Hello, My doctor has recently advised me that I have developed antibodies to Remicade which I have been taking since 2012. He is now switching me to Humira. I have read some horrific stories...
Is there anything I can do to stop or reduce some intestinal noises I get? They are extremely loud sometimes and very embarrassing especially that my office is very quite. This has me extremely...
I know a flare up is different for all of us but I'm curious to see what you all consider a flare up. What symptoms do you experience? How long does it last? Do you need medical attention always...
So I had a very bad flare up this past week that put me in the hospital. After a CT scan, the doctor found a lot of inflammation in my small intestine and the possible sign of some fissures...
I am writing this to vent out the frustration I am dealing with now. I was diagnosed with CD back in March 2010 and was quickly put on entorcort and pentasa for about 4 months. After the 4 months I...
So I was taken off all my meds about a month ago after a capsule endoscopy showed no ulcers and only slight inflammation. I've been able to maintain my weight but lost muscle due to the fact that I...
I was diagnosed this past March right in the middle of working on my Master's and I've only read posts on how people have had to give up their careers because of crohns. Also, I am a avid golfer who...
I was diagnosed with CD about 2 months ago. Prior to being diagnosed I had no pains and was lucky they found my CD. My doctor started me on Entocort and Pentasa and ever since I started my meds I get...
So I started to workout again in order to feel better and not feel as tired as I was before. When I was really dedicated to the gym I went from a skinny 150lbs to a very lean and muscular 175lbs by...
I got my biopsy results this afternoon and according to the nurse, it seems I have Chronic Ileitis. I am aware that Ileitis is closely linked to CD but when I ask if anything on CD was mentioned in...
So I am currently taking Pentasa and Entocort like I mention in a previous thread. I spoke to my doctor and he advised me that I can occasionally drink a couple of beers but I just can't take...
A biopsy was done and I am currently awaiting the results. I've been able to eat the same foods as before and I do not experience any pain what so ever. The only time I had pain was when I did not...
I was recently diagnosed with Crohn's and my doctor has started me on Pentasa and I will also be taking Entocort once my insurance approves it. My stomach pain first arrived one night after I went to...