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Hope Trachtenberg-Fifer

RN, Health Educator & Medical Writer; Mom of 3 Children w / IBD

Tips for Women before a Colonoscopy

Ladies, yes; we have yet another reason to feel "special": according to a report just published in the November issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch, a new study indicates that women may have a harder time prepping for colonoscopies, than men. Apparently, this is largely because women are more likely to suffer constipation and/or... Read more Chevron

posted 11/16/2008, comments (13)|

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Todd Eisner

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Common Ulcerative Colitis Questions Answered - Part II

See Part I of this series for more Q&A from Dr. Eisner The arthritis in my knee has been acting up lately. A rheumatologist recommended I take Advil, but I am afraid it will aggravate my Ulcerative Colitis. Should I use it? While Advil is an anti-inflammatory agent, its effect on the colon can exacerbate inflammatory bowel... Read more Chevron

posted 09/22/2008, comments (0)|

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Great News!

It seems that my Crohn's disease is in total remission! The colonoscopy I had a couple of weeks ago showed no evidence of Crohn's on visual exam or biopsy. The symptoms that I continue to have on an intermittent basis appear to be either from the diverticulosis I have and/or irritable bowel. My doctor said if it weren't for the past... Read more Chevron

posted 07/15/2008, comments (2)|

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Todd Eisner

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Do I Have Crohn's Disease?

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 is... Read more Chevron

posted 07/02/2008, comments (0)|

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Elizabeth Roberts

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Natural Foods Chef / Author / IBD Patient

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The Day-To-Day with IBD

Today's a good day to write an IBD blog, ‘cause my gut has simply let loose for no apparent reasons. I woke with mild to moderate abdominal cramps and a couple of hours later the diarrhea started. It's on days like this that I am truly thankfully I was able to learn years ago how to live with IBD rather than as IBD. What I mean by that... Read more Chevron

posted 05/01/2008, comments (0)|

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