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    Unexpectedly pregnant, flaring, and in pain-help!

    I am unexpectedly pregnant and miserable. A quick background on me... About 6 months ago everything was all scheduled for me to have a stem cell transplant to treat the crohns. At my final evaluation it was determined that the medication they had been using to "bridge the gap" until we raised...
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    Stem Cell transplant denied and needing advice

    Ok... so here it goes... I have qualified for a stem cell transplant at NW in Chicago, but now I can't get it because of insurance. The initial request for pre-certification was submitted to Aetna in December 2011. That request was denied citing that stem cell transplantation for Crohn's...
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    Stelara

    Has anyone been on Stelara (ustekinumab) for their Crohn's Disease? The last time I traveled to see my Mayo Clinic GI she recommended Stelara as my next treatment option. My local GI has no experience with this drug, but is willing to try to get insurance approval if I push for it. It would be...
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    Sequenced amino acid modulators- cure?

    Hey everyone, Has anyone out there heard anything about sequenced amino acid modulator (SAM) shots being used for Crohns? I have tried to research this online and so far haven't found anything useful. My grandma has Celiac's, and has been very very restricted in her diet for 15 years... well...
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    Looking at treatment options

    Hello. I am a 23 year old female. My Crohn's disease became active after having my child that is now almost 5 years old. In the last 5 years I have never been in remission, although I have had periods where symptoms improved. I have been on Remicade, Entocort, Pentasa, 6Mp, Imuran, Humira, and...
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