Crohn's and NAFLD?!?! What...?!?

[Cornfieldgal]

Long story short; I have fistulizing CD and had an ileostomy and resection in early 1998. Luckily for me it stayed in remission since then. In May my GI had me come in for a routine colonoscopy and thought he saw some ulcers. He then had me do the pill cam and found ulcers in my small intestine. So... after lengthy discussions we decided Cimzia would be my best option. Here's the kicker, while testing my blood they found I had NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). They are still going to start me on Cimzia but I'm a little freaked out by having another disease. Anybody else sharing this journey? Any advice?:sign0085:

 

[MADiMarc]

Ain't it a kick in the pants? No, to the best of my knowledge, I don't have NAFLD. It just seems that CD should be enough for any one person. All the concomitant crap that goes with it just isn't right!
Just wanted to say good luck.

 

[Entchen]

Oh boo, Cornfield, that stinks. So very sorry that you're going through this additional challenge (and not a challenge that you needed!).

Re. your question, I do have a fatty liver (it can be associated with Crohn's, I think?) but it is not at a stage where it would need any treatment.

 

[Cornfieldgal]

Thanks

It's so nice to have all of you to talk to about this! Not something I typically bring up in normal conversation! LOL:rof:

 

[D Bergy]

Your liver disease can be duplicated in rats by feeding them high fructose corn syrup.

Rats are not humans, but given the serious nature of your disease I would avoid it as much as you can. The research is early, but it may apply to humans also. In any case, it is not beneficial in any way to humans.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/511558-the-effects-of-fructose-on-the-human-body/

Dan