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Crohn's & Colitis Medications: A look at IBD Treatment Advances

Whether we realize it or not, treatment options for both Crohn's Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC) have come a long way in the past 10, 20, and 30 years. Like me, my Dad has UC and when he was first diagnosed with it, options for treating the symptoms were scarce. He took Sulpha drugs after being hospitalized with a severe flare-up in the... Read moreChevron
posted 05/07/2008, comments (0)|
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Newer Medications for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment: Are they appropriate for you?

I have to take many pills each day. I have heard that there is an extended release version that I may be able to take instead. Is this true?   Asacol is composed of mesalamine, an anti-inflammatory specific for the gastrointestinal tract. It is also the major component of other medications used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn's... Read moreChevron
posted 04/21/2008, comments (0)|
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My Life with Crohn's Disease: "Kiss Me Goodbye"

"Kiss me good bye, I'm defying gravity, and you can't pull me down!!!" These words came from the mouth of a girl most of America has grown very well acquainted with over the years. They were said by the Wicked Witch of The West from the Wizard of Oz. When most people think of the Wicked Witch of the West, they think of the... Read moreChevron
posted 04/07/2008, comments (6)|
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Study Shows New Approach to Crohn's Disease Treatment is More Effective

Crohn's and Biologics--- At What Point Should They Be Used?   For years, the treatment of Crohn's disease has been based on a "step-up" approach in which therapies with the least toxicity are used early, and subsequent therapies are then added due to lack of response or toxicity. Unfortunately, agents with low efficacy such as the... Read moreChevron
posted 03/06/2008, comment (1)|
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IBD Question and Answer with Dr. Eisner

Dr. Eisner answers questions about the causes of IBD, treating Crohn's with Tysabri, and surgery for Ulcerative Colitis. If you are wondering about these same issues read more to find the answers!  1. How common are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease and do we know what causes the two diseases?   The incidence of... Read moreChevron
posted 01/24/2008, comments (5)|
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