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    RUQ Discomfort

    Anyone out there struggle with discomfort in their right upper quadrant after eating? It’s not so much a pain as a feeling of fullness or like something is backed up. It occurs fairly high up on the right side beneath my ribs. This discomfort was my first symptom of Crohn’s. I have been on...
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    When to hold maintenance dose

    Thanks for the input!
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    When to hold maintenance dose

    I started Humira a month ago and have had two loading doses. I’m scheduled to have my first maintenance dose injection tomorrow. I’ve had laryngitis and a dry cough for nearly a week. It has been tolerable and I’ve continued to work. I’m wondering, however, if it’s not wise to have this next...
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    Newly diagnosed-input please

    Hello Fish, Thanks for your reply. I’m sorry to hear the Remicade’s effectiveness decreases for you. I’m quite active as well and find some of the limitations frustrating. I have done some reading on AS and have wondered if that might be at play. May need to schedule with a rheumatologist! I...
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    Newly diagnosed-input please

    Hello there, I was diagnosed with Crohn's last week. I have a follow-up appointment this coming Monday to discuss treatment. My story is perhaps like many in that it has taken quite a few years to come to a diagnosis and still it's a bit fuzzy. I'd love input from any of you who have had similar...
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    Melanoma and crohn's, what meds can I take

    Hello KayC, I also had melanoma in situ and a wide excision about 2 years ago. Just this week I was diagnosed with Crohn’s. I have not had a follow up yet to discuss treatment options but have questions about the wisdom of immunosuppressants with a melanoma history. I would think someone else...
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