my nurse practictioner said it was unlikely, but she
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on August 06, 2008
Adrienne I have always been a little bit anxious but after 6 years of steroids
Posted in Living with Ulcerative Colitis on August 15, 2008
Does Humira make you gain weight?
I am on Humira also and have not noticed any weight issues. My symptoms are
Posted in New 2 Crohns on August 16, 2008
Jennifer I always feel like I am in a bit of a fog after my
Posted in Humira Hangout on August 16, 2008
How long have you been on Humira?
ive been on humira since begining of april this year. the only change i have
Posted in Humira Hangout on August 24, 2008
How long have you been on Humira?
I have been on Humira since July 31st. I have taken my starter dose and
Posted in Humira Hangout on August 25, 2008
I had a flare in June.....my pain became so bad that I was almost hospitalized, my
Posted in on September 01, 2008
I have always thought a flare is just an increase in the severity of symptoms
Posted in on September 01, 2008
To me a flare is when you symptoms cause an abrupt disruption of your idea
Posted in on September 01, 2008
Top 10 things NOT to say to a chronically ill person
You just need to stop eating X (carbs, dairy, wheat, red meat, artificial sweeteners, high
Posted in the best medicine for crohns=comedy on September 01, 2008
I consider a flare as this.... The gradual increase in symptoms over a length of
Posted in on September 08, 2008
Then again, my Dr. says there are no signs of active crohns in my last
Posted in on September 08, 2008
I lost alot of hair when i was on 6mp. my head always itched and
Posted in Humira Hangout on October 02, 2008
I have had nausea symptoms for most part of a year...sometimes not too bad and
Posted in ulcerative colitis on October 03, 2008
I was on both Humira and Imuran. Then I got a truck load of extra-intestinal
Posted in Humira Hangout on October 07, 2008
so sorry you've been going thru such a hard time. there was a time I
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on October 12, 2008
COCONUT AND CROHN'S~~~~~PLEASE RESPOND!!!!
This is timely: I bought a package of 'Mounds' candies (coconut covered in dark chocolate)
Posted in on October 15, 2008
Who here takes meds for their anxiety ?
I have post partum depression but have had anxiety just as long as I have
Posted in Crohn's and Anxiety on October 20, 2008
I have been on Cimzia for the last 3 months and I must say that
Posted in Cimzia Corner on October 28, 2008
Where Does Your Anxiety Come From??
I remember a long time ago, there was this book written by a woman who
Posted in Crohn's and Anxiety on October 28, 2008
I have been on immunosuppressants most of the 20+ years I have had this illness
Posted in Humira Hangout on October 30, 2008
Hi Kristie, Do you feell any better physically? What were you symptoms originally? It's my understanding
Posted in on November 03, 2008
Elemental/Elimination Diet in the treatment of Crohn's Disease.
Good luck, Calum ... it's a tricky disease to manage ... some people fight with
Posted in on November 04, 2008
YOU KNOW YOU HAVE CROHN'S WHEN.......
You know you have Crohn's when the euphemisms and disclaimers in marketing for gut and
Posted in the best medicine for crohns=comedy on November 04, 2008
I have been depressed. I originally majored in Psych during college so I realize that
Posted in Emotional Aspects of living with long term chronic illness on November 09, 2008
I'm on Flagyl 250, three times a day to quiet down an intestinal infection. When
Posted in on November 09, 2008
After my 4th infusion I had some really bad asthma-like symptoms, turned out I had
Posted in on November 12, 2008
I have had those symptoms and thought they were crohns related only to discover that
Posted in on November 17, 2008
While your doctor might not volunteer information about a treatment such as replacing refined sugar
Posted in NEW TO THE WEARE COMMUNITY?? on November 18, 2008
hi jenn, i was reading your pain med post and thought it so ironic, that
Posted in on November 18, 2008
Elemental/Elimination Diet in the treatment of Crohn's Disease.
Hi everyone, Hi Ruth, I agree that you did very good job with researching and solving the
Posted in on November 20, 2008
How long have you been on Remicade?
I have been on Remicade for just over 3 years now; every 8 weeks without
Posted in Remicade RoundUp on November 19, 2008
To be fair, it has taken about 5 years and a lot of work, time,
Posted in NEW TO THE WEARE COMMUNITY?? on November 21, 2008
yes Nekesha I get the sinus congestion immediately at onset but then the full extent
Posted in Humira Hangout on November 21, 2008
When my symptoms are worse, I pretty much fast during the day so that it
Posted in Crohn's Disease: Alternative Medicine on November 22, 2008
I haven't been diagnosed with Crohn's yet but am showing all the signs myself. I've
Posted in on November 23, 2008
So I am still only a few weeks into my azathioprine trial and I can't
Posted in Remicade RoundUp on November 27, 2008
yes I have too. Doctor did a hormone level test and found out I am
Posted in "Old Crohnnies" on November 29, 2008
I'd have to dig it up, but the DOD/DVA has a rating schedule that shows
Posted in Crohn's and Disability on December 02, 2008
I started taking Humira about 10 month ago. I feel flu-like symptoms the next day.
Posted in Humira Hangout on December 02, 2008
Joint pain supplements, info and opinions?
I talked to my fave pharmacist about it, he said his feeling was the effects
Posted in Crohn's Disease: Alternative Medicine on December 02, 2008
Hi Girls, Just wanted to chime in and let you all know that there is
Posted in Teens & Crohns on December 03, 2008
My daughter has been on Humira for about a year now and for the last
Posted in Humira Hangout on December 05, 2008
My daughter was in and out of the hospital for all the normal Crohn's symptoms.
Posted in Humira Hangout on December 05, 2008
Hi! Samantha. I haven't had any swelling of my Lymph Nodes, I've felt the flu-like
Posted in Humira Hangout on December 08, 2008
Specific Carbohydrate Diet - www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info
I was on this for six months. I tried this for almost a year, followed
Posted in on December 12, 2008
There is no "cure". What you experienced was a remission. You should talk to your
Posted in on December 15, 2008
My docs have recommended the uro-gynecologist.... My appointment is on 12/31 and dare I say
Posted in Severe fistulizing crohns on December 18, 2008
What is it like to deal with Crohns disease for over 30 years?
with all that we have faced over the years that was truly awful, I have
Posted in "Old Crohnnies" on December 20, 2008
Hey.Im on imuran too and have been since April this yr. I had a bowel
Posted in on December 26, 2008
Hey Y'all!!! I am SO sorry!!! I completely forgot that I had joined this community
Posted in Severe fistulizing crohns on December 28, 2008
Amy, you are welcome to join us if you would like to. We are just
Posted in on December 29, 2008
Weird. I had loss of hair from 6mp but since being on Humira my hair
Posted in on December 29, 2008
what's the difference between Humira & Remicade? Which would YOU take? and why?
I've been on Remicade and received it IV every eight weeks. I was on the
Posted in Food, Recipes & Nutrition for IBD on January 01, 2009
Started Humira - not working...I don't think
Awww, sorry to hear that you haven't been feeling so good Mel.. I've been on
Posted in Humira Hangout on January 02, 2009
Started Humira - not working...I don't think
Hi Mel. I'm sorry your not feeling better. I didn't feel better when I started
Posted in Humira Hangout on January 03, 2009
Specific Carbohydrate Diet - www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info
I have tried the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and it really helped me stop a flare-up.
Posted in on January 05, 2009
Raise Awareness of a Clinical Trial for Crohn's Disease
A new clinical trial is currently recruiting Crohn’s patients in Michigan. The study is a Phase
Posted in winnie guevara's Journal on December 21, 2007
Caution: This is just my mindless chatter, my random thoughts that allow me not to
Posted in Kayla's Journal on January 09, 2008
Looking back so I can look forward..........
I find myself in that couple days I spoke about where I allow myself to
Posted in Marybeth's Journal on January 17, 2008
I have been having alot of problems and went to the doc today and he
Posted in Marybeth's Journal on February 01, 2008
So I can't even check this website without getting sick. My goodness. I think I
Posted in Carlyn Fisher's Journal on February 05, 2008
The Rantings of a woman with a severly compromissed immune system.
I just arrived home from what should have been a pleasureable weekend up north....and don't
Posted in Marybeth's Journal on March 02, 2008
In February, I blogged about going to the doc and he said I didnt have
Posted in Marybeth's Journal on March 12, 2008
I have crohns disease as does my mother. I watched what it did to her
Posted in Melanie's Journal on March 24, 2008
Prednisone is so good its evil....
Well, this is my first blog. I have always had problems with my stomach since
Posted in Erin Downes's Journal on July 14, 2008
The last 6 weeks have been trying to say the least. I have been poked
Posted in Marybeth's Journal on April 04, 2008
So I thought that I wrote a blog, but the site is telling me I
Posted in jillie's Journal on April 10, 2008
JUST WONDERING IF VERY MANY PEOPLE PRESENTED WITH NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS, UNSTEADY GAIT, PROXIMAL AND DISTAL
Posted in Tami's Journal on April 11, 2008
I was diagnosed July 2007 I started having major pain in my lower abdomen area
Posted in Joumana W.'s Journal on May 27, 2008
First Timer/Need to complain...
I've never blogged anything before. This is not something I thougt I'd do. This stupid
Posted in Heidi's Journal on April 15, 2008
The latest news is at the bottom........ I was in the hospital from Feb 2nd -
Posted in Jess Plummer's Journal on April 18, 2008
well let me tell you all what is going on we were told my daughter
Posted in sally anger's Journal on April 19, 2008
I LOVE MY DOCTOR! SHE IS SO REASSURING AND SO COMPASSIONATE. I WROTE EVERYTHING DOWN
Posted in Julee Snyder's Journal on April 22, 2008
Round and round and round she goes.......
I woke up shortly before my alarm went off yesterday at 6:45. I needed to
Posted in Marybeth's Journal on April 27, 2008
Well, I saw the surgeon in Chicago and while I think the doctor in New
Posted in Lisa Kuban's Journal on May 01, 2008
Hi, I am big on blogging...so...it sounds like it is blizzard time here in the u.p.
Posted in Helen's Journal on May 02, 2008
*Denial was definently my first step in the process
*When i was 16 I started experiencing symptoms, of course ignored them, thought they would
Posted in Valerie Humbard's Journal on May 04, 2008
So I am still flaring and all the wonderful mean and nasty and ugly drugs
Posted in Nicki Reddy's Journal on May 06, 2008
My Story Of Crohns & Colitis ..
Dated : Jan. 2006 Good day, I hope this finds you well and wonderful. Thank you 'David Place'
Posted in peace2all's Journal on May 11, 2008
Why does life have to kick you when your down...
So I did what the doctor said...I had my first sugery for my Crohn's Disease
Posted in ~*~Amanda~*~'s Journal on May 12, 2008
Montage of my own thoughts in no particular order.
Tomorrow I have to prep for Monday's colonoscopy...can't tell you how excited I am. Monday
Posted in Heidi's Journal on May 17, 2008
I just got out of the hospital due to exseive bleeding, internal hemroids and to
Posted in Jeni's Journal on June 25, 2008
Worse instead of better after Remicade
Major disappointment, first 3 infusions I felt great the day after, trying to get in
Posted in Jonathan's Journal on July 25, 2008
6/17/08 It seems just a couple weeks ago I was complaining of my pain and of
Posted in 's Journal on June 17, 2008
6/17/08 It seems just a couple weeks ago I was complaining of my pain and of
Posted in 's Journal on June 17, 2008
6/17/08 It seems just a couple weeks ago I was complaining of my pain and of
Posted in Julee Snyder's Journal on June 17, 2008
Just wanted to update everyone. I know I haven't been on here much, I really
Posted in 's Journal on June 17, 2008
I realize I haven't been on this site very frequently. I've either been way busy
Posted in Nikki Johnson's Journal on June 17, 2008
Pleased to meet you all! My name is Sahar and I just finished my sophomore
Posted in Sahar Hafeez's Journal on June 18, 2008
Pleased to meet you all! My name is Sahar and I just finished my sophomore
Posted in Sahar Hafeez's Journal on June 18, 2008
Well, I had been doing GREAT until recently. The remicade had been my miracle drug!! However,
Posted in ♥Christie♥'s Journal on July 16, 2008
Diarrhea, here I go again, my my, how can I resist you?
I am counting the days to my next Remicade infusion. I have had 3 infusions
Posted in Jonathan's Journal on July 17, 2008
The appointment went well. I am taking two antibiotics to fight the UTI. I was
Posted in 's Journal on June 24, 2008
I wanna feel you from the inside...
So Hier Hauppman has decided I have a possilby Lazy gall bladder which could be
Posted in Nicki Reddy's Journal on July 18, 2008
Soooo my boyfriend, Matt, has been having some intestinal issues lately. Last Friday, he was
Posted in Taylor B's Journal on July 21, 2008
I got a brand new pair of rollar skates...
So the bentyl stuff is not working so much.I suspect that the main pain I
Posted in Nicki Reddy's Journal on July 21, 2008
So yesterday was my MRI....yeah! It is over. It was yucky, drinking 3 liters of
Posted in Kristen Janowski's Journal on July 23, 2008
Good Morning all!I'm off to work so this is a quickie...I want to say thank
Posted in Andrea Terdik's Journal on July 24, 2008
My thought bubble won't change!!!
