Had crohns for 24 years. My teeth over worsened over the years. 2 implants, numerous root canals, swollen, red gums, etc. Dentists always dismiss it but u swear it is from my crohns. I feel your pain....
I have had crohns for 25 years. Had resection surgery in 1993. Been on humira for about 8 years but it isn’t removing inflammation. Doctor wants me to try Stelara. Has anyone had success with Stelara...
17 years post surgery, I am told that I have to start one of these two meds. I've never had anything except Questran or Entecort and never had any infusions or shots. I would love to hear your...
What would you suggest for a low residue diet? I never know what to eat? I literally have never been on meds for 16 years after the re-section - except for the Questran. I can thank a not so great...
Had Crohn's since 1993 with one re-section. Only on Questran to control diarrhea. Colonoscopy last year showed significant narrowing at the re-section spot. Suddenly with no warning, I am...
I have had Crohns since 1993 with one re-section. After years of diarrhea, suddenly I am constipated with back pain and right quadrant pain. Colonoscopy last year showed significant narrowing so I...
Thanks again for all of the posts - I have been reading them carefully and pondering them today. Quite coincidentally, today I completely forgot to take the Questran in the morning. At 4pm, my body...
I was on Entecort low dose for 6 months and it didn't do anything. Inflammation markers (viewed from bloodwork every 3 months) continue to rise slowly. With Questran, I feel pretty good. I think...
I am so nervous about starting meds. Is Imuran any better than 6mp? Those are my two choices. If I just let it go, is it possible to go from feeling good to suddenly having an obstruction with no...
Thanks for your quick replies. I guess I have spent 16 years without meds and I don't feel too bad so I'm hesitant about starting meds. Trying to avoid other surgeries now though. Don't want to be a...
Ask your doctor about Questran - it saved my life and allowed me to go everywhere without worrying about bathrooms. Took Immodium for years with no real benefits until I found Questran. It is...
Has anyone taken Imuran or 6mp to reduce Crohn's inflammation, and if so, how did you do and were there any side affects? I had a re-section 16 years ago, never been on medication (except for...