Flaxseed Oil for Constipation
Saturday May 31, 2008
Years ago, after I had my j-pouch surgery, I met with a dietician. It was a case of "too little, too late" at that point -- my colon was riddled ... Read More
New Study Implicates Bacteria as Cause of IBD
Thursday May 29, 2008
There is new research that may shed some light on the idea that some forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may be caused by a bacteria. A recent study published ... Read More
2009 YRC Youth Rally
Monday May 26, 2008
Wanted: Kids between the ages of 11 and 17. Do you ever feel like you are the only teenager with an ostomy or j-pouch? Do you have questions and concerns ... Read More
IBD on the Road
Saturday May 24, 2008
Memorial Day weekend and the summer travel season are upon us. If you have IBD and are planning on being one of the millions of Americans that will travel this ... Read More
Colonoscopy Without Drugs?
Friday May 23, 2008
Doctors at VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center in San Diego began offering the option for a colonoscopy without sedative drugs to veterans. Amazingly, one-third of patients had the procedure without ... Read More
Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha
Wednesday May 21, 2008
You may have heard about tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF), that is has something to do with the development of Crohn's disease. You may also know that there are medications being ... Read More
Peds IBD Drug Gets Orphan Status
Saturday May 17, 2008
A drug being researched by Alimentary Health for treatment of ulcerative colitis in children has been granted orphan status by the FDA. The drug, currently called bifidobacterium infantis 35624, has ... Read More
Humira Frequently Asked Questions
Monday May 12, 2008
Humira (adalimumab) is a drug that was originally used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It is now also approved to treat Crohn's disease. You may wonder how one drug can be ... Read More
Have You Met Amy? Come Into the Forum!
Wednesday May 7, 2008
Amy is a newcomer to our IBD forum, and she has some questions about her recent diagnoses of hiatal hernia and problems swallowing. She's looking to talk to anyone ... Read More
Save Money on Prescription Drugs
Monday May 5, 2008
The cost of living seems to be out of control these days. Everything from gas to groceries are considerably higher than they were even just a few months ago. This ... Read More
Slippery Elm
Thursday May 1, 2008
Slippery elm is generally considered to be a safe remedy for digestive distress for
adults and children. Irritable bowel syndrome Guide Barbara Bradley Bolen, Ph.D, has the info on this ... Read More