I have tried so many times, and it says it changes for a moment, then
Posted in ♥Christie♥'s Journal on July 24, 2008
Invasiveness, Imuran and Icecream
On Monday I'm having a colonoscopy. Another one, I swear I've had about million of
Posted in Lullaby Loman's Journal on July 26, 2008
Feeling better today - maybe the side effects of the antibiotics are worth it! Church
Posted in Jenn's Journal on July 28, 2008
Throat ulcer and lovely bump on the forehead
I think I have an ulcer in the back of my throat, don't have esophageal
Posted in Jonathan's Journal on July 30, 2008
Finally, getting some answers, pointing more to Crohn's
I called my GI today and talked to his assistant, the stool tests and blood
Posted in Jonathan's Journal on July 31, 2008
My remicade day..(also posted in my communities)
I have also posted this in my communities..."Living with Ulcerative Colitis" and "Remicade Roundup" to
Posted in ♥Christie♥'s Journal on July 31, 2008
Posted in Ron Koss's Journal on August 01, 2008
My fever is only 99.1, not too bad but I hope it doesn't get any
Posted in Melissa's Journal on August 01, 2008
In the time that has passed since my diagnosis with Crohn's Disease I have
Posted in Spencer Burch's Journal on August 01, 2008
Hemorroids-Permanent or Temporary?
I am at a point in my current flare experience that my main UC symptoms
Posted in Scooby Doo's Journal on August 03, 2008
New Phase in the Journey that DEPENDS on our attitude, it is whatever you make it to be in life.
Can't read without my glasses for sure, on this massive prednisone taper, really messes with
Posted in Becky C's Journal on November 27, 2009
what to do about the GI visit tommorow???
Well.. i called the gastro to see if they would up my remicade to the
Posted in Jeni's Journal on August 06, 2008
Ok, I am having crohns symptoms like mad...my dr says he isn't seeing anything..My body
Posted in ~*~Amanda~*~'s Journal on August 06, 2008
Well, I'm back on the naltrexone after a 2 week hiatus. I was on it
Posted in Joshua Bryan's Journal on August 06, 2008
I,m so glad that I found tis site. I was begining to think that I
Posted in Brenda Corbett's Journal on August 06, 2008
Hey guys..ok so for my first journal I figured I'd wait till after my iron
Posted in Kelly Blake's Journal on August 06, 2008
Urologist visit today -How Fun !
Well today i had to drive into the university hospital where i had surgery to
Posted in Glen's Journal on August 12, 2008
My List of recommended Medicines and Supplements For Crohn's and UC
i'll be on vacation in Chicago, at my friend, Lyssie's apartment, hanging with friends this week. we've been up so late
Posted in David the Shepherd's Journal on August 12, 2008
Back from the colonoscopy and EGD, looks like "probably mild Crohn's" but that may just
Posted in Belly Busters Book Bag's Journal on August 14, 2008
GI improving, but now leg pain, B12 deficiency?
The GI symptoms are improving with the Diflucan, but now I have pain in my
Posted in Jonathan's Journal on August 15, 2008
I haven't been on for a while but I know this has been good for
Posted in Jenn's Journal on August 16, 2008
Somebody said to me earlier this week that Prednisone was an amazing drug. The answer
Posted in Lullaby Loman's Journal on August 22, 2008
Recommended Medicines and Supplements For IBD (revised)
Recommended Medicines and Supplements For Crohn's and UC (revised) Monday, August 17th, 2008i have several other meds, vitamins,
Posted in David the Shepherd's Journal on August 21, 2008
So, as many of you may know, my boyfriend Matt was diagnosed with UC a
Posted in Taylor B's Journal on August 21, 2008
I've been doing a little better.. Still having cramps, spasms, gas pains, etc. but no
Posted in Melissa's Journal on August 22, 2008
One of the most difficult symptoms of an IBD is the fatigue. Having a chronic
Posted in Kelli Nerger's Journal on January 16, 2009
confused duddeee!! So I went and got a scope with my new 'adult' GI yesterday.
Posted in Taylor B's Journal on August 26, 2008
Pamine hasn't been working 100%, so last night I tried Bentyl 20mg which my doc
Posted in Jonathan's Journal on August 28, 2008
11 yr old's battle with Crohn's, Doctors & Surgeons
Hannah’s StoryThe Story So Far……October 2006 – Hannah (10 years old at the time) was
Posted in hus's Journal on August 31, 2008
FDA orders stronger warnings for 4 arthritis drugs By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press Writer 29
Posted in Peggy Rogers's Journal on September 04, 2008
I decided to try and visually map out all of my meds etc just to
Posted in Jenn's Journal on September 05, 2008
FDA urges more caution over TNF blocker infections Thursday, Sep 04, 2008 8:55PM UTC By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON
Posted in Kristen Janowski's Journal on September 05, 2008
Hard To Stomach: Overcoming IBD
Health Hard to stomach: Overcoming IBS I found this article interesting, possibly because it has a
Posted in brenda Dumont's Journal on September 05, 2008
BE AWARE...... stay ever vigilant!
FDA orders stronger warnings for 4 arthritis drugs By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press Writer Thu
Posted in mar chapman's Journal on September 05, 2008
my by results are still not available. I see one of my docs on
Posted in Sharon Lowe's Journal on September 08, 2008
Yeah, still crampy, Small Bowel Series next Tuesday
I saw the gastro yesterday, I pointed out that the more intense IBS-like symptoms that
Posted in Jonathan's Journal on September 12, 2008
thrive in the midst of chaos...........
This site has truly been cathartic, i am in the midst of a horrendous two
Posted in Becky C's Journal on October 18, 2008
Glad to have found this site and make some new friends.
Hello,I just want to say that after 32 years (possibly longer) of having Crohn's I've
Posted in Gina V's Journal on September 13, 2008
Ok, just documenting the new symptoms. I think my honeymoon is ending with this medicine.
Posted in jilly's Journal on September 14, 2008
One cannot get through life without pain... What we can do is choose how to
Posted in ♥Trudy♥'s Journal on September 16, 2008
I FEEL LIKE I HAD ENOUGH, ENOUGH TESTS, ENOUGH DOCTORS , ENOUGH MEDICATION, TOO MUCH
Posted in Tami's Journal on September 16, 2008
Because she has been bleeding for so many days now, we were pleased to be
Posted in brenda Dumont's Journal on September 16, 2008
A phrase I use all the time at home but have never used here.....Another notch
Posted in Marybeth's Journal on September 18, 2008
Life has NOT been fun this week. The Imuran at full dose is kicking my
Posted in Jenn's Journal on September 20, 2008
Peanuts, Willy Wonka and my cloud of wellness...........
I never aspired to be a super sleuth…a detective, a bounty hunter or a character
Posted in Marybeth's Journal on September 23, 2008
Prequel to Road Trip to Seattle
Here I am about to start my long awaited journey to move to Seattle, WA
Posted in Scooby Doo's Journal on October 01, 2008
snorkeling without the benefit
Some of my symptoms have been waking up having difficulty breathing. I slept lousy last night.
Posted in jilly's Journal on October 01, 2008
Day After Remicade symptoms ............
Well , today i woke-up to my face being red around my nose and sinus's
Posted in Glen's Journal on October 02, 2008
Sorry I have not been more active on this site. Still trying to heal and
Posted in Melissa's Journal on October 12, 2008
BBC Column "Bacterium 'to blame for Crohn's'"
Yes, I know that it's lame to post my first journal, and then just end
Posted in Basmah Ali's Journal on December 10, 2008
Much better, still rash, waiting on strep culture, boss on Flagyl
I have been a lot less crampy and having solid breakfast and lunch for a
Posted in Jonathan's Journal on October 15, 2008
Its not the time to breakdown, so why am i?
Good Lord, where to go when I have so much pain.........here...........with the family on this
Posted in Becky C's Journal on October 20, 2008
I would love to stop hurting.......
I am starting to wonder if all these other symptoms are related to my Crohn's.
Posted in Nicole Hawkey's Journal on October 23, 2008
The word of the day is "Lymphedema"
Its not the word I wanted to learn today or any other. But I am
Posted in Robin Buchanan's Journal on October 25, 2008
Some random thoughts on a cold blustery Sunday After a week of shear exhaustion after my
Posted in Marybeth's Journal on October 26, 2008
Life's become a piece of elastic! : )
I don't know if this will make any sense to anyone else, but from my
Posted in Glenn Wilkins's Journal on September 04, 2010
11/3/2008 I went in and saw my GI this afternoon (just a checkup) and to my
Posted in Dan Kundert's Journal on November 03, 2008
I just went to the website for the personal chef association and went through the
Posted in Jonathan's Journal on November 05, 2008
So I'm a weenie. I binged on Crohn's information last week, got scared, and proceeded
Posted in Renee Vaughan's Journal on November 06, 2008
So where do I start? I suppose where I left off....the road trip went better
Posted in Scooby Doo's Journal on November 07, 2008
On July 9, 2008 I had the NF surgery. The surgey took over six hours.
Posted in Sandie Thomas's Journal on November 10, 2008
AFter seeing my gi on monday 11-10-08, the decision has been made to have surgery
Posted in Becky C's Journal on November 12, 2008
I couldn't begin to imagine what my daughter was going through when the docs finally
Posted in Crohn's Disease, Colitis and IBD Stories's Journal on November 17, 2008
"David Garrard" Crohn's Commercial Response
The david garrard ";living with crohns" commercial gave the impression that people with crohns can
Posted in Becky C's Journal on November 17, 2008
Why WeAreCrohns Has Changed Me for the Better!
This site has given me drive to help others while finding ways to help myself
Posted in Crohn's Disease, Colitis and IBD Stories's Journal on November 18, 2008
crohns and meckels same symptoms and issues insane!
went for my scope, and my colon never looked better, crohns is in complete remission
Posted in Becky C's Journal on November 20, 2008
Hello...Your Body Calling.... Please Listen
Life sure does know how to throw one a curve ball now and then. Lesson
Posted in Lisa Kuban's Journal on November 20, 2008
I am more grateful than imaginable for being in the spot in life that I
Posted in Scooby Doo's Journal on November 21, 2008
k prob sounds like i am a bit of a baby at the moment, but
Posted in Becky C's Journal on November 25, 2008
I've had Crohn's since I was 11 years old. It took doctors two years to
Posted in Lynn P's Journal on November 25, 2008
Now the real journey begins...sort of...Part 1.
Where to begin.haha. As most of you know, my sister has Crohn's (Skye). She's the one
Posted in Cindra's Journal on November 28, 2008
Effective simulation of Crohn's symptoms
I'm feeling OK today. I was just thinking about those youtube videos where guys stick
Posted in Jonathan's Journal on December 01, 2008
Well, I'm at work again. I locked up my computer at home trying to load
Posted in Jeanna Marler's Journal on January 19, 2009
Terrible pain started last night, all over my intestines, never had it like this before,
Posted in Melissa's Journal on January 19, 2009
Do you study for this kind of test?
Well, I made it through the screening and tests for the drug trial at the
Posted in Jenn's Journal on December 03, 2008
This post was originally posted on May 19 2008 on another blog. I hope to
Posted in Stacy Pickering's Journal on January 23, 2009
I needed a firefighter and none was available so went to the ER.....
Hello everyone, hope you all are feeling ok, at least....... I was in the hospital
Posted in Francine's Journal on January 25, 2009
It's a quake, it's a crash NO it's SUPER FLARE!!
We all know that travel and Crohn's don't often mix well but boy do I
Posted in Jenn's Journal on January 25, 2009
I was in to see my GI this afternoon and was I in for a
Posted in Dan Kundert's Journal on January 26, 2009
I have been going to write a journal about my journey into hand drumming for quite
Posted in Marybeth's Journal on December 31, 2009
One of the interesting things about friends & family is that they see you so
Posted in Jesse Morrison's Journal on January 27, 2009
Exhale.................the excitement has dissipated.......
I am finally able to exhale on this journey, i just got off the phone
Posted in Becky C's Journal on December 10, 2008
ABT-874 is flowing through my veins-maybe
Being in a drug study is a trip for many, many reasons. They ask me
Posted in Jenn's Journal on December 12, 2008
Proctitis or Proctosigmoiditis
I have been feeling pretty good on this new Humira drug for the month and
Posted in Heather's Journal on December 14, 2008
Appt with my surgeon on Monday dec 22
I have an appt with my surgeon on monday, two hours away one way. Well,
Posted in Becky C's Journal on December 18, 2008
Anxiety is worth Treating..........
I think that its funny that is so difficult for people to admit the psychological/emotional
Posted in Becky C's Journal on February 25, 2009
What a great start to a new year...
So, back in 2002 I was having problems with diarrhea. For like two weeks straight the
Posted in Alison Cromie's Journal on December 30, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!!!
As I sit here and tell everyone Happy New Year I wonder what the new
Posted in sunshine's Journal on January 01, 2009
What to say my voice is mute and my body is numb from pain. The
Posted in Becky C's Journal on March 20, 2009
This is to try to help me keep track of what I am on and
Posted in Adrienne C.'s Journal on January 05, 2009
Ok, a little about me, I guess.I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at the age
Posted in Kelli Nerger's Journal on January 08, 2009
Going through a long flare (longer than 2 or 3 months) definitely makes you think
Posted in Jenn's Journal on January 08, 2009
I've started keeping track of different symptoms lately. This past week, I have been going
Posted in Kelli Nerger's Journal on January 12, 2009
Feeling confused..... frustrated...
