My diagnoses was UC when I had my j-pouch constructed 3 years ago and I recently found out I have crohn's My surgeon is now going to give me a temporary ileostomy in attempt to heal my pouch and see if Humara will help me. I'm just wondering if anyone has had success with crohn's and a j-pouch.

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Where you diagnosed with crohn's after having your j-pouch constructed?

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Yes
No
Have symptoms but no definitive diagnoses

Question:
Did the doctors opt to try and save the j-pouch, or take it out?

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Tried to save
Took out
Don't have crohn's

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For those of you that tried to save your j-pouch, was it generally successful (you didn't have to have it removed later on)?

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Treatment has worked thus far
Treatment worked temporarily, but eventually had it removed
Treatment offered no improvement
Don't have crohn's