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Q: where can we find best treatment in USA for Colitis or Crohn’s disease?
one of our friend’s son has a Colitis disease and we are looking for a help in USA, where can we find best treatment in USA, please help. thanks

A: Check sites like centerwatch to see what kinds of clinical trials are out there. Usually facilities who perform many clinical trials for specific diseases are the leaders in their field. Good luck.

Q: Any ideas on ways to cheer up my mom who is suffering from Crohn’s Disease (Colitis)?
She can’t eat much, she’s received more than enough flowers, she can’t leave the house, and I don’t live in the same city as her. She’s really down due to being stuck and home for weeks and terribly sick. Ideas??

A: I have Crohn’s and the best present to me was comforting words and prayer. A present that made me laugh was a case of very soft tissue paper and a variety of reading material. (My friend with Crohn’s gave me that)

Q: Do i have Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis?
Okay i asked my doctor about this and he thinks i have Crohn’s Disease but on the other hand he thinks i may Ulcerative Colitis. Here are my symptoms..

Go to the bathroom about 4 -5 times a day with blood
Never had any pain
Don’t have fistulate or anything on my skin (rashes, marks)
Lost some weight
was never annemic
My entire colon was inflammed
just a little bit of inflamation on my illieum but not enough to cause anything.
Never had a fever nor vomitted
Never really felt sick

Do these symptoms sound like Crohn’s or Colitis disease? Hope you guys can help!
Well my rectum area is inflammed and i do see a GI specialist. I’m not so sure if he is a good one though because he doesn’t seem to know a lot. I did get a colonscopy and the doctor said it looks like you have UC. But after doing this one test in Cali they determined i have Crohn’s. It’s very strange though because i don’t really feel like i have crohn’s, i mean yeah i go to the bathroom a lot of times but it’s not like i feel terrible. It’s just annoying and the only reason i go to the doctor is because there’s blood. Anyway after the colonscopy i do have relatively mild – moderate inflammation. I’m on remicade right now and had my second infusion one week ago. So far i am going to the bathroom 1 – 2 times a day. There is still a little bit of blood but nothing like before. Do you think this remicade is working on my so far or after two infusions i should be healed by now?

A: hi henry, as a crohn’s survivor I can tell you that Crohn’s can and does affect anywhere in the digestive tract from the mouth, esophagus, small intestines, large intestines, rectum, and anus. A colonoscopy & biopsy plus Prometheus blood work can properly dx what you have.

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America has a website you can go to find the necessary info you are looking for plus they have a live chat & a hotline that is run by healthcare professionals.

Are you on any treatments now such as Remicade, Humira, Entocort, 6MP, or Imuran? You need to be on something for the inflammation.

Some ppl are lucky with their illness as they aren’t in much pain or they are put in remission after being on medication and staying on it.

Good luck to you.

Q: Crohn’s Disease/Colitis – A little upset?
Alright so, my problem is that I might have Colitis or Crohn’s disease. Thursday I woke up with a stomach ache and it kind a little worse over the day but it wasn’t really bad, I’ve had worse. I had a little bit of cramps too. So I got a fever with it around 8:30 and my mom took me to the ER to get a check up, and about 30 – 40 mins being there my stomach ache was virtually gone but my mom wanted me to go through with the CT Scan they originally were going to do. So I did all the stuff they wanted me to do before it, drank some water with some weird stuff in it and got a blood sample and they gave me morphine and IV for some reason. After the morphine I felt like CRAP (Bad dizzyness and woosyness) then about an hour later did the CT Scan, they found out I didn’t have what they thought I did which was a appendicitis, but my doctor said I have a slight inflammation in my intestine which could indicate colitis or Crohn’s disease, then the next day I woke up with a bad stomach ache but I think that might of been from all the crap the hospital gave me because my arm was also in pain from the IV and stuff. I woke up today and felt almost 100% better but now have a little discomfort in my stomach (No pain at all, just feels kinda weird) and have a little diarrhea, but my doctor had prescribed me a stool softener (don’t need to take it now) and also gave me vikidin, which I have no idea why unless he thought my stomach ache was THAT bad but it wasn’t at all. So I’m going to take some medicine tonight (probably some diarrhea type like Pepto bismal) and see if my stomach ache is gone completely tomorrow (It’s been getting ALOT less worse over time)

but basically my question is, what chance is there that I have Crohn’s disease or Colitis? And if it turns out I do is there any severity to it? I’ve been reading about it and said it’s not that bad of a disease, and it’s possible to have remissions(periods of time you have very little or no symptoms at all) for months/years at a time, and the worse thing you would experience is a bad flare-up, so if I do have it is there any real thing to fear? (I don’t mean like death or anything) Just like severe pains or anything? I’m kind of shakey at the moment and I know I shouldn’t since my doctor doesn’t know for sure, but how hard is it to deal with this disease with your life?

