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    Ensuite University Accommodation

    Hi, Im currently applying for university accommodation. They provide ensuite rooms and standerd rooms (which have a bathroom shared between 5). Because i have crohns i would much prefer an ensuite room. I have told the university accommodation providers about my medical condition and have been...
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    Crohns and University

    Im applying to university and on my initial application i stated that i had crohns.. they sent me a form to fill out. My crohn's is currently (and has been for many years) mildly active so hasnt had a large impact on my education but im aware that it could flare so im not sure how to answer...
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    Anyone else have a history of crohns on both sides of the family?

    My brother was diagnosed with crohns 7 years ago, i was diagnosed 5 years ago. My my mum's, mum died from undiagnosed bowel problems, and i have 2 cousins on my mums side who have both had multiple surgeries due to crohns. My dads sister was recently diagnosed with severe crohns, and 1 of my...
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    Colonoscopy prep.. better to gulp or sip?

    colonoscopy prep.. better to gulp or sip? im throwing it all up again even if i just sip and was wondering how on earth can i get this down??
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    Colonoscopy tomorrow.. any tips?

    Well im having my first colonoscopy tomorrow and was wondering if anyone had any tips which could make it or the prep go a bit smoother lol. I got moviprep which i start taking at 7pm tonight. ive read thats its easier to drink using a straw? Is the actual colonoscopy painful? Im also kind of...
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    Best way to "confirm your need for these facilities " for disabled toilets?

    Im going to a music festival in 2 weeks and i have emailed them to see if i could get access to a disabled toilet in a result of an emergency.. to prevent any accidents seeing as the queues for the toilets will be stupidly long.. They replied saying they would be happy to assist with my request...
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    Flare with no pain? But with anemia, D, undigested food and mucus?

    tmi sorry in advance for the detail I consider myself to have mild crohns however since i was diagnosed in 2006 ive always had diarrhea usually about 3 times at day (on a good day) and its usually quite watery/explosive...recently ive been on tablets for anemia after a blood test showed i was...
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    What is this, possibly mucus?

    When i go to the toilet i have diarrhoea and i look in the bowl and see a water white liquid around the edge of the water. Im thinking it might be mucus but i thought it was more a thicker jelly like substance? this is quite watery although it floats on the surface and sometimes contain slight...
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    Dizziness when standing up?

    everytime i stand up i feel dizzy and have blurry vision for about 5-10 secs with a really painful head ache which also goes away after a couple of seconds. Anyone else have symptoms like this? i know its not the most severe on here haha but im just wondering if it the crohns which is causing...
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    Online Crohns logbook

    Does anyone know if such a thing exists or if it possible to download one? I came across a thread about GI moniter an app for smart phones that lets you record stools per day, meals and the like... it looks great but as i done have a smart phone i was wondering if such a thing existed on the...
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    Crohn's and music festivals??

    Doesn't sounds like the perfect combination i know lol but i have a ticket bought for a 4 day tent festival in july and i was looking for any advice on how to cope. Anyone been in a similar situation before? any quick fixes to help prevent accidents or are they inevitable with the length queues...
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    Managing through stressful times as a teenager doing exams?

    Finding out more about crohns... In 2006, aged 13, my Dr discovered i was anemic and after having stomach pains for as long as i can remember, i was diagnosed with crohns/UC after a barium follow through. At this time i was going through a bad flare up and was in hospital for a week. My weight...
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