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Thanks. That`s sounds a good idea. I`ve been trying to stick to the use instructions to let the mixture float on water until absorbed then stir and take. I`ll give your idea a try.

I was diagnosed with crohns about 12 months ago and have been taking questran for about 9 months. What it has stopped is terrible diahorrea - liquid in fact - I used to get regularly. In exchange for that I now get almost continuous bowel movement but I have to say I have a stoma so dealing...

Thanks Terriernut and 2th Fairy. I`ve solved the problem. Saul

I am having foot surgery this week which will leave me on crutches and with a pot on my foot. I normally change my pouch by kneeling in front of the toilet pan but this is going to be very difficult. Has anyone an experience of this, or have any ideas?

thanks everyone for that info.

2 years ago I saw my GP as I was losing my balance when out walking slowly with my dog. She ( the GP not the dog!) did blood tests and told me I had a B12 deficiency and put me on 3 monthly injections. To be honest I`ve never really felt any change in myself ( apart from not losing my balance!)...

My doctor advised me to take my pentasa 3 times daily 30 minutes before food

I`ve just had my Pentasa increased from 2 to 4g daily and the doctor said to take them 30 minutes before food, if that helps.

Thanks. Only slightly on the funny side, as I have a stoma it was easier to control than without one !

flares Hi I`m newly diagnosed with Crohn`s. Does anyone have vomiting and diahorrea at the same time in a flare?

Thanks Amy.

I see the consultant on 6th June. I`ll let you know

Hi, I`m 66 yrs old from England. Diagnosed with Lupus in 1994. Am immuno-suppressed, and on long term prednisolone. Perotinisis in 1996 ( thought to be caused by steroids) resulted in a colostomy. Diagnosed with Emphysema in 2007. For last 2 years been suffering with aggressive, corrosive...