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Q: How does my Crohns affect my odds with the swine flu?
I have crohns disease and I’m Worried with the upcoming flu season, and how it could affect my health. I am currently on 6-MP or mercaputorinethol, which is an Immuno Suppresant…I wonder if I should stop taking this.

A: Do not stop taking your medicine! Just because you are taking an immune suppressant medication, doesn’t always mean your odds of getting ill are higher. It depends on the individual person.
My husband also has Crohn’s Disease and he has been taking Humira injections for many years. He hasn’t been sick once, even during the flu season.
Never stop a medication unless your doctor recommends it. Good luck!

Q: Crohns Disease is the Anal Gas Infestious Like a cough to People ?
A new friend , has Crohns Disease and has gas that’s really terrible ,is that gas? have a communicable infectious Disease that can spread to innocent bystanders ?
The smell hurt my nose and now i have a sore throat.

A: nope just unpleasant – my dog just farted and is now wafting it around with his tail

Q: What diet does a person with Crohns disease have to follow?
My brother was just diagnosed with Crohns on Thursday, but can not get into the doctor or nutritionist for a week and a half. What are the diet guidelines that he should be following until he can get into the doctor so he wont be aggravating it?
Also… my brother is only 32, is that young for a diagnosis like this?

A: My mom and aunt have crohns and each have a list of different foods they have to avoid- its an individual tollerance thing- but i did look it up and heres a link to check out that should help-

http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/crohns-guide/crohns-ibd-overview-facts

If he’s been sick long enough to have crohns he should have a pretty good idea himself what he should stay away from-

best of luck – and crohns can happen at any age

Q: What are the chances of getting the crohns disease?
Okay so my dads mom has the crohns disease and my mom has the crohns disease…what are the chances of me getting the crohns disease?

A: Funny thing about these inflammatory bowel diseases is that having a family history does increase your risks of getting the disease, but it’s not a very clear cut history. You do have an increased risk of getting it, but ironically enough, you also have an increased risk of developing ulcerative colitis, despite being a different condition.

Q: What are the symptoms of Crohns disease?
I was diagnosed 6 months ago with Crohns Disease. By the time of my diagnosis, my colon had already abscessed and perforated and I had to have surgery to remove 3 feet of my colon. What symptoms should I keep an eye out for in order to prevent this from going so far again?

A: Go to webmed.com there is all the info you need .Great site .

Q: What is the best Crohns disease medication?
My Cousin has crohns and just found out he is 30 years old and they are having trouble finding a good medication to treat it nothing seems to be working. we are all very worried about him. Please help and if you have crohns or know about it any advise on dealing with crohns disease would be greatly appreciated.Thank you for your time.

A: Depending on where their crohn’s is most active there are a few drugs to try.

sulfasalazine is a good choice if it is mostly the colon that is affected since it would localize the treatment effects to the colon… however, this is seldom all-inclusive w/ crohn’s.

infliximab is a good choice because it doesn’t have the bone marrow suppression side effects of methotrexate or azathioprine; however, it is REALLY expensive ($20,000/year).

There are lots of drug choices out there, but all are likely going to come with some pretty significant side effects. Drugs that slow cell proliferation (chiefly immune cells) and thus stop the inflammatory effects of the disease will suppress the immune response. Antibodies like infliximab will also block some immune function and leave the patient open to some infections.

I hope this helps. In the end, I hope you find a combination of drugs that works for them.

Q: Can walking pneumonia make somebody with Crohns disease die?
My grandmother who is 63 has had Crohns disease for about 30 years but is in relatively good health otherwise. She just caught walking pneumonia and I am terrified this will cause her Crohns to get worse and kill her. Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated.

A: No she shouldn’t die from it. I’ve had crohn’s for 21 years & i’ve had bronchitis before & it never affected my crohn’s. Walking pneumonia is a very mild form of pneumonia so your grandma should be fine.

Q: Crohns Disease Suffers- Do you know about Sorbitol hurting or Acidolphillus helping?
Sorbitol is an artifical sweetner very widely used – marketed as a “natural product” comes from Tree Bark- I found it to extremely quickly aggrivate my crohns symptioms
Acidolphillus is a natural enzyme which can help Crohns suffers digest their food better-
I am wondering if most people with Crohns are familiar with these additives?

A: hi david, I am a crohn’s survivor diagnosed at the age of 12. I learned that sugar substitutes like sorbitol, nutrasweet, sweet n low, etc. have been known to cause the big “D” in crohnies as well as headaches. A dietician at one of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America educational meeting was telling us about it and to avoid it b/c it aggravates the disease. She also mentioned that acidolphillus in yogurt will assist in digestion.

