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Is there any real cure for someone with MS and Crohns other than Pentasia and Pentasa?
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A View From An Actual Crohn's Patient
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Crohn's is not curable, doctors do not hold out nor hide the magic cure that some tout as available but "not yet approved" but will sell you the secret for a price. At present doctors can only help alleviate the symptoms, encourage remission and continue to research a cure. Pentasa is an Aminosalicylate (5-asa) including Sulfasalazine,dipentum and colazal. They are one way to help but there are other drug treatments.
Immune Modifiers such as Azathioprine (Imuran) and 6-MP (Purinethol) that help heal fistula's and maintain disease remission.
Corticosteroids like Prednisone and methylprednisolone non specifically suppress the immune system. Temporary but effective.
Since 1998 new biologic therapies have been approved. Infliximab (Remicade) is used for severe active Crohn's and is given by infusion. Very promising and only one of the newly researched biologic treatments.
As for the MS, many of the treatment for Crohn's are similar to the treatments for MS exacerbations (flare-ups) but with a few extra's.
Avonex (interferon beta-1a) Betaseron (interferon beta-1b)
glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) and Novantrone are all good reliable drugs used to treat inflamation in the central nervous system slowing or blocking nerve impulses.
These are many of the other drugs used. If Pentasa has not or is no longer offering relief, discuss your options with your doctors.
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Could prostrate cancer along with Crohns disease be fatal.?
Yes, but it will be the prostrate cancer that causes the fatality. Crohns by itself is rarely fatal but poor nutrition and treatment options for Crohns can weaken the immune system. This leaves patients with other underlying medical problems susceptible to those other problems.
Will Crohns disease cause the uvula and other areas of the throat to swell?
Crohns disease can cause symptoms anywhere in the digestive tract, from mouth to anus. It is unlikely Crohns disease would be the first suspect for a swollen uvula or sore throat but eventually, after eliminating the usual suspected causes, a test for Crohns could verify that diagnosis.
What disease can affect the whole gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus as well as other parts of the body?
Crohns disease. Usually affecting the intestines Crohns can show up anywhere and even cause problems with adjoining organs and limbs.
Where can I find more information on diet for crohns disease ?
When dealing with a diet to reduce the side effects of crohns disease you might want to reduce the amount of foods you consume that leave behind residue such as alcohol carbonated beverages and other foods like butter etc.
How does Crohns Disease affect the person with the disease?
well my sister has crohns disease,and it affects everyone. but to answer your question...it changes their diet so they cant have certain foods,they have to take their meds or whatever they do to control it everyday or when needed, and deal with the pain and other medical problems that come with it. i know of a website that might help but im not sure so I'll give it to you anyway. www.ccfa.org
Can H. pylori and crohns disease be similar my son was diagnosed with heliobactor pylori could it be crohns disease?
The symptoms can be similar. The tests done however would confirm which disease the doctors were dealing with. H Pylori is distinctive as a corkscrew shaped gram negative bacterium. Biopsy from the stomach lining is used among other tests. Treatment in some cases can be somewhat similar with the use of metronidazole and other antibiotics. It can take several treatments but unlike crohns disease, h. pylori is curable.
Why is it harder to absorb the nutrients in a banana when you have crohns disease?
It's not just banana's Crohns patients have trouble with. Crohns patients often have a hard time absorbing many nutrients. Up to 40 percent of people with Crohns do not absorb carbohydrates properly. They may experience bloating, gas, and diarrhea as well as a loss in other important nutrients. As for Banana's, bananas have been found to be beneficial to Crohns sufferers because of the high vitamins and minerals, not to mention being low density texture wise. Your digestive system may have trouble absorbing what you need so the newest theory in dietary rules indicate you should load up on the best available. Banana's are one fruit Crohns dietitian specialists now suggest eating. Bananas also help neutralize stomach acids, and are used as a preventative against ulcers, something crucial for those with Crohns, as it may help minimize future flare ups. A banana per day can help achieve a goal of Crohns nutrition management, which is running to the bathroom less.
Is mangosteen a cure for Crohns?
Mangosteen juice is often combined with other fruit juices as a health drink. There is no evidence that the juice cures any disease.
Other than vagus nerve damage what would shut down your stomach and intestines?
Crohns disease is a possibility. You can type in www.CCFA.org for more info
Can improper cleaning of lettuce cause crohn's disease?
No. It is very unlikely that unrinsed lettuce would cause Crohns disease. Medical experts have been searching for the cause of this disease for years. Unrinsed produce may cause diarrhea and cramping from e-coli or other food borne bacteria but you will not get Crohns disease from it.
Why is asacol so expensive need to take 9 tablets DAILY that's 288 pills a month?
Some other drugs that are cheaper but contain the same active ingredient are:- * Pentasa * Mesren MR Consult your doctor. Do not change your medication without consulting him/her.
What causes Crohn's disease?
Experts are not sure, and studies and research are ongoing. Several theories exist but unfortunately, none of these theories has yet been scientifically proven. Most experts agree that the immune system of people with Crohn's disease reacts abnormally - it treats good bacteria, foods, and other substances that are good for us as foreign and unwanted substances. In other words, the patients own immune system attacks. This leaves us with the question, does Crohn's disease cause an abnormal immune system response, or does an abnormal immune system response cause Crohn's disease
