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  • otispregnancy Jun 18, 2010 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    I wanted to let everyone know that there are experts available to answer your questions about the safety of Crohn's medicines during pregnancy by calling OTIS at 877-311-8972 (toll free in the US and Canada). You will speak with a phone counselor who is a trained in teratology (the study of birth defects caused by exposures during pregnancy). This service is free and confidential. OTIS counselors have a variety of backgrounds in the health care field and include doctors, genetic counselors, nurses, and researchers. You can also check out their website at www.otispregnancy.org. Under resources, you will find information on Crohn's disease during pregnancy and even fact sheets in English and Spanish on a variety of common pregnancy questions like topical acne creams, caffeine, nausea and vomiting, and depression, as well as some prescription and non-prescription medications.

    In addition to providing updated and accurate information on medicines during pregnancy, OTIS conducts telephone interviews with willing participants to learn more about health conditions and medicines during pregnancy. This increased knowledge should benefit women and their doctors in the future by aiding in treatment decisions and ideally providing reassurance. One project, the OTIS Autoimmune Diseases Pregnancy Project is researching the effects of autoimmune diseases, such as Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriasis, as well as the medications used to treat these conditions during pregnancy. Participants will not be asked to take or stop taking any medication as part of this study. We are also enrolling a comparison group for this study (women who don't have an autoimmune disease, but who are pregnant). If you are interested in learning more about this study, please call 1-877-311-8972 (Toll Free in Canada and the US), email raandpregnancy@ucsd.edu or check out the website at www.otispregnancy.org
  • Nicole Barcus Dec 29, 2009 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    Hi, this is my first time on this site and I was searching for some new syptoms I was experiencing, though I didn't find the answer I was seaking, I thought you have a very well written and Informative Lens. I was diagnosed with Crohn's In August of 2006. I was pregnant when I first started having the symptoms. I have been on everything almost. I have been on Azathioprine, Azacol, Steroids, Remicade, Humira and have had no luck. The remicade did a great job for awhile, but then it was just quit working. I am presently on Cimzia now. It is doing alright. I have never been in remission. Before I was diagnosed I went from 189 pounds, down to 115 pounds in about 3 months. Was not a fun thing, expecially since I was pregnant. Well I think I have rambled on enough..Thanks for letting people know about Crohn's Not many people do..
  • chloe Dec 24, 2009 @ 2:02 pm | delete
    hey im 13 years old,iv just found out iv had crohns disease i have just had the results of the tests and its positive iv got it. im not on any medication at the minute but im a bit afraid of the tests they do :( before i had crohns disease i was 8 stone and now i am 5 stone 10. i'm really trying to eat but if i force myself im sick so i can hardly eat anithink please give me advice .x.
  • chloe Dec 24, 2009 @ 2:02 pm | delete
    hey im 13 years old,iv just found out iv had crohns disease i have just had the results of the tests and its positive iv got it. im not on any medication at the minute but im a bit afraid of the tests they do :( before i had crohns disease i was 8 stone and now i am 5 stone 10. i'm really trying to eat but if i force myself im sick so i can hardly eat anithink please give me advice .x.
  • Kathleen Aug 20, 2009 @ 1:27 am | delete
    Your site is wonderful. I wish I had found it long ago. I had a retro-vaginal fistula and it is VERY painful. I was a candidate for Remicade and it worked to heal the hole. I have been in remission for a few years. I think the trick of it all is to be not only be informed but take care of things right away, don't let things get out of hand. Stay on top of things! Live each day to the fullest and smile. Thank you for making this website!!!
  • dudley Mar 10, 2009 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    i have crohns disease im having a pretty hard time dealing with it
    but this sight is verry helpful now maybe with diet and if i can get my hands on some of the medication described i can actualy eat and get my weight back up to 180 from 130
    thank you verry much *****
  • kiwikeel Feb 4, 2009 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    A superb lens, full of great information. Great work, Thanks for educating people who would otherwise not have any understanding of this disease, Thanks chirundu. *****
  • kiwikeel Feb 4, 2009 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    A superb lens, full of great information. Great work, Thanks for educating people who would otherwise not have any understanding of this disease, Thanks chirundu. *****
  • KimGiancaterino Dec 12, 2008 @ 2:22 pm | delete
    We have two friends with Crohn's disease. Thanks for educating people about it.
  • Arananthi Dec 2, 2008 @ 4:02 pm | delete
    5*4U!
  • Optimist1 Oct 23, 2008 @ 9:26 am | delete
    Thank you, chirundu. Your lens will help reduce the fear of Crohn's disease. It clearly explained the disease thereby increasing its understanding.
  • JD_Blackstar Sep 30, 2008 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    Excellent lens. Well planned strategy of reaching individuals searching for solid information about Crohn's disease. It's a disorder most people are unaware of. 5 stars
  • CleanFace May 17, 2008 @ 4:39 am | delete
    Great piece of useful information. thanks! 5 stars.
  • tots007 May 12, 2008 @ 7:12 am | delete
    hi i hav been using humira 4 about a year and a hafe its the best thing ever i havnt had any trub sins i started it up 2 that i was in and out of hosp i have had 27 op becouse of d crohns
  • npssavelives Mar 22, 2008 @ 12:01 pm | delete
    Very nicely done! Stop by mine some time!
  • Acne-Treatment-Guru Mar 14, 2008 @ 12:08 am | delete
    Your lens is really helpful.Very informative, and detailed. You have put forth a great amount of research.

    Thanks for sharing the knowledge.
  • thomasz Feb 14, 2008 @ 1:39 am | delete
    Nice lens. Great info.
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  • BarryKrost Jan 15, 2008 @ 3:46 pm | delete
    Excellent lens. Very informative and consumer friendly.

    My sister had it and ended up having several feet of intestines removed!
  • driewe Dec 29, 2007 @ 9:41 am | delete
    very good lens and well written.
  • GaryM1 Nov 13, 2007 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    Nice thorough job of explaining the disease and treatments. Well written.
  • krisManuel Nov 7, 2007 @ 9:05 pm | delete
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