Antibiotics...For example, birth control pills (oral contraceptives) can be less effective in preventing pregnancy if the woman is taking an antibiotic at the same time... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Perianal Disease...If everything is working normally, your rectum holds stool. As the rectums stretches, it causes a contraction and an urge to have a bowel movement.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Behçet’s Disease...Some of the treatment options for Behçet’s are based on treating the symptoms, such as using mouth rinses for oral sores, eye drops for eye inflammation... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Colon Cancer...Abnormal cells form polyps in the colon. Polyps can grow into cancer, but it takes many years. Polyps show up on screening tests for colon cancer.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Vitamin B12...Over-the-counter oral forms of vitamin B12 are available at most drug stores and health food stores.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Editorial Team...Her formal education, research experience, and life experience helped her understand that good communication is key to connection and informed choices.... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for later
Complications...Overtime, an abscess can cause abnormal connections to form between the intestine and other organs. These connections are called fistulas.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Urgency and Incontinence...If everything is working normally, your rectum holds stool. As the rectums stretches, it causes a contraction. You will have a feeling of urgency.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?...This includes the oral cavity, esophagus, liver, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum, all of which are critical structures in the digestion... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Feel like I’m at my breaking point...Now after basically 4 months of being on prednisone, my sed rate is 58 (significantly elevated) and my crp is 7 (which is still high normal), which just...Reactions 0 reactions Comments35 replies
Treatment by Type of IBD...For example, some treatment options may include mouth rinses for oral sores, eye drops for eye inflammation, and creams or ointments for skin lesions.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Inflammation...Abscesses can cause abnormal connections to form between the intestine and other organs. These connections are called fistulas.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
CBD Oil and Medical Marijuana...Traditionally, the smoking form of cannabis has been called marijuana, although some oral formulations are now also called marijuana.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Erythema Nodosum...EN can also be developed as a reaction to certain medications, including oral contraceptives (birth control pills) or antibiotics.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What is a Fistula?...A fistula is an abnormal connection between an organ and another structure. Fistulas develop when an organ becomes inflamed or injured.... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
Frustrated...Missing being able to eat normal foods. It’s not even that I miss any certain kind of food. Just for the most part not having any thing....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 replies
Ulcerative Colitis Treatment...Oral and topical aminosalicylates can be used together when needed.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Ileo-Anal Pouch Surgery (J-Pouch)...could only perform an ileostomy here but the QE in Birmingham had another option called an ileo anal pouch, where after surgery, you would go to the loo normally... By CommunityMember781 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Chronic Crohn's Life...I never filed for medical leave or went through any formal process - I just left. This was a mistake and would come back to haunt me.... By patrickc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Have Bag, Will Travel...Complications and side effects were rampant: fistulas, abscesses, osteopaenia, achy joints, oral thrush and shingles due to my suppressed immune system... By stomalicious4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments