Question 1

i take humira (adalimumab) for crohn's disease. i also take melatonin to sleep and read melatonin may affect the humira (adalimumab). should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Not really: It is good that you are reading the labels/warnings before using medications etc...But fortunately there is not much interaction between melatonin and humira (adalimumab)...

Question 2

for the past 3 days i had 6 or less hrs of sleep due to my crohns disease.now i am extremely scared and anxious about sleep.any ways to reduce anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Relaxation training: Are your symptoms under better control? Are you n pain? Are you on medication such as steroids that can cause sleep disturbance ?  Once this has  been discussed with your doctor, reset your sleep clock with good sleep hygiene and try relaxation training which can help you shift your focus from fearful, anxiety ridden thoughts to a safer place along with releasing muscle tension to allow sleep.

Question 3

what are the chances of cancer when on remicade for crohns disease?does the risk increase the longer you take it?

Accepted Answer

Risk of CA: Very small but not zero.
Yes the longer the better or the worse the risk.

Question 4

i have to take remicade for crohns disease. but have been told there is risk of cancer.how high is that risk for a young male?

Accepted Answer

Low risk: Crohn's disease also increases the risk of cancer. That risk is a lot higher than the risk from infliximab (Remicade). The more important risk from such drugs is for certain infections, like tuberculosis. Discuss all this with your doctor:  but almost certainly you should take the drug as recommended.

Question 5

i have had seven ct scans from the age of 23 to 28 (my current age) due to un-diagnosed crohns disease and complications. i am so concerned with my cancer risk given all the radiation an abdominal ct puts off. is this something of concern?

Accepted Answer

May be: There is minuscule increase in the risk, but there is nothing you can do about it. You can do other things to reduce your risk, e.g., abstain from tobacco and alcohol, maintain healthy weight, exercise regularly and eat a mostly vegetarian diet.

Question 6

throughout the day my stomach swells, hardens with raised knots sometimes painful. i have crohns disease don't know if related -happens most every day?

Accepted Answer

More info: I would keep a log of your symptoms and indicate time of day and relation to meal time and what you ate.  I would present this information to your gastroenterologist and see how this fits into your Crohns process.  Good luck.

Question 7

i have crohns disease & i woke up this morning vomiting and diarrhea badly. this pain is beyond intense. should i go to the e.r i can't even eat.

Accepted Answer

If you cannot: reach the Medical Provider who is treating your crohns I would opine that an ER (or preferably a Walk In Unit) is indicated.  In the meantime Clear Liquids only!

Hope this is helpful....Good luck...BE WELL!

Dr Z

Question 8

hello, i have crohns disease and many antibiotics causes a sever flare up. i've had strep for almost 6wks now. im allergic to penicillin, so that limi?

Accepted Answer

Which abx?: If you are truly allergic to penicillin, erythromycin would work for strep infection as well unless you have had an adverse reaction to it.  If your problem is primarily GI, consider taking a probiotic with antibiotic in the future.  May check with allergist to find out if you are still allergic to penicillin as well.  By the way, there are good biologics which are effective for Crohn's disease.

Question 9

crohns disease, at what point during a flare up should i go to the hospital?

Accepted Answer

Talk with doctor: You should be in contact with your doctor by phone if you are in pain or bleeding. Going to the er should be a joint decision, unless you are experiencing extreme uncontrollable pain or other unusual or concerning symptoms.

Question 10

can pelvic surgeries cause a flare up in crohns disease symptoms. more specifically a robotic cystecomy??

Accepted Answer

Most likely not.: Surgery on bladder will not affect your gi tract, unless the two are abnormally adherent.  Get opinion from gi specialist just to be sure.

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I take humira for crohns disease i also take melatonin to sleep and read melatonin may affect the humira should i be concerned

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I take humira (adalimumab) for crohn's disease. i also take melatonin to sleep and read melatonin may affect the humira (adalimumab). should i be concerned?

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For the past 3 days i had 6 or less hrs of sleep due to my crohns disease.now i am extremely scared and anxious about sleep.any ways to reduce anxiety?

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What are the chances of cancer when on remicade for crohns disease?does the risk increase the longer you take it?

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I have to take remicade for crohns disease. but have been told there is risk of cancer.how high is that risk for a young male?

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I have had seven ct scans from the age of 23 to 28 (my current age) due to un-diagnosed crohns disease and complications. i am so concerned with my cancer risk given all the radiation an abdominal ct puts off. is this something of concern?

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Throughout the day my stomach swells, hardens with raised knots sometimes painful. i have crohns disease don't know if related -happens most every day?

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I have crohns disease & i woke up this morning vomiting and diarrhea badly. this pain is beyond intense. should i go to the e.r i can't even eat.

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Hello, i have crohns disease and many antibiotics causes a sever flare up. i've had strep for almost 6wks now. im allergic to penicillin, so that limi?

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Crohns disease, at what point during a flare up should i go to the hospital?

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Can pelvic surgeries cause a flare up in crohns disease symptoms. more specifically a robotic cystecomy??

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