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  1. Glockola

    Imodium/Loperamide for malabsorption?

    Anyone have got any experience with imodium in treating chronic loose stool? Have inflammation in remission but still problems with loose stools and some fatigue. Could it help the body absorb more nutrients from the food being consumed? Also would it be safe to take long term? Is there any...
  2. Glockola

    Borderline low albumin/protein?

    In remission but recent blood test showed slightly low albumin/protein. Anything I should worry/unworry about? Anyone can relate? Doctors does not seem worried. But cant really trust them.
  3. Glockola

    Low protein/albumin levels

    So I just got back my latest bloods and my albumin/protein was slightly under the reference range. I have been in "remission" for a long time, maybe a few slightly loose stools in the morning but I guess that is just the new "normal". So I was just wondering if this is anything to worry about...
  4. Glockola

    Stress, Anxiety and/or Depression

    Hello! I am currently struggling with some health anxiety issues and so I was just curious how many here suffer from stress, anxiety and/or depression? If you do, what coping strategies if any do you find useful? How many here are on some kind of anti-depressant? anti-anxiety medication...
  5. Glockola

    Stimulants to combat severe chronic fatigue?

    Anyone been put on adderall or methylpenidate or similar stimulants for treating their chronic fatigue that comes with intestinal disorders? I have a severe case. I can barely function and I think I'd much rather be put on a low dose just to be able to function, stay employed and provide for...
  6. Glockola

    Stimulants for treating chronic fatigue?

    Anyone been put on adderall or methylpenidate or similar stimulants for treating their chronic fatigue that comes with intestinal disorders? I have a severe case. I can barely function and I think I'd much rather be put on a low dose just to be able to function, stay employed and provide for...
  7. Glockola

    Treat Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s With Stem Cells

    Treat Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s With Stem Cells I would like to offer some hope that the future brings new better, more effective treatments with less side effects. Traditional treatment for IBD typically requires a wide variety of pharmaceutical medications ranging from: Corticosteroids...
  8. Glockola

    Thiamine ''vitamin B1'' treatment

    Anyone had their levels of thiamine checked? Studies have shown high dose thiamine supplements helps relieve fatigue in IBD. This is a test that is most often overlooked and is not done during regular bloodwork. It has also helped people with CFS. Some vitamins might be borderline and thus...
  9. Glockola

    Wellbutrin, Modafinil, Ritalin and Adderall.

    Wellbutrin, Modafinil, Ritalin and Adderall. Has anyone tried any of these medications for their chronic fatigue syndrome that often accompanies crohns disease? I was just wondering if it would be worth trying to get hold of any to see if they might work. At least on some days where I need...
  10. Glockola

    I know what triggered my IBD

    After a 6 month long infection in asia I immediately developed IBS which then became IBD. I think it messed my mucosa up so much. And it is now so weak my immune system is attacking bacteria and food. Wtf I think Crohns is just at umbrella term for a set of symptoms and findings that presents...
  11. Glockola

    B-vitamins

    Why do doctors only check for b12 and folate? There are so many others they never know how to check for? Why? Stupidity? Anyone could recomend me a good b-complex. Thank you !!!
  12. Glockola

    Christians!!!

    Could we start up a thread for Christians? We could need a space and separate support group. I am sure we have fellow cronies out there also who pray to get through the tougher days. Faith, Hope, the Holy Spirit, Jesus and God Almighty. Just a suggestion to moderators to perhaps open a...
  13. Glockola

    Medications other than immunosuppressants?

    Except for the usual IBD medications steroids/immunosuppressants and such. What other medications are many of you on? Antidepressants, anti anxiety, pain relievers, sleep medications, vitamin supplements and others??? Since Crohns frequently leads to other health problems along with it. I was...
  14. Glockola

    Vitamin question

    Anyone got their vitamins Thiamine and Riboflavin checked? Or just the usual b12 and folate??
  15. Glockola

    Anaemia normal, B12, Folate & Iron???

    I have mild anemia despite normal B12, Folate & Iron levels. I also have normal CRP levels. Albumin is normal range also. I have the heart palpitations, shortness of breath and fatigue!! Just stomach pain diarrhea and hair thinning. What the F is wrong??? doctors clueless!
  16. Glockola

    Sticky You Are Not A Burden!!!

    I am definitely a burden both to myself and my whole family. Obviously they can never understand what it is like having to go through daily torture and having no life. The disease is just bringing misery on a daily basis and most likely just going to be getting worse down the line. Thinking...
  17. Glockola

    Treatment for chronic anemia?

    So my small intestines seem not able to absorb all of the necessary nutrients to support a healthy level of red blood cells. So for 3 years my symptoms are all the classic anemia related ones, cold, dizzy, lethargic, out of breath, heart thumping and fast heart rates. The anemia is always...
  18. Glockola

    Beau's lines!

    BEAU'S LINES! Anyone have noticed these lines in their nails? I have small lines in both my thumb nails and also more prominent ridges in my big toe nails. Apparently they are associated with malnutrition and all kinds of different disease. Confusing??? All of my blood tests have come back...
  19. Glockola

    Beau's lines!

    BEAU'S LINES! Anyone have noticed these lines in their nails? I have small lines in both my thumb nails and also more prominent ridges in my big toe nails. Apparently they are associated with malnutrition and all kinds of different disease. Confusing??? All of my blood tests have come back...
  20. Glockola

    Your symptoms during remission

    Hello to all fellow IBD sufferers! I was just curious to know what kind of symptoms YOU suffer from during times of official/clinical remission? That is when your GI tells you there is no detectable inflammation on recent labs (CRP, ESR, Calprotectin and endoscopy all normal) what is the...
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