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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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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Has anyone tried these supplements? Do they give MGers more quality of life by improving memory and overall well being?Thanks!Barbel
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.