chrons

Read and learn more about chrons. For more, visit the Colitis website ColitisWiki.com

Q: Is Chrons any way contagious? Any reason not to make potluk dish or barbequ for folks?
Husband diagnosed with Chrons Disease. Feel like neighbors are possibly worried it is contagious and don’t want him to prepare hot dish or barbeque at pot luck. Need article that clarifies it is non-contagious.

A: Crohns disease is an autoimmune disease. It is not AIDS, ebola, the flu, e-coli, ect. You can’t catch an autoimmune disease. Your neighbors are ignorant fools.

Q: Is there a natural way to cure Chrons disease?
Pardon my misspelling if I did. My mom has Chrons, (Probably had it about 16 years or so, after she had her 2nd child it appeared)

She has been on medicine since. But she still has horrible stomach/back pain, painful bowl movements and inconsistent ones. I dont see her getting any help with the medicine.

I keep telling her to watch her diet, eat vegetarian or raw foods (I’m health concious and a vegetarian) but I think she sees no point. Now she wants to stop her medicine which I at this point this is best, it’s not helping and probably makes her worse.

Is there any sort of natural or herbal remedies she can do?

A: Chrons is one type of inflammatory bowel disease.

Doctors give antibiotics, flammazine, and steroids.
I havent heard any case that patient get well with herbal remedies.

The medical treatment of chrons takes a long while; but sometimes comes to worsts surgical intervention is the last resort.

It takes time and patience before you can see improvement on medical treatment.

Wish all the best to your mom.

Q: If I get married before my fiance is diagnosed with Chrons disease will my insurance still cover her?
I am getting married in April and we just found out that my fiance might have chrons disease. We are affraid that if we wait to get married until April and she is diagnosed before then, we might not be able to add her to my insurance. Does anyone know what the laws are on this? Please HELP!

A: Insurances usually do not cover “preexisting conditions.” However, those conditions must have been diagnosed or at least considered by a doctor (for future testing) before they can be considered preexisting. IF there is no paperwork anywhere on your fiancee regarding her illness or if it has not be definitively diagnosed, your insurance should accept the “after marriage” diagnosis and not consider it a preexisting condition.

I hope that you will find it is not Crohns’ disease and that your fiancee will be okay.

Q: Can u drink while on medication for chrons?
Ive just started medicaton for chrons and i was wondering if ur able to drink on it?
The medication i am having doesnt say that i cant drink?

A: It depends what medicine it is.

If it doesn’t say it on the bottle, it’s probably not a big deal if you have a few.

However, with crohn’s you’re going to want to stay properly hydrated.. and drinking alcohol generally results in dehydration.. or can irritate crohn’s disease (because alcohol tends to irritate the stomach and intestines) in general.

If you do drink, try a full glass of water and crackers/bread with each drink you have. That will help a lot to ward off dehydration and stomach/intestinal irritation from the alcohol.

Q: what do people go to the doctor for when they have chrons disease?
my mom just went to the doctor shes going because she said she has chrons disease. what do they do and how long does it take?

A: Here is a list of sites for more information. Chrons disease is very uncomfortable and can be debilitating if not managed properly. She is being monitored to be sure it doesn’t get worse.

Q: Does anyone who has chrons disease ever feel worthless or like you losing your marbles?
I have had chrons disease for almost a year. I have been on everything from imple anti intiflaitories to infusion treatments. My body isn’t responding to treatment and I seem to be getting worse with the hemerating and cramping….. What in the world do I do now?? I cant’ take the pain or stress. I can’t even work. I feel worthless. Am I the only one???? Please help..

A: hi ben, i am a crohn’s pt. for 28 yrs. I truly understand how you feel as I am in a flare myself. Have you tried Entocort, Humira, Remicade, 6MP, or Imuran? Are you on anything for stomach spasms like Bentyl? For abdominal pain Tylenol 3, Darvocet, or Demerol, etc.

Definitely tell your GI you want something for the spasms and pain. That is what I did. When one treatment failed, I tried something else.

Have you looked into attending a local crohn’s and colitis foundation support group chapter near your? Check out the site, ccfa. It has great stuff ranging from coping skills, diet, surgery, finding a support chapter near you, to learning about the newest apprved treatments. There is also a live chat, a hotline, and an open forum where you can post your questions to others like yourself.

Definitely check out the support meetings. I go to the one near me and I have made many friends who truly understand where I am coming from and can relate to the pain and frustration.

I try to keep myself busy by volunteering, reading, walking, etc. so I don’t dwell on the negative. Easier said than done at times, I know.

I hope you feel better. good luck.

Q: What is the best medicine for Chrons disease?
i have taken this yakult drink that seems to help a lot.

A: i am on 6mp and remicade.. the remicade is what saved my life.. i had 12 surgeries and was just slowly being eaten up by crohns.. then i took a trip out to the cleveland clinic in ohio, 2nd best in the country for treatment of crohns and they said remicade was prolly the best thing… started on it and havn’t had a bad flare in 2 years.. stress still takes its toll, but at least i know i can beat it…. email me if you wanna chat about anything.. i have been there and done it all when it comes to crohns

Q: Will a colon cleansing be bad for someone with Chrons disease?
I was diagnosed with Chrons disease last year and was thinking about doing a colon cleasing. Is this safe to do without seeing a doctor first??

