dietary treatment for Crohn's?
Question:I am gathering info about effective ways of using diet and supplements to treat and manage Crohn?s. I am interested in the work at Addenbrook hospital where they use elemental diet as treatment (instead of steroids to induce remission) and the elimination diet. Has anyone done this? Doe ...
- Acupuncture as Treatment for Crohn's?
Question: Saw an Physiotherapist who also does acupuncture, which I had done today for the first time, very interesting. I think it worked! Anyhow, I was asking about the treatment, I told her I had CD, and she said acupuncture can be used as a treatment for Crohn's. That, obviously, caught my ...
tagged: Treatment Of Crohns- Antibiotic Treatment for Crohn's?
Question: I am going to see my gastroenterologist tomorrow because I'd like to start an antibiotic therapy as presented to the Gastroenterologist meeting in San Diego in September. Does anyone here have any questions/suggestions on what others questions I should ask? I've had Crohn's for 28 yea ...
tagged: Treatment For Crohns- treatment question For Crohn?s Disease
Question:Please excuse me for my ignorance but I am new to the world of colitis and Crohn?s. ?A close friend of mine was recently diagnosed with what the doctor called a mild case of Crohns disease (apparently she has had it for about three years but I guess it hasn't done that much damage yet). ...
tagged: Treatment For Crohn's Disease- New Treatment for Crohn's disease?
Question: I have had crohn's since I was 16 and now being 30 was wondering about any new treatments for this. Does anyone know what's new if anything? I have heard of Rifabutin, Clarithromycin (Biaxin) and Clofazimine. Has anyone else and if so, what kind of results have you had? Answer: Maybe ...
tagged: New Treatment For Crohn’s Disease- Natural cure or Herbal remedy/help for Crohn's Disease?
Question: Anyone know of any alternative/herbal/natural help for someone with Crohn’s Disease (in remission now...not flaring)? Answer: If you don't have a copy, stop by a bookstore or health food store and see Prescription for Nutritional Healing by James Balch (2nd edition). On page 218 he li ...
tagged: Natural Cure Crohn’s Disease- Anyone using the Imuran for Crohn's Disease?
Question: I'm interested in hearing if anyone who has CD is having success using the Imuran. I am trying to get off prednisone and take tons of Pentasa. I am concerned about the side effects of Imuran. Good luck to everyone who is affected by this. Keep a positive attitude! Please email me at I ...
tagged: Imuran Crohns- Is anyone getting Humira for Crohn's???
Question: Is anyone getting Humira for Crohn's??? Answer: I got my first injection on Friday. Started with 80mg (two injections) for the first dose, then 40mg (one injection) every two weeks thereafter. I built up antibodies to remicade, and am suffering a big battle with pyoderma gangrenosu ...
tagged: Humira Crohns- I am looking for information on Humira for Crohn's???
Question: Do any of you have experience with Humira? It is approved for rheumatoid arthritis but not Crohn's. It has been through clinical trials for Crohn's with success rates similar to Remicade. Answer: Data from an analysis of 55 patients with moderate to severely active Crohn's disease who ...
tagged: Humira And Crohns- I'm very interested in this clinical trial for Humira
Question: I'm very interested in this clinical trial for Humira. I've been following info on Adacolum for close to two years. Since I have Crohn's I am very interested in what the Adacolumn clinical trial I understand that you took part in utilized for evaluating your response to the treatment. ...
tagged: Humira And Crohns Disease- He asked me to find (on the net) a diet for crohn's.
Question: My father in law was diagnosed with crohn's just a few weeks ago. He asked me to find (on the net) a diet for crohn's. Is there such a thing as The Crohn's Diet? A book or just some helpful hints would probably help him. Answer: Unfortunately, it seems that every sufferer of Crohn' ...
tagged: Diet For Crohns- Effects of diet and Crohn's Disease?
Question: I am looking for any accurate and helpful information about the effects of diet and Crohn's Disease? I have heard way too many different opinions, and would like something substantial. Answer: Crohn's disease is a poorly understood GI disease that is local in nature (only a small sec ...
tagged: Diet For Crohns Disease- There’s no known cure for Crohn's... so do the medicines actually help?
Question: I have a question, regarding treatment of Crohn's and similar diseases, with medicine... there's no known cure for Crohn's... so do the medicines actually help? Answer: Some people feel better with medications. Some do better with diet change. But those are subjective (feelings) and ...
tagged: Cure For Crohns- I'm looking for dietary information and treatment on Crohn's disease
Question: I'm looking for dietary information and treatment on Crohn's disease. My niece has been given a prescription for Steroids to treat the inflammation and she is looking at many months of prolonged use of this drug. We are interested in treating this disease by diet. If anyone has info ...
tagged: Crohns Treatment- My father has Crohn's disease and is looking to join (or start) a support group
Question: My father has Crohn's disease and is looking to join (or start) a support group. He lives in LaSalle, Illinois. I am wondering where the nearest support group is. I have heard there is one at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria but I would like to verify that and also learn meeti ...
tagged: Crohns Support- I would love to know if anyone out there has some nutritional recipes for people with crohn’s disease
Question: I would love to know if anyone out there has some nutritional recipes for people with crohn’s disease Answer: Check out www.scdiet.org . There is lots of good info. There, including a recipe section.
tagged: Crohns Recipe- My wife has Crohns now for about 30 years and is at a new level of her personal pain and suffering. I would like some information about nutrition.
Question: My wife has Crohns now for about 30 years and is at a new level of her personal pain and suffering. My main request of you is nutrition advice. It is very hard for her to eat enough to get adequate nutrition and it is a major struggle to maintain her weight. She is very weak all the t ...
tagged: Crohns Nutrition- A work colleague of mine had mentioned that he's crohn's-colitis...
Question:A work colleague of mine had mentioned that he's crohn?s-colitis. Can anybody tell me what it is & what he can do. I really want to help him if I could. What type of medication would he be on? Answer:The best thing that you can do for him is to be there for him, listen to him and believ ...
tagged: Crohns Medication- Could joint pains be Crohn's related? Would glucosamine help?
Question: Could joint pains be Crohn’s related? Would glucosamine help? I know that people with Crohn’s can have joint pain, but I thought those pains where because of inflammation like arthritis. In my case there are no inflammations that I know of. My internist didn't think it is a Crohn’s pr ...
tagged: Crohns Glucosamine- Help for a female teenager just diagnosed with Crohn's Disease
Question: I would be grateful for suggestions from therapists re help for a female teenager just diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. I need help with her diet and other information, maybe some helpful recipes? Answer: Elaine Gottschall has written a book entitled Breaking the Vicious Cycle, Intesti ...
tagged: Crohns Disease Recipe
