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    Can I drink alcohol 7 weeks post op?

    Hey guys. Ok so I know drinking alcohol is obviously not good for people with Crohn's disease period but I don't need to be told that. I had a bowel resection exactly 7 weeks ago (1 foot of my small intestine removed and a couple inches of my large), to be quite honest, my bowels still feel...
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    In need of advice 7 weeks post op!

    Hi everyone, I got a bowel resection exactly 7 weeks ago - 1 ft of small intestine removed and a couple inches of my large. I got the surgery done laparoscopically, due to the advice of my doctor, because I was not responding to any medication besides prednisone. I was on remicade before my...
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    3 weeks post resection - is this normal?

    Hi all! I'm a 21 year old female diagnosed with Crohn's Disease aboout 2 years ago. I got a bowel resection done September 10th (laparoscopically). They went in hoping to move around 20 cm of my small intestine. They ended up removing 30 cm of my small intestine and a couple inches of my large...
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    Fever/Chills/Headache from Imuran?

    Hey everyone. I started taking Imuran last Thursday, and I was told to take 1/2 a tablet for 2 weeks then increase it to 1 for a week, then 1 and a half, etc. until I reach the desired dose. So, exactly one week after I started taking the Imuran, I woke up 12:00 at night (Thursday...
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    Should I be avoiding fruit?

    Do I have to avoid fruit and things of the such? I eat a lot of fruit, all kinds except I do not eat raspberries/strawberries/anything with seeds because my GI told me to avoid it. I never got sick from eating fruit before. I'm afraid of hurting my stomach or creating inflammation without me...
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    Just started imuran and I'm super scared

    So, I started taking imuran today. I am going to take 1/2 a tablet for 2 weeks and then I will increase to 1 and so on until I achieve the right dosage. I have to get bloodwork done every two weeks. I'm really scared to start this drug, especially since it apparently increases your risk of...
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    Thinking of going Paleo!

    What do you guys think? Should I go Paleo? Before, I would only get sick if I ate something I know would hurt me.. ex: greasy pizza, mcdonald's, chinese, red meat, gravy, poutine, etc. I began eating healthier but ended up in the hospital with a partial obstruction (that seemed to came out of...
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    What's the best way to cook skinless boneless chicken breast?

    Hey everyone! Skinless, boneless chicken breast is just about the only meat I can tolerate right now. I bake it, but I always end up overcooking it and the thought of eating another chicken breast makes me wanna puke.. (so sick of it!!!) and it doesn't help when it's overcooked to the point of...
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    How do you Know When to Avoid a Food / When You're Flaring?

    Hey everyone! I was diagnosed with Crohn's about a year ago, after having symptoms for 2 years. I have a 20 cm gap of inflammation in my small bowel. I'm having a really hard time trying to discover what I can and can't eat. I usually stay away from red meat because whenever I eat it I usually...
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    Advice on first flare causing hospitalization

    Hey everyone. First, a little bit of background information: I am a 20 y/o female, dg with Crohn's about a year ago, after getting a colonoscopy and MRI showing inflammation in my small bowel. I have been suffering from symptoms for about 2 years now. Usually, I would eat something I am not...
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    Scared about pancreatitis

    Hey everyone. I recently after a colonoscopy and MRI found out I have crohns (inflammation in my small intestine). My doctor put me on imuran. I take half a pill for 2 weeks, then 1 for 2 weeks, etc. until the right dosage has been reached. I was really scared to try this. I was on asacol for a...
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    What kind of cooking oil should I buy???

    I'm pretty sure canola oil is causing me problems.. I am going grocery shopping now - what type of cooking oil should I buy? I've heard that both coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil are good... what kind should I buy??
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    Diet with Crohn's - Advice?

    Hey everyone! I'm trying to eat as healthy as I can with my Crohn's.. but sometimes I do not know if I am doing it right, because healthy for someone without Crohn's is different than healthy for someone WITH Crohn's! From what I can remember, I never had any problems with iceberg lettuce. I...
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    Advice on excruciating pain (Crohn's) + My story

    Hello all! I am a 20 year old female who was recently (sort of) diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. My trouble all started about a year and a half ago when I had excruciating pain in my stomach. I thought it might be gas pains so I did not see a doctor about it. Every now and then, I would get the...
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