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After being on humira for almost 3 months know. I have seen some releif but not as much as I was hoping for.. But some is better than none.. So I'm thankful for that.. I just recently spoke with a lady who's had IBD for many years and swears Klamath blue green river alagae. Has aided in her...

Ok so i'm about 6 weeks in on humira. Big improvement. But not full relieve. But some is better than none right. Went to my GI doc today and found out he's leaving the hospitol. So I need a new GI. Anyone know of a good GI in san diego

I hope the Etocort works for you. Good luck to a path of good health.. Update: Ok so I took 2 Pens on 7/5/12.. Now a week later and I can tell its wearing off :thumbdown: But then again bm's are down to 2x day and normal.. Just getting some discomfort/pain from my rt lwr adm again.. But not...

Yeah i'm the typical 4 dose/2 dose/ then 1 dose ever two weeks teatment.. I think this is what most start on..

Update: I am 1 week into my Humira treatment.. I am happy to report I'm seeing postive results.. This is the first drug thats actually doing something..Not out of the woods yet But it looks like it's gettin me out of that flare.. I excited and hopeful this continue's in a postive path..

My doc had me vaccinated for hepatitis a/b prior to starting humira. Which is a 3 part vaccination which takes 6 months. If you haven't had this one I would inquire about it.

Finally got my humira today.. The loading doses aren't nearly as bad as everyone makes them out to be. I will keep this thread updated as my treatment goes on w/ the humira.I am currently in a mini flare. Hopefully I start feeling better.

I would recommed you start a food diary (make three categoeries safe,questionable,bad). Try starting with a food the agrees with you. For me it's chicken and rice.. Then slowly add items to your diet. Then when something bothers you. Put it on your questionable food items.Then take that food out...

Thanks for the wishes .. I'm hopeful humira will work.. My aunt ia currently on it 4 crohns and she's doing well.. Only time will tell.

Update:: Been on Lialda for 2 months know.. No effect whatsoever.. Went to the Doc yesterday.. He sent me me for blood work.. I have one more hepatitis vaccine next month.. Then the doc is gonna put me on humira.. Until then he's starting me on Pentasa.. Overall I've been managing ok.. Good...

I've been taking vicodin and it definetly slows down my digestive system.. Seems to help.. I use to have at least 4-5 bm' s a day.. I now only have 1-2 a day.. I'm just not a big fan of how it makes me feel.. Kinda makes my head loopy..

Hi Carrie, I myself was DX'd this month.. I hope you start feeling better soon.. This site has been helpful. Wish you the best in your recover..

Atfer having my colonoscopy two weeks ago. My doc went over my byopsy results with me yesterday. He told me the thing that nailed down my DX was signs of granulomas. I'm really not sure what that is. But after months and many blood test, stool samples (which showed elevated white cell counts...

I just got dx'd w/crohns myself.. I have been experimenting with foods myself. I think everybody is effected alittle bit different. With that said. I am hopefull you can get the answers you are looking for. I myself am still looking for those answers,

It has been confirmed.. I have Crohns disease.. My doc has put me on Lialda.. He also gave me a probiotic called florastor, and vicodin and ambient as needed for pain and insomnia..

Thanks. For the support everyone.. The paper they sent me home with said there was inflamation in the lower right quadrant. It was definetly not normal.I don't remember everything told to me because of the aneshesia. Tomorow I have an apt with my gi who will give me my biopsy results.

Just thought i'd update my thread.. So atfer almost 4 months I'm still have the same symptoms..Not getting worse, but not improving.. I had what was believed to be an abcess draineed back in decemeber.. Had my first colonoscopy 2 weeks ago (oh my goodness that prep liquid is evil, I yacked...

Thanks all. I took yesterday and today off work to get some rest.. I had blood drawn yesterday for labtest.. I have very mixed emotions right know.. Being in a holding patern has been tough.. I wish I had an appetiate right now.. I feel so weak.. All I'm after is getiing back to doing the things...

Thanks Pen.. Yeah I forgot to mention they already have me on flagyl for two days know.. Which I think is helping.but not sure..because I really haven't been eating as much as normal.. Because i'm nervous it might do bad things.. I will coutinue to educate myself on this disease and learn from...

I'll start with a basic instruduction.. I.m a 32 yr old white male avg build typical guy..For about a month know.. I've been experiecing some brutal pain from lwr rt abdomen... Went to the doctor.Who sent me for ct scan.. Which showed major inflamation of the ilieum...This has my doc concerned I...