Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group
Crohn's disease is a systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of unknown cause, that results in chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract. It can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, and can also cause complications outside of the gastrointestinal tract. There is no known medical or surgical cure for Crohn's disease, but there are many medical...
I'm sure this subject intrigued some of you to look, well that's good I want to get other's viewpoint about this.
I have had Crohn's for 25 years, and haven't been on any type of drugs for this for 16+ years, with the exception of Remicade 1-1/2 years ago and various other drugs. I have CONSIDERABLE scaring in my ileum and the first 4" of my small intestine. I have pain constantly, and I take pain pills to control it. I don't have a lot of confidance in doctors, I get the impression they think they know it all and they SO don't.
I was wondering.... I'm starting Humira today which you all know is an immune suppresant. Which of course can cause a whole host of other problems, do you think I should have the surgery first (and remove the scarred tissue) so that I have a fighting chance, or just see if this works?
When I was younger, I didn't have access to pain pills and would just throw everything up, I almost died of malnutrition. Although not the greatest way to go, I can at least eat. It doesn't make sense to me that Humira will help where the scaring is, and therefore I will still have pain.... what do you think?
I have had Crohn's for 25 years, and haven't been on any type of drugs for this for 16+ years, with the exception of Remicade 1-1/2 years ago and various other drugs. I have CONSIDERABLE scaring in my ileum and the first 4" of my small intestine. I have pain constantly, and I take pain pills to control it. I don't have a lot of confidance in doctors, I get the impression they think they know it all and they SO don't.
I was wondering.... I'm starting Humira today which you all know is an immune suppresant. Which of course can cause a whole host of other problems, do you think I should have the surgery first (and remove the scarred tissue) so that I have a fighting chance, or just see if this works?
When I was younger, I didn't have access to pain pills and would just throw everything up, I almost died of malnutrition. Although not the greatest way to go, I can at least eat. It doesn't make sense to me that Humira will help where the scaring is, and therefore I will still have pain.... what do you think?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
He says that he is feeling great and has enough with regular Chiropractic adjustments, good quality viatamins, and healthy food (very little fast food).
Try a chiropractor before anything.