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Any drivers with Crohn's?

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by tricky1, Aug 1, 2008.

  1. Aug 1, 2008 #1
    tricky1

    tricky1 Bobtail Member

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    Do any drivers here have Crohn's Disease? I will be starting to drive soon, and wondered if this will come up on the DOT Physical? I was just Diagnosed in May of this year, but we have gotten it under control with meds but they say at some point they will have to remove the cecum.

    Those who do have it, have you ever had any flare up while on the road?

    For the uninitiated, Crohn's Disease is an Auto-immune Disease where the immune system attacks the intestines and basically destroys them. It is treatable with meds, but not curable. In most cases it is possible to live a normal life with Crohn's(with the exception of taking 9.5 pills a day).
     
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  3. Aug 1, 2008 #2
    Longshot379

    Longshot379 Light Load Member

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    I have it. Was diagnosed in Jan. I'm down to three pills a day. just starting my first flare up, So I'll have to let you know. So far it's not been to bad. I just hope I've caught it in time before it gets to bad.
     
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  4. Aug 11, 2008 #3
    Valjean

    Valjean Bobtail Member

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    Longshot379,

    I have a friend with Crohn's and it is pretty severe for him.

    Do you mind saying what medication you can take while driving?

    Thanks.
     
    Valjean, Aug 11, 2008
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  5. Aug 12, 2008 #4
    Longshot379

    Longshot379 Light Load Member

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    Right now I'm taking Azathioprine(Imuran), Prednisone(Deltasone) and Asacol. I have checked FMCSA and cannot find anything but narcotic pain meds listed. These are not on the ban list.
     
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    Valjean Thanks this.
  7. Aug 12, 2008 #5
    Thomas0810

    Thomas0810 Road Train Member

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    I have chrohns.Have had it since my early 20's just turned 38.I have an occasional flare while out on the road due to stress.I just try to keep the stress down to a minimum.Not currently on any meds.I just watch what i eat.I have figured out over the years what foods make it act up and stay away from them.Didnt have any problems with the DOT physical
     
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  8. Aug 13, 2008 #6
    NickyBobby

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    I had a roomate with chrons. Very advanced and very bad. Got him onto herbal supplements through a guy called Dr. Schultze. He is now asymptomatic. will it work for everyone? I don't know. But for him it did. Check it out sometime by googling herbdoc dot com.
     
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  9. Aug 14, 2008 #7
    tricky1

    tricky1 Bobtail Member

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    I'm taking Prednisone(1.5 pills/day), 6-Mecaptopurine(6-MP)(1.5 pills/day) and Pentasa(Mesalamine)(8 pills/day 4g total)($400/mo). We are weaning off the Prednisone in favor of the 6-MP. I can't take the cheaper generic for Pentasa because it is Sulfa based and I'm allergic to Sulfa drugs.
     
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