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    Gallstones post-resection

    I wasn't sure if to put this in the surgery forum or here, because it's not directly related to Crohn's except that the resection surgery was because of the Crohn's. I had a right hemicolectomy in late 2007 and have been doing fairly well ever since, on Humira. Last year I had some elevated...
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    Felony charge for dash to restroom/roughing flight attendant

    I was somewhat discouraged to read this article wondering what I would have done in the same situation. Interestingly, the article doesn't say whether he made it to the lavatory or not. I wonder if you told them you had Crohn's when you boarded the flight if you'd be able to use the...
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    Colonoscopy Sweepstakes

    Well, here's your chance. For all of you who don't have insurance or would like a free colonoscopy. What a way to spend a vacation in NYC. Of course, it's no vacation. They put you up in a 5 star hotel, but for only 3 nights! With the colon prep and getting back and forth from the airport...
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    Striae "stretch marks"

    Hello all. It's been awhile since I've been here. I started getting better and sort of wanted to forget about Crohn's for awhile. I think that's why regular members here seem to rotate a lot. Anyway, here I am experiencing a new symptom. Anybody else get them (striae/stretch marks)? There...
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    Health records/google

    Google ventures into health records biz February 21, 2008 Google Inc. will begin storing the medical records of a few thousand people as it tests a long-awaited health service that's likely to raise more concerns about the volume of sensitive information entrusted to the Internet search...
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    Hospital bills

    I know we've discussed this before, but I never cease to be amazed, after a hospital stay, how much I still have to pay even with insurance. My insurance at my current job isn't as good as my last, but in both cases, I still end up owing thousands of dollars. This time it may be more like...
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    Another possible post-remicade option

    another possible post-remicade option Promising drug for Crohn's sufferers Friday, January 18, 2008 LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Crohn's Disease is one of a group of conditions called inflammatory bowel disease. No one knows for sure what causes Crohn's and there's no cure. But scientists are finding...
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    Another Humira Log

    Entry 1: I've been told I will receive my first shipment of Humira on Thursday, and I plan to inject on Saturday. I will be keeping this log as much for own my record as well as for those who are interested. I will begin with a description of my past and current condition. I was diagnosed at...
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    New Theory on Crohn's

    How Bacteria In Cows' Milk May Cause Crohn's Disease ScienceDaily (Dec. 13, 2007) — Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found how a bacterium, known to cause illness in cattle, may cause Crohn's disease in humans. Crohn's is a condition that affects one in 800 people in the UK and...
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    Resection not much help

    The best thing about it, was that I don't have to change the bandage on my stomach every day for the draining fistula that was there. Other than that, my digestive problems are actually worse, four weeks out now. I've only had mild pain, but I actually would rather have a little pain instead...
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    Don't tell me, here comes the knife

    For those that have been through this, and other surgeries, it probably doesn't seem like a big deal. But you probably remember when you went through it, that it was a daunting prospect and not something exactly to celebrate. But the time has come, according to my GI and surgeon, to remove...
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    Crohn's on the road

    Well, this is the first day I've had off since starting orientation/training for my new job over two weeks ago. I could have taken a couple of days off but I decided to go ahead and get it all over with so I could start driving solo. For those that don't know, my new job is driving a passenger...
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    Damage report

    There are so many different angles to this disease and how it effects you. It's just amazing to me that you can end up in the hospital and be out of work and then have to face an incredible financial mountain. As if you don't have enough to deal with already. This goes for any chronic illness...
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    Older and living at home

    I've been a truck driver for some time now and have spent most of my time on the road and would rent a motel, or stay with my parents during time off. I must admit, I haven't been exceptionally wise in my use of money and have had to pay off some debts in addition to the college tuition for the...
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    Hospitalized

    Some of you were following my thread below about the imodium pain. When I got back home from being on the road, I went on to the hospital becuase my appointment with the GI wasn't for another two days. The ER took CT scans and prescribed me some anti-biotics and painkillers. They said there...
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    The onset

    I was 25, driving a taxi, and not eating well. So when my bowel movements began to become loose and slightly more urgent, it was logical to conclude that it was because of my diet. So I began eating lots of vegetables and salads expecting that I would become truly healthy. But this did not...
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    Immodium pain

    Hello forum. Thanks for the encouragement in your posts. First off, I will go to the doctor eventually. My insurance doesn't kick in for about another 8 months because of pre-existing condition. Of course, I'll go before then if I have to. Not the ER, though, unless I'm dying because last...
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