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Knowing Pain with Crohns

by Judi on August 27, 2008

Knowing your pain is actually an important in relation to crohns.  Not that we want to feel pain, however it’s important to be aware of the pain, to know where it is, how strong it is.  This gives us and the doctor insight to where our issues lie. I haven’t seen or spoke to my

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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 ?mg pills –

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Diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease

by Judi on February 22, 2008

At 37 years old, and an otherwise healthy wife and mom of 4, I was officially diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Over all, it was simple to diagnose, it was just a matter of my not having insurance and suffering for several months before my body finally said, “Listen, you must do something and do it

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