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  1. Dyana

    Surgery experiences

    I had a temporary Illeostomy-it was manageable- bowel rest was needed and it reversed without too much difficulty. Good Luck.
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    right ostomy bag help

    Agree Convateca - they will send samples to get the right fit.
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    Sore Gums-

    I just had my second loading dose of ENTYVIO and for the last couple of days I have had large scabs on my head. I can scrape 1/6" pieces, no pimples- just scabs and now my gums are bright red- not bleeding, no ulcers but a little tender. I have gone through Humira, Cimzia and just stopped...
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    Sore RED lower gums and large scabs on head only under hair

    I just had my second loading dose of ENTYVIO and for the last couple of days I have had large scabs on my head. I can scrape 1/6" pieces, no pimples- just scabs and now my gums are bright red- not bleeding, no ulcers but a little tender. I have gone through Humira, Cimzia and just stopped...
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    Joint pain worse than the actual crohns?

    My joint pain started with Humira then I developed antibodies and was changed to Cimzia. Joint pain INCREASED- I only has Cimzia a very brief time and then to Remicade- a lot less joint pain with Remicade. I am starting Entyvio soon and hope the joint pain does not increase again. I've always...
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    Red "fibres" when wiping

    my bowel movements are like dark brown sand or silt. any analysis?
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    Pain management

    Mine will not either. My PCP will not either. I was referred to a pain management doctor. Same meds but another doctor to oversee and make sure not too much or at risk of addiction. just the way insurance is fighting the opiate problem.
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    Stricture, Poor Diet, Healthy Ideas?

    I survive on tuna fish salad with mayo on crackers- no fruit or veg except cooked to wilting. TERRIBLE diet but it works.
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    Home Remicade infusions- pros/cons/ your experience?

    I have been having home infusions for almost 2 years. They fit MY schedule. No waiting. extremely happy with the care AND my insurance PAYS ME $500 each infusion for saving THEM money.
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    My Crohn's Jigsaw

    WOW- That took some TIME I don't know some of the terms used- sorry What is Banding 2012-2014 and BAM 2014
  11. Dyana

    Vulval Crohn’s Disease

    Wow, That's informative. Thank you for the information
  12. Dyana

    Advise please

    I had the SAME thing- from chow mein! never eat sprouts! Ride it out. pain meds if you must -That is what ER will give you after a CT scan and hold you at least overnight. takes a couple of BM's use miralax. Good luck
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    Cramps question

    I have the same cramping problem. I call it a crohn's attack. about every 3 to 6+ weeks something will get "stuck" usually something I have eaten before with no issues. I have a partial blockage, appears to be from old scar issue and inflammation. GI surgeon would like to wait for surgery if...
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    Combo therapy? (infliximab and azathioprine)

    I take both also. I also took the aza with humira and when I changed primary meds ( had anti bodies) continued with aza- so started remicade with aza at same time. on both about 2 years now. aza does not improve the remicade it just lowers the chances of anti-bodies being formed to the Remicade...
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    Ostomate

    welcome! I think "incredibly warped sense of humour" is your best feature! I have nothing to offer you medically. 30 yrs Crohn's. Never your meds and temp ilistomy - reversed now. Good luck and someone with med info should answer soon.
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