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    Todd Eisner

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    posted 09/22/2008, comments (0)

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

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

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

    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 moreChevron
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    posted 04/23/2008, comments (0)

    The Ins and Outs of Colonoscopy

    The Ins and Outs of Colonoscopy   If your doctor suspects you have either Colitis or Crohn's disease then sooner or later you will be scheduled for a Colonoscopy. But it is not only a necessary procedure for properly diagnosing diseases of the colon like IBD but also to screen the general population for cancers of the... Read moreChevron
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