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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...

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Pains

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Ok, since i am so new to this, i still don't understand all they symptoms, but i have been having severe pains in my hands, especially my left hand which is the hand i use, it sometimes just feels like nails are being driven into my hand, and my arthritis has just flaired up...

Also trying to get use to the stomach pains...
I allready hate this disorder.

Melissa
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I never had pain in the hands, mostly in the legs. Not sure what causes them. The pains in your stomach area are from the inflamation. I am sorry that you can not begin the meds. I was on an enema for a while too. I just hope you can get some relief. You are not alone. Feel free to email if needed. Take care.
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It sounds like the Joint Pain we have with Crohn's
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Look up UC and arthritis by RaiderJeff. He's got a good list of replies about arthritis and suggestions for management... If I knew how to link it to this reply i would sorry :D

Maybe this is it: http://dailystrength.org/component/option,com_joomlaboard/Itemid,53/viewtype,discussion/func,view/id,2175339/catid,328/

The stomach pains, well... Mine go away if I keep my stress levels low (Ha, easy right!) but really, the lower my stress, the more manageable my disease. There are also a few postings of probiotics if you aren't familiar with them, they were a lifesaver for me.

Hang in there, you will get through it and you will get the hang of listening to your body :)
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