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    Lymph Nodes and Fistula?

    I have had a painful lump in my upper thigh towards my groin. My Wife thought it might me a lymph node when I showed her. Mid September, I had my GI check it out and he thought it was in the wrong place and to tubular to be a lymph node. I finally went to my GP and he wasn’t sure either after...
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    Fistula healing?

    I have a peri-anal fistula that goes thorough 1/2 the sphincter muscle. Currently have a seton in place for almost a year now. I just finished my 3rd dose of Remicade yesterday. The fistula seems to be bleeding more and draining less. This started after my first infusion. So I am thinking...
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    Peri-anal disease - Does it ever heal completely with meds?

    I have mainly peri-anal disease. Currently, I have a draining seton in and a fissure that has been mighty painful lately. I had an LIS last year that helps with fissures but I can't seem to rid myself of them. I am so tired of butt hurting every day.... I started Azathioprine back in...
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    Does it get better?

    I started Aza in December. I have been slowly ramping my dose after having a lot of issues starting with 175mg. I am now starting my 4th week at 150mg. I have been pretty much sick for the last 4 weeks.... I got a flu about a week ago. I in general don't get a flu - probably second time...
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    Azathioprine and fistula's?

    Hi. I am new here and freshly diagnosed. I just started Azathioprine 3 weeks ago. I am now taking 100mg working on ramping up to 150mg. My main issues are in my peri-anal region. I have a fistula with a draining seton. I am wondering how effective is Azathioprine is for fistula's? Have...
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    Another newbie

    Hi. My name is Paul - 36 years old. I was just officially diagnosed with crohn's in November. I have been lurking on this site for awhile and have learned a lot. Here is my saga: I have mainly been battling peri-anal crohn's. It all started with my first anal fissure in 2005. I tried all...
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