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Is it just me or does it seem like there is a big uptake in flares of people on HW?

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Posted 3/14/2014 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
I seems to me as though many of us are getting very sick these last couple months. I have noticed more flares, even in the relatively stable people and those that are constantly sick seem much sicker this year. I am also noticing more c-diff.

What is the common denominator? Seasonal allergies? Exceptionally cold winter in continental US and Canada? Ineffective medications?

I am so over this DD!!

Posted 3/14/2014 7:24 PM (GMT 0)
Well, it may correlate with lower vitamin D due to the season, but that's just a guess, for the flares at least. For the C. diff, I'm not sure. I feel for anyone who has c. diff on top of Crohn's, I've fortunately never had it, but just from reading what people have posted, it sounds horrific.
Posted 3/14/2014 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
It is horrific. I have been suffering with it since Dec.thanks to Cipro. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.

Thanks to this c-diff/flare, I am not able to tolerate the d3 lately. It seems to make things worse, if that is even possible...
Posted 3/15/2014 12:45 AM (GMT 0)
Well, my guess is that those of us who hang out and post on Hw are also sick, so it's really hard to tell if there is a statistically significant increase in flares just from our relatively small group.
Posted 3/16/2014 6:03 AM (GMT 0)
I noticed the same thing! I wonder what's in the air or if this winter has just been particularly hard on all of us. Let's keep our fingers crossed that we all get a break soon! Remissions to go around would be a nice gift!
Posted 3/16/2014 2:25 PM (GMT 0)
I have fallen prey..I have been suffering from vitamin deficiencies and a high white count..The latest was a Vitamin D deficiency..I have been sick more with cold and flu as well..Symptoms when my crohns was more moderate seem to be creeping up..I am ready for some relief..I have been literally dragging myself to work and am more tired than normal.
Posted 3/16/2014 2:56 PM (GMT 0)
I'm flaring up randomly right now too. i work in a hospital and have noticied way more ibd flare patients in the last month than usual
Posted 3/17/2014 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
Gumby- I normally would agree but it seems much worse this year. More c-diff too!
Stef- I used to never believe the weather link but you are so right. This has been a brutal winter so now I am a believer!
Cindywithcrohns- I have a big vitamin d deficiency too. I take 7k d3 daily but I had stopped before this last flare. Big mistake! Between stopping the D3 and the cold weather and the c-diff, this has been the worst flare yet. I am back in the D3 and new medications and starting to get relief
JPnutritionist- thank you for verifying what we suspected! I hope you get your flare under control fast! At least winter is coming to an end so maybe we can start feeling better with a little sunshine. I am in La. and it is normally always warm here but not this year. Trees are finally starting to bloom here so I am hopeful winter is gone!
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