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    Pop up is ANNOYING

    What is this annoying pop up, i x it out and it pops up over and over bounces then gets small only to pop up again, and again. It covers what i try to read. This thing is so irritating that i am not liking the having to continue to click it off. Who ever put this on can you please put it on one...
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    Self care Managing Stress

    Hi, although IBD is said to not be caused by stress, it can increase 'symptoms', triggering a cascade of activity. During the holidays stress can increase due to being around/with additional family, the extra tension of longer hours endured, the hustle of coming and going, entertaining, and the...
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    Holiday Treats ~ to Avoid?

    Hi, Happy holidays. Each year many of us are tempted with holiday treats that can be a disaster to our guts if we indulge. Help me think of a few things I might be able to try. Some can have a tiny bit but others can't touch... part of my list of no way includes: popcorn balls ham, fudge...
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    Health / strange stuff

    HEALTH / STRANGE STUFF ~ (Oh no!) Hospital Report Blames Patient's Fart for Surgical Fire http://www.newser.com/story/233349/hospital-report-blames-patients-fart-for-surgical-fire.html?utm_source=part&utm_medium=aol&utm_campaign=rss_curated
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    Meditation & Chronic Illness

    Hello, hope everyone is doing well (as can be) I was wondering how many use meditation as a form of self help, relaxation, etc. If you have not tried it, i can't help but to encourage you to look into it. There are many really good guided meditations. Some are easier then others ;) It can also...
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    Study links common food additives to Crohn's Disease Colitis

    http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/25/us-science-emulsifiers-idUSKBN0LT26S20150225 did you see this?
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    DNA-repairing Enzyme

    http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/news/2014/10/dna-repairing-enzyme-can-worsen-tissue-damage
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    Help Weight Gain ~ Best protein mix

    Anyone tried a hemp protein mix that helps with weight gain and taste good? I am in search of a good product. Hemp protein seems to be one of the best and cleanest proteins. If you do use it, what do you mix it with? I am looking for weight gain ~ at least 20lbs. would be nice ;). I have tried...
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    Fluid Intake

    Summertime seems to increase the risk of dehydration for many of us. Just checking in to see how everyone is getting enough fluids. I struggle with dehydration and try to not need IV therapy. My beverage of choice is Coconut water (organic) and plenty of water too. I try not to get burn out...
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    Probiotics, Hows it going?

    Hi, anyone taking VSL3? I am currently taking a probiotic that has had notable good results and am wondering if i could get better results with a stronger probiotic. your thoughts please ;) thank you
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    Anyone able to do 8 weeks EEN

    Hello, fast question for anyone who has been able to complete 8 full weeks of EEN on Vivonex. Were you able to drink it? Specific only please as it does not taste sweetened. Thank you.
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    Concerned weight drop

    Hello, been struggling with weight and can't seem to keep it on. Also been having issues with dehydration. I have been drinking fluids with electrolytes and organic coconut water. I gained 3 lbs one day but it fell back off. My bmi is 16 and I am struggling/slipping. I feel like this just gets...
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    How low is too low BMI and IBD?

    How low is too low on the BMI (body mass index) index when fighting Crohns? When should you seek help and what are the options? What are the dangers, the long term effects, signs, symptoms to be aware of other then the obvious. Thank you for the consideration?
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    Aluminum and B12 Concerns

    B12 is often used for IBD patients. Does the aluminum in many/most of the Cyanocobalamin B12 injectable solutions as a preservative cause any potential long term harm or cause aggravation to nerve damage? If yes, are there any symptoms we should be aware of, or test we should be having to watch...
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    Is Western Medicine Doing New Studies of the Effects of CBD's

    Curious if Western Medicine is currently doing any new studies on the effectiveness of natural and not synthetic CBD's in medicinal marijuana as a treatment for reducing inflammation or bringing a patient to remission? So much information on the internet but would like a Dr's take on the near...
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    Nutrition importance

    How important is nutrition with IBD? What is the proper time frame for testing vitamin and mineral levels and at what intervals should they be retested? Should a nutritionist be involved? What is the most common mineral or vitamin that IBD can potentially effect. Is it the illness itself that is...
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    Anemia Low Iron Serum

    Anemia Hello,anyone else with anemia? Iron is at 28 and the other levels seemed ok except platelets crp and sed. I'm tired, paler than my normal and have lost some weight and am bruising more than normal. I had seen taking iron pills can cause a flare or inflammation - I had also seen...
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    EN for adults?

    Hi there, any adults have success with en? If yes was it via ng tube or drinks? I am not too familiar with this form and have just started to look into it. Are there prescription forms are all otc /bulk? Do all contain mtc. Which ones do not contain carrigeen? I am looking for an alternative to...
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    When to call - how do you really know

    Do you struggle with when to call the Dr. or go to er? It can be pretty confusing sometimes. What makes you say, uh oh, better do something? There are some situations that are no brainers (bleeding excessive, fever, uncontrolled vomiting, pain that does not let up) but with IBD some things can...
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    Do you notice more symptoms with the heat?

    I seem to have a bit more problems with fast transit in the warmer weather. The best I have found to do is simply not eat and drink as little as possible until I know I will be close to the facilities.
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