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  1. dontmesswithmrwest

    Kratom - More Energy, Less Pain - A Guide

    I only eat (high fat) beef. And the only seasoning allowed on the diet is salt. So, I only consume salt, beef, and water. This seems to eliminate every trigger for Crohn's. It's not necessarily a high salt diet. Yes as long as there are no additional ingredients/seasoning, but beef seems to be...
  2. dontmesswithmrwest

    Kratom - More Energy, Less Pain - A Guide

    Thrive. Had joint pain so bad couldn't lift my arms and could hardly get out of bed. In 2 months just beef and water felt the best I'd ever felt in my life. Don't blame yourself. I used to, too. For some (like me) nearly everything inflames - hence why only salt and beef works. How long did you...
  3. dontmesswithmrwest

    Perianal Crohn’s Disease

    Try Carnivore diet.
  4. dontmesswithmrwest

    Kratom - More Energy, Less Pain - A Guide

    Kratom can be limiting which is good in that one can't take more and more trying to seek some kind of high as it actually makes one more sick. Though, even when dosing properly nausea can occur and trying a good extra (like those from Magnum Opus) may help. Agreed. Try to get low dose opiates...
  5. dontmesswithmrwest

    Kratom - More Energy, Less Pain - A Guide

    Not a dumb question. Medical marijuana. Never worked though. The carnivore diet is the best thing I've done for my Crohns.
  6. dontmesswithmrwest

    My Life Has Reached a New Low

    Wow, 5 years ago. This was my first of literally countless hospital stays (probably 40-50) as well as more surgeries than I can count on two hands. Also, I mentioned getting infused with Remicade in my post. The drug (even with a double dose) and all other Crohn's meds failed. One drug even...
  7. dontmesswithmrwest

    Kratom - More Energy, Less Pain - A Guide

    L-glutamine powder I just took looks like cocaine. Guess it ain't legit.
  8. dontmesswithmrwest

    Kratom - More Energy, Less Pain - A Guide

    Yes, this is called kratom tea. Extracts are also an option (though more expensive).
  9. dontmesswithmrwest

    Kratom - More Energy, Less Pain - A Guide

    True but a very small amount was contaminated and that was years ago. Don't let something like that scare you off.
  10. dontmesswithmrwest

    Xifaxan

    Antimicrobials have been demonstrated to be as effective (if not more effective) than Xifaxan and are affordable. A good formulation is Gi Microb X. The standard dose is 3 pills twice a day (though some may need less, 6 is too strong for me so I used 4 a day) for 2 months. Also, the elemental...
  11. dontmesswithmrwest

    Remicade Stopped Working After 3nd Infusion?

    I felt pretty good after my 2nd infusion but I seem to be getting progressively worse after my 3rd. Does this mean it stopped working? Is there a chance I will feel better after my 4th? Should I get it 6 rather than 8 weeks? Would really appreciate your feedback.
  12. dontmesswithmrwest

    My Life Has Reached a New Low

    So Christmas is almost here. I remember that even last year as an adult I was extremely excited about the big day. Honestly it no longer gives me any joy. No more running down the stairs to open presents because my knee hurts so much I need crutches to walk. My knees, elbows, ankles all hurt...
  13. dontmesswithmrwest

    Brain Fog is Scaring Me

    I used to be a very intelligent man (I'm not bragging, just stating the truth). But right now I feel...well... dumb. I find myself with severe brain fog that is seriously disturbing me. My father keeps bringing up things I said that I completely forgot. I ordered a leather jacket on Amazon...
  14. dontmesswithmrwest

    Kratom - More Energy, Less Pain - A Guide

    I'm currently in the process of moving to a state where MM is legal. However, in the meantime I have been consuming kratom. I have been doing so for months before I even got diagnosed and noticed that it reduced bowel movements, provided energy, and helped fight depression. I am knowledgable...
  15. dontmesswithmrwest

    Newly Diagnosed, Deeply Confused, and Angry

    I've never been more overwhelmed in my life. I got diagnosed about 7 days ago...well, kinda. Which leads me to my first question. The GI first said that bloodwork was next to useless to here for diagnosing Crohn's. She says I the colonoscopy shows severe inflammation, but she needs me to get...
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