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    What can I eat?

    Ok, I have had a stoma (ileostomy ) and have been pretty safe in what I have been eating over the last year. There are many foods I miss and have been reading different things on the net regarding what you can and can't eat. I am we'll aware of the no go foods ie skins, nuts, seeds but have...
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    Something I noticed

    I have found over the years that if I am coming down with a cold or a bug I tend to notice some crohns type symptoms alongside. These have tended to fade as I get the cold and always wondered why. My thoughts are that at the time of getting a cold something is happening to my immune system...
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    Sticky Medical Marijuana for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

    I smoked for years and my symptoms came and went. I stopped 3 years ago and within 2 yrs all went a bit frank spencer. i had emergency surgery, lost half of my small bowel and now live with an ileostomy. Would it have happened anyway? Who knows but I firmly believe smoking/taking it does some good
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    Weird Rash

    Hi All, Have been on AZA for about 10 weeks now and am currently taking Pred to fend off my xmas flare up. All has been well with no problems except today I seem to have developed a rash. It started on my lower body and has now spread to upper as well. its itchy as hell and feel likes its on...
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    Why does my stoma keep changing in size?

    Hi all Can anyone tell me why or if they are suffering the same that they're stoma changes size of its own accord. It doesn't bother me other than it causes leaks. I have a pre cut bag and its beginning to get on my nerves! God dam crohns!
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    Ileostomy reversal - how successful is it likely to be?

    Hi all, I have been blessed with having an ileostomy, had it for a year now and have spent most of it wishing I didn't have it. My quality of life is definitely better with it though and i dont suffer anywhere near as much with crohns type symptoms. My consultant talks about reversal after a...
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    A year to the day

    Hi all, Having been on the forum for a little while now, just wanted to put my story out there. It's probably gonna be a bit long so I apologise! I had suffered with stomach pains and bloating for the last 20 years, docs had always told me I had ibs, when hospitalised I was told it was...
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    Sticky Medical Marijuana for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

    Hi All, I have just joined the crohn's forum after being recently diagnosed after needing what I can only describe as life changing surgery. I have suffered for years with abdominal cramps and all the usual suspects. My doc and many others said I was suffering with IBS and for many years I put...
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