had my first surgery Oct. 6, 2014; 21 days ago. they did 4 strictureplasties to correct strictures. I do have dilation which they said should resolve itself. i have had these strictures for over 12...
I mean would it hurt me in any way or by mixing it with entocort in the same day...? it's still kinda medical isn't it? helps with bloating for sure...
I had 4 strictureplasties and no bowel removed. I am not on any pain meds. current meds is just entocort for 6 weeks just to hold me till I take my biologic in 2 weeks. I feel good besides some post...
brand-spring valley (yellow cap and label, greenish bottle) dose- says take 4-5 I take about 5-6. one or two after every meal. they taste great! almost like a mint after a meal. pretty sure walmart...
gumby- try papaya or papaya enzymes; they helped with my gas as well as digestion! it can't hurt, helped me and others :)...
have any of you ever tried VSL #3? I have formed stools usually and if it's not that it's mushy and least common is diarrhea...however some people say it makes them constipated...I sometimes feel...
exactly Myrne I think that's exactly what's up with me. I'm in remission but scar tissue is giving issues. also when I lay down I also get the bulging near belly button as you describe. depends on...
Gumby- thats understandable with tomatoes and the veggies. another thing i keep hearing is gas pains...ive never REALLY had this unless its gas going through the stricture site. QUESTION- is the gas...
2 questions Gumby- 1)when you say your "undigested food", does that mean you think your not absorbing all the nutrients? or is it just getting absorbed yet not processing leafy vegetables(which is...
gumby! yes im so glad you responded;i have followed your surgery already and saw it was somewhat similar. im worried that i will eat and then within an hour or two ill have to rush to bathroom....
Been lurking on these forums for oh so long, have literally read every first time surgery or anything similar to my condition...but still; ITS NOT ME...so i have to ask :} im 23, diagnosed at 6. had...
Diagnosed at 4, am now 23; been great up until about a year ago. hardcore gym goer (bodybuilding) and avid healthy eater I am on cimzia (month 4, MAYBE 5 max). i have a stricture in my ileum (just...
my thoughts are that it's trapt intestinal gas...also if I lay down and turn from side to side or stomach to back I can almost feel the pain moving....my thoughts were it's trapt and is being...
I'm gonna keep it short and sweet. I was diagnosed at 4 with chrons. I am 23 now and have been on prednisone 6 mp in past. I've never had resection or obstruction. I started cimzia 2 months ago; it...
hi new to forum, gonna try and keep it short and sweet. i am 23 years old diagnosed with chrons at 4-6 years old. i was not doing well for a while, until about 14ish i got put on prednisone and 6mp,...