Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis

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What are your tips and tricks for dealing with flares (self.crohnsandcolitis)

submitted 1 year ago by MorganCS to c/crohnsandcolitis

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One of the best things that I've invested in is large ice packs and large heat packs. The ice pack is wonderful when you are in the bathroom and getting the lovely sweaty hot-flashes / nausea / fainting feelings. I also keep a small fan in the bathroom to help when you are getting one of the hot-flashes.

The heat packs are wonderful for recovery afterwards. having one for you abdomen, and one for you back.

Does anyone else have any neat ideas?

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[–] DontTreadOnBigfoot 1 points 1 year ago

My top strategy thus far has been weekly ER visits and monthly hospital admissions for transfusions and high dose steroids.

Some or later they may get insurance to start covering some effective meds, but until then... 🤷🏼‍♂️