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    Crohns and military

    I think its just bull@*!& that if you have crohn's you cant join any branch in the military no matter what job your doing. Even if your in perfect shape and show no symptoms you still cant. Do you think it would work if when I'm joining the military I just don't tell them i have crohn's disease...
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    Make a wish foundation

    I went to a crohn's camp last year and a few of the kids made a wish through the foundation, but they all had way more to deal with then me, a few of them were my age and already had colostomy bags. I only had 2 procedures and i have the chance to make a wish, but it seems wrong for me to do it...
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    How long do Crohn's Disease flareups last

    hey guys i was just wondering how often do you have flare ups, and how long do they last you , and how many flare up's have you had. I have only had one flare up and it lasted a little less then a month, but i was lucky cause they found out i had crohns like right away. I have had crohn's for...
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    Coffee is beneficial for Crohn's Disease

    So as you can tell by the title, i made this for coffee drinkers. Every website ive read says coffee is great for you, It lowers the risk of Parkinson's disease and Type 2 diabetes. It mediates depression. Also 1 cup has about 1,300 mg antioxidants and 1 cup of strawberries has about 5,300 mg...
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    Hey guys just an update of whats been goin on

    So ive been doing good, my doc told me i was anemic a few weeks ago which was causing me to faint and be extremely tired, but he gave me some iron pills which are making me feel alot better. But the bad news is i might need to get surgery, not due to crohns but due to an injury that happened to...
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    Asacol tabs in stool

    So im taking Asacol and prilosec right now, and when i have a stool i see the asacol tabs lol, is that because it is going to be too fast or is that just what happens?
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    Fainting due to Crohn's Disease?

    I was working out today for my first time in a few months, and after like 20 minutes of cardio and weight lifting i felt like i was going to pass out. I was really lightheaded and dizzy. I had to sit down for like 5 or 10 minutes while drinking some water. Then i finished working out and I got...
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    V8 drinks and Crohn's Disease

    I started drinking those v8 drinks and i was wondering if they actually mean what they say. Do they really give a full serving of vegetables and fruits in 1 glass? And could i just drink that because i cant have that many fruits and vegetables right now because im in a flare up.
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    Healthy Dieting?

    So right now i am 5 ' 6 at 161 and im male. I am playing football for the 9th grade team and i wanted to know what foods i could eat so i can be healthy and also for weight lifting. Cause like all the weight lifters are crazy on protein , fiber, veggies, fruits, but the only thing i can have is...
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    Really sick

    really sick Well my crohns disease was going well, they took me off the steriods like 3 days ago, i was having no stomach pain, and my stools were normal, and i was only going once a day. But i got a cold, which lead to a sinus infection, which lead to 2 ear infections, which lead to pink eye...
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    Getting some test done

    Im just telling you guys so you know whats going on. On monday i am getting a Upper Gi with a small bowl follow through, and a bone density test. Not sure why im getting the test done. As most of you know i was diagnosed with crohnes not too long ago (2 or 3 weeks)
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    Food journals??

    Hey guys, i was thinking about making a food journal but i have no clue where to start. I am still currently in a flare up so should i wait till im out of the flare up to make the food journal or is sooner better? How do you start a food journal off? Do you guys have a food journal? Lol sorry...
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    What supplements do you take?

    Hey guys, i was just wondering if you guys take any supplements, if so which ones? I was thinking about getting some protein drinks and taking some L-Glutamine. How bout you?
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    Weight lifting

    weight lifting Can i start weight lifting again? Im 14 years old 145 pounds 5 "6. I am taking asacol and prilosec, they are weaving me off of prednisone. I just really want to start weight lifting again and im not sure if i should. What do u think?
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    What is Prednisone

    what is Prednisone Hey guys my doctor just put me on prednisone 10 mg. I take 4 tablets once a day for 7 days. I know that prednisone is a steroid but how come im on steroids. also what are the side effects of it
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    Kinda nasty question

    Hey guys this is kinda a nasty question lol:eek2: but when i had a bowel movement today my poop had a little white on the outside of it. I was just wondering if this is a side effect from the pills or if somethings wrong (Besides the fact that i have crohns haha)
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    Someone to talk to

    I was just diagnosed with crohns disease and acid reflux on monday (so 5 days ago) So as of right now i'm just taking Prilosec (20 mg) and Asacol (400 mg) and i take them twice a day. I dont know any of my food "triggers" yet. I just wanted someone to talk to because my friends and family don't...
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