I hope everyone is having a great new year, I thought it would be a
Posted in Francine's Journal on January 12, 2009
Ok, I know, that's not really a word, but it is in my head at
Posted in Kelli Nerger's Journal on January 29, 2009
Kidney Stones happen when you have Crohn's........This is round 10 for me....ugh
Kidney Stones are really annoying. I get lots of them. I grow super big ones!
Posted in Marybeth's Journal on February 02, 2009
elation deflation symptoms returned after surgery
i am saddened to say that i have had two flares of losing blood over
Posted in Becky C's Journal on February 04, 2009
Random Thoughts and Feelings - Pregnancy Flare
Soooo... I decided I needed to vent.... and that's what this journal is for.... but
Posted in Heidrun S.'s Journal on February 08, 2009
My first WeAreCrohns journal entry
I joined WeAreCrohns.org today. I've already received welcomes from people, which is nice. I've had
Posted in Matt Snyder's Journal on May 20, 2009
It's been a long time since I've been on here.... usually I just post to
Posted in Joanna Schuth's Journal on February 08, 2009
When I received Remicade my blood pressure would drop really low. They also had problems trying
Posted in Michele LePage's Journal on February 09, 2009
Well, yesterday was my very first Remicade treatment. I have to admit, I was a
Posted in Laurie Toth's Journal on February 10, 2009
My initial diagnosis,back in 2001
I wrote this in the UC discussion but thought I'd post it as a journal
Posted in Heidrun S.'s Journal on February 11, 2009
Can't decide if I should trust this
I am very reluctant to say it because whenever I say something positive inevitably I
Posted in Heidrun S.'s Journal on February 11, 2009
OMG I spent the entire day at the er today in severe abdominal pain. I
Posted in Michele LePage's Journal on February 11, 2009
Since I'm having flare symptoms again, I am scheduled to go to the hospital next
Posted in Heidrun S.'s Journal on February 13, 2009
I just wanted to update anybody who might be interested in whats going on in
Posted in Scooby Doo's Journal on February 15, 2009
Max is still having some IBS/IBD symptoms so I made an appointment for him to
Posted in Jennifer Gurley's Journal on February 20, 2009
I didnt think i would ever become one of those hospital people with crohns. You
Posted in Becky C's Journal on February 24, 2009
I'm on a truckload of medication. I don't mind, whatever gets me well and spares
Posted in Lullaby Loman's Journal on February 28, 2009
Hello again all! It's been six months since my last confession...I'm kidding of course! However,
Posted in Andrea Terdik's Journal on March 03, 2009
Digestive Health CenterThe Gut-Brain ConnectionHave you ever had a "gut-wrenching" experience? Do certain situations "make you
Posted in Michele LePage's Journal on March 03, 2009
What to Do When Stress Makes IBS Worse
IBS Center
Posted in Michele LePage's Journal on March 03, 2009
Can Hypnotherapy Help IBS?There's some evidence that it works. Find out how to choose a
Posted in Michele LePage's Journal on March 04, 2009
On March 9, 2009 I went to Hershey, PA for a follow-up visit with Dr.
Posted in Lad Jelen's Journal on March 07, 2009
Well, I've entered a new stage of the medication study I have been a part
Posted in Jenn's Journal on March 07, 2009
Since Max's symptoms were getting worse, abdominal pain in the lower left part of his
Posted in Jennifer Gurley's Journal on March 09, 2009
I was a teenaged hypochondriac
Not really, it was in my childhood. I would have a gas pain and think
Posted in Jessica Mijnssen's Journal on March 10, 2009
I had a really hard day. My G.I. called with my biopsy results. She said
Posted in Vara Pappas's Journal on March 09, 2009
We all just want to belong and accepted for who we are, as is, no
Posted in Becky C's Journal on March 10, 2009
Stem Cell Treatment For Crohn's Disease February 24th, 2009 by brenda Main Category: Crohn'sAlso Included In: Stem
Posted in Michele LePage's Journal on March 11, 2009
I went to see my family doctor today and she put me off work for
Posted in michelle webb's Journal on March 11, 2009
i was right. They found nothing in the scopes. So now they're going to say
Posted in Aliyah R.'s Journal on March 11, 2009
I found this while surfin' the 'net ... like you do ... and I wondered
Posted in brenda Dumont's Journal on March 11, 2009
First Cimzia Injection report 3/14/09
Today i had my first dose of Cimzia at 11am. The nurse arrived on time
Posted in Glen's Journal on March 14, 2009
St. Patrick's Day may be remembered as an Irish Holiday, a day college students get
Posted in Taylor B's Journal on March 17, 2009
I hope and pray that you find rest in the moment, and moments to rest.........praying
Posted in Becky C's Journal on March 18, 2009
If you are a swimmer you may know this feeling. You know when you are
Posted in Jenn's Journal on March 18, 2009
Just a notice to those who have battled with bouts of depression, whether due to
Posted in Jesse Morrison's Journal on March 18, 2009
Speech for CCFA Take Steps Event...I would love your advice on it...
Hello, My name is Danielle LaBare. I am a wife, a daughter, a friend, so
Posted in Danielle LaBare's Journal on March 22, 2009
Role of CCFA in Research in US?
Recently, I posted a Journal with information about the GEM Study here in Canada, funded
Posted in brenda Dumont's Journal on March 22, 2009
Fecal Incontinence: A Well-Kept SecretThe Inside Tract® Newsletter, Issue 143, May/June 2004Alexandra Ilnyckyj, MD, FRCPCSection
Posted in Lynn P's Journal on January 26, 2010
My husband and I have been married for 8 years. We really wanted to have
Posted in Pauletta Perry's Journal on March 23, 2009
Doctor report 3/24/09 - Psuedomonas
I have 2 different forms of Psuedomonas bacteria in my bladder/urinary tract. I did a
Posted in Glen's Journal on March 24, 2009
All my test came back normal. Nov. 08 Colo showed chronic inflamation. The last colo
Posted in Amy Shimek's Journal on March 25, 2009
Update on my doctor appointment - Don't trust every doctor!!!
Just an update:I saw the new doctor today... The apptointment went great. To sum it
Posted in Lisa Arana's Journal on March 27, 2009
My second month on LDN therapy
I started on LDN therapy for Crohn's Disease on February 9, 2009 as a participant
Posted in Lad Jelen's Journal on April 04, 2009
So many times we just want to get away from it all........calgon take me away,
Posted in Becky C's Journal on April 06, 2009
Last Saturday I went to my first psychiatrist appointment. Dr. Gault appeared to be an
Posted in Eric S's Journal on April 07, 2009
The frustration level living with disease can be overwhelming and very defeating, when you live
Posted in Becky C's Journal on April 08, 2009
Sick for a month... dr tomorrow and Monday
So, I went into a flare about a month ago. I think it started with
Posted in Kristen Janowski's Journal on April 09, 2009
This Crohn's is an untameable beast whose been let out to play in my intestines
Posted in Lullaby Loman's Journal on April 11, 2009
I found out this morning that Blue Shield denied the weekly Humira that my dr.
Posted in Melissa's Journal on April 13, 2009
What a night.Recently my sleep pattern has been not too bad and improving but last
Posted in Bob Thomson's Journal on April 15, 2009
I was on Humira for a almost a year... I was put on it after
Posted in Christina's Journal on April 15, 2009
Turned the sleep thing around last night - asleep before 00:00 and up at 07:45
Posted in Bob Thomson's Journal on April 16, 2009
My GI is Hosting a Webcast Through CCFA
This man is a genius. He is one of the top doctors for Crohns and
Posted in Lisa Kuban's Journal on April 16, 2009
I was on a 10-day course of Augmentin March 25th through April 3rd for a
Posted in Jonathan's Journal on April 20, 2009
Okay, so I was discharged last night, but woke up this morning still feeling out
Posted in Nekesha's Journal on April 21, 2009
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Day 21 - 3 weeks In
So, 3 weeks of 1ml/day LDN and going to see my LDN GP next Tuesday.How
Posted in Bob Thomson's Journal on April 22, 2009
It's now been 3 months since the start of my flare, and during this
Posted in Jessica's Journal on April 24, 2009
It's now been 3 months since the start of my flare, and during this
Posted in Jessica's Journal on April 24, 2009
European LDN Conference 2009, Glasgow - LDN A Personal Experience
LDN A Personal ExperienceLinda Elsegood of The LDN Research Trust - http://ldnresearchtrust.orgEuropean LDN Conference 2009,
Posted in Bob Thomson's Journal on April 26, 2009
European LDN Conference 2009, Glasgow - LDN Research Summary
European LDN Conference 2009, GlasgowLDN Research Summary - Dr Tom Gilhooly, Essential Health Clinic, GlasgowAlthough
Posted in Bob Thomson's Journal on April 26, 2009
If you had to choose: Would you rather eat or walk?
It’s been a tough few weeks for me. That makes me tend to hibernate mentally (aka
Posted in Jenn's Journal on April 28, 2009
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Diary, 1 month on
Just back from my second appointment at wym-1240950939583Told Dr Haggerty that although I was feeling way
Posted in Bob Thomson's Journal on April 28, 2009
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Diary, 1 month on
Just back from my second appointment at wym-1240950939583Told Dr Haggerty that although I was feeling way
Posted in Bob Thomson's Journal on April 28, 2009
The last couple of weeks, HELP!!!
I actually don't have Crohn's but "it's evil cousin Ulcerative Colitis" From what I
Posted in Jennifer Ochi's Journal on April 30, 2009
So the last few weeks I've had some Crohn's- like issues. Some blood and other
Posted in Melissa Anzovino's Journal on May 02, 2009
The month of April featured some setbacks for me. I developed some sort of infection
Posted in Lad Jelen's Journal on May 03, 2009
i find that when i am in pain i wrestle within to push past it
Posted in Becky C's Journal on May 06, 2009
This community has given so much to me and keeps on giving every day. I
Posted in Heidrun S.'s Journal on May 07, 2009
It strikes me how Crohn's is not a respecter of persons, talent, degrees, or functionality
Posted in Becky C's Journal on May 14, 2009
When I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease my doc suspected that I had been living with
Posted in Stronger Santiago's Journal on May 17, 2009
Library Thing and "Beat Crohn's"
Originally published in my Bookshelf blog.I can't now recall how I was introduced to Library Thing,
Posted in Travis McClain's Journal on May 18, 2009
This has been one sucky month....
So Friday, my grandmother was killed by another driver in a car accident. Her best
Posted in Kristen Janowski's Journal on May 18, 2009
st labor took 20 hours and 2 hours of pushing and though i had mild
Posted in Jeni's Journal on May 27, 2009
I am DONE with being a guinea pig!
One month since my last journal entry and I am indeed out of the medication
Posted in Jenn's Journal on May 27, 2009
Lejla has had enough colonoscopies and edoscopies ~ they are invasive and the prep is
Posted in brenda Dumont's Journal on June 03, 2009
Our Part in a Treasured Relationship...
It is very emotional, disease within the confines of marriage and family, the dreams you
Posted in Becky C's Journal on June 06, 2009
The FriendsThey stop calling when I'm sick. I know this is partially because they think
Posted in Heidrun S.'s Journal on June 07, 2009
Today I'm officially on Imuran. I have to say that I was terrified to take
Posted in Cheryl's Journal on June 08, 2009
Another week lost in the Hospital.
There is a song that will always remind me of what I feel like living with
Posted in Robin Buchanan's Journal on June 14, 2009
My January really sucked. February can only get better!
I have not been impressed too much with this past January, the first month in this
Posted in Marybeth's Journal on February 01, 2010
Find the strength that was taken the day crohn's was spoken..........
Away from home, = away from reality of stress, disease, symptoms, flare, docs, treatments, etc,
Posted in Becky C's Journal on June 24, 2009
If you search the web, you can find lots of comments like "Prednisone is horrible"
Posted in Jonathan's Journal on June 24, 2009
Antidepressants make such a difference
Since my wife's auto accident, my symptoms have been getting steadily worse. My wife and
Posted in Jonathan's Journal on July 10, 2009
Well its been a shitty summer 2009 so far!!! Landed in hospital after 2 months
Posted in Sara's Journal on July 01, 2009
Im new this forum (well a few months) but Ive learnt so much and got
Posted in Crystal Dillane's Journal on August 05, 2009
Fatigue and weight gain, oh joy!
It’s been ages since I’ve written anything and I feel bad about that. I keep
Posted in Lullaby Loman's Journal on July 02, 2009
The month of June featured marked improvement. After discontinuing Pentasa and starting Cipro, I began
Posted in Lad Jelen's Journal on July 04, 2009
I've about had it with the whole "Extraintestinal Manifistation" concept
It's not easy living in a house with your two best friends who lost their
Posted in Marybeth's Journal on July 06, 2009
Hello tous toutes, y a pas grand monde qui parle français sur ce site.(ou italien)
Posted in Gius M's Journal on July 06, 2009
Just a quick update on my back and hip pain: My back has been same
Posted in Melissa's Journal on July 11, 2009
I received this request from a person over at Facebook .. I think the connection
Posted in brenda Dumont's Journal on January 31, 2010
It's been a while since I've given an update. I've now been on Imuran for
Posted in becky's Journal on May 13, 2010
NEW GI ADVENTURES IN IDIOCRACY THE FULL STORY finally I am able to articulate it!!!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing so humbly with me, it really does help when
Posted in Becky C's Journal on January 30, 2010
New Therapy on the Horizon for Crohn's Disease
Prochymal Treatment: Stem Cell Therapy for Crohn's DiseaseJanuary 23, 2007 by travels travels Published Content:
Posted in mar chapman's Journal on August 06, 2009
PROCHYMAL Trial for Crohn's patients
Prochymal[TM] to Treat Crohn's DiseaseThis study will test the safety and effectiveness of Prochymal[TM] for
Posted in mar chapman's Journal on August 06, 2009
I got my first Remicade treatment on Thursday. I have felt very "strange" since then.
