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  1. Thunderstruck

    Any fellow Crohnies/Spouses TTC?

    Hello everyone. I posted a while back about possibly conceiving, well my IUD is out and the Drs gave me the green light! I'm in full remission, excellent labs and a healthy weight. My GI said now is the time, because no one really knows how long remission will last. A little background, I have...
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    For the ileostomates :)

    Hello all. So the time has come where I need to consider changing appliances. I currently use the convatec natura hydrocolloid barriers and bags. However, I notice they're not lasting too long without irritation. Also, it seems they're not conforming as well to the stoma (you don't cut these...
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    In remission, is a baby possible?

    Hello all! Hope you are doing well. I am please to announce that I am in clinical remission! I have been in remission for a few years, however, this is the first time my labs have been absolutely perfect! My hemoglobin was 14.6 and my CRP was only 0.9! I am so unbelievably grateful! Anywho, now...
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    Liver Function Tests - Slightly Elevated

    Hey all! Hope you're doing well. I have a quick question. And I'm probably worrying over nothing. First of all, I'm pleased to say that ALMOST all of my labs are immaculate!!! Great h/h, b12, Vit D, CBC all look great :-) I'm pretty happy considering I was on deaths door step 4 years ago :-)...
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    Output question

    Hey all! I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season :-) I know I did! I have a question for my fellow ostomates. I've had an ileostomy for 3.5 years now. No real problems except for minor skin irritation. Lately, however, ive noticed something new when I eat roughage. If I eat a salad (...
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    Advice on SCD

    I know many of you are either for or against the SCD diet for various reasons. And I want to thank you all in advance for reading/or answering this. I may have some ignorant questions about this SC type of eating, so I apologize :) I am currently in remission, however I do notice a change when I...
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    How do you stay motivated?

    There are MANY MANY threads discussing diet. Many of which I have read up on. But my main concern is motivation. I like the way I feel on a paleo-ish diet. Its paleo-ish because it focuses on lean meats, fresh fruits and veggies and some nuts (not a huge fan) But I also add in rice and some...
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    Cravings!!

    Hey all :-) Random question. I get remicade every 8w. And have been for about 3.5 yrs. I was wondering if any of you get crazy cravings afterwards? I feel the normal fatigue and headache post treatment. But recently I've been getting extreme cravings! I normally eat gluten free, low grain and...
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    Your favorite "cheat"

    I know most of us eat a particular diet. Whether you can't eat gluten, dairy, fat or roughage. But I'm curious as to how many of you have a weakness. As in something you will eat knowing the consequences will be bothersome. For me, it's chicken nuggets from McDonalds. Yes, I know they are...
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    Paleo and illness

    Hello everyone. I have a few questions. I've recently tried the paleo diet (meat, fruits, veggies and nuts) I am currently in remission and decided to see how this would affect me. I've recently began to experience those Crohns pains. You know, the ones that make you clammy for a few minutes...
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    How long has your remission been?

    I know this is a very vague question, but this is out of pure curiousity. I am currently in remission and have been for 3 years this July. I am post multiple obstructions, multiple fistulas, 3 resections in one surgery, major malnutrition(76lbs at the age of 23) as well as have an ileostomy. I...
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    Birth control

    Hello ladies. I have a few questions regarding birth control. I have been on multiple types of birth control for 13 years. I was always irregular, and after years of being on synthetic hormones, it was a usual routine for me. The time has come where I can no longer take it. I was on Yaz (I know...
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    Gluten/ Sugar

    Im new here, and there are multiple threads on GF, and no refined sugar eating plans. I have a few questions.... How do you all stay motivated to stay gluten free? I work in a hospital where if I forget a snack and/or lunch I am basically resorting to gluten to keep my energy up. How do you...
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    Fish oil

    Hello all. I am new to this forum and I am curious what type of fish oil supplements you all prefer? Ive tried a few different types, but they either upset the gut or I taste them hours later. Any advice would be appreciated as I know they are important to our health :)
  15. Thunderstruck

    New to the forum, not new to Crohn's!

    First time posting, and wanted to share my story. I've been diagnosed with CD for about 6 years now, but Ive had symptoms since age 9. When I graduated high school, I dropped about 40lbs in a little less than 3 months. I was in nursing school, so I attributed it to stress, of course. When I was...
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