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    Are you from Maryland? Check here!

    If you're from Maryland and struggling to find a medication that works for you (for whatever reason) then you should check this out. Endoscopic Microsurgery Associates in Towson, MD is running several clinical studies for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. There are some requirements to...
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    Sharp pains in throat when swallowing

    So, just recently I have developed pretty sharp pains in my throat when I swallow. I did have a bit of sinus drainage a few weeks ago but that has subsided and I was on antibiotics (Flagyl and Cipro) around 2-3 weeks ago. These pains are not always present upon swallowing and seem more...
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    Is this a flare or something else? :(

    I've been on TPN nutrition and Remicade treatments (along with other medication, Lialda) for my Crohn's. This has helped me feel better recently and I have only had to use the bathroom 2-3 times a day as opposed to the 6-10 times prior to this. However, this past Sunday (the 15th) I decided...
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    Cereals, what is safe?

    Hey guys, just curious as to which cereals would be considered safe and which would be considered unsafe. (ie, is cinnamon toast crunch safe or unsafe?) Which cereals do you eat without issue? Which have given you issues?
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    Started TPN - update on successful treatment

    I was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday, June 6th to start the TPN infusions. My first infusion was on Thursday, June 7th and this is how the cycle went: 6/7/12 - 24 hour TPN cycle 6/8/12 - 24 hour TPN cycle 6/9/12 - 12 hour TPN cycle (runs while I sleep) At this point, they said all of my...
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    TPN reduce CD symptoms?

    I am severely malnourished and should be getting TPN soon. Will this help my CD symptoms? What should I expect?
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    Starting 6MP while on Remicade...?

    So, my GI was very concerned because my Crohn's is attacking my liver and also causing severe malnutrition and malabsorption. I weighed around 140lbs 3-4months ago and the CD has caused me to drop to around 100 lbs and I can't gain weight despite the fact that my appetite is very good. I saw...
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    Hospital food... (Total Parenteral Nutrition)

    I'm a little confused on how to distinguish something as a trigger food. I don't have any pain with my CD but I have to use the bathroom multiple times a day and my Crohn's is severe enough that it's affecting my liver and I'm also about to be admitted to the hospital for TPN (Total Parenteral...
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    I LOVE Hot Dogs! (Any suggestions for a brand or type?)

    So, I really love Hot Dogs. I've read that beef or pork can be a problem for us with CD, but I had decided to try adding Hot Dogs to my list of tolerable or intolerable foods. The brand I tried was Zweigle's Pop Open Hot Dogs, Natural Casing, Premium,Texas Brand...
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    Help with food suggestions

    I know everyone is different, but I'm just looking for some suggestions from others with Crohn's since we all know there are some foods we just have to avoid or suffer later. I was diagnosed in March with moderate to severe CD and didn't respond to treatment, recently had my 3rd Remicade...
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    New here - worried about feeling better

    A quick background on me... I had what I thought to be a stomach flu back in Feb of this year and went to my local clinic. They sent me to the ER because of bleeding. I was told that I was anemic and they thought it was just some sort of infection but I was admitted to the hospital for a few...
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