Hi, I'm Larry. I had a small bowel resection 34 years ago. Up until this year, I've had no major incidents, discomfort, or anything that would be debilitating.
I've noticed an increase in sensation this year (2014). Some burning. Nothing to double over with. A colonoscopy showed a thickening of the ileum; my gastro doc is concerned. Wants me to start Humira. For me, this is a scary choice. I'd rather choose another resection. I'm 60 years old; a recurrence won't occur in my lifetime. But the doctor is worried about the surgery at my age. I have no other ailments and have been in good health for decades. The drugs I take for the Crohn's is Lialda. It is apparently not working well enough anymore. I've also trying Saccaromyces Boulardii (probiotic yeast) to repopulate my gut with beneficial organisms. A website dealing with alternative methods mentioned that this yeast in combination with Lialda in some cases prevented recurrence. Worth a try. My gastro doc will laugh, no doubt.
Any thoughts out there about my choice for surgery vs. Humira? That drug really scares me.
I've noticed an increase in sensation this year (2014). Some burning. Nothing to double over with. A colonoscopy showed a thickening of the ileum; my gastro doc is concerned. Wants me to start Humira. For me, this is a scary choice. I'd rather choose another resection. I'm 60 years old; a recurrence won't occur in my lifetime. But the doctor is worried about the surgery at my age. I have no other ailments and have been in good health for decades. The drugs I take for the Crohn's is Lialda. It is apparently not working well enough anymore. I've also trying Saccaromyces Boulardii (probiotic yeast) to repopulate my gut with beneficial organisms. A website dealing with alternative methods mentioned that this yeast in combination with Lialda in some cases prevented recurrence. Worth a try. My gastro doc will laugh, no doubt.
Any thoughts out there about my choice for surgery vs. Humira? That drug really scares me.