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  1. mehtadone

    Post Surgery Fistula Care in the UK - Private nursing?

    Hi, I'm due to go into hospital for, I think, my 5th fistula surgery. Its quite a complex fistula and I'm coping pretty well. The issue is that each time, my surgeon recommends daily packing of the wound and is adamant that it makes a huge difference to the fistula properly closing. This is...
  2. mehtadone

    Pains in male private parts

    I'm on Infliximab and I've had three bouts of epididymitis. The pain sounds very similar. I'm not sure if its related to the drug, or a previous cathertisation I've had for crohn's surgery. Worth investigating. A course of antibiotics sorts it out each time. I'm seeing a Urologist now to see if...
  3. mehtadone

    Pains in male private parts

    Are you on Infliximab or Humira?
  4. mehtadone

    District/Practice Nurses

    Hi, A vent about after care after fistula surgery. I've been struggling with a fistula for over a year now. I've had three EUA with opening of the fistula and also have a seton. I give credit to the hospitals providing information and keeping me the loop. The problem I have is after care...
  5. mehtadone

    Acoustic Evening in London

    Hi guys, I'm not sure if this is allowed here but I'm organising a benefit acoustic evening in London on the 18th of November in aid of the National Association of Crohn's and Colitis. http://www.comfycushionvibes.com/ Feel free to contact me if you want any details. Thanks,
  6. mehtadone

    Positive Symptoms

    I couldn't find anything so I thought I'd start a thread on positive symptoms of Crohn's. I got diagnosed at a young age, and the steroids stunted my growth. From being the tallest in class I went to being the shortest :( But being Asian, I'm not too short. But it also meant, that now I'm...
  7. mehtadone

    Toxoplasma Research

    Interesting article. Maybe false hope but fingers crossed: http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20110303/NEWS01/103030425/1124/Ithaca-Journal-s-3-stars-Cornell-women-s-hockey/Cornell-researchers-uncover-key-cause-Crohn-s-disease?odyssey=nav|head
  8. mehtadone

    With Alternative Treatments - Advice needed

    HI guys, I've got my second infusion on Thursday and have been recovering at home after the "first of many" fistula surgery. During this time, I've been reading a lot on the supplements you guys have been using and I think I've found a formula I want to try. I've only been taking a...
  9. mehtadone

    Poop Weight and Weight Gain

    I was on the loo thinking as I spend a lot of time on there. Came back here and googled it and didn't find an answer. I need to gain weight but if I poop a lot, thats not going to happen. I'm recently out of hospital, on the pred (huge appetite!) and has my first dose of Infliximab/Remicade. I...
  10. mehtadone

    Stop Gap Advice. Losing weight

    Hi guys, I need some advice. Prior to Xmas I had a couple of abcesses drained. Since then I've not been feeling to good and my doctor scheduled me in "urgent" appointments for a colonoscopy and MRI to check for fistulas. Unfortunately these appointments still came through three weeks later...
  11. mehtadone

    Abscess Pain vs Op Pain

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help. I had an abscess drained before Xmas. My GI doctor has booked me in for a MRI to check for fistula's but informed me that if I feel the abscess building up again to come see him quickly. I am feeling pain again but I'm not sure if it is post op pain...
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