Posted in Jessica M's Journal on July 13, 2009
Well today has been an interesting day. I woke up exhausted...literally exhausted. How do you
Posted in Jay Matuska's Journal on July 13, 2009
Too much going on this month and I don't see the dr soon enough!
Well, I don't get to seemy gastro doctor for another 2 weeks or so and
Posted in Kristen Janowski's Journal on July 14, 2009
Your experiences with Biologics
Hi! I decided to take a poll. As most of you already know, I have been
Posted in Kendra's Journal on January 24, 2010
Where can you find a honest answer??
Just saw this posted on a Comment Wall..... Here is: "a subject that has troubled
Posted in mar chapman's Journal on August 07, 2009
It has been a little over a year since my surgery ( a Right Colectomy
Posted in Vicki Huizinga's Journal on September 16, 2009
Side Effects are worth treating! So Speak Up!
Sometimes the goofy side effects cause as much trouble as our initial disease, well not
Posted in Becky C's Journal on January 11, 2010
Prednisolone Journal Day 26, 14 Days Left
Well, I fear the Prednisolone honeymoon period has come to an end. Over the last
Posted in Bob Thomson's Journal on January 10, 2010
LDN: http://jeffreydach.com/2009/04/13/low-dose-naltrexone-ldn-2-jeffrey-dach-md.aspxCANNABINOIDS: http://jeffreydach.com/2009/03/09/cannabinoids-miracle-drug-of-the-21st-century-by-jeffrey-dach-md.aspxVITAMIN D: http://jeffreydach.com/2007/06/10/vitamin-d-deficiency--by-jeffrey-dach-md.aspxADRENAL FATIGUE: http://jeffreydach.com/2008/07/10/adrenal-fatigue-and-salivary-cortisol-by-jeffrey-dach-md.aspxLDN and ALA: http://www.honestmedicine.com/2009/03/burt-berkson-md-phd-talks-with-honest-medicine-about-his-work-and-our-medical-system-the-interview-t.html#moreRESTORING DIGESTIVE HEALTH: http://www.westonaprice.org/How-To-Restore-Digestive-Health.htmlTHE LONG HOLLOW
Posted in daisy37311's Journal on January 06, 2010
Disclaimer: I don't want to make you sick, but this is really sweet. (Maybe too
Posted in becky's Journal on December 27, 2009
Hello again Mr. Crohn's . . . back so soon?
Didn't make it to the end of the Prednisone taper. Started having symptoms on 10mg.
Posted in becky's Journal on December 18, 2009
I received my first Tysabri infusion this morning! I will admit I was very anxious,
Posted in Ellen Sweeney's Journal on December 16, 2009
This was posted on the Crohn's Disease Support Network by Jason Leitman and I had
Posted in daisy37311's Journal on December 14, 2009
Case study in dietary management. 1.
Two weeks ago I met a mother and her fourteen year old son who agreed
Posted in Eden's Journal on December 09, 2009
On Monday July 27th I have an appt with a new GI dr. On Tuesday
Posted in Sarah S.'s Journal on July 25, 2009
IBD "Ignorant Based Diagnosis"
Awhile back I believe I wrote somewhere about people's good intentions, experiments on our health.
Posted in Becky C's Journal on December 09, 2009
Low Dose Naltrexone Diary - A week of highs and lose for me and LDN
Been quite a week - this time last week I was stuck in WriteRoom (Brilliant
Posted in Bob Thomson's Journal on December 06, 2009
A Week of Highs and Lows for LDN and my Kidneys!
Been quite a week - this time last week I was stuck in WriteRoom (Brilliant
Posted in Mesalazine and Kidney Trouble's Journal on December 06, 2009
Many GI's speculate that seasonal flares are quite common, esp during fall and then again
Posted in Becky C's Journal on November 30, 2009
Are we all weirdos, or just me?
I've realized that, along with all of the normal Crohn-like symptoms I've had for the
Posted in Danielle Green's Journal on November 29, 2009
Safety Information for Naltrexone®In alcohol dependence, Naltrexone® is considered a safe medication. Control of liver
Posted in Lisa Kuban's Journal on July 28, 2009
Certainly feeling much better today. Symptoms are far less and my energy level has greatly
Posted in Louise Starrett's Journal on July 30, 2009
Mayo Clinic study: Humira, Remicade, and Enbrel hike cancer risks
Study: Certain arthritis drugs hike cancer riskRheumatoid arthritis patients taking Humira or Remicade face triple
Posted in mar chapman's Journal on August 17, 2009
I started journaling last month. I'm a writer and not only did I think it
Posted in becky's Journal on November 24, 2009
well its 5 am. i cant sleep. maybe its because i spent all of yesturday
Posted in Sara's Journal on August 18, 2009
I was out of work a lot over the past 2 weeks with some viral
Posted in Jonathan's Journal on November 16, 2009
I'm really having a hard time lately dealing with Crohns. It's so hard. Constantly going
Posted in Aliyah R.'s Journal on November 15, 2009
So, the last I wrote I was just starting Imuran, and thinking positive and titrating
Posted in Cheryl's Journal on August 18, 2009
Be the VOICE that CHANGES CROHN's!
11~15~09 I know that i have strictures which is why i suffer from constipation verses
Posted in Becky C's Journal on November 15, 2009
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet.1.
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet is a dietary regimen which essentially reduces the food upon which the
Posted in Eden's Journal on November 15, 2009
Digestive disease strategy sought
Digestive disease strategy soughtCanada needs a national strategy for tackling digestive diseases similar to its
Posted in CarlAn in Crohn's News's Journal on November 12, 2009
Tainted food surprisingly deadly in adults: WHO
(Reuters) - Millions of adults die every year from bugs and toxins in what they
Posted in CarlAn in Crohn's News's Journal on November 11, 2009
I am writing, I think, mainly for myself. As a way to vent some of
Posted in Erica Jarrett's Journal on August 19, 2009
I had a "Novasure" procedure done on Aug 13th because every time I have that
Posted in Amy S's Journal on August 19, 2009
I cant breathe, i hate days like this, my chest is heavy and tight, and
Posted in Becky C's Journal on November 03, 2009
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Journal, Month 7, Week 1
(Dodgy maths, last journal was month 6 - doh!)OK, so Renal - Had an appointment
Posted in Bob Thomson's Journal on November 03, 2009
My sixth month on LDN therapy and my last month in the Hershey clinical trial
Posted in Lad Jelen's Journal on August 21, 2009
Be thoughtful with the words HEAL & CURE
When I first was diagnonsed with CD with pain and severe blood loss as you
Posted in Becky C's Journal on August 21, 2009
Hello my fellow crohnies! I have been away for awhile, but have managed today to
Posted in Nekesha's Journal on September 29, 2009
Did you know... celebrities with IBD's
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------CELEBRITY OSTOMATESVia: Sherman Area OstolineMy curiosity has always been aroused by the fact that the
Posted in mar chapman's Journal on August 21, 2009
ugh, the pain starts again, when for me will it end? my doctor isn't sure,
Posted in Becky C's Journal on October 30, 2009
I'm being released from the hospital. the GI doctor was in earlier today and they
Posted in Aliyah R.'s Journal on October 29, 2009
Sometimes I have an advantage of having a concealed illness that I can moved about
Posted in Ashley L's Journal on August 23, 2009
Polycythemia veraWhen i lose blood and am admitted to the hospital my blood pressure is
Posted in Becky C's Journal on October 21, 2009
Catch Up TIme, LDN Journal Month 7 Week 2
At the end of last month I went on a two week holiday to Southern
Posted in Bob Thomson's Journal on October 18, 2009
Emotional Aspects of Disease Treatment as a Whole
i think that its ironic that is so difficult for people to admit the psychological/emotional
Posted in Becky C's Journal on October 13, 2009
Hospital yet again, but i refuse
my doctor basically told me that if i get pain that is uncontrolled by my
Posted in Becky C's Journal on October 07, 2009
Feeling Crappy and Hoping to Get Back on Low Dose Naltexone!
It's been a crappy couple of weeks.Firstly, my kidney function improvement on Prednisolone/Prednisone seems to
Posted in Bob Thomson's Journal on February 01, 2010
I want chocolate cake. Rich, moist, decadant chocolate cake layered with smooth thick chocolate cream,
Posted in Lullaby Loman's Journal on September 18, 2009
I ended up in the hospital in July (again) for a severe staph infection. My
Posted in Kendra Lehman - Jones's Journal on August 26, 2009
So my colonoscopy didn't get completed because I was too uncomfortable. I'm writing this journal
Posted in Kathy M.'s Journal on October 08, 2009
Well, the doc didnt hate me! First time seeing him since I was in the
Posted in Erin B's Journal on February 04, 2010
Fall seven times, stand up eight.It's not difficult to keep fighting, but it's difficult to
Posted in Danielle Green's Journal on February 12, 2010
Living with a Concealed Illness
Sometimes I have an advantage of having a concealed illness that I can moved about
Posted in Ashley L's Journal on February 20, 2010
Confused-wondering-helping or not?
I seemed to be in a puzzling place with my disease and the med. I
Posted in Ashley L's Journal on February 28, 2010
back to work...No one said it would be easy!!
Hello my WAC friends! its late here and please excuse my spelling errors.... I have been
Posted in Sara's Journal on March 11, 2010
Feeling terrific except for major back pains. Why do we still have symptoms even in
Posted in Vicky's Journal on September 03, 2009
Crohn's, Vitamin D & Restless Leg
It's 6:25 in the morning and I'm in that aggravating state of being exhausted, but
Posted in Travis McClain's Journal on March 18, 2010
well i had a colonoscopy the other day where they found some areas that needed
Posted in helen's Journal on March 19, 2010
symptoms documentation 3/20/2010
sometimes i hate this disease.... my bowel moevements have much better than i have been
Posted in helen's Journal on March 20, 2010
Humira every week may finally be helping some. I went to my councilor and my
Posted in Mark Johnson's Journal on March 20, 2010
Yeah, I'm definitely used to diarrhea in all it's wonderful and glorious forms and quantities
Posted in Debby Rubino's Journal on March 24, 2010
Crohn's Cruel Reprieve..............
Pain, bleh I need take something before it becomes all consuming. Crohn's is exceptionally cruel
Posted in Becky C's Journal on April 09, 2010
Emergent Care, nothing knew, Obvious Trauma gets you thru......
[I THINK I WANT A DIFFERENT TITLE, WE'LL SEE] Sharing your symptoms, with the oft incompetent
Posted in Becky C's Journal on April 19, 2010
Where to begin?? My life has literally flipped upside down from a year ago.Nearly 365
Posted in Jay Matuska's Journal on April 26, 2010
Quarter-life crisis...some much needed venting
Hi all! Thanks in advance for allowing me to vent some frustrations! I know it
Posted in Courtney's Journal on May 02, 2010
So in November of 09 I was told I was in remission with my Crohn's.
Posted in Aimee Aikins's Journal on May 14, 2010
I will take any suggestions at this point. I am so tired I cannot function.
Posted in Kristen Janowski's Journal on May 15, 2010
Drumming, Panic and Peace I have been going to write a journal about my journey into hand
Posted in Marybeth's Journal on May 20, 2010
Besides re-section the other things that were found
narrowed with abseses intestine, and a hiatal hernia with Schatzki ring which is esophageal rings
Posted in Ashley L's Journal on June 01, 2010
Just had a call from my surgeon, he said my potassium is low again, so
Posted in Rachel Lambropoulos's Journal on June 09, 2010
At the age of 10 after a year of being sick and 2 weeks in
Posted in Shawndra Carney's Journal on June 13, 2010
Rambling on ... thoughts on paper ... err .. cyber space?!
Ho hum ... does the left hand know what the right one's doing??!! He's my
Posted in Glenn Wilkins's Journal on June 15, 2010
Only once in the last 7 years I had 1 remission
Thinking over this last month or so, I remembered that I had only 1 remission in
Posted in Ashley L's Journal on June 18, 2010
I've noticed big changes in my symptoms when I'm out in the sun alot. I
Posted in Henry Hoehn's Journal on June 19, 2010
Crohn's lives with me, I don't like it, I did not cause it.
I am an internal medicine doctor since 1981. Training to be a doctor since 1978. I
Posted in Mark Johnson's Journal on June 26, 2010
Crohn's lives with me, I don't like it, I did not cause it.
I am an internal medicine doctor since 1981. Training to be a doctor since 1978. I
Posted in Mark Johnson's Journal on June 26, 2010
Crohn's lives with me, I don't like it, I did not cause it.
