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To: decimon
I really hope this pans out. It's been nearly 2 years since my last serious Crohns disease flare up (I spent all of Feb & March, 2010 in the hospital, the first month on IV antibiotics), I've had 9 surgeries in less than 2 years, and I still haven't gotten "back to normal," though I've been back at work - But that's about all I do now.

A cure for Crohns or Rheumatoid Arthritis would be a really wonderful step forward for medicine, improving the lives of many millions of people.

Mark

10 posted on 12/25/2011 2:35:05 PM PST by MarkL (Do I really look like a guy with a plan?)
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To: MarkL

You had to go and mess up this thread with a serious comment?


11 posted on 12/25/2011 2:49:31 PM PST by Misterioso
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To: MarkL

Bless you. I hope they find something soon. And I agree.


12 posted on 12/25/2011 3:03:02 PM PST by brytlea (An ounce of chocolate is worth a pound of cure)
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To: MarkL

Yes. I agree and bless you Mark. Glad to hear it has been awhile.


14 posted on 12/25/2011 3:25:20 PM PST by GOP Poet (Time for Bambi and his commie crew to go.)
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To: MarkL

I also suffer from this. This is good news.


16 posted on 12/25/2011 4:15:46 PM PST by freepertoo
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To: MarkL; freepertoo; afnamvet; decimon; Mother Abigail; EBH; vetvetdoug; Smokin' Joe; Global2010; ...
immunology ping

I really hope this pans out. It's been nearly 2 years since my last serious Crohns disease flare up (I spent all of Feb & March, 2010 in the hospital, the first month on IV antibiotics), I've had 9 surgeries in less than 2 years, and I still haven't gotten "back to normal," though I've been back at work - But that's about all I do now.

A cure for Crohns or Rheumatoid Arthritis would be a really wonderful step forward for medicine, improving the lives of many millions of people.

Antibodies targeting the catalytic zinc complex of activated matrix metalloproteinases show therapeutic potential

This was brilliant, IMHO.

FReepmail me if you want on or off my combined microbiology/immunology ping list.

19 posted on 12/26/2011 11:59:27 PM PST by neverdem (Xin loi minh oi)
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To: MarkL

I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease back in ‘04 and like you I was suffering until Remicade literally cured me. Also, I’ve heard others use Humira and that drug works great too. However, I know both drugs are not for everyone but have you tried one of them?


23 posted on 12/27/2011 12:09:46 AM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: MarkL

Just some FYI articles you might find interesting.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-01/nu-npc012611.php

http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/crohns-disease/news/20040519/wormy-cocktail-fights-crohns-disease


25 posted on 12/27/2011 7:09:19 AM PST by yefragetuwrabrumuy
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