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More info on Crohns disease please
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Jane | Report | 14 Jun 2008 15:28 |
Hi Dee ,my sister is 49 I think the older age group to get this. |
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*ღ*Dee in Bexleyheath*ღ* | Report | 14 Jun 2008 15:17 |
My son was diagnosed with Crohn's 3 years ago aged 25. He suddenly developed terrible diarrohea (sp) and lost 3 stones in 3 weeks. Our experience was the same as Susan's in that he was sent home from A&E despite being obviously very ill, and all we got from our GP was advice about a bland diet! |
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Wild Cat | Report | 14 Jun 2008 14:34 |
Hi, Susan, |
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Wild Cat | Report | 14 Jun 2008 14:22 |
Hi,again wish her & family best, i'm afraid this is grim area for me, illness which is much overlooked in comparison t some,but thankfuly becoming wider known about |
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Jane | Report | 14 Jun 2008 14:15 |
Thanks Susan ,Wild Cat.Just wondered as my sister has just been told she has it .Has been put onFlagyl and anti spasmodics.Hopefully they will start to work as she is going to go to Greece on tuesday.Has an appointment with consultant when she gets back.She is just hoping the runs will stop before she goes |
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Wild Cat | Report | 14 Jun 2008 14:09 |
Hi, you tend to stay on course of tabs anyway & have steroids as well when it requires. |
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Jane | Report | 14 Jun 2008 14:04 |
when someone is diagnosed with this do they have medication for life or just when it flares up again? |