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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 moreChevron
posted 11/08/2008, comment (1)|
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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 moreChevron
posted 11/03/2008, comments (0)|
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Health Insurance / Medications

If you have either Crohn's disease or Ulcerative Colitis then chances are you are taking some sort of prescription medication to help you manage your symptoms. Or, minimally, you need to see your gastroenterologist once or twice a year for a check-up. And if you don't have health insurance these costs can really begin to add up, especially with... Read moreChevron
posted 10/20/2008, comment (1)|
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FDA Calls for Stronger Warnings on 4 Crohn's Disease Drugs

Today the FDA called for stronger warning labels on four of the largest selling Crohn's disease drugs: Remicade, Humira, Enbrel, and Cimzia.   The call for stricter warning labels are a result of the increased risk of serious fungal infections associated with the drugs. Specifically, the FDA reported 240 cases of histoplasmosis in patients... Read moreChevron
posted 09/04/2008, comment (1)|
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Dr. Eisner Answers Your IBD Questions: What is a fistula?

My Crohn's disease has been in remission for quite some time. Lately however, despite having normal bowel movements, I have noticed a small opening on by abdomen, not too far from my belly button. At times, I think some stool comes out of the hole. What can this be? While it is good that your Crohn's disease has been under control, and that you... Read moreChevron
posted 08/18/2008, comments (0)|
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