I’m going back for a check-up maybe around Monday. And I turned 17 Dec 8 if that helps.
My doctor didn’t say specific Colitis or Crohn’s disease, he thought I had appendicitis at first, but took the CT Scan and said I was perfectly fine (everything with me was including my blood and all that) the only thing was I had slight inflammation in my intestines, no blocking or anything. And he said it could indicate either colitis or crohn’s. And I’m going back for a check-up soon and I’m going to ask my mom to tell them to get those specific tests done for me to check if I do, and I don’t have to worry about my weight for now, and I’ve been eating alot lately (nothing has upsetted my stomach so far) Just to make sure. And no, I don’t have a bad pain in my stomach, as I said just a little discomfort like stomach ache feeling, but I think that’s caused from the Diarrhea since I usually get a stomach ache when I have it.
And about the pain meds, yeahhh. My mom was really shocked when she saw the prescription, she doesn’t even want to give me the medicine (I’m not gonna take it) she said she’ll only give it to me if my stomach ache gets excrusiatingly bad, but if it gets bad enough to where I need vikidin I think I’d rather go the ER instead.

A: hi xx, I am a crohn’s survivor for many yrs. dxed at age 12.

If you check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site, they have all of the accurate information you are looking for such as treatment, diet, surgery, coping, as well as locating a local support chapter near you as well as a hotline, live chat, and an open forum where you can post questions to others who have IBD (crohn’s or UC).

If you are in pain, you are entitled to be made comfortable until things are under control.

Definitely check out the site. It’s worth it!! :)

Q: guys would you date a girl with crohn’s/colitis disease?
my dr says i may have this. would you date a girl with this?
it is an inflammatory bowel disease

A: I’m not a guy– obviously–but I got married and I had Crohn’s. I also had lupus, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis… a lot of stuff. On our first date I told him I probably couldn’t have babies because of the endo. We’ve been married for 10 yrs now and I keep getting new diseases, some that really suck like ankylosing spondylitis. He has mild epilepsy and so can understand that horrible feeling of not being able to control your own body. We’re really happy. He’s taken me to colonoscopies and sat there for hours while I got Remicade infusions. He’s helped me to the bathroom when my AS was really severe.
It can be hard to find someone mature enough to handle it–I recommend dating someone a little bit older. It doesn’t have to be a lot older–I was 20 when I got married and he was 25. They have to be understanding enough to know that you’ll not always feel good and may have to cancel at the last minute, but it’s so possible to find someone. On the other hand, my sister has a degenerative form of Scheuermann’s kyphosis (a back disease that gives her a hump and hurts a lot) and she married a guy a year younger. They met on e-harmony. I met mine at the bookstore he worked at.
I don’t think my husband is a rare type for marrying someone who has illnesses. Just remember to consider yourself a person who just happens to have a disease, rather than a diseased person. It sounds little, but it makes a huuuuge difference, honest! You’re still *You*, you just happen to have something a bit ucky.
PS We were both virgins when we were married. I was too sick as a teen to fool around and he was very religious. It’s no big deal. My brother is 24 and is one because is fiance is scared of getting pregnant (even tho birth control *does* exist, jeez). Anyhow, you’re not a freak! Aren’t you sick of me answering your questions, lol? I guess I just really understand how you’re feeling and I really wish I could help. {{{hugs}}}

Q: When comparing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which of the following is TRUE?
A. the cause of Crohn’s disease is known, whereas the cause of ulcerative coitis isnt known.
B. Ulcreative colitis is remitting, whereas Crohns disease is constant.
C.Patints with both conditions benefit equally well from surgery.
D. Crohns disease can be found anywhere in the digestive tract whereas ulcraive colitis is generally found in the colon and rectum.

A: D.

Q: What is the difference between Crohn’s disease and Ulceretive colitis?
How to recognize Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis right away?
I appreciate your help.