I am an internal medicine doctor since 1981. Training to be a doctor since 1978. I
Posted in Mark Johnson's Journal on June 26, 2010
had some abd pain yesterday and woke up with pain today today...both days just slight
Posted in helen's Journal on June 28, 2010
It`s been over a yr since i last wrote a journal......where as the time gone!!!!!!!!!!
Posted in carole davis's Journal on June 28, 2010
Had my 5th Remicade treatment today. The treatment started off rough as the nurse was
Posted in Terra Bell's Journal on June 30, 2010
had slight r sided pain today..bms were formed..x3...i wish i knew this remicaid was working...
Posted in helen's Journal on July 18, 2010
hi lynn, jo has undergone several tests this morning and her heart has been affected
Posted in Lynn P's Journal on August 02, 2010
My first encounter with Crohn's...
Sometimes when you write something down it feels like the weight of the world has
Posted in Cat Whitfield's Journal on August 05, 2010
Update for Joanna. August 7, 2010
Jo might go home on Monday, if she continues to be stable. She will have to
Posted in Lynn P's Journal on August 07, 2010
Volunteers needed for bowel disease study
Serving Oakland CountyOAKLAND COUNTYHenry Ford Health System is seeking individuals to participate in a clinical
Posted in brenda Dumont's Journal on August 11, 2010
Well.... it`s been nearly 5 mnths since my last op [proctectomy] and it really knocked
Posted in carole davis's Journal on August 21, 2010
I am finally up to 4.5mg of low dose naltrexone (once a day before bed).
Posted in Jennie's Journal on August 21, 2010
What is Crohn's Disease? As you know, you eat food to get nutrients like protein and
Posted in 's Articles on November 16, 2007
Everyone experiences Crohn's disease (CD) differently. People may have some symptoms more often than others.
Posted in 's Articles on November 16, 2007
It can be difficult to diagnose Crohn's disease (CD). Everyone has a different experience. People who
Posted in 's Articles on November 16, 2007
Disease Severity Every person experiences Crohn's disease differently. Although one person may have severe symptoms, someone
Posted in 's Articles on November 16, 2007
Can-Fite: CF101 May Be Effective For The Treatment Of Crohn's Disease
Can-Fite BioPharma (TASE:CFBI), a biotechnology company traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, reports today
Posted in 's Articles on November 16, 2007
First Anti-TNF Biologic Therapy To Treat 1 Million Patients Worldwide
Centocor, Inc., Schering-Plough Corporation, and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation have announced that an estimated one
Posted in 's Articles on November 16, 2007
CIMZIA(R) (certolizumab pegol), the first and only PEGylated anti-TNF therapy, has been shown to maintain
Posted in 's Articles on November 16, 2007
Effective Strategy In IBD Patients Found To Be Infliximab Scheduled Treatment
Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are chronic-relapsing diseases, the clinical courses of which
Posted in 's Articles on November 16, 2007
Endoscopy Via Capsule Is Turning Up Undiagnosed Cases Of Crohn's Disease
A small capsule that takes "snapshots" of the small intestine as it moves through the
Posted in 's Articles on November 16, 2007
Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: P&G) announced today that Asacol® (mesalazine) 800mg Modified Release (MR)
Posted in 's Articles on November 16, 2007
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Change For Crohn's Disease
A change to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 October 2007 will provide subsidised
Posted in 's Articles on November 16, 2007
Certolizumab Pego Found To Be Effective New Therapy For Patients With Crohn's Disease
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that Certolizumab pegol is an effective treatment for adults with
Posted in 's Articles on November 16, 2007
http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/diseases.asp?did=66&title=Anaemia-of-chronic-disease Anaemia of chronic disease · What is Anaemia of chronic disease? · Who gets Anaemia of chronic disease? · Predisposing Factors · Progression · Probable Outcomes · How Will
Posted in 's Articles on November 22, 2009
Adalimumab Linked to Significant Quality-of-Life Improvement in Patients With Crohn?s Disease
Maintenance therapy with adalimumab (Humira, Abbott Laboratories) is associated with meaningful improvements in disease-specific quality
Posted in 's Articles on December 28, 2007
Reducing pain from Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can occur in any part of the
Posted in 's Articles on December 28, 2007
Crohn?s patients welcome PBS listing of life-changing drug
ACCA Chief Executive Officer Francesca Manglaviti said: ?We are delighted with the Federal government?s decision
Posted in 's Articles on December 28, 2007
Crohn?s patients welcome PBS listing of life-changing drug
ACCA Chief Executive Officer Francesca Manglaviti said: ?We are delighted with the Federal government?s decision
Posted in 's Articles on December 28, 2007
Crohn's Disease: What, Who and Why
What is Crohn's Disease? Crohn's disease is chronic (long lasting or recurrent) disorder causing inflammation or
Posted in 's Articles on December 29, 2007
Crohn's Disease Treatment: Surgery
Crohn's Disease Treatment: Surgery It is estimated that as many as 75% of people with Crohn's
Posted in 's Articles on December 29, 2007
Ulcerative Colitis: What? Who? Why?
What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease, is a chronic condition of the
Posted in 's Articles on December 29, 2007
There are a wide range of symptoms with ulcerative colitis and they can vary greatly
Posted in 's Articles on December 29, 2007
Ulcerative Colitis Medications
The goal of drug therapy with ulcerative colitis is to reduce the inflammation, induce or
Posted in 's Articles on December 29, 2007
Release: Crohn's Disease Diagnosis Prevalent Among College-Age Students
Release: Crohn's Disease Diagnosis Prevalent Among College-Age Students 11/18/2003 WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting college
Posted in 's Articles on December 31, 2007
Remicade Infusions... My Lifesaver
There's help for Crohn's control. If you suffer from Crohn's disease, you may be familiar with
Posted in 's Articles on December 31, 2007
Treating Crohn's Disease With Humira
About HUMIRA® The abdominal cramps. The fatigue. The frequent trips to the restroom. Crohn's disease symptoms
Posted in 's Articles on January 04, 2008
Crohn's Disease Crohn's disease is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory disease of the intestinal tract. The intestinal
Posted in 's Articles on January 17, 2008
UCB Crohn's Scholarship Program
UCB Crohn's Scholarship Program to Award $300,000 to Students with Crohn's Disease ATLANTA, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/
Posted in 's Articles on January 17, 2008
Could Stem Cells Be Used To Cure Crohn's Disease?
Scientists are investigating whether stem cells could be used to ‘re-boot’ the immune system and
Posted in 's Articles on January 29, 2008
Biofeedback: Using your mind to improve your health
Biofeedback: Using your mind to improve your health Biofeedback can help you to use your mind
Posted in 's Articles on March 05, 2008
Relaxation Techniques: Learn ways to calm your stress
Relaxation techniques: Learn ways to calm your stress Relaxation techniques can reduce negative responses to stress
Posted in 's Articles on March 05, 2008
Link Found Between Crohn's Disease and E. Coli Bacteria
Link Found Between Crohn's Disease And E. Coli Bacteria ScienceDaily (Aug. 8, 2007) — A team
Posted in 's Articles on March 31, 2008
Crohn's Disease May Hit It's Peak In Young Adults
Crohn's disease may hit its peak in young adults Matthew Engelhaupt Issue date: 11/19/03 Section: Campus
Posted in 's Articles on April 01, 2008
Remacaid/Humira Descriptions, uses and side effects
REMICADE / HUMIRA What are Remicade and Humira prescribed for? Humira and Remicade Side Effects:
Posted in 's Articles on April 08, 2008
Immunomodulators for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Health Center Font Size A A A Immunomodulators for inflammatory bowel disease Examples
Posted in 's Articles on April 08, 2008
Powered By Community - Cycling 8000 kilometres to Fight Crohn?s Disease and Colitis
Powered By Community - Cycling 8000 kilometres to Fight Crohn’s Disease and Colitis March 20, 2008
Posted in 's Articles on April 12, 2008
Crohn's Disease What is Crohn's disease? Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. It is a chronic
Posted in 's Articles on April 20, 2008
Inflammatory Bowel Disease She was one of the smallest people on the plane, and clearly the
Posted in 's Articles on April 24, 2008
Surviving College With IBD h1 = document.getElementById("title").getElementsByTagName("h1")[0];h1.innerHTML = widont(h1.innerHTML); Part 1: Tools and Tips to When in College By
Posted in 's Articles on April 25, 2008
International IBD Organizations - Links
International IBD Organizations Links to organizations all over the world that offer support and information about
Posted in 's Articles on April 25, 2008
New Crohn's Drug Approved Tuesday April 22, 2008 A new drug has been approved to treat adults
Posted in 's Articles on April 25, 2008
http://crohn-colitis.hu/eng/famous-people-with-ibd.php Famous people living with IBD Living with a chronic disease such as IBD is not easy.
Posted in 's Articles on May 11, 2008
UCB is pleased to introduce CIMZIA® (certolizumab pegol), a new, FDA-approved treatment option to reduce
Posted in 's Articles on May 15, 2008
There's so much information out there ... This particular study does not address our situation,
Posted in 's Articles on June 04, 2008
Personality affects IBD quality-of-life
And, last one for today ... http://www.medwire-news.md/41/75201/Gastroenterology/Personality_affects_IBD_quality-of-life.html Personality affects IBD quality-of-life By Anita Wilkinson 26 May 2008 Inflamm Bowel Dis
Posted in 's Articles on June 04, 2008
Gut Feeling: Bacteria May Inspire Bowel Treatment
Gut feeling: bacteria may inspire bowel treatment Last Updated: 2008-05-28 14:51:36 -0400 (Reuters Health) By Will
Posted in 's Articles on June 13, 2008
Supporting Data Show Rapid, Significant & Sustained Response
Contact: Michael Parks 215-983-8000 Centocor, Inc. FDA grants priority review of Remicade® for children with Crohn's disease Supporting
Posted in 's Articles on June 20, 2008
Decreasing Allergic Reactions When Using Remicade
Q. Is it Possible to Decrease the Risk of an Allergic Reaction to Remicade? About.com Health's
Posted in 's Articles on June 20, 2008
Humira Relieves Crohn's Disease Symptoms
Humira Relieves Crohn's Disease Symptoms If Remicade Stops Working, Humira May Be the Answer By Jeanie Lerche
Posted in 's Articles on June 21, 2008
Teenager tells of his rare disease
A brave Wigan teenager has spoken about his rare bowel condition during national Crohn's
Posted in 's Articles on June 21, 2008
This is bits and pieces of an article -- it was huge!! about diahrea and
Posted in 's Articles on November 22, 2009
THE SPECIFIC CARBOHYDRATE DIET - A TREATMENT FOR CROHN'S DISEASE?
