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    Backorder on Flagyl, huh wha??

    I speaking with my doctor today, I mentioned that I would need a new scrip for flagyl. He then told me that he doubts I will be able to get it refilled since flagyl is on backorder and unavailable throughout the country. Argh. Are you able to get it in your neck of the woods? I called a few...
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    GI Soft Diet/Transitional Diet?

    So I just got out of the hospital after having a killer abcsess. I've been on a primarily liquid diet for the past 6 weeks or so. I just started on soft foods. But I'm finding I am so apprehensive to eating. This is the first time in forever that I am pain free and I want to keep it that way...
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    In the hospital - First time!

    Turns out I had an abcess. Had the CT Scan on Friday - they sent me straight to my Drs - who had me admitted right away to the hospital. Unfortunately, because of overcrowding, I had to be admitted through the ER. That was an experience. NYC ERs are pretty scary. Finally got a bed around 1am...
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    Humira vs. Remicade

    Please give me your input as to your experiences with Remicade vs. Humira. I am leaning toward Humira only because it is self administered and I really don't have the time to deal with a long infusion process, but would go with Remicade if it would mean better results. I know remicade works...
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    Movieprep for Colonoscopy

    I am sitting here to trying to swallow down this crap. It's really nasty. I am in the middle of a flare and have only been on mostly clears for the past few weeks. I don't think I can stomach a whole liter tonight, let alone another one tomorrow. How do you do it?
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    New Here- Not new to Crohns

    Hi! My name is Hindy. I just found this forum and am hoping it will be helpful in some way. I was diagnosed with crohns a bit over 7 years ago. My crohns is in my ilium. I am currently in major flare up mode, which has got me to this forum Been flaring for 6 weeks now - longest ever. Currently...
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