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    Job applications and self-identifying as having a disability

    I have been rejected many a times in job interviews because of my illness...as they project each job has tight deadlines and need to deliver under high pressure, they doubt our calibre whether we will be able to work in such stressful environment.. they consider it risky and reject but reasons...
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    New blog on my crohns journey

    Hi All, This is a new blog on my crohns journey. https://indiancrohnsdiary.blogspot.com Request you all to go thru the blog and send feedback. TIA
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    Umbilical hernia treatment

    Can someone plz reply
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    Small bulge in belly button but no pain

    Thanks Lady organic. Will surely chk out your suggestions. I have opened a new post on umbilical hernia so that our forum members can throw some more light on the topic.
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    Umbilical hernia treatment

    Hello, A lil intro abt me before I jump onto my question...A crohns patient under medications ( pentasa 4 tablets and azathioprine 75 mg ) .Had multiple surgeries in 2012 (ileostomy, reversal and for adhesions) . Lately I could notice a bulge in my belly button. It pains occassionally. Doctor...
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    Small bulge in belly button but no pain

    Hi Lady Organic, I tried pushing it inside but cudnt. I have occasional pain also these days. Finally i consulted a doctor today. He said it is umbilical hernia. Need to take a scan to confirm. He said it's not emergency but surgery is the only option.Can someone advice me if there is a...
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    Small bulge in belly button but no pain

    Thank you Jo-mom for your reply. There is no pain as of now. I have fixed an appt with my doctor in September . I got in touch with him over the phone but he said as long as there is no pain and other symptoms it can wait..Also in this pandemic situation I dont wanna take chances by visiting...
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    Small bulge in belly button but no pain

    Hi I am a crohnie from India who is currently under medication (pentasa and azathioprine).Underwent surgeries (ileostomy, reversal etc) in 2012 and I can say that the disease is in control . Lately I can see a small bulge in my belly button but no pain as such, I am worried and need your...
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    Dental check up

    I have an appointment with a dentist in a day or two to fill my cavities (long time due ). I was not able to take proper oral hygiene as I was in the hospital most of the time last year for my crohn's. I am doing ok now...is it the right time to go? Is there any safe cavity filling for...
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    Donno how to react......

    Pain due to 3 open surgeries is far better than explaining to people about them........As people here have no idea abt crohn's and its surgeries, am summarizing their talk whenever they happen to see me.... 1. Hey shalini, I heard u underwent one more surgery....3 open surgeries in 5...
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    Plaintains, broccoli good for crohns???

    Just came across this article and thought of sharing with u.... worklifespirit.wordpress.com/.../plaintain
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    Ayurveda for crohns

    Today I got a chance to discuss abt crohns treatment with an ayurvedic doctor, who is well known in india......he said crohns is 100% curable which I have never heard from an allopathy doctor......I have already tried homeopathy sometime back for my crohns but it didn't help much..... Just...
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    Adhesion barriers

    Does anyone have any insight abt adhesions barriers? As I had an open bowel surgery to release my adhesions ( coz of previous open bowel surgeries) , I don't wanna have more open surgeries for adhesions in the future......just found abt adhesion barriers in the internet and wanna know if anyone...
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    Cereal grains good for crohn's?

    Anyone tried to include cereal grains like oats, quinoa and other millets in ur diet.....just wondering if we can include these as they r more nutritious than rice
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    Anyone from India here?

    Am a newbie....just joined today....wanna know if we have anyone from India in this forum
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