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  1. Van

    Has anyone had their terminal ileum removed?

    Hi. I have had extensive small and large bowel removed due to 3 resections and was loosing weight at an alarming rate. I was in the hospital because of malnutrition and weight loss yearly, sometimes month`s at a time. I also was not able to absorb enough b12 from the food and vitamins / ensure...
  2. Van

    Smoking and Crohns

    Hey Joan ! I had a doctor say the same ridiculous things to me. I still smoke and find it hard to quit but I don`t have severe adverse affects from smoking which is mostly marijuana but cigarettes also. I hope to quit smoking (cigarettes) for good someday soon and hope you may be able to also...
  3. Van

    Hi

    Hey Jonr ! I am glad you found this site as you not alone in dealing with Crohn`s. Everyone here has gone through the same emotions and to some degree the same symptoms as well. Glad you received a second opinion as Crohn`s is often misdiagnosed. It is easy to say but don`t get to stressed out...
  4. Van

    Pain medication and addiction in Crohn's Disease

    Ive been living with Crohn`s for 35 years now and could see how some people could become tolerant and eventually addicted if not carefull in using them. I myself have tried numerous pain med`s over the years and currently take 20mg of oxycontin 3 times daily,percocet 2-3 times daily. I see my...
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