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Recent content by MichelleE

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    5 months post op FRUSTRATED

    Question: I had a bowel resection done in February, removed approx. 1 ft of small bowel and 4 inches of large. I am still experiencing a lot of inconsistencies. My bowel movements are all over the place. Some days I could go just once but then the next few days it may be 15 times. There is...
  2. M

    What are the chances of stopping Humira?

    I am going to be starting Humira in next few weeks. What are the chances of reaching a remissions state and being able to stop Humira altogether? Or is it something you have to stay on forever???
  3. M

    Frustrated and Exhausted

    I have been having the same symptoms now for going on 9 months. Things seem to be getting worse. It is strictly pain, burning sensation mostly in my right side however sometimes on the left side. It sometimes feels like it is burning right through to my back and/or down into my leg. They...
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    Side effects of Imuran

    I have been on Imuran now for just over 2 months. I have noticed since I have bumped up to 150mg per day that I have periods of nausea, shaky, (almost feeling like I've taken Tylenol #3 with codeine) during the day. Has anyone else experienced this?.... I'm also on Prednisone... but only 10mg...
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    Liquid Diets...Juicing

    Is anyone on a Liquid/soft food Diet.. if so, what different options are you using. I am trying my best with soups, yogurt, oatmeal, eggs, etc... but am getting a bit bored. I bought a juicer yesterday so any recipes suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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    My Story..new to Crohns Forum

    I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease 13 years ago. It came on first with a vengeance right after my son was born. I struggled for a couple of years to get it under control. After 2 peri-anal fistulas, several kidney stones later, it more or less settled for a year or two. It then returned...
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