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    High Fibre diet - confused?

    Saw my consultant today, and following my recent scope, plus good results from remicade, he now wants me to increase the amount of fibre i have. Im a little puzzled, as ive always thought that eating a lot of fibre 'increases' the amount of times you visit the loo as it keeps you...
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    2012 - get fit and eat healthy - whos with me?

    right, thats it, enoughs enough - im going to dust off my running trainers and clear the garage out and get back to working out and running to see if treating my body (and guts) makes me feel any better. Is anyone else thinking along the same lines as me and ditched the crisps and biscuits for...
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    Scope and faecal calprotectin test time-yikes!

    As Remicade doesnt seemed to have done anything for my crohns my consultant has requested I be scoped 'both' ends, plus I have to take in a sample as they have introduced a new test. The paperwork I've been sent states that this 'new' test can tell gastroenterologists whether someone has IBS or...
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    Throbbing back passage..?!

    Morning all, Over the last few days, after visiting the loo ive noticed that my back passage seems to be throbbing, like a constant tingling feeling, and wont settle down for at least an hour? the only way i can describe it is like sitting on your mobile when its on vibrate and you get a...
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    Trying for a baby at sametime as starting remicade..

    Afternoon all, ive searched this and cant quite seem to put my finger on an answer, so here goes.. Im due to start remicade infusions in a couple of weeks, which is around the sametime that myself and partner have decided on trying for a child. ive read the leaflets and booklets that my...
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    Hayfever Jabs?

    Evening all, its that time again and this year im looking at going private and getting the hayfever jab as pills and potions simply havent worked over the past few years. Im going to run it past my consultant, but should i be ok to have the jab to help me with my hayfever over the next few...
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    Iron Infusion Question..

    hi all, ive been sent an appt letter for an iron infusion, but it just says to be there at 10am monday but doesnt say what i should bring, how long it will take and if i'll be able to drive myself home?! anyone had this recently, that could help me out as i cant get hold of anyone at my...
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    Urge to go to the bathroom after just going

    evening all, ive got a consultant appointment next week, but ive noticed a gradual decline in my health/crohns the last few weeks which i cant seem to work out why. what ive noticed: -a weird taste in my mouth, hard to explain but like im thirsty and i need something like a fanta, lilt to...
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    Working out..is it worth it?

    Evening all, Hope everyone had a good xmas and are looking forward to new year celebrations. anyhoo - new year, new start and all that, im looking to get back into weight lifting/going to the gym. My question is - is it worth it? am i realistically likely to gain any muscle mass or come to...
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    Consultant appt today - stricture?

    evening all, went to consultant yesterday.just wanted to know if anyone has any experience of the following: Recent tests have shown that ive got a narrowing of the top part of the bowel that joins the osephagus(spell check) which is possibly why i get a pain just below my rib cage. he also...
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    UK Newbie

    Evening all, Heres a bit about me and a short introduction, look forward to becoming part of the family and helping out where i can. Here goes.... It all began for me back in 2003 when, after a brilliant and epic clubbing holiday to Ibiza, i came home with blood in my stools and after tests...
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