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I've been struggling with diarrhea for almost a month now. The flare started with the usual cramping, blood, mucous, night sweats, etc. My doctor has me taking 40mg of prednisone along with some cortifoam enemas, none of them are really helping to get this flare to calm down. The discussion of...

Hi! I get huge canker sores and multiple every time I get a flare up. They completely predict when my flare is going to happen each and every time. In addition to the mouth ulcers, I get night sweats 2-3 days before the flare occurs. It's the worst, however a good indicator of when I am going to...

Hi Everyone, I am currently suffering from a flare that started about a month ago. My doctor prescribed Flagyl, which he usually does because I have refused steroids due to the negative side effects I have read and heard about. I am seeing a new doctor tomorrow at Northwestern in Chicago, and I...

Hey Everyone, I posted about a month ago when I was having a wicked flare. After speaking with so many people I found strength and encouragement, and I thank all of you who responded. Since my flare started I was prescribed Flagyl in addition to my daily 4 tablets of Lialda. I met with my doctor...

He told me this disease is most commonly found in people of Jewish heritage, and the southern Mediterranean areas. I am not Jewish, but I am Italian. So I don't know! I am the only one in my family that has this.

Thanks everyone! I am so excited to feel like I belong! It is such a relief knowing there are so many other people who have the same thing. I am currently taking Lialda for my Crohn's. I was originally diagnosed with ulcerative colitis from my first doctor. I sought a second opinion and then...

I asked my doctor about Prednisone and he did mention there is a lot of weight gain with that. I am a small girl, so that is worrisome to me. Right now I am still waiting for the Flagyl to kick in. My family had pizza last night and the smell was killing me! All I wanted to do was eat the whole...

The doctor told my sister the chances for her having Crohn's also is very slim. He won't even test her for it. What is Pred? And what does it do? I am seeing my doctor this week. I was prescribed Flagyl.

I think you totally hit the nail on the head Shannon and Karissa. You both definitely made me feel just a little bit stronger. I don't think they really understand, and because it is so new to my life they are trying to grasp it but don't. I am one big crying mess when I am not around them. It...

Thank you Karissa! I am honestly so sick, I end up on the floor too usually crying also because the pains are so bad. The pains do not really ever subside and are what I would imagine something of what child labor feels like! haha Other than that I can't eat anything at all. My sister snaps on...

I will stay away from the advil for sure. Thank you so much for all the helpful tips. I already feel better just knowing I am not totally alone.

I am trying to stink with the liquids...but I am exhausted. Are we not supposed to take Advil? How long do these typically last? I feel like my intestines have the dry heaves like the flu. Miserable. I am pretty sure marijuana is illegal in the US. hahaha! But thanks for the suggestion!

Thanks so much for the advice!!!! I have been sitting by my computer waiting for a reply! My GI just prescribed Flagyl which I have taken before, but it is taking a while to kick in. I have been drinking a lot of coconut water (since it is high in electrolytes) and just started with Ensure this...

Hey everyone, I am new to this site and need some help! I am currently having a wicked flare and am looking for any advice possible to make this easier. I was diagnosed last summer (2010) and I am trying to figure out what works best during the hard times. I haven't been able to eat in 2 days...

I hope you're feeling better! Do not let anyone bring you down. We have so much to deal with as it is...don't let the little things bother you. We as a group are stronger than any one who wants to say or do hurtful things. I am going through a flare right now too. Totally sucks. Anyone have...

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and just looking for advice and support from other people who are suffering from Crohn's. I was diagnosed last summer (2010) and I have had quite a few flares. Just looking to gain insight!