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I hope humira along with the methotrexate works for you.

Sorry to hear your daughter was diagnosed with CD.I know we are all different and I find I benefit from the SCD.Here is a link to the SCD/Paleo support group Ron suggested. http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=48313 Diet is an energetic topic between crohnies. What works for some may not...

I hope you have a great week of classes.Going into it being positive is a good thing.Being prepared for your last week of classes is good too...but I won't go there.Good luck!

My GI and colorectal doc are not pleased with the progression of my fistulas.My GI wants me to add Imuran.I understand Imuran along with Remicade has shown results...just the fact of adding another 'drug'.The fistula the seton was removed from is doing fine,still draining a little,butt(ha,ha)not...

I go for the 8am infusions as well.Have it done and continue with your day.I have one this Friday and my wife is coming with me.I should get done just in time for us to go to lunch.

Hi hkspence.Yes,draining setons do just what they say(or hopefully do what they say),and that is to drain.Remicade is suppose to 'dry' them up,as my GI says.How long it takes is different for everybody.I had my first seton removed a little over a year from the fistulotomy and my first...

Hi Daisypie and welcome to the forum.Sorry you are dealing with all the stress of being undiagnosed.You are right how IBD affects everyone differently.Stress is a big factor with IBD as well as IBS.Have you checked out the support group for those who are undiagnosed...

Here's a 'should of known better' story. My wife and I went to the movies yesterday(Pride and Prejudice and Zombies)and I had some popcorn,with butter,of course. We shared a root beer,refined sugar for the most part. After the movie we had some local gelato,very good. Unfortunately,with more...

I will.I am so happy the first seton removal is doing well. I was told it will still drain and it does.No new abscesses have formed,a good sign.I will post after the second seton is removed.Hopefully,in a couple weeks.

Hi g_sing. I have had a fistulotomy with three draining setons placed. That was close to two years ago. I recently had a seton removed by my colorectal surgeon. The fistulotomy was a surgical procedure in an operating room and the removal was done in the office. If you are in pain,let your...

I agree jujub. We don't want to have infusions,but when it works it is a good thing. I am,hopefully,having a seton removed in two weeks. This will be the second one I have removed. I have to say remicade has helped me. This Friday will be infusion number 15.

Hi Abbynormal The choice to use remicade is a hot topic.Personally,it has helped me.I had a fistulotomy/seton placement last July and started infusions.This past September I had a seton removed,way before I thought was possible,and am doing well.I saw my colorectal surgeon two days ago and he...

That is great news!

Welcome laura 98.The Promethius test is the standard,to my knoweldge,for anti-bodies for Remicade. It is a simple blood test that gets sent off to California labs. It detects anti-bodies. Infusions every eight weeks are the standard.Loading doses are more frequent,as you experienced.I have had...

Welcome to the forum.This disease may make us alter our lives,but,as scotsma says,take one day at a time.It takes a bit of getting use to.We may have to adjust our lives but we can still live them,in my opinion.The forum was/is a great place of support for me when I was diagnosed.Communication...

You may hear the term 'new normal' on the forum as you check things out.IBD is a challenge and we may have to alter our lives a bit as we fight this disease.It may not seem like it now,but you will be able to live your life.Granted,we are all affected differently.Like you said,coping with this...

Sorry for the diagnosis,but welcome to the forum.Diet is a pretty hot topic for chronies.I hope you find something that works for you.Have you checked out the various support groups concerning diet?Many doctors do not acknowledge diet as a tool to fight this disease,which just stuns me.Did your...

Yeah,getting use to setons takes some time.The support group is a great place to share your story and find/give support.You will get use to the setons,they will always remind you they are there,but you will get use to them. So far so good with the seton that was removed.We will discuss another...

Welcome,glad you found the forum.Like ronroush7 says,there is a wealth of information here.I was diagnosed later in life too,at the age of 50.There is a support group for folks like us,Diagnosed at Age 50 an Over. http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=60132 A good place to share your story...

Welcome to the forum.I have setons as well and can relate to getting use to the knot.I had three setons placed,by the way.It will take a bit longer than a week to get use to them.I would say it was several months,for me,to get use to them.I have had them for sixteen months now,recently had one...