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    6-TGN Level

    If you are familiar with high levels of TGN, I'd love to hear your thoughts... Originally diagnosed with Crohn's in 2007, just last year GI didn't see any "Crohn's" in my colonoscopy and now diagnosed me with Ulcerative Colitis instead. I'm on Imuran - originally 150 but because of my HIGH...
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    Feeling Exhausted? Check your Ferritin levels!

    I just wanted to offer some advice (feel free to take it or leave it). Here's my experience with extreme exhaustion: To make a long story short, we all need to be our own advocates when it comes to our health. I was walking around like a zombie a few years back feeling extremely exhausted, no...
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    Baker's Yeast Allergy?

    I was diagnosed 7 years ago with Crohn's and just found out that I have a Baker's Yeast Allergy. After researching online, seems like 70% of Crohn's patients have this food sensitivity. We often hear a lot about Gluten Free but not so much about Baker's Yeast Allergy. Gastros/doctors have...
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    Any experience with Apriso drug?

    Hi! Asacol HD has been working wonders for my Crohn's but of course my insurance has to step in and stop covering it... "Apriso" is now on their preferred list of meds. Does anyone take this medicine and if so pros/cons? Experiencing good results? Thank you for helping:ysmile:
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    Iron Infusion

    I'm getting an iron infusion on Monday - Ferraheme is amazing, really boosted my ferritin levels 5 months back. Just to caution on the safe side, I always ask for Benadryl through the IV before to ensure there won't be any allergic reactions. Best of luck!
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    Flare up?

    Pleasure! I know, I used to love eating steak but I've gone off it... who knows, maybe putting it in a juicer would help :) lol! I have yet to use my juicer! Another great thing for you to consider. Also, sometimes the butter in mashed potatos might also be a problem.... so many things to...
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    Flare up?

    Hi there! I just joined this forum and saw your point.... Sorry to hear about your condition. I found that Garlic and particularly red meat are major triggers! Garlic can definitely cause major stomach aches etc... (in my own experience) and was told by a doctor that red meat is a trigger for...
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