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Posted 9/20/2009 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Everyone - I'm new to this forum and have a few questions about the terminology used here. Y'all are using acronyms and abbreviations for things I'm not familiar with. Could you spell things out for me, please? I'm sure they will make sense to me once I know what they are! Thank you in advance!
:-)

What are:

SI
C Diff
J Pouch
SCD diet
F Head
C-tons
Posted 9/20/2009 7:17 PM (GMT 0)

Hi BrandyWine! 

A seton -- some call them c-tons -- is a plastic string that is threaded through a fistula so it will stay open.  If a fistula closes on its own, it may trap "stuff" from the rectum or intestine (depending on where the fistula is located).  This trapped stuff can abscess.  Ouch!  So a plastic seton keeps the fistula open and draining so it won't abscess.

F Head is a close and personal friend of Randynoguts. devil    I'll let him introduce you to him.  Just don't invite him over for a visit!  (F Head that is)

Posted 9/20/2009 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
C-diff is a bacteria that infects the GI tract, unrelated to Crohne's from what I know, but our lowered immune systems are susceptible to C-diff. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/c-difficile/DS00736

The SCD Diet is a guidelines for natural foods that ease the pain in digestion.

Best of luck to you smile
Posted 9/21/2009 1:27 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Y'all! I appreciate the information. :-)
Keep it coming, please!
Posted 9/21/2009 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
Here's a link to the Mayo Clinic page on the C.difficile bacteria, which is an infection passed in feces and spread in food, surfaces, etc. People with IBD are at a greater risk of getting sick from contact with C.diff. It is most likely to be contracted in a hospital.

www.mayoclinic.com/health/c-difficile/DS00736


SCD is the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, which several people in this forum follow. It is one of many diets for Crohnies -- some tolerate it very well, some cannot tolerate it. SCD was popularized by Elaine Gottschall in the book Breaking the Vicious Cycle. If you check out the resources page, you can find out more information about various diet options for Crohnies.
Posted 9/21/2009 1:48 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Vitak! I did check out the resources page after I made the first post, because I thought maybe the acronym/abbreviations would be explained there. I appreciate all the hard work the moderators put into this place to keep everyone informed - I've gotten answers to a couple of questions I had when I first joined. That was a great idea!
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