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Good point @gram214. I have enough joint pain that I wonder if it would benefit me. Hopefully I'll keep doing well on Humira.

I hadn't even heard there was a quick infusion option. And a different drug? Does that make it an option for people with antibodies to the others?

I'm fairly newly diagnosed and have been overweight for about 5 years. I've realized that every major attempt I had made in the past to "get healthy" Probably threw me into a simmering flare. I'd feel worse; not better and eventually give up or just Peter out. I'm going to try to keep things in...

If I go twice in a day, I want to have a poop party for myself. If I skip a day, it's pretty miserable and seems to be because I let myself get dehydrated.

I out kefir in my smoothie every day. I think it's still a pretty low dose of probiotics compared to other fermented foods but it's still good!

Welcome. I'm new to Crohn's as well. I started with Mesalamine too as I was tapering prednisone. I wish I'd been braver about Imuran or biologics because it ended up pretty severe. I'm on Humira for good now and relieved!

I've been low residue since Feb and am just introducing fruits & veggies. Am I probably correct in assuming this is why I'm having reflux/heartburn sometimes? I've been off heartburn meds all summer and now might need them again?

Since the middle/end of May @fissure2 I've read (here) that it can take up to 4 months to fully kick in.

Thanks Hugh. I haven't read the links bc I'm waiting for the chance to actually get to a computer. Didn't want to leave you hanging!

I think Humira has officially kicked in for me and I'm feeling normal! I'm testing out different foods, eating almost anything I want and feeling great. I've even had a few beers the past couple of nights (my parents had the kids, we went on a few dates) and haven't even felt so much as...

I was eight weeks post partum when I had my last one put in. I don't remember cramps but I did have bleeding & spotting for six weeks!

And that stuff is hiding everywhere!

You're right, I've read a lot of that theory too, just finished The Perfect Health Diet. Very interesting stuff.

I'm thinking of having a mirena placed to lessen the issues with my period. I've had one before without issues.

Yes, I seem to do fine with meats @fissure2 I'm not totally gluten-free, just cutting back. I don't have a reason to think I'm gluten intolerant so I'm not cutting it completely.

I'm sure it varies brand to brand but I'd imagine that yes, there are unhealthy additives. Even if you look at a recipe for grain-free breads & baked goods, they're FULL of nut flour.

I think mentioned this in my original post but I'm feeling better every day. I started Humira in May so it took a while to kick in. I cut back on wheat a week or so ago too so that's probably made a different at the same time. Yay!!

I was totally the same about meds. It had been years and years since I'd taken abx before diagnosis in Feb. So in regards to the infections, yes, that part sucks. Take precautions and vitamins and try to accept that risk. Regarding the cancer risk, that really freaked me out. I have three young...

What are the bad things you've heard? What are your main concerns?

Maybe if we keep talking about it, more and more progress will be made: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-14368/live-dirty-eat-clean-why-the-microbiome-is-the-future-of-medicine-dr-robynne.html