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  1. FDK80

    Need advice please.

    My advise to you is to do full check ups, because your Crohns might not be "fully" under control. If that's the case, maybe your doctor will reconsider your medication plan. CD is vey strange disease and it effects everything. Cheers.
  2. FDK80

    Weight gain

    Gaining weight is very difficult for CD patient, the trick I did when I was very skinny is to take protein shakes on daily bases. BUT, be aware that there are many types (Whey, Egg, Etc) and nutritious benefits therefore I suggest you to ask Nutritionist to recommend the right one. BTW they do...
  3. FDK80

    Can Humira provoke Multiple sclerosis (MS)

    My friend I hope any your family are hanging in there and doing well. The correlation between MS and Humira is becoming noticeable lately, and with your 5 years experience it seems all was fine. May I ask how's Entyvio doing so far? have you witness any differences between both meidcations ?
  4. FDK80

    Can Humira provoke Multiple sclerosis (MS)

    Well, this looks very strange and scary tbh. I suggest you see your GI right a way to investigate if this has to with Humira or not. For me they aren't quite sure if I should stop Humira seeking for alternative medication or not, yet ! But it looks I might need to switch it now. I hope your...
  5. FDK80

    Can Humira provoke Multiple sclerosis (MS)

    Thanks for sharing this Article, I think there's a genuine case there to consider. I wish doctors inform patients about this possibility before taking Humira so we get to know what we are up to!
  6. FDK80

    Can Humira provoke Multiple sclerosis (MS)

    thanks for your valuable input, however, My Neurologist confirms that Humira have strong link with brain complications and must be monitored closely ! I will update you once my results come out.
  7. FDK80

    Stelara for nine-year old

    I hope your brave kid is doing well. but why did they switch his med to stelara instead of Humira? sometimes they do combine medication (humira + steriods) to control CD. regards
  8. FDK80

    Can Humira provoke Multiple sclerosis (MS)

    Greetings I have been on Humira for about 6 consecutive years and gladly I found peace with Crohn's at last, many disease complications were off (i.e. joint pain, fistula etc.) However, last couple of months I’m witnessing new one that I haven’t had before. I don't feel my back, even if you...
  9. FDK80

    Gasec (omeprazole) + heart pumptation !

    Hi all, I have been taking this GASEC for the last 4 years on daily basis ( 20mg on empty stomach). for your info, I used to take ZANTAC (ranitidine) for a long time before but then I was advised by my doctor to stop (not sure if this relevant). My main issue here; Im experiencing scary heart...
  10. FDK80

    Listen to your Gut - By Jini Patel Thompson

    Hey there, I was recommended by a friend to read this book "Listen to your Gut" by Jini Patel Thompson. I was wondering if any of you have read it and followed the Jini's recommendations and diets? I think I'm gonna order it because it seemed really interesting but I need to hear from you if...
  11. FDK80

    I Love Pistachio !

    Hi guys, This is very simple, I love Pistachio (who doesn't!!):D and yes i do have it on every meal ! My question is, are NUTs safe snacks for CD patient?
  12. FDK80

    Low White Blood Cell Count

    Im seeking help here, for the last a couple of months I have been testing periodically my blood for WBC count which has been very low (around 1.8 to 2.1 sometimes slighlty higher/slighty lower), plus I'm having (new) symptoms: bone pain, tiredness. now my doctor has referred me to a...
  13. FDK80

    Music therapy

    music therapy Im not sure if any one of you here tried this one up, but for me this is really helping me out to calm down and relax when i'm in flar-up. I've noticed that my pain could reduced slowly when im listening to slow music and driking some ment tea simultaneously Music therapy...
  14. FDK80

    Can I take bodybuilding supplements?

    Hi all, It has been over 4 months at the gym and I'm going on a daily basis. (maybe I'm trying to resist the fact that I'm sick) However, my muscles are in good shape BUT I didn't gained any weight ! I know CD causes weight loss. My question simply is: Is it considered safe for CD patient...
  15. FDK80

    Seeking hope..

    Hi there, My name is Fahad, male,31, from kuwait. I found this forum by luck after i was searching for some information regarding my Disease (crohn's disease). Allow me to share my story with you, first in 1997 I have had my first surgey after doctors diagnosing Piles, but it did not stop...
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