lamb61, I really like Dr. Lebovitz. My only complaint is that it can sometimes be difficult to get in touch with him. I may end up waiting a few days to ask questions....
lamb61, I see Dr. Paul Lebovitz at the Allegheny Center for Digestive Health. He is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital. I have Heath America assurance so I am still able to see a lot of...
Sportsfan, I often feel like that about relationships. I was diagnosed at 13 and I am currently 27. Remicade gave me remission for several years, but now I'm stuck in a flare and I am not responding...
I've read about the fecal transplant, but I don't know if I could go through with that. That is a big mental barrier. When I was a little kid I remember being grossed out whenever I got a little bit...
Well I don't know why, but for some reason I have been feeling better the past few days. My bowel movements are down to 2 or 3 per day, but I still have the urgency. The anxiety attacks are down a...
I can't thank you enough for all of your responses. I am trying to gather as much information as I can before I make a decision and your stories have been very helpful. In regard to the type of...
Hi everyone, My question is for those people who have had a permanent ileostomy. What finally made you decide to get the permanent ileostomy if you had other options on the table besides surgery? I...
Thanks clonehead. I registered for that site and I read a few of those magazine issues. They have some good stories and tips. @bluegrass - thanks for your post. I can identify with almost everything...
No - whenever I took those it was always by themselves - unless you count Cipro and Flagyl. After I lose effectiveness with Remicade the other anti TNF drugs didn't do anything either. I told my doc...
I saw a nutritionist a while ago and I did not find it very helpful. Basically he told me that I should limit any processed sugar and try to get more fruits, vegetables, and fiber. Then he said...
I have considered it, but when I can get ahold of this guy I am happy with his care. And I am worried if I leave this guy I could get myself into a situation that might be worse than what I currently...
Hi everyone, I have been in a three month flare of my Crohn's disease since I had a rectal abscess drained in March. I had been on methotrexate for two months and I decided I wanted to stop it. I was...
I got the results of my colonoscopy back. The GI said I have inflammation on one side of my colon and my rectal disease is currently stable. He again recommended Tysabri, clinical trial, or surgery....
Hi everyone, I saw this article online and thought some of you would find it interesting:...
I see Dr. Lebovitz at Allegheny General. I'm not familiar with any other GI. I've been with Dr. Lebovitz since I left my pediatric GI. I trust Dr. Lebovitz and I am happy with my treatment, but he...
Hi dippy, Over the past two years I have had four surgeries to drain rectal abscesses caused by fistulas. Each one was different. The first one was the worst because I didn't know what it was and I...
SLK1119, Thanks for the suggestion. I just put a hold on the SCD book through my local library. It is worth a shot. I don't think methotrexate is working for me (although I'm only on my 6th injection...
Before I switch to another drug I am going to try to stick with the methotrexate for a few weeks. I will be taking my 6th injection on Monday and I've read that it can take awhile to start working....
Thanks Nanners. I am struggling with this since surgery is so final. I can't help but think if I go through with it that some wonder drug will come out shortly afterward. Then I will be second...
Hello all, I have browsed the forum for awhile, but this is my first post. I am currently a 27 year old male. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 1997. I had a few week long hospitalizations...