I have been taking Pentasa for my Crohn's disease and had been doing well until recently. My doctor wants to now change me to a steroid, Entocort. I am nervous about steroids, but he says it is safe. What do you think?
Entocort is a nonsystemic steroid used to treat Crohn's disease. Because only about 10% of the ingested drug gets into... Read more
My Crohn's Disease has been acting up of late. I had been on a trip in upstate NY and a few other people I was with were diagnosed with Giardia. Could I have it too, and what should I do?
Giardiasis is a parasite infection caused by Giardia lamblia, the most common intestinal parasite in the United States. Most infections result from... Read more
I am a 23 year old female and I
have been having abdominal pain and intermittent diarrhea for 3 years. I've
undergone colonoscopy, upper endoscopy and even a small bowel series, and they
have all been normal. Two of my cousins have been diagnosed with Crohn's
disease. Is it possible that I have it despite the negative studies?
There... Read more
I have
had ulcerative colitis for years, and it began when I stopped smoking. I
have read that there may be an association. I obviously don't want to
smoke again. Can you tell me a little about this?
There most definitely is
an association between tobacco smoking and inflammatory bowel disease.
Interestingly, the... Read more