Member drleac - Problems after resection

Hi Everyone-I am new to forum-Had ileocecal resection Jan. 21, 2011, and I am not right at all, in fact, I think that I feel worse--Still get lower right quadrant pain, (feels like intestines are tied in knots)--I am not on any meds. for Crohn's currently, I cancelled my appt. with GI, because I feel like I want to be left alone for a while--I need teeth extracted because of prior use of prednisone, entocort, asacol, pentasa.--I know that GI Dr. wants me on 1 of the biological meds., but I do not wish to be on any 1 of them--The risks are too great, I have other health issues as well, (COPD, emphysema, degenerative disc disease and host of other conditions as well)--I cannot even get teeth pulled, because of lack of funds, and not finding much success in anyone who can help, but oh well, I guess that goes with the territory.--I am also seeking other healing methods through vitamins, supplements & minerals.--Anyone know any helpful info. that may benefit me?--Especially with the teeth right now--Thanks for the ears everyone!

*Started a new post for you so you would get more responses and also not to hijack the other post*  :)

As one who also has COPD you are quite w/in reason to refuse the biologicals. The makers of Remicade actually conducted a clinical trial using Remicade to treat COPD - and had to terminate the trial early and advise against the use of Remicade for those w/COPD. There is no reason not to expect that any of the other current biologicals might quite likely pose the same risk to those w/COPD.

HOWEVER, OTC meds, supplements and "natural" products are not exactly cheap either and less likely to "treat" your Crohn's disease. I know you say that your teeth are your main concern right now but I'd like to suggest that you give serious consideration to trying Pentasa again, Imuran and something like Cipro and seeking financial assistance for these drugs. The Cipro is sometimes used in place of Entocort or pred for 3-6 months whilst waiting for the Imuran to take full effect. Then it is discontinued and hopefully the Imuran and Pentasa can keep your Crohn's in check or better yet even in remission.

You should be doing much better than you are telling us given the length of time since your resection. Something "ain't" kosher and you do need to talk to both the gastro and the surgeon about what you are and have been experiencing since the resection.