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  • About Me

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    TedE

    Male, 34
    Portland, OR, USA
    Member since June 4, 2008

    • About Me

      I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in Nov 2007. I started remicade in July 2008 and thought I was fine. Been in remission since February 2009. Moved up to Portland for a teaching job. Just came down with a nasty infection after last infusion (Sept 2009).

      I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in Nov 2007. I started remicade in July 2008 and thought I was fine. Been in remission since February 2009. Moved up to Portland for a teaching job. Just came down with a nasty infection after last infusion (Sept 2009).

    • Interests

      old books, film, science fiction, technology, the environment, world politics, genetics

      old books, film, science fiction, technology, the environment, world politics, genetics

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    • Haven't been on for awhile....

      Mood January 5, 2009 1:08pm

      I wanted to thank everyone for supporting me the past year by means of a journal entry.  It seems as if Remicade is working along with taking a …
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    • Moment of Peace

      From ZenEm October 17

      Hope you come back for another visit soon! Was good to catch up. Hope life's treating you kind.
      Enjoy a great weekend :) xoo

    • Hug

      From Fraz October 3

      Hi Ted, nice to see you back here!

    • Miss You

      From Akie September 29

      Well; I'm glad to hear from you! I hope things have been good for you. I see that you posted something; I'll have to check out what you got going on.

    • Hug

      From ladytrucker709 September 22

      Heres a hug from a former Cali and CD survivor

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From ZenEm February 28

      Hey, haven't seen you around for a while, and I hope that means you're doing well health and happiness - wise :-) xx

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  • Goals

    Progress

    45 %

    mood (1 sad-10 happy) (Scale)
    5
    538 days smoke free. Last update Aug 19, 08
    Current Weight (Lbs)
    124
  • Support Groups

    • Close Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

      Diagnosed November 2007 due to abdominal pain. Only other evidence present occurred back in 1993 with surgery, but was not attributed to crohn's at the time.

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      Avoid all lactose except goat yogurt
      Azathioprine Not Working
      Couldn't tolerate the high dosages
      Dietary Modification Working / Worked
      Can't eat much besides protein and rice.
      Entocort Working / Worked
      allows me to eat a wider variety of food without pain. lowers c-factor protein response.
      Probiotics Working / Worked
      Can't tell if it helps.
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