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  1. jmcbrid2

    Sticky Stem Cells for Crohn's Disease and other IBD

    I do know you will have to take shots to boost an increase of stem cells. This can cause some bad bone pain because the stem cells derive from your bones. But they'll give you pain meds to help. Then you'll sit for a day perfectly still Im a chair with a neck IV that drains your blood...
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    Sticky Stem Cells for Crohn's Disease and other IBD

    I was dying from malnutrition and in a wheelchair because i couldn't walk from the pain. My Crohns was very severe. I had a stem cell transplant in Chicago. One year later Im now showing absolutely no signs of active Crohns!
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    Sticky Stem Cells for Crohn's Disease and other IBD

    Can a few of you remember show appreciation for my updates on the journey so that i can maintain monitor status and keep helping others! God bless! Auntie em, how are you feeling lately??
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    Sticky Stem Cells for Crohn's Disease and other IBD

    It is in a different thread. Beginning to end. Every detail. Under treatments and titled stem cell journey beginning. Go to my profile and it will have a link. Also my blog has the same info at www. Lifeofacrohnie.blogspot.com
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    Sticky Stem Cells for Crohn's Disease and other IBD

    I am recovering incredibly from my stem cell transplant! I feel amazing!! If you have questions just ask!
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    Sticky Stem Cells for Crohn's Disease and other IBD

    I am a recent allogenic stem cell transplant recipient. While I cannot offer you statistics I can tell you about my experience and what the doctor has told me. In my case, there aren't enough long term studies to determine any 100% guaranteed results. But there should be an instant minimal...
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    Sticky Stem Cells for Crohn's Disease and other IBD

    So far they don't see any cancer risks for this type of stem cell transplant but it's still relatively new so we don't know until it's been tested. The procedure is not painful because the donor cells are retrieved via blood from a vein in the neck and it is infused intravenously as well! Hope...
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    Sticky Stem Cells for Crohn's Disease and other IBD

    I am also having a stem cell transplant for my Crohns. You have to be referred to Dr Burt at Northwestern Memorial in Chicago by your GI after trying absolutely all other conventional treatments and all that is left is surgery. They'll evaluate you and determine your eligibility. Then go from...
  9. jmcbrid2

    Stem cell transplant journey beginning

    I am officially starting my stem cell transplant process tomorrow. I want to share as much info as possible with everyone so please ask as many questions as you want!! I just got to Chicago today. I'm exhausted and in a lot of pain and to top it off my wisdom teeth are killing me. My sister is...
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    Help me fulfill a dream

    One of the things I want to do before I die is to have a blog and get atleast 100 followers. Please help me do this. My blog is about my life and my daily battle with a 2 year Crohn's flare up. I am currently seeking a stem cell transplant from Chicago so I think it may have useful info it it...
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    LDN: Info please?

    Can someone give me as much info about LDN as they know? I want to call my doctor Monday but I dont think he's actually heard of it..i'm one of his desperate cases and I'm sure he would have suggested it if he had've heard of it..since he's sending me to Chicago (from SC) for stem cell...
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    Sticky Stem Cells for Crohn's Disease and other IBD

    Sct The stem cell transplant trial is done by Dr Richard Burt at Northwestern Memorial in Chicago. In order to be considered as a candidate, you have to have Crohn's disease for atleast 5 years, failed all other conventional treatments, and be severe enough to warrant this radical of a...
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    Sticky Stem Cells for Crohn's Disease and other IBD

    I am currently waiting to see if I'm a candidate for the stem cell transplant. If I am, I will let you all know how it goes. My blog is updated all the time and will tell you about my daily journey and what I'm doing to get the SCT. www.lifeofacrohnie.blogspot.com
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    Pain meds and weight gain

    pain meds and weight gain I take percocet for my pain. sometimes it isn't strong enough. i tried dilaudid but it makes me incredibly sick when taken orally (through an IV, I'm fine). but pain meds help tremendously with my diarrhea too...but i think it's made me gain weight...does anyone know...
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    Daily battle: my journey

    When I was first diagnosed in 2007, I had severe stomach cramps, persistant bloody diarrhea, nausea, and significant weight loss. I started with Pentasa, then a few more in the same family. We soon found out I'm allergic to the active ingredient, mesalamine. This landed me in the hospital for a...
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