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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Perirectal Abscess | 1/31/2012 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: THis is a follow up from the email I sent you on 2011-12-19. I had an external thrombosed hemmie ... A: Sorry I didn't get back to you before your doctor appointment. Hopefully you told your concerns to ... | ||
| how to gain weight with crohn's disease | 1/3/2012 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: my boyfriend was recently diagnosed with crohn's disease, they also found a perforated bowel and ... A: With all those foods he is trying to avoid it's going to be difficult right now. After my surgeries ... | ||
| Perirectal Abscess | 12/19/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: Being that you have IBD, you might can help me with this. I had a Thrombosed external hemmrhoid ... A: It's hard to say how long it takes an abscess to heal because each one is different. Some can even ... | ||
| Nausea | 11/19/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I was around 50 when diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. About 4 years after that i started to get ... A: Of course, Crohn's and Colitis can always come back. That is something that will never go away. ... | ||
| Fecal Incontinence | 11/11/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I have been suffering from a form of incontinence for years; probably 7 or more. I am 68 years old. ... A: I'm not sure I will be of much help with your problem, as I'm not a Dr and my "expertise" is more in ... | ||
| Colitis | 11/10/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: Hey. my name is Joe! I apologize as this may be kinda long. I have been goin through quite an issue ... A: Well, if there are no ulcers than it probably isn't Colitis. In that case I suppose that yes, ... | ||
| Colitis | 11/7/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: Hey. my name is Joe! I apologize as this may be kinda long. I have been goin through quite an issue ... A: Sorry this response took so long. Sounds like you have been through a lot lately! It makes sense ... | ||
| Please help. PLEASE | 10/11/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I am so confused. I was told I do not have Colitis. But I have horrible pain (Stabbing pain and ... A: I am so sorry you are going through all this! It seems like you have had all the proper tests so it ... | ||
| Stool Question | 8/26/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I am 26 and have an anal fissure so I saw a doctor for this he has me on a cream for it. I usually ... A: Sometimes anal fissures can be a symptom of a more serious disease, but in your case it doesn't ... | ||
| anal fissure | 8/21/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I believe I have a few anal fissures. I have pain, itching, and sometimes ... A: I think as long as you keep it clean, which it seems you are by using wipes, then you shouldn't ... | ||
| Possibly Crohn's Disease? | 8/13/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: Jaime. My question is actually for my 25 year-old sister, who has over time been dealing with ... A: Based on your list of symptoms, yes, this does sound like it can be Crohn's disease. However, there ... | ||
| impotence after ulcerative colitis operation | 6/13/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: i had an operation to remove colon in which resulted a medical error from the surgeon which caused ... A: I'm so sorry this has happened to you! I do know that after this surgery they tell men that they ... | ||
| crohns | 4/27/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: My 27 year old daughter has had crohns for 12 years and never seems to have it under control,shes ... A: I'm so sorry that your daughter is having such a horrible time with this disease. You didn't give ... | ||
| Chron's Disease question | 2/27/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I am a 27 year old male. I have some questions on the progression and symptoms of the disease. ... A: I'm so sorry for the delay, I had answered your question 2 days ago, but I guess it never sent! I'm ... | ||
| living with Gastroparisis | 2/10/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I have been ill with stomach problems, the food won't go through and I was in hospital with ... A: First of all, your doctor should NEVER be rushing you out of his office! Whether or not he is in a ... | ||
| opiod-induced gastrointestinal disorders | 2/6/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I was on a highly stable dose of 10-15 mg regimen of the standard dose of hydrocodone for 8 years ... A: This scenario is a little bit out of my area of expertise, but I do have a good amount of experience ... | ||
| Explanation of Crohn's Disease | 2/3/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: My uncle had Crohn's disease and I'm writing a paper on him for my English class. Beause a lot of ... A: I can try to give you a good way to explain it, the same way I explained it when I had to write ... | ||
| Colitis | 1/30/2011 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I wonder is my question in your area of expertise, or if you are able to refer me to an area where I ... A: The treatments you have been giving are not very familiar to me. I think you should get a second ... | ||
| steroids | 12/19/2010 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I have been in the hospital with coalitis. The doctor has given me all kinds of tests and said ... A: Don, I know that this all seems pretty hopeless right now. It's a terrible disease and it's unfair ... | ||
| steroids | 12/19/2010 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I have been in the hospital with coalitis. The doctor has given me all kinds of tests and said ... A: Yes, I have been on steroids, I was on Prednisone. They do have pretty terrible side effects, but I ... | ||
| night sweats and crohns disease | 12/8/2010 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I have had crohns since i was 17yrs old, I am now 41. I had some very difficult years before having ... A: I'm sorry you have had such a rough time with this disease! First off, I am assuming (and hoping) ... | ||
| Crohns | 10/12/2010 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I was diagnosed with Crohns colitis in may, it was so severe that over a three week period the ... A: I'm so sorry you have to go through all of this! It sounds to me like you are becoming unresponsive ... | ||
| Nausea | 9/6/2010 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I have chrohns disease and have had a bowel resection 10yrs ago. I take 6asacol 400mg plus prilosec ... A: A flare-up can definitely be causing these symptoms, did the bout of steroids help at all? Crohn's ... | ||
