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    Considering surgery

    Thank you so much. I've found if I hydrate with a lot of water and some Gatorade I don't have a lot of issues (other then having to pee a lot). Have you had any success through diet? I do have scar tissue, which was seen by a recent CT, I had a scope don't last year, and was told I was ok. I'm...
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    Considering surgery

    The concern is, given the scar tissue, I may have the beginning of a bowel obstruction. When I went to the ER for myself 2 weeks ago. It went from my appendix, to a bowel obstruction, to a partial obstruction, to the start of an obstruction, to maybe an obstruction, to we're diagnosing you with...
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    Considering surgery

    Thank you all for the advice. I do have scar tissue, but doctors opinions vary. I have 1 doctor pushing for surgery, and the more senior doctor/surgeon is saying it can wait. I'm just tired of restrictions on where I can go because of Crohn's.
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    Considering surgery

    I've had Crohn's for 16 years now. Still on first line drugs of 800mg Asacol 3x daily. My symptoms have been pretty mild. Occasional diarrhea, with cramps. I try eat right, which usually keeps it under control. I had a flare up last weekend, and had the option of surgery mentioned. I'm 30 years...
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    Can I get a tattoo ???

    Tattoos with Crohn's I have a full sleeve of tattoos. Never have had any issues, talk to a reputable tattoo artist. No quality inks I've ever heard of contain metal. Hope this helps
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