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Does anybody on here have crohns disease?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jan 20 5:11pm | Replies (24)

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I stayed on my Azsulfadine and added LDN. Just one capsul a day at bedtime so hardly noticed. Where it helped me the most it seemed was my small intesine which was full of small ulcers (looked like blisters) that Entacort barely help.. It took maybe 6-8 weeks to completely heal and I tapered off entacort. I stayed on the azsulfadine until my rheummy (in '23)suggested I try going off of it so I did. No symptoms. I was eating very carefully so tried experimenting with some of my favorites that I had been avoiding. Results so far: raw celery with veins removed - yes, carrot and rasin salad- no. Still no ASA or anything but LDN for my gut. Still eliminate high fiber foods or stay near a bathroom. No real pain, just goes straight through me in a short time.
LDN is worth reading about and finding a doc who is familiar with it. I had to bully my current rheummy to perscribe it but the first two rheummies were fine with it. Exceptance varies in the medical community.
I have had no experience with biologics of any sort so can't speak to that. I know diclofenic (Voltaren) is an Nsaid that is very hard on your gut. It would give you problems eventually no matter what. Best wishes.

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Good morning Suetex,
Thanks for sharing your journey.
Was just part of a zoom conference with two docs and a 20 yr Crohns volunteer at Crohns Canada Foundation preaching the Mediterranean Diet. Why do you think that diet is not for me? I feel you as a 40yr survivor knows more than anyone what works! Slso, what is LDN?

Hi again,

I have just printed off the Low-fibre diet do's and don'ts on the Mayo Clinic website. I looked up LDN and remember you telling me about Naltrexone. These foods even appeal to me more than the foods on the Mediterranean Diet.
The only risk listed is that if you are on this diet longterm you might not be getting all your nutritional needs. How do you deal with this part.
I so appreciate your time. When I asked my doctor he has no idea what diet to suggest and to just do research. Just said don't eat any rich foods!!!!