Ive been on the diet for about 3 years now, so its unlikely that its related. Trying to stick to soft foods until I see my gastro. Thanks for your help :)...
Thanks for the response Kazbern! Yeah Ive never tried other PPI's before, so may give that a go if Nexium fails me. I didn't think it could be a flare, because gastroduodenal crohn's is actually...
Hi guys, Ive had epigastric tenderness and bloating for about one month now. I've cut out all acidic foods and I started nexium last week. Have made an appointment with my Gastroenterologist for next...
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Hey all, Just wondering if theres a link between CD, taking mercaptopurine and severe blood loss during menstrual cycles? Cheers...
My doc also recommended aloe vera to stabilise my gut issues, but after doing my own research i found this http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn20365-aloe-vera-extract-gave-rats-tumours.html I sent...
Good idea!! Alcohol is actually part of the fodmap list of things that should be avoided....
Yeah I think its a matter of trial and error. Thanks for the responses guys! Appreciate it :)...
Yeah I cant drink beer because of gluten intolerance.. But even with vodka I get the GI symptoms. Maybe its best to just stay away. Thanks guys!...
Thanks..I find that it happens with whatever alcohol I drink, even though I am feeling ok before going out. I thought of fructose being the culprit but I handle it quite well. Eating fruits doesn't...
Hi all, Just wondering whether drinking alcohol affects Crohn's and irritates the gut? My gastroenterologist said alcohol doesn't particularly harm, but every time I have 1-2 glasses of wine, I get...
Thanks for that. Yes I've already visited the dentist and there is nothing wrong in that regard. I took antibiotics about one month ago-they were quite strong so it may be that. Being nauseated by...
Hi all, Just wondering whether anybody has experienced a bad taste in the mouth as a consequence of being on 6-MP? And can symptoms arise after being on the drug for >5 years? Cheers...
Haha I know!!! Done that before.. total freak out lol...
Hi Ides, Yes by flu I mean the seasonal influenza virus. I had the works- runny nose, cough.. developed bronchitis and sinusitis and I had GI symptoms but they are better except for the sinus issues...
I think everybody knows what their body needs, and everybody responds to treatment differently. Medication surely helps with keeping symptoms at bay. It wont harm to try a gluten free diet as well as...
Hey guys, Iv'e had the flu for two weeks and it hasn't gone away. I've been eating heaps of pumpkin soup, and I think its given me diarrhea as well as orange poop. Has anyone had this problem before?...
I have the dry eyes and dry mouth. Got canker sores from that as well, and I don't leave the house without my eye drops.. Why are they divided? Have you had the eye strip test and the ANA's in your...
I tried alternative meds and ended up in hospital because they didn't agree with my body. It works differently with everybody, so its worth a shot if conventional medicine fails you. Diet is a huge...
Thanks for the support cleanfreak, really appreciate it :)...
Sorry, im really new to this forum style thing. I'ce had Crohns for 6 years and last year was diagnosed with Sjogrens, another autoimmune disease. Just wondering if anyone else has the same kind of...
Just wondering if anybody has both Crohn's and Sjogren's disease together??...