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[QUOTE=ronroush7; Ronroush7 Did your abscess heal on IV antibiotics? I was on tablets but didn't resolve the issue.

hi Kelly I am in a similar situation as you. Colonoscopy and tests are negative for crohns but I have a fistula. Began in March I also noticed pelvic floor weakness/ incontinence after surgery. Turns out for some of us the area will tighten the muscles, in a way to guard and protect. Maybe...

Bentlr I would be so grateful to connect with you. I am considering going to India for treatment. Please let me know if / how we could connect by phone?

Really interesting. I would be interested to know also

Wonder if any results are available? Only thing I saw on their website for LDN referred to a study in Nigeria but unrelated to crohns

I occasionally take milk thistle to support the liver, maybe something to as dr about first though

After visiting India in Feb '13, I started having diarrhea issues A yeast overgrowth was diagnosed. Earlier this year, while on many antifungals, i had pain in rectum... which became an abscess, and then a fistula. Tests are neg for Crohn's but Dr is recommending to try a Crohn's medicine...

hi! i am also being reviewed for fistulating cd, though my tests came back negative for crohns, i have a bad fistula. i would be interested in any learning tools you can direct me to, am just starting to do research in terms of meds, etc. does delzacol close the fistulas? my dr is...

smt, i had diarrhea issues begin while visiting india about 2.5 yrs ago. when i returned home to US, mostly 1-2 bowel movements per day and sometimes unformed but not watery. i feel probiotics (need to start slow and see what works for you...too much can be bad also) help. i use orthobiotics...

thank you. Are there any other medications that heal fistulas? i am meeting my dr tomorrow. are there any other q's I should ask?

Thank you for the response. Is the goal of remicade to close the fistula? Or to help with the bowel movements, so that less diarrhea/constipation affects the fistula, and then it might close? I don't typically have loose bowel movements anymore. Anita

Deanne, were you on Pentesa when your fistula healed?

A couple years ago I visited India for a few months, and started having diarrhea issues. Upon my return, this continued, and the only that was found was yeast overgrowth so that is how we have been treating it until Feb of this year. I was put on a number of antifungals in Feb, and then...

I also wanted to re raise this and hear about anyone who would like to share their HBOT experience? I am interested to see if it can heal a fistula. Has anyone tried Frequency Specific Microcurrent? I don't have a diagnosis of IBD but have had diarrhea issues since travelling abroad two years...

this sounds delicious! thank you so much for sharing, I am making a note to make this soon! yum, indeed!

King of Orange - the cake sounds wonderful, would you mind sharing the recipe? :)

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I wish you well, and hope you find good health and healing. I don't have crohn's, but i do currently have a fistula and diarrhea sometimes. I have found psyllium fiber and probiotics, as well as digestive enzymes to be of benefit. And I also have found it...

For travelling, I would take probiotics, enzymes and psyllium fiber with me... Also, some of these to help with cleaning during restroom trips: - perianal irrigation bottles (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KHKHXBC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00) - guaze - kleenex packets -...

I had posted here earlier looking for advice on cleaning after a seton, and wanted to share what I have found to be very helpful... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KHKHXBC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00 I carry one in my bag for when I am out, as well as keep them in the...

thanks so much for the support, i really appreciate it. I bought a couple levette bottles online and will see how they work. will keep the thinner bottle in mind too. how were you able to heal your fistula?