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    Gross question...

    Not sure I could ask anyone outside this forum, it relates to bowel movements. I am currently on tetracycline for bacterial overgrowth. Most of my movements are on the loose side. I have seen some clumps pass that look sort of cloudy with small stick-like projections. I did take some pictures...
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    Does anyone have difficulties with pork, but not beef?

    Good morning all! Lately it seems that pork in particular is giving me some grief. Too bad, I love it, but it doesn't seem to love me anymore. Currently cooking up a little bacon and really, REALLY hoping that it will prove OK to eat.
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    Remicade losing effectiveness

    Well, coming to the realization that my ride with remicade is likely coming to an end unfortunately. Getting an uncomfortable full feeling and have been having a lot of throat irritation issues. Checked a couple possibilities with my regular doc, but it is looking more and more like I probably...
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    Alternatives to Aza?

    Hey all! Just had a chunk of my back skin removed due to basal cell carcinoma (a fairly benign skin cancer if caught early) and am wondering: what can they replace aza with as I apparently am now not a very good candidate for this med? It actually did a fair bit of good for my crohn's, but...
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    Anyone else getting pop ups from an online doctor?

    Supposedly from a Dr. Amir, Internal Medicine and an assistant named Pearl Wilson?
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    Remicade and colds/flu

    Did a quick search and didn't find answers, so here goes... Three infusions ago my does was put from 700 to 800 mg. Wasn't given the reason why (by all accounts my crohn's seemed to be in good shape and I certainly had not asked for an increase - did far more cycling than I ever have this...
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    My first "Strange Poop" question

    OK, here goes... It actually looked sort of like a cast was done of my small bowel - very "grooved" longitudinally and small diameter. No bleeding, no visible mucous. Just what looked like a really wrinkly pepperette. Apologies to anyone who may enjoy them! I do already have a known stricture...
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    Gas / Vitamin D?

    Hey all, just wondering if anyone has noticed that oral vitamin D tablets cause gas for them? I have noticed a correlation recently and don't want to give up low levels of vit D supplements during the Canadian winter. If you have, have you found an alternative that doesn't cause as many issues...
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    M&M Charity BBQ gone?

    This goes out to our Canadian members. Does anyone know if this event has been discontinued? I searched online to get ready to volunteer and haven't seen any mention of the 2015 version. I almost consider this one a duty, so I must admit to a little concern that this activity is possibly no...
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    Kidney Stones

    Well, I am getting all too familiar with this wonderful complication of crohn's. Has anyone else here had a whole lot of experience with them? What do you do to slow down development of them? I can't say that I particularly enjoy the hospital visits (two in the last 8 months now), and I would...
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    Remicade failing?

    Hey all, For those who have been on it a while, I need to pick your brains a little. I am getting some discomfort in an area where I had problems before. Have you experienced this and when your remicade infusion is done, it clears up? Or, is this a bit of wishful thinking on my part and it's...
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    Pet allergies and crohn's?

    Hey all, trying to pick the minds out there. Does anyone know if mild sensitivities to pets aggravate crohn's? We recently got a guinea pig for my daughter, and I believe I am starting to show mild reactions to either the pet or the hay used to feed her. I don't want to get rid of the pet if I...
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    Azathioprine and skin reactions

    Good afternoon all, Anyone here know what the skin reactions to sunlight while on aza look like? I ask because I am getting things that look like plugged pores on my face and forehead, and they develop mostly during warmer months here. Coincidentally (?) I also rather enjoy being outside at...
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    Does remicade reduce other inflammations?

    Hey all, I am looking for some interesting information. Before remicade, I had long-standing issues with shoulder separation/dislocation. Had the misfortune a couple days ago to slip on some ice, dislocated the shoulder for the first time in about 6 years. The recovery seems to be...
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    Crohn's and Colitis BBQ

    Hello all, Just letting all the Canadians out there know that the bookings for volunteers at the M&M BBQ's are starting. I just booked mine - it's on May 10 this year. If you are able to come out for a couple hours, there likely is an opportunity for you. Check for your local chapter (you can...
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    Question for parents of children with crohn's?

    Good morning all. I am a 44 year old male with crohn's, and am interested in what prompted you to investigate your child for crohn's? My daughter (just turned 5) is complaining a little of stomach pain, and has had loose movements for about the last 10 days. Still only once or twice a day, so...
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    Anal stricture

    Well, after giving advice for a while, it seems I am in need of some. I have an anal stricture (known) and have been on remicade and imuran for over three years. For the last couple weeks, I have been getting a pressure feeling in my backside, leading me to think that there is some activity...
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    For those who have failed with remicade

    Good evening all, Just wondering if any of you who initially had success with remicade and later had it lose its effect, what sort of symptoms did you notice first? I think it may be losing effectiveness with me, and don't want to let it get too far out of hand. Thanks!
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    If you have stayed away from multi-vitamins

    Good morning to all! Just letting you know about something I have found. I had always had difficulties with multi-vitamins. Those horse pills always seemed to irritate my bowels a little, so I couldn't take them for any period of time to do good. I have found at the Shoppers Drug mart stores...
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    CCFC M&M BBQ tomorrow!

    A reminder to all of our Canadian members - tomorrow is the M&M BBQ for CCFC. It's a great fundraiser - get the word out to everyone you know. Buy a burger and help out a lot of people!
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