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I get the constant sinus infections as well.... unfortunately there's not much to do to prevent them. I also get skin infections easily. They seem to come from ingrown hairs and sometimes turn into abscesses (one had to be lanced). For the skin infections I have found that the pre-surgery...

I see doctors at UPMC Pittsburgh. They have one of the best surgeons there.

Hello. I was told that I suffer from Crohn's and IBS. This is the information that I was given: Crohn's is what causes bloody stool and cannot change from day to day. You don't just wake up one day with symptoms. The symptoms start out mild and increase over time. They also do not just stop...

My doctor told me that Crohn's is in your genes and that a traumatic experience can trigger it. Personally, my symptoms did not start until my parents got divorced. This was a very stressful event for me and I internalized a lot of the stress. So, I do agree with her when she said that Crohn's...

So my doctor mentioned one time that IBD is something that is in your genes. You don't just wake up one day and have it. According to him, something triggers it and it becomes active. He said for a lot of people it is a traumatic experience that triggers it. Does anyone have any proof for...

I am sorry to hear of your struggles. I know what you're going through. The first two months of my senior year of highschool I was put on homebound where a tutor came to my house instead of me attending school. I was so sick and most of the people who I thought were my friends were unbelievable...

Angrybird- I do not tolerate spicy foods well. However, I never really did before having Crohn's either. When I have urgency, it's usually random. I haven't been able to pin point anything in particular. When I say urgency though I mean.... I have 5-10 minutes to get to the bathroom. It has...

Hello Jason. I'm 22 and was diagnosed when I was 17. I am happy to talk if you ever need someone to talk to or have questions. I know what it's like to be younger with Crohn's so I can definitely empathize.

Hello. I know what that's like. I have Crohn's and it was a vicious cycle when it wasn't under control. The thing is.... until it is COMPLETELY under control, it is a vicious cycle. I would go through periods where I felt better and would be doing better just to go back to bad or sometimes...

Hello. I have gotten skin abscesses before. One right under my belly button actually. It became the size of a golf ball and had to be drained and packed. Personally, I do not think it is from your Crohns because my doctor did not seem to think so either. However, in my personal opinion, I feel...

I never had a lesion per say but I have gotten skin infections and abscesses. I never had an issue with this until I was diagnosed with Crohns and put on Remicade and then Humira. I was told the abscesses are most likely from a small cut or hair follicle becoming infected and then my body not...

I have never had pain. I have had some cramping, similar to menstrual cramping, but never pain. I have had all of the other symptoms though: weight loss, fatigue, bloody stool, loose stool,urgency, no bowel control, etc.

Hello! I wish I would have known about a site like this a long time ago. I had felt so alone and although I had family support, I wish I would have had others to talk to. I think that this is such a great idea and can help so many people. I completely agree with you.

Hello. I have Crohn's disease and have been on Humira for about 2 years now. It has helped me tremendously. I take 40 mg every week. At first, I was a little freaked by having to give myself injections. However, feeling better for me was worth it. I noticed a difference in about 2 weeks. I...

Hello all. I have been living with Crohn's since 2007. I was diagnosed when I was 17. At first I was diagnosed as having Ulcerative Colitis but later a pill cam confirmed Crohn's. In the first 3 months after discovering I first had a problem, I dropped 40 pounds. My hair fell out from poor...