http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/ This list is intended for those who suffer from the chronic illnesses, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. I hope to be abl Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:32:27 GMT Pamela Meinke http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5054 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5054 Hi,   I was diagnosed at age 9.  I am now 42.  I had always had GI problems since birth, so I'm not sure when the CD started.   Pam. ... From: Tarabelle Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:55:33 GMT Lynn Eble http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5053 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5053 i wonder if the entocort would help..itwas like $500 for a month but onlt took it about 5-6weeks and it really kicked in fast..steroid without all the side Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:10:50 GMT elisa_408@... http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5052 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5052 I've been on remicade over 3 years it has been a wonder drug for me. But there are some drawbacks. Small amt hairloss, infection prone esp skin infections. I Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:06:00 GMT elisa_408@... http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5051 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5051 The probiotics I take off and on were studied by my gi dr and are called vsl 3 you can order online and they will deliver anywhere in north america. And they Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:56 GMT harold z http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5050 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5050 Hi, Could you please tell me if you are an adult with Crohn's and using Splash E028 (formerly called Elemental 028) as a food supplement. Has it helped? Any Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:36:54 GMT Nikki http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5049 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5049 I take 4 pills of Azulfidine in the morning and 4 pills at night. The reason why I take it is because Asacol doesnt work anymore for me and the newer drugs Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:14:36 GMT Lynn Eble http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5048 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5048 FYI I was on Entocort this last time, a steroid just for us.   :)  And it seemed to really kick in and work quickly. Lynn M. Eble Stampin' Up! Independent Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:46:47 GMT Lynn Eble http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5047 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5047 How much azulfadine are you taking?  My dr does not recommend it now but when I was little, probably over 30 years ago, I took phenomenal amounts, along with Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:35:43 GMT Babette Torres http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5046 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5046 I've been on Remicade for 3.5 years and haven't flared since I started taking it. Before, I was hospitalized many times due to flare-ups. Prednisone, Imuran, Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:32:29 GMT Nikki http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5045 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5045 Im new here 32 and had UC for over 10 years. Im in an active flare right now and steoids and Azulfidine are not working at all for me. My dr suggested Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:18:07 GMT DianeR1113@... http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5044 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5044 Babette... I do not take remicade....just Colazal Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:04:09 GMT Babette Torres http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5043 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5043 Do you take Remicade Diane? I ask because I do too, and have noticed more frequent sinus and drainage issues since I've been on the Remicade. Babette A Busy Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:02:33 GMT Babette Torres http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5042 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5042 With the nose - I have bad allergies. I've not taken the time to be tested for allergies yet but my nose drains and runs year 'round. I did read somewhere that Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:28:30 GMT DianeR1113@... http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5041 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5041 yes....absolutely! I have UC and have had an eye infection, then a kidney infection and the latest was an ear infection. I also have bursitis of my hip and Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:12:15 GMT Rhonda http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5040 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/crohns_n_colitis/message/5040 HI...I am not here very often....but I do have other health issues as a result of Crohn's. I have had uveitis in my eyes, severe joint pain in most major