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    Mental Effects of Crohn's Research

    Hi all! I'm a college student with Crohn's doing research on the mental consequences of chronic illness. I'm concentrating on Crohn's patients in my research because it's personal to me. There've been periods of time since I was diagnosed where I look back and am certain I had severe...
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    What's the point of methotrexate when given with Remicade?

    Is it for treatment of the disease or to stop antibody formation? I've heard both sides. I was told it was to stop antibodies forming so the Remicade would work better longer, but literally no one else at my infusion center has said they're on methotrexate too. I'm very confused. Dosage is 1 mg...
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    What are mouth sores like?

    I've had CD for years but never had any mouth sores. My friend has large mouth sores, occasionally the size of dimes, and persistent stomach problems, but insists she doesn't have Crohn's. I'm just curious because I have no idea what they're supposed to look like or how often they crop up as...
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    College Student, diagnosed three years ago

    Hi all! I'm a freshman in college, was diagnosed in February 2012. Had some serious ups and downs, including a bout with C-Diff that put me in the hospital for 17 days at the end of 2013, but overall, things have been relatively stable. Counting my blessings there. Currently on Asacol...
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    Not sure what to eat

    I'm extremely thin (6'2, 160) and want to gain weight. I used to be a good deal heavier and have more muscle on me, but i got C-Diff and lost about 40 pounds and never gained all of it back. I was browsing the forums and saw a post about how anytime someone with Crohn's eats, it's basically like...
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    Sticky Medical Marijuana for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

    Just throwing it out there, Georgia just legalized cannabis oil for Crohn's patients:smile:
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