A: It is very difficult to distinguish between CD and UC based on clinical inspection alone, as both are inflammatory processes that may cause diarrhea and bleeding. However, CD causes involvement of any part of the GI tract, from mouth to anus, and thus manifestations of the esophagus, stomach (i.e. upper GI bleed present as black stool), small intestine (malabsorption), or mouth (such as oral aphthous ulcers) are good clues that you may be dealing with CD rather than UC. In contrast, UC is limited to the colon and thus will not cause the extracolonic effects I mentioned.

Patient information may also help, as CD is seen in younger people (with high prevalence in Jewish people), while UC is most commonly seen in older people.

Otherwise, definitive diagnosis is based on endoscopic and histological evidence of specific etiology.

Q: Any pregnant ladies out there with Crohn’s Disease or colitis?
And just wondering how you are doing during your pregnancy?

I had a major flare during my first pregnancy, and minor symptoms during my second. I went into remission for almost two years and have been having problems again during this pregnancy, but I think it’s more due to pregnancy than the illness.

Were any of you flaring during delivery and did you have a vaginal or opt for a c-section?

A: Hi. I have mild crohn’s disease and I flared up a little with my first pregnancy and this one. I strongly believe it has to do more with the pregnancy…maybe the hormones because it happens much more when I am pregnant as opposed to when I’m not. I haven’t had our 2nd yet and I flared up a little during delivery with our first. I would never get a c-section unless I had to so I had our son vaginally. Good luck

Q: can crohn’s disease/colitis cuase tremors in hands?
drs think i have this. can it cause this???

A: hi sru, I am a female crohn’s pt. for 29 yrs. dxed at the age of 12. Certain medications can cause tremors. The disease doesn’t. Here is accurate info from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s site:

What is Crohn’s Disease?

Crohn’s disease is a chronic (ongoing) disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Although it can involve any area of the GI tract from the mouth to the anus, it most commonly affects the small intestine and/or colon.

What Are the Symptoms?

Persistent diarrhea (loose, watery, or frequent bowel movements), crampy abdominal pain, fever, and, at times, rectal bleeding: These are the hallmark symptoms of Crohn’s disease, but they vary from person to person and may change over time. Loss of appetite and subsequent weight loss also may occur. However, the disease is not always limited to the GI tract; it can also affect the joints, eyes, skin, and liver. Fatigue is another common complaint. Children who have Crohn’s disease may suffer delayed growth and sexual development.

Some patients may develop tears (fissures) in the lining of the anus, which may cause pain and bleeding, especially during bowel movements. Inflammation may also cause a fistula to develop. A fistula is a tunnel that leads from one loop of intestine to another, or that connects the intestine to the bladder, vagina, or skin. Fistulas occur most commonly around the anal area. If this complication arises, you may notice drainage of mucus, pus, or stool from this opening.

Symptoms may range from mild to severe. Because Crohn’s is a chronic disease, patients will go through periods in which the disease flares up, is active, and causes symptoms. These episodes are followed by times of remission — periods in which symptoms disappear or decrease and good health returns. In general, though, people with Crohn’s disease lead full, active, and productive lives.

They have a live chat & a hotline that is run by healthcare experts you can talk to as well as a forum where you can post questions to others like yourself.

To get things under control, most GIs will try Entocort, Remicade, Humira, 6MP, Imuran, or Methotrexate. Surgery is a last resort if the person’s quality of life gets to the point where they can’t function in their daily life anymore.

Hope this helps and I wish you a quick remission.

Q: Has anyone tried Dr. Ray Lala’s healing mineral treatment for Crohn’s disease/Ulcerative Colitis?
While I will appreciate other remedies, I am specifically looking for results from the Dr. Lala treatment.

A: hi sm, I am a crohn’s pt. for over 20 yrs. Have you checked out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site for information?

They have tons of stuff ranging from diet, newer treatments to put pts. in remission faster, locating a local support chapter, as well as a live chat, a hotline, and an open forum where you can post questions to others who have IBD.

If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. There are so many scams out there which will take our hard earned $$$ by offering false promises of a cure.

When a cure is found for IBD, I am sure it will hit the newpapers first as well as our GIs.

good luck to you.

Q: Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, calorie intake?
I have Crohn’s disease, and am in a severe flare-up. I’m one of the weird people who have gained weight while having Crohn’s disease, despite the malnutrition, and awful damage to my intestines. Perhaps it’s from the medications I’ve taken.

