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    Hemorrhoids

    Hello! The title says it all. Pesky hemorrhoids, I've had them since before I was diagnosed and I've had them for three years now. I've tried all sorts and nothing works. Has anyone has any success treating them?
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    Blood Results - Lymphocytes Monocytes

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone has had low levels of Lymphocytes or Monocytes? My bloods came back with both low, GI secretary said GI isn't concerned but never explained why they have dropped. Could this be because of prednisone (35mg daily) or starting Entyvio? Any guidance would be...
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    Worse Pain - Pred and Entyvio

    Hi all, Looking for some advice. I'm currently on 30mg Pred tapered from 40mg and I started Enviyto last Monday (9th). My pain had completely gone until this Monday (16th) when I started to feel a bit unwell, now the pain has got worse since then it feels really tight and like it's stuck...
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    Colonoscopy - difficult torturous bowel

    Hi, I had my colonoscopy yesterday after surgery in July and November 2018. They couldn't get to the surgery site (TI) due to the twists and turns and what is described as a 'difficult and torturous bowel' in my report. So I don't know if the crohn's is back?! I'm having symptoms, could this...
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    Pain, Fatigue no Loose Stools :-/

    Hello :) Does anyone get right lower pain, fatigue and urgency without loose stool's, am I flaring? I'm 7 months post op and currently not on meds, booked in for colonoscopy 9th July! Can't wait to find out what's going on. I've had a rough year, treated for suspected c diff 4 times and had a...
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    Help! Family Doctor needed in Vancouver

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could help me, I've recently moved to Vancouver, BC. I have a referral to see a GI Specialist but I'm looking for a family doctor. I'm based downtown (West End) and would really like someone who has some exposure to IBD. Thanks in advance! Kyle :)
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    Flare with a stoma?

    Good evening, I'm 2 months post surgery for an ilestomy, this past week I've had pains in my right hand side. I've been exhausted the past week, like I was pre-op. I seem to be getting more tired as time goes on, not less. My weight has dipped a little past 2 days and liquid output also but not...
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    Generally Feeling Unwell - 6MP Increase and Pred

    Good evening, I became ill in May 2017 and was diagnosed with CD in September 2017, I was on Pred they managed to sort me out temporarily, then put on to Asa these made me so ill and finally put on to Mercaptapurine (6MP) 50mg. I started to flare again in December through to March when I got...
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    NHS Wait Time

    Good evening, Hope you are well. Does anyone have any rough idea how long the wait is from consultation with the surgeon to the actual surgery (NHS)? Thanks in advance. Kyle
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    Should I attend emergency room?

    Advice Please [emoji4] Hello, Quick run down: Diagnosed CD September 2017 Pred got me in remission briefly November - Started 6MP December/January to now - Issues started again March/April - Multiple tests later i have several deep ulcers in small bowel and raised inflammation markers...
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