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They said the build up of scar tissue worsens the area and causes the passage to get narrower along with the inflammation. I'm not sure what the rubberband method is. Maybe that will work for you.

I've had hemorrhoid removal surgery. Just when I was starting to feel better, I decided to do this surgery. Everything went downhill from here. My inflammation worsened. Surgeons I've seen after this have told me that Crohn's patients should never have hemorrhoid removal surgery. Fast...

Cheerbear, Sorry to hear about the issues you are having with this surgery. I truly hope and pray you get better soon. I'm scheduled for 3/2. However, I'm not sure if I will go through with it. I'm more hesitant because I fear that even after recovery, this may not be the end of the pain I...

Hello Cheerbeer, I am about to undergo a proctocolectomy. I am very nervous about it. I'm unsure if this is the best thing for me. How are you doing now? Do you have any regrets? Have you healed well? Any advice for me? Thank you, Micah

UnXmas, Thank you for the advice. About a month ago, for two weeks, I did not have the usual solid output from my stoma and the liquid output was minimal. I had a cramping pain in my lower abdomen and pain around the stoma. My doctor and surgeon said all looked fine according to xrays and...

Hello All, I have been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease over 3 years ago. For the past year, I have spent most of my days hospitalized. I began treatment with Asacol. When this no longer helped, I tried Remicade, Cimzia, and Humira. All of these medicines gave me side effects that landed me...