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When You Gotta Go, and They Tell You, "No."

So, I drive, two hours, straight, between Roanoke and Charlottesville. And, I'm feeling pretty smug and full of myself (literally), because I didn't stop even once--not to fill up my cute, little, blazing red, Jeep Liberty Sport, or to unfill my little, now bursting, middle aged bladder.   I'm proud of myself because, by not stopping, I had... Read moreChevron
posted 08/29/2008, comment (1)|
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Myth of the coconut macaroon prescription for IBD

One example of well intentioned--yet skewed--advice, is "the coconut macaroon prescription," for common diarrhea AND Crohn's disease, popularized in the nationally syndicated newspaper column, "The Peoples' Pharmacy."   Every so often, the column mentions this alleged miracle cure.   Several years ago, when my youngest son was... Read moreChevron
posted 08/24/2008, comments (2)|
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Can Bacterial Infections be Confused for Crohn's Disease?

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 moreChevron
posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)|
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Anemia Part 2: Folic Acid and B-12

A lack of certain B vitamins can also cause anemia.  Two of the most common culprits are folic acid (b9) and vitamin b12.  In this type of anemia the number of red blood cells is diminished and the cells present become larger.  The lower numbers and change in red blood cells result in a decreased amount of oxygen to the body. ... Read moreChevron
posted 07/14/2008, comments (0)|
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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 moreChevron
posted 07/02/2008, comments (0)|
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