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Q: do people with crohn’s disease/bowel syndromes (IBS i believe) have shorter life spans?

A: They are very different things. Chron’s disease is chronic and can shorten your life if you have bad flare ups without remission and the bowels are removed and it gets worse and worse. IBS is not chronic though people can make it worse and cause themselves a lot of distress by not following a diet and taking care of themselves but it isn’t as devistating as Chron’s is. Now IBS can be an early symptom of something more serious but in itself it’s not life threatening.

Q: I think I have IBS, Crohn’s disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or Celiac Disease.?
I’ve had constipation and horrible abdominal pain for over a month now. I’ve been to the doctors about 3 times in the past 2 weeks. I’ve been on pain medication and 2 different kinds of laxitives. The pain medication doesnt work for my abdominal pain. And the laxitives work, but my x-ray says I’m still full (after being on the laxitives for over a week). I’ve also done 4 enemas. I also had a catscan and it shows nothing is wrong. I think I have either IBS, Crohn’s disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or Celiac Disease. Also, I’ve become very depressed and emotional. I dont even think my boyfriend wants to talk to me becuase of it. I’m just wondering what I can do to help the abdominal pain, becuase my perscription pills aren’t working. I can’t even travel short distances in a veichle without feeling sicker. I don’t know what to do becuase my laxitives and medication (perscribed by the doctor) aren’t working. What should I do?

A: hi, fyi: Crohn’s disease is inflammatory bowel disease as well as ulcerative colitis. I have had crohn’s since the age of 12. I was diagnosed via a colonscopy and bloodwork.

With crohn’s, you can be constipated or have the big “D”or both. Other symptoms are fatigue, blood in stool, nausea, low grade fever, abdominal pain, joint pain (related to Crohns), as well as stomach spasms.

you should get in to see the GI as soon as possible and have tests done including an endoscopy to rule out celiac (don’t worry they give you stuff so you won’t remember a thing–I’ve had it done several times), as for pain have you tried a heating pad on your gut 15 mintues on 15 minutes off or Thermacare heat wraps for your back. You put the heating discs on your abdomen and can sleep with it for 8 hrs. if you are in pain (I do that alot when I flare).

Eat smaller meals frequently, don’t drink, don’t smoke, and keep track of what types of food bother your gut.

seriously, go back to your GI and demand for tests. If he won’t help, you have the right to fire and hire another MD.

i provided a link to the crohns and colitis site where you can call a healthcare worker or chat w/them live on live M-F 9 am – 5pm (EST).

Q: Do you have Inflammable Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis (or know somoene who does)?
If you have Inflammable Bowel Disease or know someone who does, then please join my community of people affected with IBD at http://www.crohnsforum.com . We enjoy sharing information on the disease, surgery, nutrition, emotional support and fun.

Please join us or tell others who you know with this disease about us. I will vote + for everyone who joins (If I am allowed to) and if not then just list who you have signed up to the forum here and whoever signs up the most people (who actually have IBD and use the forum) will receive the vote(s). Ties will be determined by a random number generator.

Thank you and hope to see you all there!

A: My Aunt has Chrons disease .

Q: Possible Crohn’s Disease or Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
My boyfriend was in the emergency room for 11 and a half hours a couple of weeks ago with severe abdominal pain and nausea. His skin was a yellowish color and his temperature was 95 degrees. All his tests came back fine, except for small traces of protein in urine, but the doctor didnt say anything about this. After the cat scan, the doctor noticed that a small portion of the small intestine seemed to be swollen and iritated and he said it might be IBD or Crohns. He sent him home with a perscription for Prilosec and an anti-nausea. He has been doing a lot better since taking the Prilosec, but today he has been really sick. He has been complaining about how his stomach hurts and he has been throwing up all day. He cant even drink water or tea!! I dont know what to do…I have been doing everything I can to see if he will eat because I beleive that the reason he doesnt feel well is becase he gets so hungry that it actually makes him nauseus.
i think the vomiting is what is making his abdomen hurt and from not being able to eat all day it is making him more and more nasuous. Nothing i gave him helps at all. I tried giving him water, chicken broth, oatmeal, peppermint tea, etc etc, but he threw it all up after taking only a few bites/sips. He took a nap for a couple of hours and he slept fine and even said he felt a little better after he woke up, but then he just started feeling sick again. I dont know what is causing this or even sure what exactly it is because we never got a definite diagnosis. But everything he eats or drinks just comes right back up and he cannot keep anything down. we are trying to figure out what triggered this attack but cant figure it out…please help, I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!

A: hi angelica, I am a female crohns pt. who’s had it for 27 yrs. IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) is named for Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative colitis.

