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In 2003 I contracted e-coli, came home and fell on the floor and felt my self-going into shock. (EMC cert so I know). I asked my ex to call a medic car but she stood and stared at me. I eventually found my self-begging for her to call when I looked in her eyes and I could see she just wanted me...

I was lucky and had only one emergency surgery in 1989 and received 15 units in just 5 hours. The surgeons and doctors could not figure why I was still talking like crazy. I could have gone into a coma any time. My wife also started cheating on me at that time (around 1990 emergency doctors told...

Yes you can have D with Crohn's but I have run the gambit in 54 years with Crohn's and it comes and goes. I was lucky and had only one emergency surgery in 1989 and received 15 units in just 5 hours. The surgeons and doctors could not figure why I was still talking like crazy. I could have gone...

Thanks, That would kind of be wild. What I wrote is just a fly buy it was even more eventfull. What is Pentasa? That is one med I haven't ever tried. I am trying Enocort now (because of a small flair) but I can't tolerate it.

All I know is I waited. The chrons should be treated to the point where it not in a flair. Chances it could spread is the X. But on the other hand It will fix the problem. Mine was an emergency and it didn't spread. I feel for him and he will be fine. Get the best specialist and if necessary...

By 58 years with Crohn’s. My experience and point of view on Medical Marijuana By 58 years with Crohn’s. My experience and point of view on Medical Marijuana hope it helps: Remember I have had life long Crohn’s and a few times almost died. So most of you aren’t in this boat, you are in your...

Hi Sherry, I weigh 147 lbs now but once was down to 105. Get a colon exam now any way you can! If it is Crohn's loprodamide (Amodium AD) works. I took Metamucil also and it helped. You could be lactose intolerant also. But go to a GI specialist now. 54 years of living Crohn's experience.

Thank you everyone for the positive notes. I just posted this yesterday and I'm glad I found this space. I can't believe the replies. When I was first diagnosed in 1973 no one knew what Crohn's was so I have been around for the awakening. I have to finish my profile but if anyone has any...

Over 54 Years of Crohn’s Survival :hang: OK, Crohn’s = Stress and Stress = Crohn’s. What comes first? CROHN’S!!! My name is Steve S. If I can survive 54 years of Crohn’s you should have no problem. Avoid stress and go to your doctors. In time you will know what works and what doesn’t. Only a...

53 years of Crohn's & Remacade I have had Crohn's since kindergarten. I'm now 58 years old and have had one emergency operation and have tried most all of the prescription pharmaceuticals and treatments. In 2001 I had my first Remacade treatment. About 2003 I started to get lockjaw about 12 to...