I've read a lot of research that suggests VSL#3 (a probiotic for intestinal issues) can make a big difference for ppl with Crohn's Disease. I don't know anyone who takes it though. If you've had any experience with it, I'd love to know how it's help you (or if it hasn't). Thanks! I don't know about that , but here are some links to IBD, including Crohn's disease and some links to clinical trials for that...
IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) -Crohn鈥檚 Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and Colorectal cancer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crohn's_dis... (wikipedia on Crohn鈥檚 disease)
http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbde... (National Organization for Rare Diseases鈥croll down for support organization list..)
http://www.ccfa.org/ (Crohn鈥檚 and colitis foundation)
http://www.ccfa.org/trials/?TMI=3 (find clinical trials in your area)
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/search?... (Crohn鈥檚 disease clinical trials鈥on鈥檛 forget to turn page)
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/search?... (ulcerative colitis clinical trials..don鈥檛 forget to turn page)
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/search?... (clinical trials for IBD..don鈥檛 forget to turn page)
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/info/re... (introduction to clinical trials)
http://www.ccfa.org/physician/?LMI=3.6 (find a physician in your area)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/diet?LMI=3.2 (diet and nutrition)
https://www.kintera.org/site/pp.asp?c=hw... (IBD..Inflammatory Bowel Disease friendly recipes)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/about/crohns (about Crohn鈥檚 disease)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/about/ucp (about ulcerative colitis and proctitis)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/about/diagnose (how is IBD diagnosed)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/about/complicat... (possible complications)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/about/complicat... (intestinal and local complications)
http://www.ccfa.org/frameviewer/?url=/me... (Crohn鈥檚 and UC鈥omen鈥檚 issues..need adobe reader)
http://www.ccfa.org/frameviewer/?url=/me... (understanding colorectal cancer..need adobe reader)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/treatment/medic... (types of medications)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/treatment/kidsm... (treating children and adolescents)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/treatment/maint... (maintenance therapy)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/brochures/?LMI=... (educational brochures)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/webcasts/?LMI=3... (CCFA webcasts)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/surgery/surgery... (surgery for Crohn鈥檚 disease)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/surgery/surgery... (surgery for ulcerative colitis)
http://www.ccfa.org/living/?LMI=2 (living with IBD..see topics on the left side)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/links#medorg (medical organizations and support groups)
http://www.ccfa.org/chapters/?LMI=6 (find a CCFA chapter in your area)
http://www.ccfa.org/living/disability/?L... (social security disablility...applying for benefits)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/links#ibdpeople (for people with IBD by people with IBD)
http://www.ccfa.org/info/links#newsgroup... (newsgroups and messageboards)
http://www.ccfa.org/research/?LMI=4 (research)
http://www.new-horizons.org/ (organization to help the disabled..resource)
http://www.new-horizons.org/faqcat.html (frequently asked questions about disability help)
3 books on disease symptoms and treatments
you could also get these books on ebay or amazon or a half price book store. (last two are very similar)..
1.Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine
2.Handbook of Diseases (Lippencott)
3.Professional Guide to Diseases (Springhouse) | 