| Just some questions. | 7/14/2010 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: Im 13 and i was recently told i have CD. i read here what other people said about thier experience ... A: I'm so sorry that you have to go through this at such a young age! First, let me answer the ... | ||
| If it is not Crohn's, what is it? | 7/2/2010 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: First, thanks so much for all you do! My Dr. thought I might have Crohn's Colitis after 3 ... A: Are you saying that there was NO anemia, blood in stool etc? Without any of these symptoms I find it ... | ||
| Crohns | 6/19/2010 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I was diagnosed with Crohns late 1994 and after spending many months in hospital where they tried me ... A: Russell, Yes, I think this can very likely be a flare-up. Surgery is not a CURE for Crohn's ... | ||
| Can I donate blood? | 6/17/2010 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I've been living with crohn's for almost 5 years. I want to donate blood at the blood drive at my ... A: That's something you'll have to discuss with your Dr. Obviously, taking iron supplements or eating ... | ||
| Can I donate blood? | 6/16/2010 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I've been living with crohn's for almost 5 years. I want to donate blood at the blood drive at my ... A: I have donated on Pentasa with no problem. Because of the Crohn's they were only concerned with ... | ||
| Symptoms | 6/6/2010 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I was just wondering if you could tell me exactly what the symptoms are of crohns disease. If you ... A: Some major, more obvious symptoms would be diarrhea lasting for more than a few days, blood in your ... | ||
| Chronic Constipation | 5/18/2010 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I've been suffering from functional constipation since eary chilidhood (may be since 2-4 years of ... A: I'm not sure exactly what your question is. I'm assuming you have tried using laxatives and foods ... | ||
| yogurt | 4/13/2010 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I am trying to eat more yogurt for its health benefits. I have mild I.B.S. main symptom bloating. I ... A: I don't think the coffee will kill the bacteria, I've read that yogurt is ok up until 120 degrees. ... | ||
| do think i may have crohns | 3/31/2010 | Jaime Coyle |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with all sorts first ibs then colitis then diverticulitas my father had ... A: Sorry for the late response. Computer problems. I'm not sure what exactly your question is. It ... | ||
| remaciad and chrohn's | 10/9/2006 | DANIL HAMMOUDI.MD |
| Q: My daughter-in-law has had almost 20 operations due to ulcitive colitis and now they think she has ... A: DOES SHE HAS CROHN OR ULCERATIVE COLITIS NOT BOTH? IF SHE IS IN FLARE NO SURGERY IS INDICATED. ... | ||
| Crohn's Disease | 10/29/2005 | Odette Yuhas |
| Q: Do you feel that Crohn's Disease is affected by the food we eat if the disease is in the large ... A: Yes, CD is affected by the foods we eat. If we eat something that is hard to digest (Corn for ... | ||
| blood tests | 10/23/2005 | Odette Yuhas |
| Q: I'm not your typical crohns patient as my blood doesn't always show inflammation but if they then do ... A: I am so sorry, I have never heard of this either and I am not a doctor, just a CD patient. I would ... | ||
| CD | 10/1/2005 | Odette Yuhas |
| Q: My brother 34 years old,complaining of illnes for years,got sent home from doctors office with ... A: Tell those dumbfounded doctors to do a ct scan! If he does have crohn's disease and it is not ... | ||
| Friend with Crohn's | 8/23/2005 | Odette Yuhas |
| Q: A dear 33-year old female friend who is employed by my husband has fought the Crohn's battle since ... A: I would like to thank you for caring so much about her and your husband for understanding. It is a ... | ||
| chrons | 7/17/2005 | Odette Yuhas |
| Q: i was diagnozed with chrons disease many years ago,and put on meds pentasa asacol and prednizone,etc ... A: I am so sorry that I have not responded. I have not been on my computer as I have a very ill dog ... | ||
| i am not sure what i have | 7/11/2005 | Odette Yuhas |
| Q: about 5 years ago i was told i had chrons disease. i had bad abdominal pains and diˇarˇrheˇa ,also ... A: Charles, did you go to the site I told you about yesterday? Did you download the newsgroup I told ... | ||
| medication | 5/25/2005 | Odette Yuhas |
| Q: I ve had mild Crohn s symptoms since having a resection 35 years ago Now i ve seen a dr. about ... A: May I say that Pentasa is an Antibiotic and it can not work in a mere 2 month time span. I have ... | ||
Jaime Coyle
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer any questions regarding what it's like to live with Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis an ostomy bag, or a j-pouch. Symptoms, medication options, what to expect after some surgeries, and what to expect overall if you are diagnosed. I can give advice on how to explain the disease to friends and family, as well as answer questions for any family members who feel helpless. I am familiar with many support groups and websites dedicated to the diseases which I can refer people to. I also know many products available to help with some of the more uncomfortable issues that come with having these diseases.
Experience
I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis when I was 14. I had a very quick and serious bout with it in which I was hospitalized on and off for more than a year. I tried many different medications and finally had to resort to surgery. I had my large intestine removed during my first surgery. I lived with an ostomy bag for a year as a teenager. My second surgery was to create a j-pouch and reconnect everything to my rectum. For the last 10 years I have been relatively healthy however have been diagnose with most likely having Crohn's. I have had some complications and continue to take mediation. During these 10 years I have joined numerous support groups and have been in touch with tons of people who are going through it. I keep up research on the newest medications and talk to people who take them about the side-effects. Also when I was sick I tried almost every medication available and can personally talk about the side-effects. I was a camp counselor for the United Ostomy Association's Youth Rally where I taught kids how to live with their diseases. It is something that I feel very strongly about and having gone through it I know that it feels like you are alone. If people are coming to this forum with questions, I can help them feel like they are not going through this by themselves and if anything, direct them to organizations near them who can help.
Organizations
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, United Ostomy Association, Youth Rally Committee, J-pouch.org
Education/Credentials
bachelor degree in management from Emerson College
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