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Probiotics - does taking probiotics help Crohn's colitis?
32 years ago I was a patient at Mayo and had surgery to remove the large intestine, rectum, and was made an ileostomy. For 30 years, I never had any problem. Then a few years ago, I became anemic (7 hemoglobin) and then became very ill - was diagnosed with Crohn's colitis. I am now on infusion with Entyvio every 8 weeks. Is it true that I will be on Entyvio for the rest of my life. Also will taking Probiotics help my condition?
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Hi @cornsilk5, it looks like your post and question slipped past me. Sorry you’ve had to wait for a response. I added your message to the Digestive Health as well as the Ostomy group.
You may wish to review this older discussion that @maureenboblitt started here:
- Anyone have Crohn's disease & Ostomy? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/crohns-disease/
I’m tagging @candywocrn @nadine89 @cah22 @duckduck2020 @kenc who may have some experience to share with you regarding Entyvio and if probiotics are helpful.
Cornsilk, may I ask why you had colon surgery 32 years ago?
I have Crohn's disease.
I would talk about eating something like probiotics with the doctor, before doing so.
I had the large intestine and rectum removed 32 years ago at Mayo. Therefore, I have to use a pouch and wafer. I never had any problems and worked for many years until I was 72 years. Recently, when my husband passed, I started having problems. I think I was exhausted from taking care of him. Anyway I am now on Entyvio infusions every 8 weeks and would like to keep improving on the situation. I thought maybe taking probiotics would help balance the white/red blood cells. My colitis is when there are too many white blood cells.