I have had these fistulas about every 4-6 years, sometimes with an abcess beforehand and then it breaks thru to vagina. Now, full on Crohn's with a stricture in my pouch and bleeding intermittently. NOT a happy camper. This is as bad as the colitis without the cramping. On the toilet or changing pads every 15 min. I've cured the other fistulas/abcesses with 14-21 clear liquid fasts. But now I'm 3 days into a 7-12 day water fast. (Yes, I know what I'm doing). Doc is suggesting Humira or some other TNF alpha receptor blocker which I'm not thrilled about because it suppresses your immune system, and here I have been trying to support it! I'm on an anti-inflammatory diet: No wheat/gluten, sugar, dairy, eggs, soy, nightshades, coffee, alcohol, and STILL this is getting worse. I have been taking good probiotics and now from watching Listentoyourgut.com, I'm adding Oil of Oregeno. Boy, I could sure use some advice, male or female. I know guys can get other fistulas, so I'd like to hear all your advice and experiences. Also, I am going to get the book Reverse Gut Diseases Naturally by Michelle Honda. I am going to see if this water fast can kick start healing and then go on an elemental diet (YouTube: 8 Key Steps for Natural Healing of Crohn's and Colitis.). Stress is a huge factor, and genetics is just 25%. So I'm going for some acupunture and Reiki also. I know I'm starting to be on the right track. Is anyone on Humira with a Crohn's pouch? Help mmmmmmmmmmeeeeeeee! Delene
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