For more information check out their site for more updated topics. they have a live chat & hotline that is run by healthcare professionals M-F 9 am – 5pm (EST).

Q: Will my son have crohns if the father does?
I want to know that if i ever have a child with my current boyfriend, if the child will have crohns disease. My boyfriend has it and i do not.

A: While Crohns is hereditary..many that have Crohns has no family history. There is no yes or no answer to this question since doctors do not know for sure what even causing Crohns.

Q: I have Crohns Disease and would like to diet. Does anyone have any diet plans specifically for this?
I have Crohns Disease and seem to have put on about 4 stone due to having to take steriods on and off. I would like to diet but find that alot of diet plans focus mainly on fibre related products which I can’t eat. Can anyone help, please?

A: Cant help, but my advice would be to see your doctor and ask for a referral to a dietician.

The treatment for Crohns causes other health issues (like wiight), and these should also be addressed as part of the treatment.

Q: Why is alchohol bad for people with Crohns disease?
I have Crohns disease and always wondered why alchohol is bad for me. Whenever I drink, I get sick but I want to know why I get sick.

A: hi, as a fellow crohnie since the age of 12 I can tell you this: some of the medications used to treat this disease affects the liver. Mix alchohol with these medications & you are asking for trouble. Alchohol is known to irritate the gut thus, that is why it’s making you sick.

Ask your GI if you should be drinking & what meds don’t mix w/it. Also, check out the crohns & colitis foundation site. They have loads of information esp. on diet, meds, exercise, dating, women’s issues, surgery, plus you can even locate a local support chapter where you are so you can meet others like yourself.

Seriously, is it really worth all that pain and misery just to fit in or ease the pain?? Life is too short & dealing with this disease is a pain in the butt. (no pun intended)

Q: Is it safe to have a baby with somebody who has Crohns disease?
My boyfriend and I have been together for 3 years and were thinking about trying for a baby. Does it matter that he has Crohns Disease? Can my baby get that?

A: Well genetics only explains part of the problem. People with Crohn’s are 10-20% likely to have a parent, brother, sister, or child who has it as well. There is a gene that has been linked to the disease, and it affects how the body reacts to certain microbes. There are also environmental and immune system influences, and nobody really knows the extent those play. Given the variability in how it affects people, and the 80-90% chance the child will not inherit a defective gene- if your boyfriend carries it – I would say the odds are highly in favor of a healthy baby. But if it really worries you, then you might consider genetic testing and counselling first, and then try to decide.

Q: So my friend was just diagnosed with Crohns disease?
They thought she had appendicitis and the removed her appendix. Now they found out she really has crohns..What does this mean? From personal experience preffereably! Not websites.
She is 15, 5′4″ and 95 if that helps at all!

A: Hi, im 24 M. I have crohns disease. For some this disease can be terrible and painful for others it can be a random issue. Crohns is basically a bad intestine..which can lead to nutritional deficiency (maybe make her shor, like me)… What does this mean…well if she catches it early and eats right possibly nothing. On the bad side she could have horrible stomach aches, kidney stones, and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)……….I personally had 6 inches of my intestine removed because it got so swollen food couldn’t pass…i didn’t eat for two weak :-( drank tons of ensure just to get enough calories to stay alive… After surgery I feel great a whole new lease on life!!!!! the only downfall i have IBS and have to go to the bathroom (diaria) at least 4 times a day… sucks when you have a GF and have to use her bathroom :-) super embarrassing…..best of luck to your friend..friends are awesome when your going through ruff stuff so be there for her…

Q: can i get my crohns disease waived for the marines?
I have had crohns disease for about 5 years now I’m almost 17 and i haven’t had a flare up in 5 years or any type of pain i never take my meds. Can i get a wavier for the marines?

A: I doubt it, but you could ask at any recruiting site.

I don’t think they would look fondly on a Marine who suddenly had a flair up (after years without one) in the midst of his first real battle.

Q: If you have Crohns disease do you have to pay for prescriptions?
I have been told that there is a strong chance I have got Crohn’s disease and going for cam up for the third time in a couple of days. If it is confirmed I was wondering if I have to pay the prescription charges. My friend has Crohns and has lots of medication and will do for the rest of her life. I know she gets them free but not sure if all crohns disease sufferers do? Many thanks
sorry forgot to add im in uk

A: Chrohn’s disease is not included in the list of conditions that are granted exemption from prescription charges.

( These are :P ermanent fistulas (caecostomy, colostomy, laryngostomy etc), Diabetes, Hypoparathyroidism, Myasthenia gravis, Myxoedema, Epilepsy, requiring continuous anti-convulsive therapy, Physical disabilities hampering mobility)

The best option is a yearly prepayment certificate.

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