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    Cimzia "disconnected" side effect?

    So I've been on Cimzia 400mg every two weeks for about 6 weeks (it wasn't lasting for 4 weeks). Just took my shots last evening, and today I feel like I'm in a dream, just disconnected from what's going on around me. I've never felt like this before. Blood pressure is ok, I'm not dizzy, but I...
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    What is your preferred treatment for constipation?

    I've been suffering from constipation for about 4 to 6 weeks. I take 3 Metamucil caps per day, and added one colace. The PA at my GI office suggested I take Miralax instead of the colace. I started that 3 days ago, and am having a lot of pain and cramping. I do drink tons of fluids. Anyone have...
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    What are your top three tough to deal with things?

    So the list of things to complain about with IBD can be long, and my top problems change regularly, but these are my top today, what are yours? 1. Pain. That's always a tough one since it's so draining and takes such a toll. 2. Frequent flatulence. Especially since I never know what may come...
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    Interesting path to diagnosis

    Hi all you wonderfully supportive people. I was diagnosed with Crohn's last year (at age 44 - how's THAT for denial), and the journey was sort of interesting so I wanted to briefly share how I got there. My family has a significant history of cancer, particularly breast, so my GYN wanted me to...
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