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Tracy Davenport

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posted 01/22/2009, comments (0)

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines

About half of patients who live with IBD use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and that number is on the rise. Even though the use of alternative therapies is becoming more popular, there are still more questions than answers about the effectiveness on bowel disease. However, there are some things we do know about... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 01/12/2009, comment (1)

Besides Remicade, what other medications can be used for inflammatory bowel disease?

I have Ulcerative colitis and have been treated with Remicade, which seems to be losing effectiveness. Can any of the other biologics be used? There are currently three other biologics that are FDA approved for inflammatory bowel disease, but currently only Remicade is approved for Ulcerative Colitis. Humira, Cimzia and Tysabri have been... Read more Chevron

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Jennifer Rackley

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posted 12/12/2008, comment (1)

Excercise has many benefits for IBD!

As most of you know exercise is imperative in maintaining health. A recent study in the November issue of Cancer Causes and Control goes this one step further by linking activity to a lower risk of colon and rectal cancer. Conversely, inactivity was linked to a higher risk. This makes it all the more important to include exercise... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/08/2008, comment (1)

Sample Medication Calendar

I'm new at this whole IBD thing. Since I am on Prednisone (a steriod used to treat UC), the dosage decreases every 4 days. This can get really confusing!!! To help me take my medications correctly, I made a calendar and chart using Microsoft Word. Now I can refer to this when I'm filling my medications each week. I hope this sample will help... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 11/03/2008, comments (0)

Dr. Eisner Answers Your IBD Questions: Treating Colitis and Crohn's

I am a 28 year old male who has been experiencing bloody diarrhea for the past few weeks. I went to my primary doctor who performed a flexible sigmoidoscopy and told me I had colitis. Am I destined to be on medication for life? While you do have colitis, you need to be diagnosed as to which type. Hopefully your physician has set you up to see a... Read more Chevron

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