Crohn's Disease or Colitis
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Don't Know Which One Is Better for My Health? Such a Hard Decision
Asked by S.!. from Los Angeles
on September 12, 2011
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Almost 8 years ago I was diagnosed with Colitis/Crohns Disease. I have had a few flare ups here or there but nothing serious until last week. I ended up in the emerg...
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- You cannot suddenly stop taking a steroid!! Finish the dosage, take it easy and tell your Dr with the follow up (or call to let them know NOW) about the joint pain.
- I'm so sorry you're going through this! I have a relative and a friend that both have Crohns and from the pain they describe, I know I would rather have joint than gut...
- Www.betterhealthusa.com Read on this website about a blood test for food sensitivities. My MIL just started her eating plan and is feeling good, and she's been living...
Chrons Disease
Asked by K.B. from Toledo
on May 18, 2008
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My daughter has chrons disease. She had surgery in January and had a bowel resection. She continued to have back pain. Then on April 8th, she started vomitting. Sh...
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- Hi, K. - I am SO sorry to hear about this terribly concerning situation! I don't have anything to offer other than sympathy. My grandmother had terrible bowel trou...
- Have they ruled out her gallbladder? I had gall stones and then a non-functioning gallbladder and vomiting was an everyday thing for me until I controlled my diet and...
- Have you been to see a clinical nutritionist? Where do you live? Have you contacted CCFA (Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America)? What are their goals in treatm...
Chrone's Disease--my Friend Needs Moral Support
Asked by A.P. from Kansas City
on January 11, 2009
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My friend's teenaged daughter is very sick (Chrone's disease) and possibly might undergo surgery at John Hopkin's in Baltimore where they would actually remover her in...
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- I myself have dealt with Crohn's disease for the last 25 years. I had major surgery that removed all of my large intestine when I was 25 years old. I would be happy ...
- Poor thing! I wish I had some more advice to give; something neat to say. Hopefully you can show her that you're there for her and most of all, be the shoulder she can...
- Hi A., That would be so scary. We have friends whose teenage daughter went through a similar situation and surgery. She is doing great now and is in her 20's, about...
IBS Anyone?
Asked by J.H. from Erie
on September 20, 2007
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I'm wondering if anyone who suffers from IBS w/diahrea can give me some insight. I have suffered off and on for years with this & it has recently reared it's ugly head...
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- I use metamucil when I have a flair up. Also really load up (slowly) on fiber. Fiber 1 bars help a lot in this regard. Do you connect your flair ups with any certai...
- My husband had IBS/diarrhea so bad in 2002 that they started testing him for GI cancers. Today he is living a normal life. He started by taking additional fiber (table...
- My mother suffers from this and the only way she can control it is with the use of Metamucil. She opts for the regular texture rather than the smooth. I am not sure ...
Seeking Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Western Suburbs
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on April 21, 2007
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My 2 year old girl has acid reflux and is not gaining weight. Her ped has instructed me to take her to a PEDIATRIC gastroenterologist. Has anyone out there taken the...
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- We don't have the same problem exactly, but I was instructed to take my 3 year old daughter to a pediatric GI specialist as well. For her it is possible IBS. She comp...
- My son needed a GI when he was 2. We saw Dr. Nagpal's partner, Dr. Christopher Smith. He was very nice, gentle, and really listened to my concerns. Good luck to y...
- My 19 mos. old daughter at 12 months wasn't gaining weight and was having all kinds of digestive issues. We took her to Dr. Nagpal in Lisle, and he was the one that f...
Just Wondering
Asked by E.G. from Springfield
on May 21, 2013
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Has anyone have intestine problems, if so how did you feel? also is it true some blood work, may get wrong results. if you are on medication?
Need Some Answers on Child Having No Control over Pooping
Asked by N.S. from Dubuque
on February 19, 2007
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My five year old has this problem where he cant control his own poop. he is mostly potty trained. But when it comes to pooping its another story. its all water, Taking...
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- When your son is getting pale and "lazy" he's anemic. If he's losing weight at 5, take him to the hospital. Get him admitted. Yell, scream, throw a tantrum, if you ...
- Hey there! Maybe he should try benefiber you can put it in anything even drinks and foods. Just nothing that is carbonated. I would also try a different doctor. Wis...
- I had a similar problem with my little girl not to long ago. But after all I went through, it was our water! Its a simple thing to get checked out, so its wrth a try i...
I'm Freaking Out About a Mammogram/ultrasound Done Yesterday & My Symptoms!
Asked by N.I. from Daytona Beach
on June 8, 2010
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Hello ladies,
Well, first of all I know I'm supoose to wait now 1 week or so for results but I'm freaking out!!! literrally! and i know you are all probably not docto...
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- I had breast pain before I was pregnant and while I was pregnant. It would come and go and was really uncomfortable. I worried endlessly. Finally while I was pregna...
- i have always heard that in general, breast cancer lumps are NOT painful - so if you have pain, it's most likely to be benign. take a deep breath, and try not to frea...
- Don't freak out. This probably is nothing. I have fibrous cystic disease (calcifications), which can cause pain and what you saw, but it will not hurt you. I've had...
Possible Celiac Disease - What Else Might It Be?
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on October 6, 2012
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Hi Moms -
I took my four-year-old to the doctor today due to daily stomachaches and lack of weight gain. The doctor is testing him for celiac disease, along with ot...
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- It might be Crohn's Disease or Ulcertive Colitis. Good Luck!
- Hi, I have Celiac disease and my son was diagnosed with Celiac at age 13. We both had some stomach symptoms such as bloating and discomfort but our most troublesome s...
- My children didn't have Celiac's disease but they were allergic to gluten, 3 of mine still are. I was also tested for Celiac's disease and didn't have it but was alle...
Seeking Mom's Who May Have Had This Same Problem Durring Pregnancy
Asked by B.B. from Oklahoma City
on February 17, 2009
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I am approximatly 18 weeks pregnant and have had pains in my lower abdomen area (mainly when I cough or go from sitting to standing posistion) on and off. I have also...
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- All of these seem to be the same answer, and I pretty much agree. The ligament pain tends to get worse with each child -- by your fifth, it can be pretty severe, but ...
- I had this occur a few times with my second child. I ended up going to the hospital, but it turned out to be dehydration which in turn caused constipation. The OB's ...
- I would make a trip to the minor emergency center, or just make an appointment with your OB and request to be seen as soon as possible. They should be calling you bac...
