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Welcome to the forum, Alicia. I have been in limbo for some time now, so I have done a lot of homework between the differences of IBS & IBD (Crohn's or UC). First off, bleeding is not a symptom of IBS. However, the blood could be coming from a fissure (tear in rectum) if you are frequently in...

Hi Amelia and welcome! You sure are a great example and role model for your daughters. You should be very proud of yourself. I really hope the pred and Imuran can get your Crohn's under control soon. Hang in there!!

I haven't had surgery for Crohn's yet (numerous others, though), but I wanted to welcome you to the forum and wish you luck. I know surgery can be scary, but I think the benefits will greatly outweigh the risks. Many forum members have done so well after a resection, some even enjoying years...

Welcome to the forum, Kela! I am so thrilled to hear you are doing so well! You certainly deserved some relief after all you've been through. And too bad you couldn't enjoy Split. I just visited there last year - so beautiful! Hopefully, you can return one day and fully enjoy it. I have...

I am so glad Humira is working well for you, Beth. May you have many, many more healthy years ahead!

Happy Bday to Stan! So glad you are in a much better place this year.

You are one of a kind, Jessi!!

Thank you so much for sharing your story. It's always so wonderful to hear of success. I hope you continue to feel so well!

Hi PMC and welcome! I am glad to hear you have been doing well on Aza. I hope it continues to do the trick! I can't offer any advice regarding the wind either. However, if this is unusual for you, perhaps you need to think what the cause could be. You said you've been home for the...

I think going to his next appointment is a very smart move. Along the same lines, I become a pussy cat around my GI. I always bring my hubby along because he speaks up and pushes me to be more vocal, too. I hope the combination of new treatment plan and speaking to someone will help your...

:rof: Oh, I hope the little rockets help! I used to take Canasa (suppository). I called them my butt bullets.

Oh, I hope you will see an improvement with this dose!!!! Good luck!

Hi and welcome! I am sorry about your son's recent diagnosis. I think it is wonderful you've joined the forum for your son. You'll learn so much from those who deal with Crohn's daily. There are many different treatment options. Unfortunately, there isn't a miracle drug. Some meds work...

I hope you do! I would just suggest putting in your signature that you are diagnosed with diverticulitis.

Hi Jude and welcome! I sure hope you don't have Crohn's, but it does sound like it is possible. Even some of your reasons for why you don't think you have Crohn's points to Crohn's. For example, your first reason - no D. To be honest, constipation IS a sign of Crohns. Several members suffer...

@May - Yeah, the email is great to have, but it takes her a while to reply if at all. You are right, this is my second GI, and not the doctor who diagnosed me. When I got diagnosed, I decided I should leave my local GI to see an IBD Specialist at a big University Hospital in Philly. Look...

I am glad you heard back from your GI, and he doesn't think it's your meds. I sure hope the antibiotics kick in soon, and you start to feel better. Hang in there!

Hooray! I hope Humira works for you for a VERY long time!

I am glad you've finally seen some improvement. And good thing cheese seems safe! If you are anything like me, I'd be so upset if I had to avoid cheese. I love cheese - mac & cheese, grilled cheese, cheese and crackers, cheeseburgers...the list is endless. Good luck with your appointment...

Hi Susan and welcome! We look forward to hearing your story.