Crohn's question...What Is Crohns?
Question: I'm new here and I have a question. My 16 year old son is in the process of being diagnosed with Crohn's, after two years of battling with excruciating pain, missed school, anemia, all kinds of wacky blood work, every test under the sun, and baffling doctors. Now his GI is expecting ...
- What Is Crohns Disease?
Question: I have a client with Crohn's disease and I don't know much about it. He says his intestinal tract will sometimes just close up and he'll start to get bloated. Does anyone know the mechanics behind why this happens. Is it a spasm of the smooth muscle tissue? He also says it gives peop ...
tagged: What Is Crohns Disease- Crohn's Disease in a Teenager ?
Question: I have a 16 year old daughter. The doctor suspects Crohn's. A big reason seems to be that she has a very low albumin. Also, she had a weight loss but has gained a number of the pounds back in the last few weeks since she decided to eat more. She had originally lost the weight while ...
tagged: Teen With Crohns- Teenage nephew with Crohn�s
Question: My 15 year old nephew, diagnosed about 14 months ago with Crohns. My nephew learned today during a visit to his doctor that he has to take more than 20 pills daily in addition to using enemas. He will have a second colonoscopy as soon as his current flare-up settles. Understandably, t ...
tagged: Teens With Crohn�s- My 16 1/2 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Looking for resources for her
Question: My 16 1/2 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease. There is some family history. I was wondering if there is a teen list, or if there are any teenage girls on this list who she could e-mail with. Although she can speak to the other family members who have Crohn's ...
tagged: Teens Crohn’s Board- Anyone else had neurological symptoms with Crohn's?
Question: I have had half a dozen or so episodes of numbness in my arm with visual disturbances over the last 6 months. I have consulted with a neurologist, and am having an MRI done next week. She has told me it is probably migraine and cervical spine problems (strain). Has anyone else with Cr ...
tagged: Symptoms Of Crohn’s- What are some of the Symptoms Of Crohns Disease?
Question: Does anyone know of a child or an adult presenting with Crohn's disease with Lyme disease? Or having been diagnosed with Crohn's disease when it was Lyme all along? Crohn's disease is a long-term bowel disease with inflammation. The cause is unknown. It most often affects the lower p ...
tagged: Symptoms Of Crohns Disease- I've heard probiotic products are good for Crohn's patients. Is that true?
Question: I've heard probiotic products are good for Crohn's patients. Is that true? Can probiotic products really cure Crohn's Disease, or calm down the immune system? How about non-probiotic products? I am confused the differences. Anyone has heard Natren - Bifido Factor Dairy-Free - 3 oz. Po ...
tagged: Probiotics Crohns- Can Two people with Crohn's have healthy kids?
Question: Does anyone reading this have children with Crohn's because of a spouse with Crohn's or vice versa? My Fiancé and I have Crohn's Disease. We both want to have children in the future. What is the percentage of Crohn's babies being born to 2 people with Crohn's? How often are babies bor ...
tagged: People With Crohns- Who are the top pediatric Crohn's experts in the USA?
Question: My question has to do with the diagnosis of my nephew and namesake (he turns 12 next month). Just today he was diagnosed with Crohn's by a pediatric gastro specialist in New Orleans. I would like to encourage my sister and brother-in-law to get a second opinion, just to be sure. So, ...
tagged: Pediatric Crohns- Does anyone know of a child or an adult with Crohn's disease with Lyme disease?
Question: Does anyone know of a child or an adult with Crohn's disease with Lyme disease? Or having been diagnosed with Crohn's disease when it was Lyme all along? Crohn's disease is a long-term bowel disease with inflammation. The cause is unknown. It most often affects the lower part of the ...
tagged: Pediatric Crohns Disease- What is the latest treatment for renal calculi in Crohn's disease?
Question: What is the latest treatment for renal calculi in Crohn's disease? Most are Calcium oxalate stones. Currently, I take B6 daily, Urocit-K one bid and drink plenty of water. I would like to know of any newer protocols out there. I’ve had Crohn's since high school and am 45 yo physician. ...
tagged: Pathophysiology Of Crohns Disease- Question About Alternative Medications for Living with and Treating Crohn's
Question: I was wondering about herbal medications that might aid in treating Crohn's Disease. My best friend has been dealing with Crohn's for about ten years now. He is taking the usual medications, steroids and pain killers. He has so many problems though. Nothing seems to be working for him ...
tagged: Living With Crohn’s Disease- My Doctor is checking for Krohn's disease (sp?)because of my GI problems.
Question: They are running a huge amount of blood tests on me, next Friday I go into the hospital for a upper and lower GI scope and I will be adequately sedated they said and on Monday they will call the hospital to set up a liver biopsy for ASAP. They don't have a clue yet and are trying diff ...
tagged: Krohns- I really believe that for me the crohn’s and asthma are related.
Question: I want to know if anyone else has crohn's and asthma. From what I have read it is possible that a food allergy is causing both problems. However, both the Immunologist and Gastroenterologist do not believe that. I seem to think that the Immuno doctor is more interested in selling th ...
tagged: Crohns- Can you have irritable bowel syndrome with blood in your stool? I was given a diagnosis of IBS by my gastro and I'm a bit confused by this
Question: Can you have irritable bowel syndrome with blood in your stool? I was given a diagnosis of IBS by my gastro and I'm a bit confused by this Answer: Bloody stools is not on anybody's list of symptoms for IBS. People with IBS often have mucus in their stools, though. Chances are he's ...
tagged: Crohns Syndrome- The C, coupled with small bm's, seems to be the worst symptom.
Question: The C, coupled with small bm's, seems to be the worst symptom. It makes me sluggish , foggy, and just plain sick. Fatigue is also a big symptom for me. I cannot relate it to any specific foods, although high fat/junk food seems to make matters worse over time. It looks like I will be ...
tagged: Crohns Symptom- Has anyone else experienced aggravation of Crohn's symptoms while on Entocort?
Question: A colonscopy last week found that my Crohn's is actually still active (which would explain a lot of the symptoms I felt in the last two months). I started Entocort yesterday (9mg) and woke up at night with stomach pain (acid?) and aching in my shoulders/neck area. I also had loose s ...
tagged: Crohns Symptoms- Is there anyone that has never had surgery due to Crohn’s?
Question: I've had Crohn's Disease for 14 years Being that we all are diagnosed with CD, is there anyone that has never had surgery due to Crohn's. I don't think that I haven't met a person that hasn't had any type of surgery whatsoever. If you in fact have been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, ...
tagged: Crohns Surgery- Do you think that crohn’s research groups have any influence on the pharmaceutical companies?
Question: Do you think that crohn’s research groups have any influence on the pharmaceutical companies? Answer:
tagged: Crohns Research
