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dmg1969 · 05-05-2011, 01:01 PM

Pete, I just saw this thread. I'm sorry you had to have surgery. I have Crohn's. I was diagnosed in 2004 after becoming very ill and losing over 50lbs. My twin brother has had it for much longer than I have (I think he was diagnosed in our late teens...we're 41 now). He has had 3 bowel resections along with numerous other surgeries for complications.

I get monthly B-12 injections as part of my treatment. I just have the doctor do them because I have to get monthly blood draws so they do it while I'm there. I do give myself bi-weekly Humira injections. Just juiced myself up last evening.

Crohn's is a real bastard. Luckily, between the oral meds I'm on along with the Humira, I've been able to stave off surgery. I was headed down that road when my GI tried Humira as a last resort. Luckily, it's been working for the past 4 years I've been taking it.

Best of luck in your recovery!

05-05-2011, 01:01 PM	#9
dmg1969 I got nothing Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 486	Pete, I just saw this thread. I'm sorry you had to have surgery. I have Crohn's. I was diagnosed in 2004 after becoming very ill and losing over 50lbs. My twin brother has had it for much longer than I have (I think he was diagnosed in our late teens...we're 41 now). He has had 3 bowel resections along with numerous other surgeries for complications. I get monthly B-12 injections as part of my treatment. I just have the doctor do them because I have to get monthly blood draws so they do it while I'm there. I do give myself bi-weekly Humira injections. Just juiced myself up last evening. Crohn's is a real bastard. Luckily, between the oral meds I'm on along with the Humira, I've been able to stave off surgery. I was headed down that road when my GI tried Humira as a last resort. Luckily, it's been working for the past 4 years I've been taking it. Best of luck in your recovery! __________________ Void where prohibited. Your results may vary. Not intended for resale. Do not remove tag. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.