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Jennifer Rackley

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posted 03/30/2009, comments (0)

When to consider surgery for IBD

There are several medical treatments currently available for the management of IBD. Some of those treatments include the use of one or more of the following: antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents, steroids, biologic therapies and monoclonal antibodies. When these treatments do not provide improvement or the side effects out weight the... Read more Chevron

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Elizabeth Roberts

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posted 03/17/2009, comments (0)

Pt. 2 of Diagnosed with IBD. . . Now What?

So, you’ve surfed the internet, signed up for every IBD-related chat room possible, your head is swirling with what you do know and what you still can’t figure out, what you’re being told you should and shouldn’t eat, and still you don’t feel a whole lot better. Well, don’t despair. Remember, very few... Read more Chevron

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Elizabeth Roberts

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posted 02/27/2009, comments (0)

Diagnosed with IBD. . . Now What? (Pt. 1)

The first thing you’ll do when your doctor tells you that you have IBD is wonder what in the heck those letters stand for. Well, they mean Inflammatory Bowel Disease (not IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and IBD includes two diseases – Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis (UC). Your doctor will explain to which you... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 01/14/2009, comments (0)

Do I Need to Be on Any Medications After a Terminal Ileum Resection?

I recently underwent a resection of some of my terminal ileum because of Crohn's disease. Do I need to take any medications now? I don't have any symptoms. Pentasa, a 5-ASA agent used to treat active Crohn's disease has been shown to be effective in decreasing the chance of patients developing post-operative recurrences. Treatment is... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 01/14/2009, comments (0)

If I Have Crohn's, Am I at Risk for Colon Cancer?

I have Crohn's disease. Am I at increased risk of colon cancer, and if so, how often to I need to be screened for colon cancer? For years, it has been recognized that patients with longstanding ulcerative colitis were at increased risk for developing colon cancer, and therefore needed to undergo surveillance colonoscopy more frequent... Read more Chevron

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