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cramping only occurs for 15-20 minutes before the the BM. BM is solid (max 1-2 per day) , no mucus or blood. She's on ASACOL for 5-6 weeks now.

Can any one please comment on this ?

Is there a way to control cramping /pain before BM. My daughter is on ASACOL for Colitis and doing fine otherwise but she experience pain before the BM. Is there anything relieve this cramping ?

Is anyone using DuraFlora - probiotics (Source Naturals; 5 billion cells)? It's supposed to be one of the best probiotic for Crohns. Any experience with class of probiotics ? can anyone comment on (Bacillus coagulans) strain in general for probiotics?

So the biopsy results came back and they are calling it indetermined - IBD. Biopsy is not able to confirm if it's Crohn's or UC. they are calling it moderate chronic active colitis. Since she is responding to ASACOL - 800Mg ....GI thinks we should wait and watch

Just wondering ............Are there kids out there who are able to live full and productive life as adults when Crohn's strikes them so early on ?

Looking back..... as this was her first flare and we had no clue that she has IBD. ........ She had mild temprature, her ankle was swollen for couple of days and then suddenly it got better along with her having D with blood /mucus . Still she was able to go to school except may be a day when...

only thing she is given so far is ASACOL -800Mg. Also they have given prednisone as a back up. She was on Flagyl -1000mg per day for 10 days before the scope. Since her symptoms seems to be under control .......only 2 BM a day , no blood or mucus and she's eating fine there seems to be no...

In your experience so far do you think there is a way to stop flare up ?

Thanks for your support. I was wondring if there are kids living normal life for extended period without flares ?

I guess then biopsy can be even deceiving ?

Thanks Jenn. I know that it varies from each person but are there cases where remission can be sustained for long period with ASACOL ? Also is there a diet we can start which will help to keep this under control ?

Hello , My daugther is diagnosed with Crohn's (seems to be from rectum to middle of large colon. Per Dr. it's a mild case . She's on ASACOL -800mg ( 2TAB) from last 3-4 days and is feeling much better - No mucus or blood now ....only couple of bowel movements a day. This started around a...