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Is a blood test 100% accurate to show crowns flare up. i felt awful for a week and a half. diarrhea, blood, mouth ulcer, ect. but test was negative. i?

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Crohn's, right?: Bloodwork is less helpful in ascertaining disease activity than simply asking, "How do you feel?"

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Answered 5/2/2015

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A member asked:

Is a blood test 100% accurate to show crowns flare up. i felt awful for a week and a half. diarrhea, blood, mouth ulcer, ect. but test was negative. i?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Davantzis and 2 doctors agreed

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