I’ve recently started the Specific Carbohydrate Diet for IBDs, in hopes it will help me, and I’ve noticed that I’m not getting very many calories, normally only 1400 at the most. As someone with Crohn’s, should I be eating more calories than that? I’d like to lose some of the weight I’ve gained since having Crohn’s, but my health is my first priority. I’d rather be a little heavy and healthy, than thin and even sicker than I already am.

A: Health is of course the first priority. If you’re a growing teenager, you ought eat more than 1400 calories – but if you’re finished growing, 1400 won’t kill you. However, it is rather meager. The simplest thing to do would be to eat more, but exercise to match.

I know it’s difficult to exercise with the lack of energy that Crohn’s and UC bring, but if you’re worried about putting on weight, it’s a decent way to combat that. You could also try asking your doctor about other meds that might not cause this problem.

Q: Crohn’s Disease / Ulcerative Colitis information sought.?
I am a 31 year old female, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis in May and am currently awaiting a test from Promethius that is supposed to distinguish between the two, I go see my G.I. specialist for the results later this month. Has anyone had this test done? Is there going to be a final answer, or will I need more tests after this? Any helpful info you can offer? I have changed my diet, lost weight and have only had one flare-up since being in the hospital….
I guess I should add that I turned down medications when I was in the hospital. The on-duty GI Specialist wanted to put me on Prednisone and I declined and signed myself out of the hospital and went home. My doctor and my personal GI Specialist both agree that I did the right thing and say my case is mild compared to most. My regular doctor doesn’t even agree with the diagnosis of Crohn’s/UC and thinks I don’t need any medication.
Also to help with nutrition and my arthritis,every day I try to take:
2 Omega 3,6,9 Complete EFA
2 Probiotics by Jarrow Formulas
1 Colostrum by Jarrow Formulas
1 Calcium Magnesium Zinc
2 Glucosamine w/ MSM
2 Wellness Formula by Source Naturals

A: Hey I had UC so I know what your going through. A good website is www.livingwithuc.com. The flare ups are unpredictable and pretty terrible. I stopped taking the medicine because it made it worse. Lately Ive been drinking Kefir probiotic and it has helped (sometimes). I recommend taking the meds, im actually about to see my gastro so I canget back on that.

Q: For treatment of Crohn’s Disease (vs. Ulerative Colitis), do you recommend Prednisone or Entocort?
Since Crohn’s affects the whole digestive system (rather than the more localized areas in UC), I was wondering if any of you CD patients have had better (or at least adequate) flare treatment on Entocort, rather than on Prednisone. I’d love it if my daughter with CD could be treated with something other than Prednisone… Thank you.

A: I’ve had CD for about 10 years now. I was put on Entocort about a year and a half ago, and i love it! I have only had 2 flares since i’ve started taking it, and only had to be hospitalized for one. When the flares get acute, my doc puts me on the prednisone along with the entocort, but thats usually just for a two week period till everything calms down. As far as using Entocort for maintanence, i can’t say anything bad about it – I love it, its like a miracle drug to me!

Q: Do you or someone you know struggle with the pain of Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis?
I was diagnosed 15 years ago, and this year I’m fighting back by riding my bicylce 210 miles in 3 days. To find out more, or to support me on this journey please visit www.ibdride.org/arwyatt

A: hi doc, i am a female crohn’s survivor dxed at the age of 12. Currently going in for outpt. surgery to have a fistula closed with surgical glue and stitches.

I hate this illness and wouldn’t wish it upon anyone. I am a local CCFA volunteer for our chapter but I had a stroke 3 yrs. ago so I can’t do much now.

Anyway, thank you for doing your part to bring attention to this disease. I hope to see a cure before too long.

God Bless You and may you have a successful ride and a long remission!!! :)

Q: Can clinical tests effectively distinguish between colitis and Crohn’s Disease?
Hello,
I had a colonoscopy done a week ago due to some severe abdominal pain and was subsequently put on Asacol. I got the biopsy results back today, and I either have infectious colitis or Crohn’s Disease. Based on my research, it is difficult to conclusively distinguish between colitis and Crohn’s. If I have infectious colitis, will I be on medication indefinitely? Or, is there anyone out there who knows what some distinguishing factors between the two might be? I am aware of the CCFA, but I would like some advice from people who are actually experiencing colitis/Crohn’s.

A: Crohn’s disease can effect anywhere from your throat to your rectum. Colitis only effects your colon. Your doctor should be able to tell which it is by a test or two.(Not quite sure which ones though it’s been awhile) You can always call and ask them though.

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