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    Cimzia vs Humira

    Does anyone have experience with using Cimzia (certolizumab)? My spouse's lovely insurance rejected Humira shots every week, so her Rheumatologist is switching her to Cimzia. We really want to know what people think. Thanks, Dr. S
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    *Crohn's patients DON'T get constipation*

    :poo: Today my spouse had to put up with an ignorant GI fellow who told her point-blank that people with Crohn's do NOT get constipation. No, people who have Crohn's ONLY get diarrhea. Oh really? :stinks: Lucky for that bastard I was not able to attend the appointment. Dr. S (spouse of a...
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    Need advice on laxatives

    My spouse is currently having a nasty flare that is not responding to prednisone, but has improved with a pureed/liquid diet. Due to the inflammation/swelling, she gets easily constipated. What stool softeners/laxative regimens do people recommend for Crohn's sufferers with serious constipation...
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    *Babyfood*

    Has anyone ever tried babyfood? My spouse is flaring, but really misses fruits and veggies. When she is flaring, she cannot do fiber. One day she came home with babyfood. It seems the stuff has little to no fiber. If anyone has any other suggestions on ways to eat fruits and veggies while...
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    *GI docs piss me off*

    My spouse is having a severe flare. She is so swollen in her ileocecal valve from her Crohn's that she has a partial obstruction and severe constipation. Hospitalization did nothing for it. For the first time, she is not responding to steroids. She also has pain from the bloat, Crohns-related...
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    *Confused doctor with spouse who has Crohns*

    I am a confused doctor with a spouse who has had Crohn's and its associated arthritis for the past 2 years. We are currently riding out her first flare, and hoping it will end soon. Current drug regimen includes 6-MP, Asacol, Humira, and steroids, with as needed antispasmodics and laxatives. As...
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