FROM THE JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION . . .It recently came to the attention
Posted in 's Articles on November 17, 2009
Famous people living with IBD (1890-1969) the 34th President of the United States. On June 8,
Posted in 's Articles on June 24, 2008
Sometimes you may feel helpless when facing Crohn's disease. But changes in your diet and
Posted in 's Articles on June 24, 2008
Decades-Long Study Will Help Improve Surgery for Crohn's Disease
Decades-Long Study Will Help Improve Surgery for Crohn's Disease
Posted in 's Articles on June 24, 2008
Stem Cells Used To Treat Crohn's
More MS news articles for Aug 2001 Stem cells used to treat Crohn's http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-stem07.html August 7, 2001 BY
Posted in 's Articles on June 26, 2008
First patient to get stem cell treatment for Crohn's in Remission
First Patient to Get Stem Cell Treatment for Crohn's in Remission By Peggy Peck WebMD Health News Reviewed
Posted in 's Articles on June 26, 2008
The Fungal Etiology of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis, although distinguished by well-known characteristics, are collectively known as Inflammatory
Posted in 's Articles on June 27, 2008
About CIMZIA What is CIMZIA? CIMZIA is a medicine called a Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocker. CIMZIA
Posted in 's Articles on July 18, 2008
Possible Side Effects If you develop any of the following side effects you should call your
Posted in 's Articles on July 18, 2008
Light Exercise May Be Good for Crohn's Disease
Light exercise may be good for Crohn's disease Last Updated: October 3, 2007 (Reuters Health)
Posted in 's Articles on July 21, 2008
Ok, so today was my remicade day!!! I wanted to post this documentary for those
Posted in 's Articles on July 31, 2008
My Remicade infusion day.....(also posted in "Living with Ulcerative Colitis" community)
Ok, so today was my remicade day!!! I wanted to post this documentary for those
Posted in 's Articles on July 31, 2008
New drug on PBS for Crohn's disease
New drug on PBS for Crohn's disease July 24, 2008 - 7:28PM About
Posted in 's Articles on August 02, 2008
Disease was overwhelming Karilyn Walker's body, but she refused to let it break her
Posted in 's Articles on August 20, 2008
http://www.remicade.com/remicade/crohns/crohns_lifestyle/crohns_exercise.html Crohn’s disease does not have to keep you from enjoying your favorite activities — whether
Posted in 's Articles on September 02, 2008
FDA Issues New Warnings For Remicade
FDA Issues New Warnings for Remicade Drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn's Disease
Posted in 's Articles on October 03, 2008
Side Effects - Prednisone By Amber J. Tresca, About.com Updated: April 23, 2007 About.com
Posted in 's Articles on October 11, 2008
STRUVITE STONESByWendy C. Brooks DVM, DABVP You can find this article plus many others at
Posted in 's Articles on October 18, 2008
Safety a problem for new generation drugs, too
CHICAGO (AP) — Nearly a fourth of widely used new-generation biological drugs for several common
Posted in 's Articles on October 21, 2008
Bacterium 'to blame for Crohn's
Bacterium 'to blame for Crohn's Crohn's can affect the intestine Researchers believe the lack
Posted in 's Articles on October 28, 2008
New Information Guides Available For Patients Diagnosed With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
To help those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) be better informed and involved in managing
Posted in 's Articles on October 28, 2008
Infliximab-based therapy effective for Crohn’s disease patients
MedWire News: For patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease, treatment with a combination of infliximab and
Posted in 's Articles on October 28, 2008
How to tackle Crohn's Disease without the help of drugs
When John Maffioli first fell ill at 19, he put it down to the excesses
Posted in 's Articles on October 28, 2008
Space food tackles bowel disease
Ryan Knox is taking part in the space food trial Doctors are examining if
Posted in 's Articles on October 28, 2008
Adalimumab Reduces Hospitalization, Major Surgery for Crohn's Disease
October 9, 2008 (Orlando) — Adalimumab may reduce the risks for both hospitalization and major
Posted in 's Articles on October 28, 2008
Outlook for Crohn's disease improves due to new therapies
A study led by Mayo Clinic has found that infliximab (Remicade) administered alone (monotherapy) or
Posted in 's Articles on October 28, 2008
Form of Crohn's disease traced to disabled gut cells
Scientists report online this week in Nature that they have linked the health of specialized
Posted in 's Articles on October 28, 2008
Tulsan has role in Crohn's treatment trial
A chance observation while testing a new cellular therapy to keep leukemia patients from rejecting
Posted in 's Articles on October 28, 2008
Inflammatory Mediator Regulates Diarrhea in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
ScienceDaily (Jan. 4, 2010) — Researchers led by Dr. Terrence A. Barrett of Northwestern University Medical
Posted in 's Articles on January 04, 2010
CLUES Across 1. An abbrebiation used for describing Inflammatory Bowel Disease 2. removing diseased bowel and then re-establ;ishing intestinal continuity
Posted in 's Articles on November 06, 2008
Stem Cell Treatment For Crohn's Disease
Main Category: Crohn'sAlso Included In: Stem Cell Research; Transplants / Organ Donations; Irritable-Bowel SyndromeArticle Date: 21 Feb
Posted in 's Articles on February 23, 2009
Crohn's Disease Surgeries Make Steady Advances
Hey - no one wants surgery anytime, but I think it helps to think positively
Posted in 's Articles on November 19, 2008
Myaconda - Clinical Trial Results holds hope for Crohn's Disease cure
Giaconda - Clinical Phase Pilot Study ResultsSYDNEY, Australia, 18 February 2008 - Giaconda Ltd (ASX:
Posted in 's Articles on November 18, 2008
Ask the Experts: Do Sex-Related Differences Affect Clinical Course and Outcome in Crohn's Disease?
Women have some gender-specific issues that could possibly change the management of Crohn's disease. In
Posted in 's Articles on November 18, 2008
Crohn's Disease Surgeries Make Steady Advances
Newswise — Thousands of Americans suffering from the chronic inflammatory bowel condition known as Crohn's
Posted in 's Articles on November 18, 2008
Overcoming Crohn's Disease To Help Others
(NAPSI)-In the years following Hurricane Katrina's devastation of New Orleans, thousands traveled there
Posted in 's Articles on November 18, 2008
Findings Presented at NASPGHAN-CDHNF Clinical and Scientific Conference SAN DIEGO, Nov 17, 2008 /PRNewswire via
Posted in 's Articles on November 18, 2008
Crohn's patients plea for study
Crohn's disease patients are being urged to take part in pioneering research to find
Posted in 's Articles on November 18, 2008
Published by Bupa's health information team, April 2008 What is Ulcerative Colitis? No one knows exactly what
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Published by Bupa's health information team, February 2008 What is Crohn's disease? Crohn's disease is due to
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis
Published by the MayoClinic What is Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis? Collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis are
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by eHealthMD What are the Symptoms of Crohn's Disease? Crohn's
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by MedicineNet What are the Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis?Common symptoms of ulcerative colitis include
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis Symptoms
Information supplied by MayoClinic What are the Symptoms of Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis? Collagenous colitis and
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Collagenous Colitis and Lymphocytic Colitis Treatments
Published by the MayoClinic Treatments and drugs Many cases of collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis get better
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Published by WebMD Treatment for ulcerative colitis depends mainly on the severity of the disease and
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Published by WebMD The main treatment for Crohn's disease is medicine to stop the inflammation in
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by Drugs.com Generic Name: infliximab (in FLIX ih mab)Brand Names: RemicadeWhat is Remicade?Remicade reduces
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by Drugs.com Generic Name: Loperamide Capsules (loe-PER-a-mide)Brand Name: ImodiumImodium is used for:Treating symptoms of
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Lomotil (Atropine, Diphenoxylate)
Information supplied by Drugs.com Generic Name: Atropine/Diphenoxylate Tablets (AT-row-peen/dye-fen-OX-i-late)Brand Name: Examples include Lomotil and LonoxLomotil is
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Pepto-Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate)
Information supplied by Drugs.com Generic Name: Bismuth Subsalicylate Tablets (BIZ-muth sub-sa-LIS-a-late)Brand Name: Examples include Kaopectate and
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by Drugs.com Generic Name: Adalimumab (a-da-LIM-ue-mab)Brand Name: HumiraHumira can decrease your immune system's ability
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by Drugs.com Generic Name: cholestyramine (koe le STYE ra meen)Brand Names: Cholestyramine Light, Locholest,
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by Drugs.com Generic Name: budesonide (oral) (bue DES oh nide)Brand Names: Entocort ECWhat is
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by Drugs.com Generic Name: mesalamine (oral) (me SAL a meen)Brand Names: Asacol, Lialda, PentasaWhat
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by Drugs.com Generic Name: Sulfasalazine Tablets (SUL-fa-SAL-a-zeen)Brand Name: AzulfidineAzulfidine is used for:Treating ulcerative colitis.
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by Drugs.com Generic Name: Azathioprine Tablets (ay-za-THYE-oh-preen)Brand Name: Examples include Azasan and ImuranLong-term use
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by Drugs.com Generic Name: methotrexate (meth oh TREX ate)Brand Names: Rheumatrex Dose Pack, TrexallWhat
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by Drugs.com Generic Name: Hydrocortisone Tablets (hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone)Brand Name: CortefHydrocortisone is used for:Treating severe allergies,
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by Drugs.com Generic Name: Prednisone Tablets (Dose Packs) (PRED-ni-sone)Brand Name: SterapredPrednisone is used for:Treating
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune (Cyclosporine)
Information supplied by Drugs.com Generic Name: cyclosporine (SYE kloe SPOR een)Brand names: Gengraf, Neoral, SandimmuneWhat is
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Mercaptopurine (also called 6-Mercaptopurine, 6-MP or its brand name Purinethol) is an immunosuppressive drug used
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology An abscess is a localized pocket of pus caused by
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by Drugs.com Generic Name: Certolizumab (SER-toe-LIZ-oo-mab)Brand Name: CimziaPatients who use Cimzia have an increased
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by MedicineNet Proctosigmoiditis involves inflammation of the rectum and the sigmoid
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by the NIH What is diarrhea?Diarrhea is loose, watery stools. A person with diarrhea
Posted in 's Articles on November 11, 2008
Information supplied by Mama's Health What is a Stomach Ulcer?A stomach ulcer (also called a peptic
Posted in 's Articles on November 12, 2008
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Published by the NIH What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Not to be confused with Inflammatory
Posted in 's Articles on November 12, 2008
Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD Diet (Crohn's Disease Diet)
Original Article: http://www.healthcastle.com/ibd-diet.shtml Written by Gloria Tsang, RDPublished in July 2005(HealthCastle.com) Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD, including
Posted in 's Articles on November 12, 2008
Creating a Crohn's Disease Diet Plan
Original Article: http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/crohns-disease/creating-a-crohns-disease-diet-plan If you have Crohn's disease, you probably have found that certain foods trigger
Posted in 's Articles on November 12, 2008
Crohn's Disease Diet and Nutrition (From the Producers of Remicade)
Since Crohn's can lead to a reduced appetite, weight loss, and poor absorption of vitamins
Posted in 's Articles on November 12, 2008
Crohn's Disease Diet : Tips for Eating Well
Original Article: http://www.remicade.com/remicade/crohns/crohns_lifestyle/crohns_tips.html Because Crohn's can make eating a challenge, you should take steps to avoid
Posted in 's Articles on November 12, 2008
Stemming the ravages of disease
Looking around the site at various communities tonight, I saw this one, with a further
Posted in 's Articles on November 13, 2008
7 Steps to Curing Crohn's Disease
7 Steps to Controlling Crohn's DiseaseFor people with digestive issues, life tends to revolve around
Posted in 's Articles on December 02, 2008
Naltrexone also Treats Crohn's Disease
A study by Penn State College of Medicine finds that naltrexone may be beneficial to
Posted in 's Articles on December 08, 2008
Data presented this week by UCB at Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2008, the Crohn's &
Posted in 's Articles on December 08, 2008
Drug free remedies for chronic pain
I just got my aarp magazine today and this article was in it. I do
Posted in 's Articles on December 09, 2008
What is the Most Important Information I Should Know about Naltrexone?
Alot of new information is being put out there about naltrexone being good for crohn's
Posted in 's Articles on December 10, 2008
Homeopathy - The Miraculous Medicine
Homeopathy uses minute doses of medicines made from a variety of substances found in the animal,
Posted in 's Articles on December 16, 2008
Tysabri Now Approved For Crohn's Disease
Tysabri Now ApprovedA Novel Mechanism of Action for Crohn's Disease< Back to Tysabri.com Crohn's Disease
Posted in 's Articles on December 19, 2008
About CIMZIAWhat is CIMZIA?CIMZIA is a medicine called a Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocker. CIMZIA
Posted in 's Articles on December 24, 2008
FDA OK's New Crohn's Disease Drug Cimzia
FDA Oks New Crohn's Disease Drug CimziaCimzia Approved to Treat Crohn's in Adults Who Don't
Posted in 's Articles on December 24, 2008
U.S. FDA approves UCB bowel drug, with caution
UPDATE 2-U.S. FDA approves UCB bowel drug, with cautionLast Updated: 2008-04-22 15:39:17 -0400 (Reuters Health)WASHINGTON
Posted in 's Articles on December 24, 2008
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Drug Pipeline
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Drug PipelineWhat's on tap to treat Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis?By Amber
Posted in 's Articles on December 24, 2008
Biologics in the Fight Against Severe Crohn's
Webcast TranscriptMay 21, 2008Biologics in the Fight Against Severe Crohn'sThis program is supported through an
Posted in 's Articles on December 28, 2008
New Genetic Markers For Ulcerative Colitis Identified
(Jan. 4, 2009) — An international team led by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Posted in 's Articles on January 05, 2009
Discovery Of Gene That Increases Susceptibility To Crohn's Disease
Article Date: 09 Jan 2009 - 2:00 PST Researchers at McGill University, the Research Institute
Posted in 's Articles on January 09, 2009
Discovery Could Improve Understanding Of Ulcerative Colitis, Lead To New Therapies
I note that this article refers to IBD, but there is good information a bit
Posted in 's Articles on January 09, 2009
Living Away From Home: Introduction to Crohns & U: The College Years
Leaving for college is a leap into a new life in unknown territory. The whirlwind
Posted in 's Articles on January 30, 2009
Living Away From Home: Sharing Living Space With Others
If you ever live in a dorm or have roommates, you are bound to face
Posted in 's Articles on January 30, 2009
BC 6 NEWS) - Crohn's disease is a chronic, inflammatory condition of the intestinal tract
Posted in 's Articles on February 16, 2009
Dangerous Food Ingredients and Additives
Dangerous Food Ingredients and Additives The following list contains food ingredients additive potentially harmful for people
Posted in 's Articles on February 18, 2009
Mutation That Causes Inflammatory Bowel Disease Identified By Scientists At Scripps Research
Main Category: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome Also Included In: Biology / Biochemistry; Genetics; Crohn's Article Date: 12 Feb 2009 - 0:00
Posted in 's Articles on February 18, 2009
Crohn's 101: Physical and psychological effects
What is Crohn's disease?Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. It is a chronic condition
Posted in 's Articles on February 24, 2009
WHY The University of Michigan is OFFICIALLY THE SHIZ!
http://www.med.umich.edu/ibd/students.htmWelcome Welcome to the student section of the U-M IBD website. This section is specifically
Posted in 's Articles on March 04, 2009
Mix1: New Beverage for the Crohnie!
