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Yeah that makes sense to me. The colonoscopy showed Mild Chron's so that's probably why they didn't do an 8 week steroid trial, let alone bump me up on the mega drugs (above Mesalamine). Hopefully I can get this abscess eliminated.

I appreciate the reply Jessica! Thank you for your time. I am aware of it being an Autoimmune disease, which I find to be quite scary. I would think they are new though, namely the fluid alone. The inflammation isn't new IMO, I could be wrong though. They had me on steroids (Prednisone) for...

I totally understand that feeling of not being able to buy whatever favorite drink you want, trust me.... I can't have a Mike's Hard Lemonade anymore, for example. Hang in there Lynda, you can always find alternatives. I heard some type of Mushroom Coffee exists which can boost energy and it...

Hello everyone! I got diagnosed with Chron's Disease Nov 8. 2021.... so VERY recently. I just got a CT scan yesterday on my abdomen to see if the abscess I had from the hospital was gone or not. The nurse or health official just accidentally called me first before calling my GI doctor, they...

What does Popcorn do to your GI tract? I’m curious. & I hear you; I experimented with some Red wines: no issues so far. I’ve had a few types of coffee with different results: 1.) Peet’s coffee from the store itself (not brewed in home) gave me jitters & accelerated heart beat. 2.) Home Brew...

I appreciate the reply James, I have experimented with different types of coffee by now, & had some Red Wines. I’m surprised you have had beer?! I though beer was even worse for Chron’s than wine or liquor? (I’m aware liquor is the strongest ABV). how long have you had Chron’s?

I just bought myself a Peet’s coffee with honey syrup & cinnamon. Amongst other ingredients, trying to steer clear of bad stuff within the coffee itself. I just got diagnosed with Chron’s last month. I had 2 dietician's saying coffee in moderation is fine, but others say it can cause a flare...

Hello everyone, I’m new with my Diagnosis to Chron’s. This is my 3rd post. I’ve had two registered nurses tell me that I can have wine & caffeine in moderation. My original dietician told me to avoid alcohol & caffeine post hospital(recently). I’m on Mesalamine currently so I have my...

What do you mean by innate immunity? I could look into the book, sure, but in brief what does this immunity have to do with Chron’s - knowing that’s it’s an autoimmune disorder?

How can you be certain that certain things like Herbs can’t help with Chron’s remission? Don’t get me wrong; I just talked to a Nurse today about maintaining my medication (Mesalamine), but what Do you think is unimportant about herbal use?

@Scipio thank you for your kind insight, I will be taking notes. @Bufford Thank you as well; this means the world to me to be able to reflect & learn. I am glad you both have figured ways out to manage your IBD & have learned info that is helpful to others. ;)

Thank you @wildbill_52280, & @my little penguin. These are some things for me to “chew” on. @wildbill_52280 I would love to know more on your supplement use (what kinds you use) {unless that’s personal/private}. I wouldn’t mind hearing any other helpful info, I’m at work right now( on break)...

Hello everyone! I am new to this forum & was diagnosed with Chron’s Disease last month: (Nov 2021). I have extreme mental health concerns with the future possibility of getting surgery one day. I read a Chron’s & UC book where they said about 70%-80% of people with Chron’s need surgery at some...

I would love to know the new things you are now taking @lukesjr, I appreciate the feedback; I myself plan to try Astragalus for 4 months, then break, then 4 months again. It hasn’t given me any cramps or pain but only good in my bowels & nasal passages. I can look into the NIH websites for more...

Hello, I am 24 years old and I just got diagnosed with Chron's Disease via a colonoscopy last month (Nov, 2021). I have 2 questions below, I will also give some context: I have been buying books, supplements, changing my diet, etc. My question is: Has anyone attempted to use Elder Berry...