A: You need to find a doctor who practices alternative medicine but who is also an MD to ask this question. Try googling it first, something like “alternative health care practitioners with MD degrees.”

UPDATE:

Peter, I’m sure, realizes that outside the community of conventional practitioners, his answer is controversial. I do agree, however, that colon cleansing wipes out the natural bacterial balance in the colon which is why after a cleansing you have to take a good probiotic with a wide array of strains of beneficial bacteria. It may be contraindicated in Crohn’s sufferers, or it may be the best thing they can do. That’s why you need a medical doctor who also/practices alternative medicine to advise you, and please get first, second and third opinions. Be a partner in your own health decisions.

Q: Why would a doctor put a very pregnant woman on a steroid treatment for her chrons flare ups?
I am not a dr but it just seems overall a bad idea!
I am reading all sorts of side effects and warnings about steriod treatment while pregnant, steriod treatments any time are tough.

A: Well maybe because Crohns disease can not only cause electrolyte imbalance, which could be bad for the fetus, but an advanced case of it can be fatal.

However, I applaud your questioning the prescription, as some doctors tend to over-prescribe, just so their patients won’t feel like the office visit was a wasted trip..

Q: Can i get into any branch of the military with chrons?
hi i have chrons disease and my dream is to go into the military. i have never had any problems with it and feel like i might of been mis-diagnosed. could i get a medical waiver to get in? i have talked to a recruiter and he said its a Disqualifying condition. could i still get into the national guard with a medical waiver?

A: Probably not. Crohn’s disease can flare up at anytime. It is not curable. It can go into remission for years and re-appear very suddenly. Stress often is blamed for flare-ups and what can be more stressful than basic training or a posting to a war zone. Army doctors will probably not take the chance.

Q: I just found out that my good friend has chrons, stage one.What exactly does stage one mean?
What are the stages of Chrons disease?I know that you can not get rid of it right?

A: Chron’s isn’t curable! Please read the link below – Under the heading “General Outlook For Crohn’s Disease” – There is a sentence toward’s the end of the first paragraph that explains that Crohn’s Disease cannot be cured!

Q: What are some ways to deal with Chrons disease?
If anyone on here has it, please help. I’ve had it for about a year now. I’m only sixteen, and it’s starting to affect my schooling.
haha, that was funny, but seriously, never leaving the bathroom is not an option. haha.

A: hi orange I am a female crohn’s pt. for 28 yrs. dxed at the age of 12. I can answer your question seeing as I have been in your shoes dealing w/CD in high school.

Check out the CCFA website. They have information on coping skills for teens, diet, women’s issues, locating a local support chapter, the latest meds, as well having a live chat & hotline run by health care experts well versed in IBD. There is an open forum on the CCFA site where you can post questions to others like yourself. They have information on dealing w/school & Crohn’s plus there are brochures to give to your teachers so they don’t hassle you if you need to leave the classroom. That is what I did when I was in school and it really helped a great deal.

I have learned so much from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation local chapter when I was first dxed. They have support group meetings and educational meetings to educate pts. and their family/friends.

See if you are a candidate for Entocort (I am on it for several yrs.), 6MP, Imuran, Humira, or Remicade. The newer treatments tend to get a crohnie into remission faster provided they don’t have a reaction to it. Feel free to email me anytime.

I have been where you are & truly relate to keeping up w/school work & trying to stay in remission. FWIW, when I was a senior, I was really sick and needed surgery in April 1986. I came back toward the middle of May and seeing as it was close to exams/graduation the principal told me to not show up for exams (she didn’t want me to relapse and stress out) and just show up for graduation practice. I won an I Dare You award for showing strength in courage in dealing w/my illness and not letting it stop my dreams of going to college. I still did the homework expected of me just because I was fearful of being left back.

With a positive attitude, support from family/friends, as well as the local CCFA, I was able to achieve what I set out to do.

Feel free to email me any time if you have questions.

Q: Taking prednisone for chrons- any way to reduce the puffy face?
I am getting married next month and would really not to look like a puffball- would increasing my water intake help at all?

A: I’m sorry about the facial edema associated with the drug that you HAVE to take for your condition. Really the only honest answer here is going to be that the only way you can reduce your facial swelling is to reduce the prednisone. Which is likely not a possibility under your condition.

Congratulations,

Q: What are the symptoms of Chrons disease and Ulcerative Colitis?
Something isnt right with me lately, (this is my symptoms) I have abdominal pain for 1 month now in the same area (lower right side) and pale yellow diarreah that is sometimes once a day to ten times a day…I am constantly tired and in pain.. they ruled out appendicitis, cysts, a hernia, and bowel obstruction….they think i might have one of these disorders listed above, I have a young baby to take care of and I feel like crap, any information would be greatly appreciated thank you!

A: I would look up either Celiac Disease or since you have a baby: Endometriosis. Look those up. They sound like your symptoms. But don’t worry, these are treatable!

Good luck and I hope this helps!

Q: Does Chrons disease have a side effect that makes you look young?
I’ve heard this is true but cant find facts anywhere

A: NO

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns_ez/index.htm

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