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I was diagnosed with Crohns about a year and half ago after finding a rectovaginal fistula. This may be TMI, but I am looking for help/advice! At the time it didn't really bother me. I have since had another fistula form (both rectovaginal and perianal). They drain fine for the most part and...

The doctor I see is a colorectal surgeon. He seems to be pretty knowledgable. He did mention something about a seton but then kinda dismissed it because of the active Crohns and because they are draining. He said doing surgery or anything could just cause more complications and you wouldn't...

I am currently on Lialda and azathioprine. The doctor did mention something about a seton, but then kinda moved passed it (I think because the Crohns is active and he doesn't sound like doing anything with active Crohns is a good idea). He said surgery could cause more problems and basically if...

I have 2 recto-vaginal fistulas, one doesn't really bother me, but the other can be quite painful when if "fills up" before it drains. My doctor told me that pretty much there isn't anything you can for them (especially with active Crohns). He mentioned a possible seton, but said basically if...

I am new to this site and am looking for some advice. I was recently actually diagnosed with Crohns. I had one rectovaginal fistula that was missed diagnosed for a long time as a bartholin cyst. The first fistula is not very bothersome, it is small hole and doesn't drain too much. The new...