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    Tonsils Are Killing Me...

    Fellow crohnies, Have any of you had problems with your tonsils? Meaning they have become inflammed numerous times throughout the year? I have been to the doc several times this year and am about to return once again. The antibiotics are not working. So I am thinking removal. But, am...
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    Something new yet again...

    Currently, my stomach is so bloated and distended that I can hardly button my pants. It is very tender and somewhat painful to the touch. Last time I had this Dr. thought it was a symptom of IBS. I had a CT and Colon done a few months ago with no signs of crohns visible. Anyone ever had...
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    Something Different

    I had a bowel movement this evening and saw something I have never seen before. The bowel movement was normal for the most part except for one thing. I began dripping blood. So much that the water turned red. It seemed like a very large amount. The blood didnt seem to be mixed in with the...
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    Addicted to Prednisone?

    Had a recent CT scan, which the doc said was the cleanest that I have had. Just had the good ole colonoscopy yesterday and the same result. Clean as a whistle. But, I just took my last dose of prednisone on Monday. My track record is to have a mild flare, take prednisone for a month, feel...
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    Finger thin poop

    I have been having that ole right side pain in my lower, abdomen. Along with being very fatigued and actually running a low grade fever for the past couple of weeks. Not to mention index finger thin pooh... So, my doc is hesitant and doesnt want to run another CT scan because they have put...
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    Hurts to press on abdomen

    When u guys flare, does it hurt for u to press on your abdomen? Just curious cuz I have a really sore and tender to the touch area below my naval. I get this sneaky feeling that it may be an abscess forming or something. It never really hurt to press on my stomach during a flare before...
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    First Remicade Infusion Today

    After being on Humira for the past year, I was switched to Remicade and 50mg of Imuran a day. Had my first infusion this morning. This afternoon, I am wiped. No energy whatsoever to go along with an upset stomach (which is nothing new I guess). So, is the tired feeling a result of the...
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    Switching TNF Meds....

    My doc has had me on Humira for the past year. Was taking the injection once every two weeks and recently moved it up to once a week. I still have problems from time to time and my doc said that was unacceptable. So, next week I have my first Remicade infusion, along with Imuran taken daily...
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    Greetings

    Newb here. It was suggested that I tell my story so here goes. Hope I dont put anyone to sleep. A little over a year ago, I began having very bad stomach pains soon after eating. It got worse and worse over time. I ended up losing about 20 lbs to boot. Finally got so bad that the pain...
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