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  1. abovetheclouds

    Doc wants me on Remicade, but I feel fine

    My doctor has never discussed labs to check for inflammation levels. I didn't know that was possible until discovering this forum recently. I get blood drawn every 3 months to make sure I am ok to keep taking 6-MP, but don't know exactly what they are checking for. I'll make sure to ask about...
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    Cannabis use provides symptom relief in patients with IBD but is associated with worse disease prognosis in patients with Crohn's disease

    Marijuana is illegal in NE and it is *not* a medical state, however NE has some of the best laws in the country out of all the non-medical states. The max penalty (for your 3rd offense) is 7 days incarceration and a $500 fine. For the first offense, there is no incarceration. Many other states...
  3. abovetheclouds

    Doc wants me on Remicade, but I feel fine

    Hi everyone, tl;dr for those who don't want to read the wall of text below: I feel like I am in remission still, but doc says I need to start taking Remicade or I will need surgery shortly. I would prefer to try switching to paleo diet for a few months first, wondering if that is ok My name's...
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