The symptoms your bf has is common with CD pts. If he still can’t hold anything down, then have him call the GI & get in to see him so he can be reassessed and get him on something that will get it in remission. There are so many newer meds out there like Remicade via IV but needs authorization from the insurance, Entocort which is a steroid but doesn’t get absorbed into the blood stream & won’t cause the side effects like prednisone does. (moon face, weight gain, appetite). I have been on Entocort for a while and it has been helping. It’s only used for ppl who have crohns in the small intestines so he could be a candidate for that.

The reason he is sore/not feeling well is because the gut is inflammed, he’s been vomitting/nauseous, possible spasms, etc. Yes, he is hungry, but when we crohnies eat, sometimes that aggrivates the inflammed walls of the stomach & intestines. Think of it as sand paper going over an open wound. that is what it feels like in our gut.

Crohn’s disease can occur anywhere from the mouth (sores), esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines, rectum, and anus. There is no cure but can be put in remission w/medication or surgery as a last resort. UC only affects the large colon, rectum, and anus. Symptoms will vary in each person.

See if he can have a heating pad on his gut 15 minutes on 15 off or try those thermacare wraps (generic brand at Walgreens much cheaper) and move the disk part over the stomach so he can sleep with it for 8 hrs. I use that when I am in pain. Also, have him ask his MD for pain medication. He needs to have some sort of relief & shouldn’t be suffering like that. (speaking from experience)

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America has a site you can visit where you can locate information on medical terminology, diet, medications, surgery,coping, and you can even locate a support chapter in your state where you both can meet others in the same situation are you are. They even have educational meetings where pts. can meet the drug reps from Remicade and Entocort, surgeons, dieticians, etc.

They have a toll free number you can call M-F 9 am – 5 pm
(EST) 888.MY.GUT.PAIN (888-694-8872). The lines are manned by health care professionals who know everything about IBD.

feel free to email me if you have any questions. I’ve learned to live with this at age 12. Had my 1st surgery at 17. I can steer you in the right direction on what to ask, where to seek help, etc.

If he still can’t hold anything down, take him to the ER stat. You don’t want him to risk getting dehydrated from not drinking. They can give him something for the pain via an IV & notify his GI that he’s still not well & needs medical intervention NOW.

Q: How do I get Inflammatory bowel disease or Crohn’s diagnosed?
I’m 24 and have been having stomach/colon problems for years. My colon constantly rumbles for no reason, I even had a colonoscopy 24/m so that should prove I have real problems to undergo that procedure laff. I’ve been on a lot of stomach relaxers none really work to well. My doctors always said those could be a possibility although there’s no set cure.

The point of this is that New Jersey just legalized medicinal marijuana, one of the eligibility aspects is “inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn’s disease)” I’m about 99% certain I have one of them.

The bill just got passed making medical weed legal, I do smoke pot because it helps calm my stomach from rumbling, I don’t know why? Should I go back to my gastroentologist and what should I say, I know it’s going to look suspect from a 24/m but there’s documented history of my problems and the procedures I underwent to no prevail trying to resolve them (colonoscopy and endoscopy).

A: They’re not going to give it to you for IBS, but if you have Crohn’s disease you would know it. Crohn’s destroys intestines and you die from it because there is no cure. They have to keep removing portions of your intestines. My professor last semester lost her best friend to the disease and she was only in her 40s. I suggest taking a fiber supplement daily. If you take metamucil with only a third of the water it recommends it will bulk up your stool and your stomach will not rumble as much.

Q: I have Crohn’s disease! Anyone else and how do you cope with this terrible disease?
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation or swelling of the digestive tract. It is very painful and life changing! I have had over 20 surgeries, pain everyday, take lots of meds daily, have had multiple complications and find it hard to cope with it at times. I wondered if anyone else has it and what do you do to make things better and what meds you take or treatments other than steriods that have helped? This disease was a direct factor in the end of my 18yr marriage and I wanted to know how this disease has affected others with the disease and their relationships? Thank You!

A: I guess I’ve been ‘lucky’ with my Chron’s, thus far I’ve only had one surgery and currently aren’t taking any medications.

Most of the medications I took didn’t really help me, including Remicade. The one thing that helped me in the past seemed to be good ol’ prednisone.

When I was first diagnosed I felt pretty bad, felt like my life was changed. I’ve gotten used to it. Clearly it’s not as bad as others, but you just get used to it.

Q: crohn’s disease and short bowel sydrom?
hello
I have Crohn’s disease since childhood, and after many operations,I have only ‘1m50 intestine left.
I have no artificial nutrition, no contributions except my diet.
I work, but I’m very ill (diarrhea, weakness, constant pain, etc. ..), it’s so hard for me.

Is there someone in my case, I feel like the only one in the world to fight?

nota; I’m french, sorry for my bad english.

