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Close Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

To gain knowledge, and encouragement about this horrible disease those of us in this group have.

Treatments

Asacol Working / Worked

I took Pentasa for four years and was in blessed remission in that time. Then last spring 2008 I begin to flare for some reason(maybe stress I'm thinking due to mother-in law passing away.).

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful

I try to avoid all insoluble fiber when I know I'm flaring. My Gi-doc told me most of our digestion enzymes aren't properly functioning when were flaring so I avoid dairy and it seems to cause less discomfort.

Dietary Modification Not Working

I tried the Specific Carbohydrate Diet when I was first diagnosed 6yrs ago, and practiced it religiously for 5mnths. It did not work for me, and I decided I was tired of torturing myself since it was not helping. I lost a bunch of weight on it, which I couldn't afford to lose.

Entocort Somewhat Helpful

I took entocort for 4 months and had partial relief from symptoms. Then my gi doc started me on Prednisone.

Flagyl Somewhat Helpful

Have taken flagyl a couple times, and seemed to help the flare some.

Prednisone Working / Worked

It takes care of all the inflammation/pain/fatigue for me, but it has horrible side effects as we all know. Am starting Humira soon as I can't seem to get off prednisone without flaring.

Probiotics Somewhat Helpful

I take my Probiotics daily for five years now, and I like to think their helping some.

Humira Considering

Am suppose to start Humira in 3 days but am freaked about the possible side effects. Prednisone has terrible ones too. Am trying to pick my poison! I am a part time nanny and am afraid I will be sick often due to the immune suppression of this drug. Am looking for encouraging words concerning Humira.