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I've had two flap advancement surgeries, neither of which were successful. I am scheduled for a consult with Dr. Shen of the Cleveland Clinic in August to look at a new form of fistula closure...endoscopic and using clips. I don't know if I'm a good candidate but will meet with him.

I'm very hesitant to do anything that might make it worse. I tried Humira to see if it would close it even though all agreed that my UC diagnosis was accurate as opposed to Crohn's. We (doc and I) felt we had to try. It was, for me, very unfortunate in that I had a bad reaction involving nerve damage. I only had one dose so I can't really say if it would have helped the fistula.

I do find if I keep the stool thick it doesn't leak as much. I use quite a bit of psyllium to that end. How active is your fistula? Do you have Crohn's? 

I'm curious if anyone has had the Cleveland Clinic procedure. 

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