A: I’m sorry to hear of your suffering. Have you researched low dose naltrexone?
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17222320

http://lowdosenaltrexone.org/

Q: Question about dating and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
I like someone who has ulcerative colitis. I have indeterminite IBD (which means I probably have either crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis). Do you think he would not date me because of this or would be afraid to date me for any reason?

A: No….it shouldnt matter if he really likes you

Q: Will Crohn’s Disease affect the sex life of a gay man?
I found it very difficult to ask this question, but it needs be asked nonetheless. Because Crohn’s Disease affects your bowels, would “gay sex” take an unhealthy toll on it? And if so, to what degree?

A: Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory condition. So yes, if the bowels are inflamed it can ruin the sex life of anyone, gay or straight.

So, the best thing to do is to keep the inflammation down. Start with an anti-inflammatory diet. Read about anti-inflammatory diet here:

http://www.journey-with-crohns-disease.com/anti-inflammatory-diet.html

Consider adding natural supplements that aid in improving any kind of Crohn’s disease treatment.

Read more about natural supplements for Crohn’s :

http://www.journey-with-crohns-disease.com/natural-supplements.html

I wish you all the best.

Q: does anyone here have crohn’s disease?
my fiance has inflammatory bowel disease, which is starting to look like it could be developing into Crohn’s Disease. can anyone give me some of their experiences with this?

A: Hi Lexie

Here is some info and remedies to help heal his condition. #4 is critical to cleanse out the toxins and to develop normal movements.

Causes
Crohn’s disease can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor diet and nutrition, food allergies, imbalanced levels of hydrochloric acid, impaired immunity, infections, lack of exercise, “leaky gut” syndrome, pharmaceutical drugs, and stress.

Note:
Pharmaceutical Drugs: The following drugs can all cause and exacerbate various gastrointestinal disorders, including Crohn’s disease: Accutane, Alka-Seltzer Antacid and Alka-Seltzer Pain Reliever, Anturane, Genuine Bayer Aspirin, Bayer Plus Aspirin, Bayer Regular Strength Enteric Aspirin, Bufferin Analgesic Tablets and Caplets, Ceptaz, Clinoril, Cuprimine, Ecotrin Enteric Coated Aspirin, Feldene, Ilosone, Lamprene, Leukine for IV Infusion, Lopid, Marplan, Meclomen, Novantrone, Paraplatin, Piroxicam, Prokine I.V. Infusion, Retrovir, Rynatuss, Supprelin Injection, Suprax, Ticlid, Tolectin, Toradol IM Injection, Trecator-SC, Trilisate, and Voltaren.

Quick Action Plan for Crohn’s Disease

1. Diet is of primary importance. Avoid all sugars, refined flour products, and carbohydrates, milk and dairy products, processed foods that contain preservatives and artificial sweeteners, alcohol, hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils, as well as foods that are common allergens.

2. Emphasize organic, fresh vegetables and non-citrus fruits, organic grains, as well as organic, free-range meats and poultry and wild-caught fish.

3. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day. Gallon a day if you can.

4. Enema containing butyric acid two to five times a week. (Add one tablespoon of butyric acid to one quart of warm water.) Do a Colon Cleanse to clean out the toxins in the body. A liver cleanse will help new blood penetrate the sick areas and help the healing process.

5. Supplements with vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, taken with a multivitamin/multimineral formula. Essential fatty acids, especial omega-3 oils, are also recommended.

6. Stress reduction through the use of various mind/body medicine techniques, such as biofeedback, hypnotherapy, meditation and relaxation exercises.

7. If you smoke, stop and if you are currently taking aspirin or other NSAIDs, consider replacing them with safer, more effective natural remedies.

8. Soothing baths two to five nights and alternating hot and cold water packs placed over the stomach and upper abdomen.

9. Juice remedies include aloe juice; wheatgrass juice; cabbage, papaya, and carrot juice; and carrot, beet, and cucumber juice.

10. Juice of half a lemon with warm water, especially in the morning.

11. Allow yourself to receive emotional support to help you embrace some of the common underlying issues identified with Crohn’s, such as abandonment, anger, disappointment and rage, which often settle in the gut. Seek out a therapist or other skilled practitioner that can guide you through emotional healing work.

Best of health to you

Q: what can cause inflammation in the small bowel other than crohn’s disease?
i was in the hospital for a week and was told that more than likely i have crohn’s because i have inflammation in the small bowel but after that week they had no answers and really don’t want to go any farther. now i need help to help advocate my own treatment and diagnosis. they gave me steroids and they help while i am taking them but when i stop my pain comes back

A: Have you been tested for celiac? How about a RAST test for allergies? Parasites or infections?
Did you get a colonoscopy or pill endoscopy or something to get that diagnosis? Hmmm… not sure why a GI would just leave it at that, usually they want people to get better or at the least have a handle on the situation.
It may be time for that second opinion or at the least, write down all your questions and have them ready at your next appt. If your doctor is arrogant, rude, or doesn’t feel the need to explain your condition and treatment (ergo LIFE) to you, it is time to find a new doctor! The D in MD does NOT stand for “Diety” and sometimes a few of them forget that. You are paying for a service, so expect to be treated with respect and as an intelligent partner in your health care plan!

