Colitis Symptoms

Remicade seems to have stopped working

Question:
yup, sorry, threw it in there because i was on it, but it is not as you say. jeff
> Pred. is not one of the immunomodulators recommended to prevent the
buildup of Remicade antibodies. I am not sure of the others, but I know 6MP, Immuran and Methotrexate are. – [...]

Need help understanding an unclear diagnosis.

Question:
the biopsy is not so much "unclear" as you say, but more like "unspecific". there is a difference. believe it or not, some information is gained from "unspecific" biopsy analysis. i have experience in discussing my biopsy with my derm doc for my pyoderma gangrenosum (pg). pg is determined, in part, [...]

Mild Chrons or Not ?

Question:
ok, Mr. Human Medicine Cabinet, someone needs your drug mind for info on Prograf. See Prograf post above. Mary – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> my cd was mild for some time, then got to be more medium, never severe. my > docs are amazed at how [...]

CELEBREX and COLITIS?

Question:
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflamatory Drug, NASID mgbio – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > What is an nsaid?

Response:
I’ve been on Celebrex now for at least two years with no problems taking it. I want to add though I was put on it for 30 days to see if there [...]

"Hemmorhoids" a misdiagnosis of fistulae?

Question:
Yes, most likely your father has had this for years, undiagnosed. This is not uncommon, especially among those of past generations. Even today CD is hard to properly dx and people can go years before they are properly dx’ed. At least now you know what you are dealing with and he can be properly treated. [...]

Why do we bother with diagnosis?

Question:
> I don’t think the cancer rate is very different for UC and Crohn’s Colitis.
If you have inflammation throughout the entire colon ("pancolitis") and have had your disease for at least 8 to 10 years, it doesn’t matter which IBD you have, Crohn’s or UC–the colon cancer risk is the [...]

Request

Question:
I’d bet that one song brought in more $ to VH than Donna Lee by Jaco did.

Response:
The fingering (or lack there of) was correct. EVH drop tunes to an Eb IIRC. Bud
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I know. I was attempting to be even drier. Guess it [...]

Monthly flare ups

Question:
Hi Lisa: A woman’s immune system gets stronger just before ovulation to prepare for the egg to release and for potential fertilization. After the egg is released the immune system goes down. I have the worst Crohn’s flare-ups just before my period. This month wasn’t so bad, I have [...]

Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Question:
Quality Multi-Enzymes worked 90% better for my colitis than asulfadine. Med free for 6 years. Had colitis for 26 years. Stan – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Has anyone had any experience with this type of alternative medicine? > Thanks in advance > Peter

Response:
Stan, [...]

YES!!! My diagnosis has been whitdrawn today!!!! :D

Question:
I believe that we can be healed by prayer, I have had just too many experiences where symptoms have been relieved as a result of prayer or a blessing. However I believe that the Lord often works his miracles through the medical science that has been developed over the years. We [...]

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