I have Crohn’s Disease. Is mix1 a good option? Crohn's disease (also known as granulomatous
Posted in 's Articles on March 04, 2009
Drama Club produces feature-length movieIt seems natural for people to examine their lives after a
Posted in 's Articles on March 04, 2009
Ideas for "Spring Break" For Chronically Ill College Students
Ideas for "Spring Break" For Chronically Ill College StudentsI know many of us have those
Posted in 's Articles on March 05, 2009
Type Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication May Be Associated With Increased Risk For Shingles
Type Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication May Be Associated With Increased Risk For ShinglesScienceDaily (Feb. 28,
Posted in 's Articles on March 09, 2009
Infliximab (Remicade) & Increased Risk of Shingles
Type Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication May Be Associated With Increased Risk For ShinglesScienceDaily (Feb. 28,
Posted in 's Articles on March 09, 2009
Gluten- Casein and Lactose Free foods and IBD's
Food allergies and IBD'sDo not ever think that "little bit should not matter". Allergies can
Posted in 's Articles on March 19, 2009
PAGET'S DISEASE/ new type of Breast Cancer
mMessage contains attachmentsimage001.jpg (8KB) No virus threat detected File: image001.jpg Download Fil This is so important
Posted in 's Articles on April 11, 2009
Diet and NutritionDiet and nutrition concerns of patients with inflammatory bowel disease are extremely common, and appropriate. Patients
Posted in 's Articles on March 10, 2009
Dietary Factors in the Modulation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Activity
Abstract Context: As patients look to complementary therapies for management of their diseases, it is important that
Posted in 's Articles on April 17, 2009
Crohn's: An Infectious Disease?
Crohn's: An Infectious Disease? http://www.drugtopics.com/be_core/MVC?mag=d&action=viewArticle&y=2003&m=11&d=03&article=dsrcrohn11a.html &path=/be_core/content/journals/d/data/2003/1103 &title=Special+Report+--+Crohn%27s%3A+An+infectious+disease%3F &template=past_issues_show_article.jsp&navtype=d Kelly Dowhower Karpa, Ph.D., R.Ph. Drug Topics Nov. 3, 2003;147:52 When
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Bowel disease and the proof of a flare
Bowel disease and Symptoms of a flare If you have ever suffered from bowel disease such
Posted in 's Articles on April 28, 2009
Stem Cell Focus For IBD Wound Healing
This one is hot off the presses: dated this very day, from the UK +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Main Category:
Posted in 's Articles on April 29, 2009
Stem Cell Focus For IBD Wound Healing
David had asked me to copy new medical articles here ... This article is also
Posted in 's Articles on April 29, 2009
"Speed of Relief" a Key Factor in Selecting Ulcerative Colitis Treatment: New Study
Canadian ulcerative colitis patients and gastroenterologists say speed to
Posted in 's Articles on May 04, 2009
REGLAN/ metroclopamide and permanent side effectst
REGLAN Metoclopramide-Containing Drugs Audience: Healthcare professionals, consumers [Posted 02/26/2009] FDA notified healthcare professionals that manufacturers of metoclopramide, a
Posted in 's Articles on May 07, 2009
Got Crohn's or Colitis? There's an iPhone App for That!
After a recent flare up, I was inspired to create an iPhone application for patients
Posted in 's Articles on May 17, 2009
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research and Awareness Act
Text of S.981 as Introduced in Senate Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research and Awareness Act A bill to
Posted in 's Articles on May 18, 2009
Battling Depression in Crohn's Disease
Battling Depression in Crohn's Disease Find out why the two problems often go hand-in-hand and how
Posted in 's Articles on May 18, 2009
DIARRHEA DIET Definition Origins Description Function Benefits Precautions Risks Research and general acceptance Resources Definition A diarrhea diet is used to help alleviate diarrhea, a condition
Posted in 's Articles on May 28, 2009
UCB announced that Cimzia(R) (certolizumab pegol), the only PEGylated anti-TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) approved in the
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Cancer researchers first to link intestinal inflammation with systemic chromosome damage
Cancer researchers first to link intestinal inflammation with systemic chromosome damage June 1st, 2009 in Medicine
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What Is Diverticulitis? What Is Diverticular Disease?
Main Category: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Also Included In: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome; Crohn's Article Date: 08 Jun 2009 - 9:00
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Main Category: Crohn's Also Included In: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology; Clinical Trials / Drug Trials Article Date: 04 Jun
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Greater Incidence Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Specific Populations
Main Category: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Also Included In: Conferences; Crohn's; MRSA / Drug Resistance Article Date: 02 Jun 2009
Posted in 's Articles on June 08, 2009
What Are Kidney Stones? What Causes Kidney Stones?
What Are Kidney Stones? What Causes Kidney Stones? Main Category: Urology / Nephrology Article Date: 17
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REGLAN- serious PHYSICAL and MENTAL SIDE EFFECTS
Have you or a loved one used Reglan? (Also commonly known as Metoclopramide, Maxolon, Degan,
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Drug stops spread of cancer in trial patients
Naturally, I realize the article is talking about cancer, but the practical applications may be
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FDA proposes drastic changes on PAINKILLERS
By LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer Lindsey Tanner, Ap Medical Writer – Tue Jul 7,
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Provexis kicks-off Crohn's Disease clinical trial
Still looking for something to really chew over ... Found this in a UK Publication:
Posted in 's Articles on August 12, 2009
Link between mesalazine and permanent kidney damage
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=1375033&blobtype=pdf Gut 1994; 35: 1493-1496 Mesalazine induced interstitial nephritis P J Thuluvath, M Ninkovic, J Calam, M Anderson Abstract 5-Aminosalicylic
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Antimicrobial Antibodies In Celiac Disease: Trick Or Treat?
There has been so much happening lately ... every day I feel we may be
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New Trial Alert - Golimumab Clinical Trial - For UC
New Trial Alert - Golimumab Clinical Trial Volunteers are required to take part in a clinical
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Access Economics Report on IBD in Australia
Basic facts about IBD in Australia • Over 61,000 people have IBD (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative
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NICOTINE thereapy/ remission for Ulcerative colitis
ABSTRACT Background Ulcerative colitis is largely a disease of nonsmokers. Because anecdotal reports suggest that smoking
Posted in 's Articles on September 04, 2009
Diagnosing Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis
Around 500,000 Americans are believed to be suffering from Crohn's disease, a chronic condition that
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Crohn's disease and your menstrual Cycle- take control now!
Linda Foster/ Medically reviewed by Cynthia Haines, MD It’s that time of the month. And your
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Provexis trials for medical food for Crohn's disease
Provexis kicks-off Crohn's Disease clinical trial 11 August 2009 Provexis, the life-science business, is about to kick-off
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The 5 Types of Crohn’s Disease Along with ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease is part of a
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WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri awakens a virus that causes
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Vitamin K- do you have enough?
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CROHN'S DISEASE- complete overview
Adam S. Cheifetz MD Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Alan C. Moss MD Beth Israel Deaconess
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ULCERATIVE COLITIS- complete overview
Alan C. Moss MD Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Adam S. Cheifetz MD Beth Israel Deaconess
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Abstracts from some latest IBD related articles
Lactobacillus suntoryeus inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokine expression and TLR-4-linked NF-κB activation in experimental colitis Jung-Hee Lee & Bomi Lee
Posted in 's Articles on September 24, 2009
from the New York Daily News ...2 days ago
Crohns Disease can be emotionally and physically rough, but drugs and surgery can go a
Posted in 's Articles on September 25, 2009
Athletes Swimming in Untested Waters Off Brazil
(CNSNews.com) – Medical experts cannot confirm Kalyn Keller’s belief that her diagnosis of Crohn’s disease
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Crohn’s Patients Find Relief Through Questionable MLM Product
I am writing on behalf of a friend of mine who has Crohn’s Disease. We
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Gray stools, pale stools, putty or clay colored stools may be seen in hepatitis, gallbladder
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Controlling Diarrhea in Patients With Short Bowel Syndrome.
Controlling Diarrhea in Patients With Short Bowel Syndrome Sue Morrisson, MS, RD, RN, CNSD, CNSN Diarrhea is
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6-mp, chemotherapy med facts/ info
Chemotherapy Drugs 6-MP Mercaptopurine (mer-kap-toe-PYOOR-een) Trade names: Purinethol®Other names: 6-Mercaptopurine, 6-MP Drug type: Mercaptopurine is an anti-cancer ("antineoplastic" or "cytotoxic")
Posted in 's Articles on November 08, 2009
Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease in which the large intestine becomes inflamed and
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Crohn's blamed on lazy immune cells
Interesting article, suggested by Cris, over in the Isle of Wight19 November 2009 by Linda Geddes
Posted in 's Articles on November 30, 2009
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Worsened by CMV Infection
The latent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, recent research indicates, may exacerbateinflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The related report by Onyeagocha
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Extracorporeal Photopheresis Treatment for Crohn's
(Washington, DC - May 23, 2007) -- Results from an international multi-center Phase II clinical trial
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Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by Ronald Hoffman, M.D., CNS September 1995 Crohn's Disease
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Arthritis, Sacroliitis, ans Ulcerative Colitis
Arthritis and Ulcerative ColitisEver noticed your joints becoming achy during a flare-up? Some people with
Posted in 's Articles on December 15, 2009
Treatment of active Crohn's Disease by Exclusion Diet: East Anglican Multicentre Controlled Trial
Treatment of active Crohn’s Disease by Exclusion Diet: East Anglian Multicentre Controlled Trial
Posted in 's Articles on December 20, 2009
Clinical Trial Seeks To Improve Patient Treatment For Crohn's Disease
TODAY ' www.meclicalnewstoday.com Clinical Trial Seeks To Improve Patient Treatment For Crohn's Disease 06 Jan 2010 |__
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The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and US Road Sports & Entertainment Group today announced that
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Inspirational Stories of Patient's Experiences on Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)
As well as http://ldndatabase.com there are some great stories of patient's experiences on Low Dose Naltrexone to
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Spit chemical eases bowel disease
Spit chemical eases bowel disease
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PPI and INFO to protect yourself!
Proton Pump Inhibitor Drug benefit and side effects, safety, danger and risk by Ray Sahelian,
Posted in 's Articles on January 16, 2010
Interferon β-1a in ulcerative colitis: a placebo controlled, randomised, dose escalating study
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Promising Probiotic Treatment For Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Keeping up with some more data on the discussion on Probiotics ... this is the
Posted in 's Articles on January 20, 2010
Bowel Disease flare-ups raise risk of blood clots
Bowel disease flare-ups raise risk of blood clotsMegan BrooksTue Feb 9, 2010 5:22pm ESTRelated NewsFew
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Protein Found To Be Key In Protecting The Gut From Infection
Hot off the presses ...Main Category: GastroIntestinal / GastroenterologyAlso Included In: Crohn'sArticle Date: 18 Feb 2010A signaling
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In Retrial, N.J. Jury Awards $25 Million to Accutane User
Stay with me here,people ... This may not LOOK like a Crohns story, but, I
Posted in 's Articles on February 23, 2010
Patient Symptoms Are Not Reliable Indicators Of Crohn's Disease Recurrence, Pitt Researchers Find
Main Category: Crohn's / IBDArticle Date: 17 Aug 2010 - 3:00 PDT The Crohn's Disease Activity
Posted in 's Articles on August 20, 2010
Are you at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency?
Vitamin B12 is essential for good health. It helps all your cells work normally and
Posted in 's Articles on August 20, 2010
Encouraging Date on Preventing Crohn's Disease Recurrence
Encouraging Data on Preventing Crohn's Disease RecurrenceScienceDaily (Aug. 6, 2010) — Biological agents may play an
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Behavioral Health Registry For Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease To Be Created With NIH Grant
Main Category: Irritable-Bowel SyndromeAlso Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health; Psychology / Psychiatry; Crohn'sArticle Date: 24 Feb 2010 -
Posted in 's Articles on February 28, 2010
Call out for volunteers to help with bowel syndrome study
EDMONTON — Karen Madsen hopes a $5-million grant will help researchers determine why the province
Posted in 's Articles on March 01, 2010
Therapeutic Effect of Worm-Derived Proteins on Experimental Colitis
Well, we had to start seeing something about this, right? From ScienceDaily (Mar 4, 2010)ScienceDaily
Posted in 's Articles on March 04, 2010
Q and A about Crohn's Disease....
Crohn's diseaseIntroduction:Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes ongoing inflammation of the
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Find out what common colon diseases look like with this tour through the Colorectal Cancer
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Patients with irritable bowel syndrome not more likely to develop polyps, colon cancer
Hot off the presses ... I always like to find something positive .. Most of
Posted in 's Articles on March 10, 2010
Machinery of Immune Protection Against Inflammatory Diseases Like Colitis Detailed
ScienceDaily (Mar. 20, 2010) — Scientists report a protein made by a gene already associated with
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A study led by Mayo Clinic suggests remission from Crohn's disease may be more likely
Posted in 's Articles on April 14, 2010
CRYPTOCOCCUS GATTII- lethal fungi spreading from British Columbia south to California
A new, more resistant strain of the contagious fungi called Cryptococcus gattii is spreading
Posted in 's Articles on April 23, 2010
2nd European Low Dose Naltrexone Conference Summary
Hi, below is a copy of the live tweeting I did for LDN Now Scotland
Posted in 's Articles on April 27, 2010
Unraveling Crohn's Genetic Trail
Good News I Hope!!! J Washington Post Unraveling Crohn's Genetic Trail IN THE LAB APRIL 27, 2010 By
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New Hope for Crohn's Sufferers: Unraveling Crohn's Genetic Trail
(Please see Corrections & Amplifications item below.)In the search for the causes of inflammatory-bowel conditions
Posted in 's Articles on April 28, 2010
Betaine hydrochloride, derived from beets, is near the top of the list of dietary supplement
Posted in 's Articles on May 06, 2010
Note from CCFA's Patient Education Committee: "Major stressful events, not just everyday stress, correlate with
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DDW Capsules #1 - Anti-TNF Induced Lupus Jason Swoger, MD, Gastroenterology, 01:38PM May 12, 2010 Over the
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Regular Use of Aspirin Increases Risk of Crohn's Disease by 5 Times, Study Finds
ScienceDaily (May 19, 2010) — People who take aspirin regularly for a year or more may
Posted in 's Articles on May 20, 2010
Main Category: Crohn's / IBDArticle Date: 28 May 2010 - 1:00 PDTThe American College of Gastroenterology
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MED cannabis talk...helps crohns
Washington Adds Crohn's Disease To Medical Marijuana Law Share This Page
Posted in 's Articles on June 01, 2010
Cannabis for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Cannabis for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis February 4th, 2010 Share6 The Science behind Marijuana and
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has anyone ever overdosed on marijuana???