Q: Has anyone with arachnoiditis been given gastrographin and what were the effects?
I have arachnoiditis because I had 2 mylogrames despite a known iodine allergy, now I have been give a contrast media containing iodine for a CT scan because of Crohn’s disease (bowel disease). Has this happened to anyone else? Do you know of any short or long term consequences?
Arachnoiditis is not a fear of spiders. There are three membranes which protect the brain and spinal cord from damage. The central of these is called the arachnoid membrane. Arachnoiditis is inflammation and scarring of the arachnoid membrane, which causes pressure on nerves and results in chronic severe pain and disability. No laughing matter, believe me, and potentially a nasty way to die. It is most often caused by injections into the spinal area such as epidural anaesthetics. In my case it was caused by injections of dye into my spine to show up problems on x-ray. All these dyes contain iodine, and I was already known to be allergic to iodine, but the doctor concerned obviously didn’t think that was important. Now I have been given a drink containing iodine, despite my querying what was in it. I just have to hope it doesn’t cause long term damage to my gut as it did to my spinal cord.

A: Seems a bit of an extreme way to cure a fear of spiders :) )

Q: How long does it take to recover from a small bowel resection with Crohn’s Disease?
My partner (28) has had Crohn’s Disease for 4 1/2 years and was admitted to hospital on 7th May with bad pain and vomiting. On 9th May, they performed open surgery with a laparatomy and then a small bowel resection due to a blockage.

Has anyone else had something similar? If so, how long did it take to recover? Were there any complications later on? I know recovery can depend on the person’s health but am trying to get an idea of the average time, as the hospital aren’t telling me anything.

We’re supposed to be moving to Asia on 9th June and starting a new job, so I’m guessing we won’t be able to go in June, but now I’m wondering whether we’ll be able to even go in July/August if he needs regular check ups.

Many thanks
We were originally planning on spending 3 weeks in Thailand travelling around, plus 1 month in a remote village, before settling into our permanent residence in Xi’an. I guess the problem lies in getting insurance to cover the cost of healthcare in China.
Sorry – I today found out from the nurse that it was actually part of the colon that was removed and not the small intestine, so don’t know whether that makes a huge difference?

A: hi louis, I am a crohn’s pt. since age 12. I recently had a bowel resection back in September 2008. I had complications though…a high temp and an infection at the surgical site. It does vary in each person. If they opened your partner up abdominally, it’s usually 12 weeks (I had it done) and a full year to recover.

Check out the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s site for more information on surgery, diet, latest treatments, as well as a live chat & hotline run by healthcare experts. There is an open forum where you can post questions to other crohn’s patients who are in the same situation as your partner’s. Give them a call, post on the forum as you will definitely get better answers than YA, and find a local support chapter near you & attend a meeting to educate yourself & meet others who have IBD.

Best of luck to you both.

Q: If you have sex with a condom can you get crohn’s disease?
If you are a straight woman and you have sex without a condom can you get crohn’s disease (bacteria getting inside you) and if you let a man do you anally with or without a condom can you get crohn’s disease? I read that bacteria in the bowels can lead to crohn’s and assume that anal sex would lead to bacteria in the bowel. Anyone know the answer to these questions?

A: The bacteria that cause crohn’s aren’t going to get there from anal sex.
But use a condom anyway – there’s such a thing as AIDS!

Q: IBS (irritable Bowel syndrome) or Crohn’s Disease?
My husband was recently in the ER for extreme stomach pain. He was vomiting and had diarrhea all day. I came home from work and rushed him to the ER.

After a blood test and urine test they told us he most likely had the stomach flu and strained his stomach muscles from throwing up so much. And that he probably has IBS. They have him Bentyl for the stomach pain.

After reading some more info on the web I am thinking he may have Crohn’s disease. Would this show up on the blood or urine test the performed? Or would he have to be tested especially for Crohn’s by his doctor?

He is still have episodes of sever abdominal pain.

Thanks in advance

A: I have Crohn’s disease and it’s not nice. It can be excrutiating.

My blood tests showed a high amount of white blood cells which usually shows signs that your body is fighting. I also had a barium meal and a colonoscopy (with biopsy) which enabled the docs to diagnose it. Ask them to check. Hope he feels better soon :o )

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