Not sure who your buddy Koch is, but this has been discussed for, like, the past decade. Use the search function and enjoy....
No flaming....
Actually I AM willing to bet that it will never happen. To many corporations would lose too much money if there was a public option. Stay in Europe!...
Dave, that is music to my ears, thanks so much for posting. Mike...
Thanks guys!!! :cool:...
Just found this. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/561856_4 Immunosuppressants have a well-defined role in refractory IBD. The use of mercaptopurine (MP) and azathioprine (AZA) in men of...
Why would I do that? She's already pregnant, my GI said it's no problem, and the OB said it's no problem. So what difference would it make to determine what 'precise type of damage 6MP may cause'?...
Thanks for the update Mandy! Sounds like things are going great! Well my wife got pregnant 14 weeks ago while I was taking 75mg of 6MP with my GI's approval. I've had some times of definite anxiety...
Hi Lila. I guess the problem at night happens when I eat a big supper and then the gas doesn't die down quickly enough by bed time. And I've always found that lying down makes my gas build up worse,...
Thanks Lila, that was very informative. I've also been limiting my night time snack and I'm trying to eat smaller amounts more often. I also find that sugar makes things worse so I've cut it out....
Hi Lila. Sorry to hear the bloating hasn't improved. Would you mind sharing some tips with me that you've managed to acquire to help? Anything at all? Particularly at night my bloating is bad and I...
We may as well laugh about it, right sammies? Sorry that you had the accident, keep your head up! :-)...
I seem to be feeling better today, it's just my legs that feel very weak still after doing some stairs. I didn't take my 6MP last night, I think I will stop it for a few days to see if that makes a...
Celey raises a good point. The Boost 'Plus Calories' I have has 45 grams of carbs per bottle. I wonder of this is all in the form of sugar? Seems like alot if it is......
Good point Nanners. Six weeks ago started it again at 75mg after being on 100 to 125 mg for about 4 years. I remember that I actually did some jogging last summer so I guess I had good energy while I...
Nanners, when you say you are borderline anemic, do you know what your blood and ferritin counts are, just to give me something to compare to? They did test me for B12 and they just found low...
Hi. My hemoglobin is 10.2 and my ferratin is 4 (normal is 20 - 300 I think). I am so tired that I get out of breath going up stairs, I feel weak all over, I can't seem to focus on anything, and I...
Gotta love insurance companies. No delays or hassle in them taking your premiums from you, I'm sure......
I have given up on sugar junk foods forever and I don't even really care. I just want to get better, I would eat a bucket of worms everyday if that's what it took....
Thanks Gail!...
gachrons, did the Imuran affect your liver as well? Seems to happen alot :(...
Great news! Howcome you are going off of the Imuran? Are you not reacting well to it?...
When people say liquid diet, does this mean to drink Boost and Ensure, or do you mean to puree real food? I'm just thinking that Boost has alot of sugar, which I try to avoid......
Hi. No never mentioned Rifaximin. Gas X does help somewhat. It's better than nothing but not ideal... This Rifaximin seems like an interesting drug. I doubt my GI would go for it, but it's worth...
Thanks Ides. You are partially right, I'm not the greatest patient. However, I did consult with my GI's nurse last time I stopped the Flagyl and she said to stop it and it doesn't get better to start...
I am sitting here in pain from gas that keeps getting worse everyday. I flared about 2 months ago and used Flagyl for about 4 days (has helped my gas in the past) for the gas but it seemed to just...
Hi Damo. So basically you're getting the probiotics from yogurt, not pills? Interesting. I have a batch of SCD yogurt fermenting right now. I'm hoping it helps......
Newcronie, what kind of diet did your doc tell you to do?...
Hi Shannon. Thanks for the message. I've talked to a few doctors about it and done some research and it's not really a concern for men as for as the baby's health. There is a possibility of a lowered...
Sorry to see you aren't doing well Shannon. I'm sure the prednisone will kick in and you'll be feeling better soon. I'm actually have Crohn's but I'm on 75mg of 6MP as well. I was on it for a few...
But what causes the 'leaky gut' in the first place?...
That sounds almost like the SCD diet, pippy. Have you ever tried it?...
Ya that would put you at 2mg/kg, which is probably around the upper limit. Don't give up on it though, maybe it will put you over the top and into remission. Perhaps another drug will have to put you...
My doctor did to a test to see how I metabolize it and he said I'm int he therapeutic range, but he said he's comfortable going higher as well....
I've been doing reading on 6Mp here in the forum, but I find that often people don't mention what dose they are on. I am taking 75mg right now and considering going to 100mg. I get blood tests right...
One reason could be that the inflammation could now be in your small intestine. A colonoscopy can only see the large intestine up to the ilium....
I guess ideally you would find a new GI before you change anything. How quickly do you think you can find a new one? Ya 20mg tablets are a dumb idea. 5s are good or 10s at the most. I don't know if...
The question remains for CD patients though. The disease can show up in the small intestine and then you're back to square 1. For those with UC, colectomy is a cure, not so for CD. OF course there...
Yoga, what dose of DHEA are you taking? Redspot, are you concerned that it will be hard to determine what is helping you by starting all those new things at once?...
Totally outrageous. Find a new one pronto....
This is the million dollar question. The thing is to gain weight you need to heal the intestines. I know it's not helpful and if anyone has better ideas then great. The problem with things like ice...
I said it also goes for bosses and co-workers, not only goes for bosses and co-workers (ie. Family, friends, coworkers, my dog, my favorite pencil, etc.). Like I said, it worked for me....
When I tell people I say, "I have Crohn's disease." If they look confused I say, "I have big time stomach problems." I really have never cared how other people deal with it, to be honest. I figure I...
My iron is at 10, but I can't take pills because they tear up my stomach, although I haven't tried these gentle iron. I am considering an infusion....
Sounds great! Good luck. Are you making the bread? Which recipe do you use?...
117 is fine. The bacteria don't die until about 125-130 from what I read. And even if they did die it would be safe to eat but you wouldn't get the probiotic benefit. I noticed the liquid too, I...
Thank you all for the replies. I started wondering if I had an infection or lymphoma or something. Good to know others have this as well and it's just a part of the disease. Not much to do about it...
Does anyone else experience night sweats? I'm not on prednisone and every time I check my temperature it's normal. I don't think my room is too hot, but I seem to sweat at night and can't figure out...
Great to hear that the yogurt is working. In my opinion, buying yogurt with sugar in it is a waste of money since the sugar they add is probably more harmful than any benefit you would get from the...
All published peer-reviewed literature is available to the public, thankfully MD's don't have a monopoly on knowledge....