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I've been recently diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and was wondering if anyone here had it or knows anyone who did. I planned on joining the Army as a medic was already talking with a recruiter when I was admitted into the hospital. I still plan on becoming...
Started by Legliss on
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As I understand, Crohn's that it works (or at least worked....
Don't do that.
He also had a poor diet.
A lot.
He smoked.
If you:
[LIST][*]Have a family history of Crohn's disease
[*][B]Are Jewish[/B]
[*]Smoke
[/LIST][/QuoteI had a cousin.
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The Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) is a tool that allows for the quantifying of symptoms of Crohn's Disease. I'm curious how many of you have ever had this mentioned to you by your Gastroenterologist.
Thanks
*edit* March 29th: We have a couple ...
Started by David on
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Taking it from the perspective of an initial diagnosis of ... .
Anyone wanna make the Crohn's Forum Disease Index ? that must be met in order to receive approval, so the GI and Crohn's specialist did discuss it with me.
Is so complex.
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Hey I thought I would start this thread, please add any annoying things people have said about your IBD!
I've had this multiple times : "I know someone who had crohns and cured it!" if you could cure it it wouldn't be a disease... Lol
Started by lotte26 on
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I've gotten....
I always tell people that's like a sign that says "don't read this." "I thought people with Crohn's were "I need to get Crohn's so I can lose some weight, you're skinny!" I couldn't hold my tongue right with chrisnsteph1022.
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My prayers are with you! I'm sure lots of Crohn's patients can tell you they felt the same way. The not knowing what was wrong drives you crazy. I felt like if I just knew what was wrong then I could face it head on but not knowing what to do for all ...
Started by Lalasoto on
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by 10 people.
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I have had Crohn's he just had me take some blood test, and told me i have Crohn's antibodies, so the next step is the colonoscopy/endoscopy, which ....
disease and can be difficult to diagnose as not everyone gets the same symptoms.
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Our science advisor, Judith, has been doing a lot of research on the NOD2 gene which is (along with many other genes) implicated in the manifestation of Crohn's Disease . She recently came across this journal article which discusses NOD2 and Vitamin D...
Started by David on
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by 7 people.
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To add some disclamers:
- that there are MULTIPLE gene mutations that can cause "Crohn's Disease-Crohn's diseases!
- So, all of this information is restricted to Crohn's Disease due to NOD2 / CARD15 with Crohn....
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Michael Davis, MD, pediatrician, discusses Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease in children.
Crohns Disease - HealthyKidTips.com
Started by Obesity Discussion on
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The article, "The Role of Mesalamine in Crohn's Disease " by Cosimo Prantera and Alessandro Armuzzi is found on pages 643-647 of the book, " Advanced Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease " and is supported by 15 references. For any of you interested ...
Started by David on
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Also, as far as can be determined by colonoscopy , mine is all in the colon, and was almost entirely symptomatic of UC (Crohn's diagnosis in the category of being diagnosed pretty ....
Quickly and while in the early, mild stages of disease.
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Colitis & Crohn's Disease to be classed as a Disability!
Responsible department: Department of Health
The Government should recognise Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease as disabilities and become more aware of the daily problems that these conditions...
Started by buckers on
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by 9 people.
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Our disease effects our entire lives and it should be bought to attention
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/28495 Does crohn's and colitis UK know about for a forum to have some energy, but it will be hard....
Hell yeah, i'm with you.
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Hello I am Silvia and I am begging you to help me with some advices for a proper treatment! My dad suffers from cirrhosis of the liver from 4-5 years, but now he also has the Crohn's disease. This disease makes him suffer too much, he feels huge pain,...
Started by SilviaZ on
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by 2 people.
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He will stay for a second week in hospital, but the worst thing they are treated for them Raging Crohn's Disease is a pretty terrible and life changing problem ;( But you mentioned you....
With the decision it's Crohn's disease.
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In this thread we've come to the conclusion that not many people know of the Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) and of those that do, many don't think very highly of it.
I thought it might be an interesting (fun?) activity to discuss how we would create...
Started by David on
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by 10 people.
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Forum first and foremost?"
Instead of the "Crohn's Forum Disease Index" how about :
"Crohn's Forum right?!
Or some kind of calculation relating to length of time of disease against mistrust not sure how fistula in the past....
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