cdinhyd: sorry to hear that in your case, Ayurveda did not help. I hope you find something that works, or may be another doctor who will prescribe other meds ! Probably you have a strong reason to...
pdpkind: sorry to hear that. Hang in there, I am sure Humira and Pred will get you through to remission....
cdhyd, sorry to hear that, hang in there, things surely will get better. I was on steroids on and off for several years and my current GI wanted me to start Humira. After considering my options, I...
cdinhyd, how are you ? we communicated briefly back in 2010! good to hear from you again. To others: my story follows similar pattern: came to US for grad studies, diagnosed with CD just before...
That helps, thanks PV and mirowpl....
Hello all, I have CD for about 10 years, and currently on 6-MP. I may have to get some vaccines soon (immunization requirements for immigration). The vaccine list includes hepatitis-B. I am worried...
Hello folks, I was diagnosed with CD about 10 years back, and I have been on prednisone for almost 4 years. I have started 6-MP about a month back, and my GI is planning to take me off of pred in a...
Folks, here is an interesting study about the impact of where you live, on the possibility of developing IBD: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/hsn/inflammatory-bowel-disease-less-common-in-sunny-states...
Thought I should be sharing this story, if someone has not already posted: http://www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20350817,00.html Thanks, Jaya *activated your link*...
Hi All, Check out this interesting article in NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/13/science/13micro.html?scp=3&sq=microbe&st=cse The article describes an interesting treatment for C. difficile,...
Thank you all very much, that was quite helpful information. I had lots of concerns about finding a new GI, but I am feeling better already. Jaya...
Hi all, I have been silently following this forum for about 5 years, and the information here has been of great help. I am relocating to Reston, VA and wondering if anyone can recommend a good GI,...