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A nutritionist with Crohn's? What an asset you could be to this forum! Some GI doctors have told their patients that diet plays no role in Crohn's, but we all know that it does somewhat. I'm sure we'd all be interested in hearing what your take is on it. Good luck with your surgery in...

Sorry you had to find us, but glad you did. Welcome to the forum! MBH

Hmm, I wonder what that ^ sounded like. giggle

Hi George - A lot of people on the forum have either been on Humira or are on Humira right now. I was on it and it worked reeeeally really well for 4 months, but then it quit working. I have been on Remicade for almost 2 years now (similar to Humira) and I am in a great remission! I know it...

I had great success with Humira too, but it only lasted a short 4 1/2 months. My insurance refused to pay for weekly shots, but suggested that I try Remicade. I was scared to death of trying Remicade, but it turned out to be great. I have now been in remission for almost 2 years on Remicade...

Chicken salad sandwiches always sit well when I am flaring. I boil the chicken, then chop it up really fine before mixing it with mayo. To make it more fun for him, (not sure how old he is) you could put it on those mini hamburger buns /sliders. You could make a casserole with boiled chopped...

Happy birthday Fred! Isn't it strange that so many people think that having to have a stoma would be the end of the world? But it's just the beginning of life for the people who benefit from it. You and Fred have a great day today!

YEAH we will! We know how to get excited over a good poop! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR VICTORIOUS POOP!!!

Oh, and also - my favorite way to make broccoli... I call it Baked Broccoli! Wah and cut broccoli into bite sized pieces. Put it in a bowl and lightly coat with olive oil. Sprinkle with seasoned breadcrumbs and a little parmesan cheese, stir, and spread it on a metal baking tray. Bake at 400°...

An Italian restaurant near me serves broccoli parmesan. It's breaded and fried broccoli topped with sauce and mozzarella cheese. Not the healthiest thing on the menu, but oh so good.

*gasp!!!*

I *think* I was misdiagnosed with Grave's disease, but my GP still says I have it. (I don't think so) I was hyperthyroid at the same time as I was trying to get diagnosed with Crohn's. Having two things at the same time made for a difficult diagnosis, but it did eventually happen. I was on...

I can totally see how you would be hesitant to have that surgery after being through such hell with your first surgery. I guess the question is, what if it DOES work? What if it works so well and you were like "OMG - what did I wait for? I should have done this years ago?" Or you might have to...

When I'm not flaring, I can eat corn no problem. I won't even see it in the toilet, which is weird I think since many non-crohnies even seem to have that problem. I will never eat popcorn for the rest of my life however. The way it seemingly scratches up your insides is not for me!

Do you know what your dosage is? Maybe you could get your dosage raised. I sure hope that lump isn't a second fistula coming on. I'm sorry you're not seeing any improvement. Hopefully soon you will. Welcome to the forum. MBH

I'm glad that you were forceful and got them to agree to a test. Good luck on Friday, I hope you get some answers soon after! I don't believe I have welcomed you, sorry you have to be here, but glad that you found us. MBH

You probably aren't able to do this, but I thought it was worth a shot just in case. When I had a mole removed, the doc had me massage it. I think it was to keep it healing flat, but that reminded me - doesn't massage bring more oxygen to that area? Would massaging your area that needs more...

What about some simple cereal made soggy with whatever type of milk-ish product you can tolerate? I was thinking about Rice Krispies, but I don't know if you have those over there. Those are one of the first solids that my children ate to practice getting used to things in their mouths. They...

Also, when my son was little, he had one bad case of diaper rash and his GP prescribed a steroid cream that cleared it up very quickly. I know that won't help the UTI, but it might help the redness on the outside.

The last time I ate a pear, I was in a great remission. The next THREE days I felt like I was in a horrible flare, and I haven't touched a pear since. I know that food treats everyone differently, but that was my first thought when I read that.