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    Stomach pain -- flare?

    I've been having pretty bad stomach pain and gas for the past 2-3 days and am wondering if it's a flare. No bowel problems with it, which is why I'm confused. Anyone else ever just have stomach pain? Or maybe it's something I ate? Any advice on how to get rid of it...? Presently not taking...
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    Sick ALL the time!

    Anyone else here sick constantly? It seems like I am never well. I'm home again today from work with a sore throat/cough/earrache. I don't want to go to the doctor, because they'll just put me on antibiotics, which will mess up my stomach (which has *just* started to feel better finally)...
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    Is anyone else overweight?

    Despite all the negative effects of Crohn's, malabsorption, etc., I am the heaviest I've ever been. My weight does fluctuate some, but I cannot seem to lose any weight long-term. I feel like the only Crohnie in the world who is overweight! :(
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    Has anyone tried chiropractic?

    I was talking to someone at work today about chiropractic and they swore by it for clearing up their chronic sinus problems. So many people swear by it for everything, it seems, that I couldn't help but wonder if any Crohn's patients have had success with it. I've only been to a chiropractor a...
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    Boost?

    I've read here that many of you use Boost. I know it's a nutritional drink, but exactly how/when do you use it? Do you just drink Boost for a few days or a week (or longer?) when you're having a flare? Does it help with flare-ups? Is it good? Expensive? Sorry for asking so many questions!!
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    Newbie with lots of questions

    Hi all, newbie here. Not a newbie to digestive issues, as I was diagnosed with GERD/reflux in 1998 and Celiac's disease in August of 2007. My symptoms continued, even on a gluten-free diet...mostly D (all the time), gas, bloating, etc. It got worse recently when I was having major abdominal...
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