No. There has never been a documented case of marijuana overdose. In order for a
Posted in 's Articles on June 01, 2010
New thing I got to learn about A Schatzki Ring
ournal Entry Besides re-section the other things that were foundJune 01, 2010 narrowed with abseses intestine,
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Biologic Drugs-- info on NEW meds being released
Biologics Although animal studies
Posted in 's Articles on June 07, 2010
Travis McClain posted a link to this article this morning over at Facebook ... Main Category: Crohn's
Posted in 's Articles on June 10, 2010
Symptoms Of Digestive Disorders Alleviated By Probiotic Found In Breast Milk
Main Category: Nutrition / DietAlso Included In: Crohn's / IBD; Pediatrics / Children's Health; Irritable-Bowel SyndromeArticle Date: 04 Jun
Posted in 's Articles on June 10, 2010
Breakthrough Research: Resveratrol Reduces Colitis Risk
By Sylvia Anderson, IH Editor -- Published: June 14, 2010Resveratrol has received a substantial amount of media
Posted in 's Articles on June 14, 2010
Crohn's, Arthritis: Two Conditions that Often Go Together
posted online June 8th, 2010For people with Crohn’s, arthritis is a very common side effect. In
Posted in 's Articles on June 14, 2010
Br J Pharmacol. 2008 January; 153(2): 263–270. Published online 2007 October 1. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0707486. PMCID: PMC2219529 Copyright
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marinol (synthetic pill) vs. natural marijuana
Marinol vs. Natural Cannabis Share This Page Join the
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Bowel Disease, Irritation and Med. Marijuana
(Wikipedia) What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a blanket term for a variety
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Virus Works With Gene To Cause Crohn's-Like Illness
also found at http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/640438.htmlMain Category: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / VirusesAlso Included In: Crohn's / IBD; GeneticsArticle Date: 25
Posted in 's Articles on June 29, 2010
Medical MarijuanaMedicinal and Therapeutic Uses of Cannabis Sativa This page presents current news and information on
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Plant Extract May Be Effective Against Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Main Category: Crohn's / IBDAlso Included In: Colorectal Cancer; Complementary Medicine / Alternative MedicineArticle Date: 02 Jul 2010
Posted in 's Articles on July 02, 2010
JIANPILING for Ulcerative Colitis
THE USE OF JIANPILING IN TREATING ULCERATIVE COLITIS by Subhuti Dharmananda, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Traditional
Posted in 's Articles on July 03, 2010
A Prior Lake man plans to run 40 miles a day from Washington state to
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Use Yoga to Improve Digestive Health
Published July 03, 2010 by:Jaime A. HeidelBio:My name is Jaime and my mission in life
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8. July 2010 08:58Researchers at the University of Granada -in collaboration with the Clinical Hospital
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Medicare Reimbursement Rates Increase For Advanced Biologically-Based Fistula Treatment
Main Category: GastroIntestinal / GastroenterologyAlso Included In: Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP; Medical Devices / Diagnostics; Pain / AnestheticsArticle
Posted in 's Articles on July 08, 2010
Popular food additive can cause stomach ache
Popular food additive can cause stomach acheDigg ThisTweet ThisShare on LinkedInShare on FacebookRelated NewsTherapy may
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Are air pollutants linked to bowel disease risk?
By Amy Norton Posted Fri Jul 9, 2010 1:19pm PDTNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young people who
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Colonoscopy as an adjunctive method for the diagnosis of IBS
Colonoscopy as an adjunctive method for the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome, finds the latest
Posted in 's Articles on July 09, 2010
first patient to get stem cell treatment for crohn's in remission
First Patient to Get Stem Cell Treatment for Crohn's in Remission By Peggy PeckWebMD Health News Reviewed
Posted in 's Articles on July 12, 2010
Prednisone...... the drug we love to hate
Prednisone is a drug that's commonly used to treat both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Posted in 's Articles on July 22, 2010
Prednisone: Prednisone is a drug that is commonly prescribed as a treatment for a flare-up of
Posted in 's Articles on July 22, 2010
Prednisone is a coticosteroid drug. It closely resembles a substance made by the adrenal glands.
Posted in 's Articles on July 22, 2010
Teen makes illness more bearable with “Bedazzled” pill cases
By JORGE DE LA CRUZUpdated: 07.22.10A Clear Lake teenager has taken a symbol of her own illness
Posted in 's Articles on July 22, 2010
New model of inflammatory bowel disease to explore interactions of cells in immune system
23. July 2010 07:15THE MEDICAL NEWSfrom News-Medical.Net - Latest Medical News and Research from Around
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Crohn’s Disease : Teen won’t let condition stand in her way
BY ROB CULLIVANThe Gresham Outlook, Jul 23, 2010, Updated 15.3 hours agoJIM CLARK / GRESHAM OUTLOOKChristina Wohlers
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Trauma history is associated with the risk of IBS in women veterans
A study in the latest issue of the Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics investigates trauma history and the
Posted in 's Articles on July 24, 2010
Study Finds Structural Brain Alterations In Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Main Category: Irritable-Bowel SyndromeAlso Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience; GastroIntestinal / GastroenterologyArticle Date: 23 Jul 2010 - 2:00
Posted in 's Articles on July 25, 2010
Launch of the Crohns and Colitis New Zealand
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 12:19 pmPress Release: New Zealand GovernmentHon Tariana TuriaAssociate Minister of HealthThursday
Posted in 's Articles on July 28, 2010
Church raising money for Crohn's patient
Medical bills for Monique Levesque, who had a transplant due to Cronin’s disease, exceed $3,500
Posted in 's Articles on July 29, 2010
How to Stop Attacking Yourself: 9 Steps to Heal Autoimmune Disease
Mark Hyman, MDPracticing physicianPosted: July 31, 2010 07:00 AMInflammation is "hot" topic in medicine. It
Posted in 's Articles on July 31, 2010
Genetic influences may play larger role in ulcerative colitis: Research
3. August 2010 02:02Adults diagnosed with ulcerative colitisafter age 50 are more likely to achieve remission
Posted in 's Articles on August 03, 2010
Researchers suggest manipulating microRNA-29a paves novel treatment for IBS
3. August 2010 01:55A possible cause of irritable bowel syndrome has been traced to a
Posted in 's Articles on August 03, 2010
Cholesterol meds may help Colitis
Karen Leigh Edelblum PHdA Scientist-Patient Looks at IBD September 8, 2008 How cholesterol medication might
Posted in 's Articles on August 04, 2010
Studies Offer Encouraging Data On Preventing Crohn's Disease Recurrence
Posted on: Thursday, 5 August 2010, 16:18 CDTBiological agents may play an important role in
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Relieved by Local Anaesthesia
OK, so I missed this a few weeks ago ... I need to be more
Posted in 's Articles on August 03, 2010
Honor roll: Covidien employee raises money, awareness for colon cancer
An article posted in a Connecticut newspaper ...Published: Thursday, August 5, 2010By Angela Carter, Register Staffacarter@newhavenregister.comNORTH HAVEN
Posted in 's Articles on August 07, 2010
Panel finds Clinton man has grounds for discrimination suit
The Portland Press Herald / The Maine Sunday TelegramWednesday, August 11, 2010Posted: August 10Updated: Today
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Beware! DEADLY Superbugs are spreading!!
New superbugs spreading from South Asia: study
Posted in 's Articles on August 11, 2010
Community members battle Crohn’s disease
Kim Williams - staff photos Lou Anne Bottone and her granddaughter prepare fresh vegetables out
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Alternative treatment for Crohn's tested
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Denise Dador More: Bio, E-mail, Facebook, Home Page, News Team **This
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Colectomy Recovery Post surgical colectomy recovery requires a good deal of care. If you're looking for
Posted in 's Articles on August 20, 2010
Cannabis-based drugs could offer new hope for inflammatory bowel disease patients
Article Date: 04 Aug 2005Researchers investigating anecdotal evidence that cannabis relieves some of the symptoms
Posted in 's Articles on August 21, 2010
Canadians Living With Crohn's Disease Benefit From Using Medical Marijuana
Canadians Living With Crohn's Disease Benefit From Using Medical Marijuana By Bonnie Pranger Marijuana, cannabis, marijuana, pot,
Posted in 's Articles on August 21, 2010
Colitis Patients Diagnosed Later In Life Tend To Have Better Disease Outcomes
Adults diagnosed with ulcerative colitis after age 50 are more likely to achieve remission from
Posted in 's Articles on August 22, 2010
Don't Just Sit There!How bathroom posture affects your health.By Daniel LamettiPosted Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010,
Posted in 's Articles on September 05, 2010
Adalimumab-Associated Multiple Sclerosis
Adalimumab-Associated Multiple SclerosisTo the Editor:Several cases of demyelinating diseases have already been reported duringthe course
Posted in 's Articles on September 09, 2010
Not minding being 48 going on 49.
Thanks to being healthy enough to go back into a ballet studio, I can once
Posted in Amy Florence's Photos on July 05, 2008
Partner in crime and supporter of those with autoimmune diseases
My friend Eric, who is also my favorite photographer. He helps keep a smile on
Posted in Amy Florence's Photos on July 05, 2008
At the age of 47, I found myself back onstage in tights, a tutu, and
Posted in Amy Florence's Photos on July 05, 2008
My friend Ric is a great dance partner and doesn't mind I'm old enough to
Posted in Amy Florence's Photos on July 05, 2008
I love classic (as well as current) muscle cars. This was taken in a 1969
Posted in Amy Florence's Photos on July 05, 2008
"Hey, Mr. Producer - I'm talking to you sir..."
Eric took this headshot for me for auditions. One thing I am trying to do
Posted in Amy Florence's Photos on July 05, 2008
Thanksgiving and yes I can eat something
Despite the restricted diet, I have learned how to handle ordering food in restaurants. You
Posted in Amy Florence's Photos on July 05, 2008
I have made several trips back to Green Bay, Wisconsin including one last September that
Posted in Amy Florence's Photos on July 05, 2008
This is me: 50lbs heavier and when I am not burdened with symptoms. HAPPY!
Posted in Sarah S.'s Photos on July 12, 2009
Passion for the arts keeps perspective
I have learned that no matter what the crisis or the stress, a lifelong passion
Posted in Amy Florence's Photos on September 18, 2009
Looking forward to the next year
Stress, not Crohn's, caused a major drop in weight and my girlfriends couldn't understand why
Posted in Amy Florence's Photos on September 18, 2009
My late mother used to describe my look as "matronly". This is about six months
Posted in Amy Florence's Photos on September 18, 2009
I do get more exercise than this, but my dear old cat likes to go
Posted in Amy Florence's Photos on September 18, 2009
No, I've never done karaoke, but somehow I thought it would be fun to try
Posted in Amy Florence's Photos on September 18, 2009
this was me about 7 months since my symptoms started and I was still hiding
Posted in Amber ~~~~~~~'s Photos on September 08, 2010
this what what I looked like when I first started to experiance symptoms.
Posted in Amber ~~~~~~~'s Photos on September 08, 2010
CCFA 2009 IBD Education Symposium
CCFA 2009 IBD Education SymposiumSaturday, April 4thIllinois Carol Fisher ChapterYou are invited to this year's
Posted on March 13, 2009
Did 6-MP Give you any of these symptoms?
If you have been on 6-MP, did you have any of these serious side effects?
Posted on May 10, 2008
Do your Symptoms get worse at that time of the month
I regularly have more runs to the bathroom and feel weeker and have more pain
Posted on May 16, 2008
Whenever your symptoms begin increasing after a period of remission (ex: weight loss, increased stools,
Posted on June 20, 2008
I know that every flare is a bit different...but what are some of your usual
Posted on July 17, 2008
Has anyone had breathing problems with remicade?
Early on with remicade I had symptoms of minor respiratory difficulties but sudafed made it go
Posted on October 01, 2008
Which foods give you the most symptoms? It seems like I should only be eating
Posted on October 25, 2008
Is it any food you really hate?
My son was an extremely picky eater since he was a baby and did not have any
Posted on December 05, 2008
I have been through so many doctors, i.e. Gastro, Rheumies, internests, etc.. It's been so
Posted on February 18, 2009
Do you or have you ever used weed to help your symptoms?
I've found that smoking weed really helps my pain and symptoms but my parents I
Posted on April 15, 2009
How long prior to diagnosis were you exeriencing symptoms?
Looking back before you were diagnosed, were there signs of the disease that you took
Posted on August 15, 2009
Reducing Depressive Symptoms in Physically Ill Youth
Posted on July 03, 2008