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Might make some people angry to say it, but I really don't think doctors could care less. I've been trying to get my fistulas closed for over 16 years. Many more have formed since then. Remicade didn't work for me. I was hoping to get to try fibrin glue, but they wouldn't even attempt it because...

Imodium can help. You will need to research it. It slows your intestine and can constipate you, but the output from the drain will be much less (assuming the output is intestinal fluid). Imodium made my life bearable, but I take anywhere from 5 to 20 per day. The bottle says no more than 2 per...

I have the same problems. It started with one fistula and every operation caused more to form. I now have six giant fistulas, and the doctors refuse to explore any other avenues of repair. Remicade didn't work. Ileostomy didn't work (and was miserable). Setons made it a pinch more bearable but...