It does contain sucrose. I am taking the generic, so I will be getting the light version eventually....
I am reducing my carbs intake. I have researched this and can't find an answer anywhere. Does anyone know the carb count for Questran? I have researched this and can't find an answer anywhere. I know...
Then how is it that the anti-TNF meds are so effective, if it is not an auto-immune disease?...
For me, very little symptomatic changes. I think the Questran is masking those. But, my CRP is down to 0.5! Scope coming up in a few weeks should tell the tale, for sure....
Seriously? Proof? Link? :rolleyes:...
I suggest reading this article. It made a lot of sense to me and has guided me in my decision making regarding Cimzia. http://programs.rmei.com/CCFA139VL/Transcript.pdf...
Interesting. I am on Cimzia and seem more sensitive to sun. Especially on my face. Weird....
What do you expect from an article about Crohn's written by a sportswriter?...
http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/7903017/matt-light-reveals-decade-long-battle-crohns Big Pat's fan here . Never knew. Much props to Matt light who nearly died from Crohn's complications in...
I don't follow. What is this "clay" that you advocate ingesting?...
How high are your B12 numbers?...
Sorry. I smell a troll. The OP was the one who posted a ridiculous stat (after 10 years, 1 in 500 people with Crohn's will get small bowel cancer. After 20 years, 1 in 45 people with Crohn's disease...
Logical and makes sense. Maybe take an aspirin too?...
GI saw some inflammation last scope. So, we are trying Cimzia. No major symptoms otherwise. Questran keeps the frequent bm's under control. Otherwise health is good. The injection itself went fine....
Being a Crohnie is not an excuse to behave like that. Wow....
I guess that I was wondering about the 1 in 500 Crohnie's will small bowel cancer claim....
I am curious. Where did you get your stats from?...
10 years after you were diagnosed with Crohn's disease, it's a good idea to have prophylactic surgery to avoid small bowel cancer. Especially if you're a male or have taken...
A real tragedy. I grew up listeing to this guy's music..... But a question from above article. It mentions that he died from Crohn's complications. How is a subarachnoid hemorrhage related to...
What side effects do you have?...
Questran works great for me, too! I am curious about those side effects, however. This is working too well for me to have to stop.................
Anyone here try it? Am considering a modified version, allowing some small portions of complex carbs (quinoa, brown rice, etc), 1/2 cup per meal. Some legumes. And some dairy (cream for my coffee)....
Doc's thinking is that it is the supplement. Wants me to retest in January, not taking the supplement in the mean time. Sounds reasonable....
Retested today. Somewhat concerned as I skipped supplement both yesterday and today prior to taking test today. Reading was 1424. I usually trend around 400-600. The concern is that this could...
Do you mean on the thruway? 'Cause out there there is one like every 20-30 miles or so....
What should they be for a Crohnie? Mine is 39. taking 3000 iu. Can I safely up it to 4000 or 5000? Thanks....
It really varies. I have very good insurance from my employer with no caps and no issues paying for drugs/treatment. So, for me insurance isn't an issue. Others aren't so lucky. Some folks don't have...
Is this a "stay in your system" type drug or does its effects taper off as the day goes on? In other words, is there a big difference between taking it at supper time (my biggest meal) versus in the...
I agree that is most likely my issue. Just need to restest to make sure there are no underlying reasons for this reading (liver problems or leukemia)....
The more I think about it, this sounds like my issue. I will stop them a couple of days before the retest. Is that enough time to get rid of any extra caused by the sublingual tabs?...
First dose. Only one bm all day. Amazing drug. Is it really that easy?...
I think that is why they want to retest. I have been taking the sublingual form of B-12....
Mine is too high! Last labs it was 1959. It has always tracked 400-600. My GI wants to retest under fasting condtions. The rest of the labs, including liver functions seem normal. I know that this...
I got the regular version....
I think that I can do the one hour before,,,,,, If I take the other meds first thing, then take it after getting ready for work, that *should* work. From everything that I have heard, this med takes...
I had this prescribed for diarrhea. My question is, when should I take it? I take my Lisinopril first thing in the AM and don't want to mess that up. Thanks....
Celebrities With Crohn's Disease http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20510108_1,00.html ...
Interestingly, I had Dr. Siegel as an intern/fellow at Mass General when I had my surgery. Good guy. Knows his stuff....
Need to register there to view. But, I would say in general any concerns that you have should mentioned to your GI....
Fortunately, coffee causes no issues for me....
Symptom free since 2005 surgery. It can happen!...
Any idea what his miracle cure is?...
Follow up: Went to doc. Had several tests (blood work, EKG, stress test) all negative....
I you haven't had any obvious injury, I would get this checked ASAP....
Have high bp, on Lisinprol, relatively controlled. Typical reading at night is 129/85. During the day it is much better. Typical is 117/79. Heart rate resting usually round 68 - 78. Today I had a...
Great. Doc is recommending an anti-TNF for me. Statistically, how common are these cancers for folks taking an anti-TNF?...
After liver troubles with 6MP (elevated ALT readings), my docs want to try an anti-TNF blocker - either Remicade, Humira or Cimzia. Quite frankly they all seem rather similar. I was curious to other...
My doc. Top notch. http://www.massgeneral.org/gastroenterology/staff/Korzenik.html...
I read that thread. UC patients have different issues than Crohn's patients, though....
I was just about to ask this! :cool: So, taking daily Imodium doesn't have any associated side effects or risks?...