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    Shortsightedness/Myopia with Steroid

    I was on Budesonide for over 5 years, no thanks to my old GI for that. My vision definitely deteriorated during that time. I’m so sorry you’re experiencing the same thing while you taper. Please get a bone density test done; Budesonide is really for short term use. I wish I had known that; I...
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    Crohn’s in small bowel

    I have crohn’s in the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum although at present it is quiescent. My symptoms during severe flares have varied: severe anemia (duodenum), severe pain and inability to eat and drink (entire small intestine), and severe pain and vomiting, as well as inability to eat (jejumum...
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    Uncertain test results, but high CRP & Granuloma found

    That’s terrific! I am currently in the same situation. Although I have had several flares for which I needed to be hospitalized and being on entocort for five years (which caused osteoporosis) my current GI pulled me off the entocort and we are monitoring my disease activity with scopes and...
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    Sticky Medical Marijuana for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

    My GI actually recommended high CBD low THC for me, and it seems to help. It also doesn't affect my mind the way high THC marijuana would. But I'm an adult. You've probably seen that there are a couple of parents on the forum whose GIs have suggested high CBD marijuana for their kids.
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