Archive for the ‘Treatment’ Category

Cutting Back on Prednisone

Friday, September 26th, 2008

I had my doctors appointment last week - the day after our Ike Wind Storm here in Dayton... Crazy days. Anyway, Dr wants to have me to have another CT scan to see what's going on with the absess I had.  If it's still there, she'll put me back ...

Probiotics Can Help to Treat Crohn’s Disease

Monday, September 8th, 2008

by Jahir Ahmed Recent research has revealed that a daily supplement of probiotics can help to relieve the symptoms of Crohn’s disease in sufferers. Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease, can cause painful discomfort for people who suffer, and is characterized by an imbalance of bacteria in the gut. ...

Treatment / Medications for Crohn’s Disease

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

I've been meaning to post this.. if for no other reason than to have it for my own records down the road.  As I'm sure things will change soon since I'm still having issues. Current Daily (long-term) Medication: Asacol® (mesalamine) - affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation - 2 ...

Another CT Scan - Abscess Observation

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

I left the hospital early on Tuesday, against their wishes... and immediately got in contact with my Doctor. I spoke with the assistant on Tuesday evening and then again on Wednesday afternoon.  This morning (thursday) my doctor called to tell me I needed to come in so she could ...