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Thank you for replying. What you said here.... With regard to your calprotectin it is possible to get a normal result even in the Midst of a flare up. One normal result doesn't negate the multiple high readings is EXACTLY what I was curious about. I guess I was hoping that the normal...

Thank you for replying. Yes, I had a colonoscopy which was clear save for a couple of polyps. However, because of the diarrhea episodes (which came out of the blue one day) AND the high calprotectin, I had a capsule endoscopy and then an upper endoscopy. I had small ulcers in the jejunum (no...

Hello. A doctor I saw recently has said that he is 99% sure I have Crohn's and is recommending Skyrizi. I am scheduled to start my first infusion this coming Thursday. I am still somewhat skeptical of this diagnosis and this week requested to be tested for Celiac disease as well as asked for...

Thank you so much for replying. I really appreciate your input. I've never been on a forum/message board so it was a big step for me to get on here and reveal my medical issue to the public (even though it's anonymous, lol). I guess I was thinking that since the pathology report indicated that...

Hello. Thank you for replying. I was tested for celiac disease. However, I had been eating a low carb/keto diet (to try and shed some unwanted pounds) when it was suggested I get tested. Because of this, my doctor asked me to start eating two pieces of white bread/day for the next ten days...

Do I really have Crohn’s? I am skeptical of a recent Crohn’s diagnosis. I’m basing my skepticism on lack of symptoms and from my pathology report from upper endoscopy. My only symptom has been off/on diarrhea in the last year. No pain, no bleeding to naked eye. Clear colonoscopy. I have...