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    Second Opinion

    I was diagnosed with mild Crohn's (not confirmed from biopsy) for inflammation in my terminal ileum. I also had other tests (MR Enterography, Upper Endoscopy, blood work) that did not show anything. I went to get a second opinion because I felt that my gastro and I were not on the same page and...
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    Confusing Diagnosis

    Hello - I was diagnosed with mild Crohn's after a colonoscopy due to the doctor seeing mild inflammation in my terminal ileum. At the time I had very minor symptoms such as occasional mucus in stool and very rarely a small amount of red blood in that mucus. It was noted "patchy congestion...
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    MR Enterography vs. Small Bowel Follow Through

    I was wondering if anybody knew the difference between a Small Bowel Follow Through and an MR Enterography. I went to a new Gastroenterologist for a second opinion and they dropped the ball on transferring over my prior test results. When I was leaving, the receptionist said he ordered me a...
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    MR Enterography vs. Small Bowel Follow Through

    I was wondering if anybody knew the difference between a Small Bowel Follow Through and an MR Enterography. I went to a new Gastroenterologist for a second opinion and they dropped the ball on transferring over my prior test results. When I was leaving, the receptionist said he ordered me a...
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    Inspirational Story

    For a little bit of encouragement, look up Kathleen Baker. She just won an Olympic silver medal for Team USA and was diagnosed with Crohn's at the age of 11. It's always nice to read about beating who are beating this terrible disease that we struggle with.
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    Crohn's Flare

    I have been diagnosed with mild Crohn's. My only real symptoms are some minor abdominal pain and mucus in my stool. I have noticed the mucus in my stool has increased this last week. Since I do not have traditional pain and symptoms would this be indicative of a flare? Any advice on how to...
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    Functional Medicine - Crohns

    Hello - I was wondering if anyone has gone the functional medicine route to deal with Crohn's. I will give a very brief synopsis of my story below and can obviously go in more detail. I had a colonoscopy due to rare blood seen in stool (once a month). The GI doctor saw mild inflammation in...
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    Opinions on Doctor's Diagnosis

    Hello - I recently had a colonoscopy due to a small amount of blood in my stool. It was mostly precautionary with no other symptoms. The doctor said there was inflammation in my small intestines that was indicative of Crohn's. He said it is a mild case. I am 27 years old. I met with him today...
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    Deep Breath and Crohn's Disease

    Hello - I have just been recently diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, but have not had a chance to meet with the Gastroenterologist yet for an appointment. I still have to wait another 5 weeks. I really don't have many symptoms of Crohn's Disease as far as abdominal pain or diarrhea, but over the...
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    Diagnosed with Crohns but No symptoms

    Hello - I am new to the forum and was just diagnosed with Crohn's disease. My story is a little different because I do not really have any symptoms. I had been having some muscle twitching and noticed difficulty taking a deep breath so I started paying closer attention to everything to discuss...
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