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So purchasing meds with a doctor's regular prescription by mail from a Canadian pharmacy falls under the purview of thee laws?

The high cost of Pentasa time release capsules (500 mg) is a hardship. I don't qualify for Shire's assistance program. Is there a reliable overseas pharmacy available? Harry

The NGO tube was initially taken out after a few days, but turned out to be premature due to previously mentioned reasons... When I finally started eating, I began with broth, juice, tea, and jello, and gradually transitioned to more substantial food..

Hi - I didn't need a catheter, but did have an NG tube, which was the most challenging part of recovery. When it was initially removed after a few days, I felt sick which was the first sign that I had an undetected inflammation. It was reinserted, and remained in for most of the remaining stay...

Hi - I am happy to say that for the past year I have been able to eat normally. I gradually returned to my normal diet and weight! I've been on a couple of cruises which provided all manner of foodstuff and had no problems. And I drink coffee each morning and its a pleasure. While my digestive...

I had this surgery last August. I have Crohn's, which took a long time to diagnose. Rotating meds only gave me temporary relief so I finally opted for surgery. The initial jejeunostomy wasn't successful because there was a hidden secondary inflammation that previous tests didn't find. So I had a...

Hi - I had successful gastro bypass surgery last August (jejeunostomy?) but developed a large incisional hernia. I will have hernia repair (mesh, Stoppa- Rive method) on 9/17. What can I expect in terms of success and recuperation? Harry