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    Remicade in mexico

    Thanks so much for that information. Since we haven't pinpointed exactly where in Mexico we will be going to, this will help with that as well :)
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    Remicade in mexico

    Hi all I’m starting my retirement plans and my hope is to be in Mexico for 6 months a year. That would mean I’d need one, possibly 2 infusions while I’m away. Does anyone have experience with this? I’m just starting me research now and don’t know where in Mexico I’ll be. Clinics and...
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    Lower left abdominal pain

    I've had crohns for several years and I would say it is a pretty mild case. I'm on Remicade every 8 weeks and haven't really had any problems since I went into remission. Before my remission I didn't have much pain, just frequent loose bowel movements. The only pain I would have is just before...
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    15 Year old just diagnosed

    Hi all, My son just received his diagnosis yesterday after an MRI last week. His GI was pretty sure it was crohns after a visual look at his bottom but she wanted all the tests to confirm of course. I also have crohns, was diagnosed about 2 years ago so I am familiar with the process, the...
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    Painful skin

    I'm having a lot of skin pain on my right upper leg/thigh area lately. It feels like bruising or even like an open wound or burn kind of. I've also had a fair bit of pain in my hip joint so I don't know if it is radiant pain spreading from that or if it is something else. It hurts when my...
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    Pain in the butt...literally

    Hey all, I've been getting this pain that feels like a sharp stabbing pain almost going up my anus. It generally doesn't last long, up to 20 - 30 min or so but at times can be really really bad. I always feel like maybe if I was to have a bowel movement it would ease the pain but 98% of the...
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    Rectal bleeding

    Hey all, I'm pretty new to the whole crohns thing and I see a few post of people who have bleeding but it is something new to me. I was away on vacation last week and was pretty constipated the first few days. I was finally able to have a bowel movement which came with what I think was a...
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    Is travel insurance needed?

    I'm leaving all this snow and cold behind me in a few weeks and was thinking about travel insurance. I normally purchase regular medical insurance for while I'm away but I didn't know if I should be trying to get special insurance due to my Crohns this year (diagnosed in May 2015) Here are...
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    What to expect from Remicade

    I've had 3 infusions and go for my 4th the beginning of February but I have my first follow up appointment with my GI today. I know he is going to ask me how the treatment is working but I don't really know. I'm not sure what the expected results were supposed to be. I don't feel I have the...
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    Whole30 diet

    Does anyone have any experience with the Whole30 plan? I'm trying to find something that would work to help lose a few pounds, keep me from being hungry and of course won't cause stomach issues.
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    Sticky Crohn's Forum Candle Room

    This is for my daughter. I wish I could take away all your pain
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    Food Diary

    Does anyone have a really good food diary that they use? I'm really trying to monitor what I'm eating but the one that was given to me by the nutritionist just doesn't seem to work for me and I haven't been able to "build" one that is any better. I'm heading away on vacation in February and I'm...
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    What exactly is remission?

    The title is really self explanatory... Do you have to have a colonoscopy to rule out inflammation or is it based on symptoms? No D, cramping, blood etc. I don't think I'm in remission at all, I'm just looking forward to knowing what it is.
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    This might be a weird question...

    but how many of you have gotten a tattoo while on medication that suppress your immune system? I'm currently on methotrexate and will be going on remicade within the next few weeks. There has been a tattoo I've been wanting for quite a while now so I booked the appointment but then started...
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    Trigger Foods

    My dx is still very new and I'm trying to figure out my trigger foods. How long is the "normal" before you all start feeling the effects of your trigger food. I'm finding that within an hour of eating I'm getting the urgent need to head toward the bathroom.
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    Blood Work

    I just received my most recent bloodwork results and there were a few flags on them. I haven't been able to reach either my GI or my rheumatologist to see exactly what any of it means, I thought maybe someone on here may have a bit of insight. I've tried google as well but just end up...
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    Is it really Crohns?

    Hey all, Back in my early 20s I was having a lot of joint pain but not a lot of noticeable swelling. I went to several doctors, had tons of test (including a bone marrow test...ouch!). They told me I have a small bit of arthritis in my hands, bursitis in my hips and tendonitis in my shoulders...
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