Keeper, Thank you very much for the link. I find that very interesting. as i said, i need all the help looking for new info. thanks to all...
It is my understanding that the endo is what caused the strictures, sorry i didn't mean to allude the question. I am Very happy with the diagnos, just looking for information as i have spent the last...
Well I had the surgery, stricture removed, and pathology report came back not crohn's disease, but endometreosis on the outside of the sm bowel, causing the stricture, and mimicking crohn's. So...
open, didn't seem to think they would be as successful with the lapro. because of what they saw in the ct scan i guess....
stricture is from scar tissue and surgery is lurking. wish me luck ...
be careful, I suffer from more constipation then diarra, therefor have more problems with blockages. Drink lots of water and make sure u don't skip tomorrow...
Sure there are "Good"things about Cd, If you use your sense of Humor *Yes walking outside while feeling good is something I don't take for granted. *I second that response on the bathrooms. I know...
it seems as i get older, now in 40's. more people are having bowl problems that are in my circle of friends. every once in a while i get a "oh my gosh i didn't have any idea this is what you were...
Not sure what the heck it is i have, hubby going to dr today, i fell sick yesterday, he all week. I hurt all over. neck, elbows, butt, knees. not to mention constipated. i really need this to go away...
spooky Good job, congrats on the early escape. Keep posting u r helping us all gutrules...
I am looking forward to meeting with the surgeon tomorrow. so many questions, and yes I have a list. I'll let u know what i find out /community/emoticons/yeah.gif ...
I have used Align, that I bought at Costco, but there are others, colon health and probably better options at health food stores....
Sorry, Furstrating how this darn disease tries to control our lives. Hope all is better and maybe another trip to the fair is in order...
Don't start freaking out!!! Hope you can find something to do this weekend to keep your mind off it. good luck...
Good thoughts and prayer are going out to u on surgery day. Keep us posted...
thank you so much for the info. i didn't know there were diff causes of the stricture and of course the dr in on his days off, so i will have to be patient and wait, meanwhile i will check out your...
i have tried probiotic pills and get verrrrrryy gasy. Is there a certain brand that i should try or do they all do that...
Thanks for the advice, I need everyones thoughts and ideas. I forgot to mention diagon at 26, but now 44 and have had this problem with blockages. they seem to think that this will be the best answer...
/community/emoticons/mad.gif I was diagno at age 26 with crohn's, have managed with pentasa, and absolutely no ruffage, carrots, apples, lettuce, nuts. well now the pain is getting to me and finally...