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    Rectum removal surgery on Dec. 30th, feeling anxious.

    Good luck with your surgery! You're going to do great and everything is going to go well. When you get a chance after lots of rest be sure to let us know how it went. You're not alone in worrying about what might happen when going under. I've had a bowel resection and have been put under...
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    Mucus or blood leakage

    Do you have an abscess, fistula or possibly hemorrhoids? Anal leakage of stool is possible but specifically blood or mucus might suggest a possible abscess or fistula. When was your last colonoscopy or even rectal exam? Have you had either since these symptoms started?
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    Does anyone know if 10mg prednisone is still immunocompromising?

    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324703#stelara This link talks about the differences between Humira and Stelara as far as how they work and what their possible side effects are. Both affect the immune system yet even if they affect it differently you can still experience an increase...
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    Does anyone know if 10mg prednisone is still immunocompromising?

    Because many people start feeling ill while weaning off the steroid. Their symptoms tend to come back and they have a general unwell feeling. You're not on a high dose of the steroid so it wouldn't affect your immune system as much as if you were taking 60mg but it still affects it. By the sound...
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    Lockdown Dreams, not Aliens again !

    I've been going to bed between 4-9am and feel even more isolated because of the time difference. Not that I would be able to go anywhere and hang out with anyone but everyone I talk to thinks it's weird that I'm up so late. I still have a hard time falling asleep and wake up a lot and get up...
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    Does anyone know if 10mg prednisone is still immunocompromising?

    Both Stelara and Prednisone can lower your immune system as well as Crohn's itself. Many people become more ill when weaning off the steroid but with a possible virus I'm gonna bet it's the Stelara. You'll find out for sure if you start getting sick more often and for longer. If it's not a virus...
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    Disability/Unemployment/Financial Difficulties Support Group

    Definitely Tubes. Dealing with anyone from SS these days is a nightmare. They don't have one person who handles your case anymore (which was awesome back in the day) and it appears that none of the current workers even understands basic math. I haven't received any letters regarding my back pay...
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    Allergic Reaction to Entyvio During 1st Infusion

    This isn't meant to scare anyone away from trying this or any medication. I'm just sharing my experience so people can have an idea of what to expect in this type of situation. I believe less than five minutes had passed since they began the infusion. A nurse was trying to set up the followup...
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    Inability to Absorb B12 INCLUDING Injections

    As of right now this thread does not have much information. The purpose of this thread is to figure out what would cause someone to not absorb B12 injections. Both my GP and GI do not understand why my body doesn't seem to be absorbing B12 in injection form. I've been getting B12 injections...
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    The Immune Response and IBD - Video by the CCFA

    This is a great video that talks about why certain treatments seem to work for other people yet not everyone. If you've ever had a hard time understanding why some treatments for IBD work for others but not you even if you have the same symptoms and diagnosis then hopefully this video helps you...
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    Sticky Crohn's Forum Candle Room

    Lighting candles for all the lives lost today (Nov 13, 2015) in Paris France after the terrorist attacks. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the friends and families of those who lost loved ones. Stay safe everyone.
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    LIVE NOW - The CCFA is doing a 24hr Gaming4Guts Fundraiser Dec 5-6 on Twitch

    Go to Twitch now and search for #gaming4guts I wanted to share this in case anyone is interested in participating or watching the gaming, I know I'll be watching. This is not a request for anyone to donate as you're all aware of the CCFA but I think this is a great way to raise awareness so...
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    Sticky Crohn's Forum Candle Room

    I'm lighting this candle in memory of Daniel Kyre a member from the YouTube group Cyndago. He was taken off of life support on Sept 18th after a suicide attempt on Sept 16th. I didn't know him personally but after you watch someone for so long they start to feel like a friend or part of your...
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    A Child with Crohn's Before and After Surgery Video Documentary

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPbkYPj3wtI This video was sent to me through email by the boy's parents. He made this documentary to help other kids, teens and adults who are facing surgery (bowel resections). Feel free to comment and offer your support to him on his Youtube channel. :) On...
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    A Child with Crohn's Before and After Surgery Video Documentary

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPbkYPj3wtI This video was sent to me through email by the boy's parents. He made this documentary to help other kids, teens and adults who are facing surgery (bowel resections). Feel free to comment and offer your support to him on his Youtube channel. :) On...
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