Eliot
your story was most interesting as i could relate to so much of what you had to say.. also , I want to thank you for mentioning the different types of meds that helped you in cutting down the diahhrea, cramps, pain etc .. I shall mention this to my gastro dr next time I see him. Thank you so much for the hope & encouragement . I am very much in need of med(s) to cut down my many frequent visits to restroom . I too, have found myself in many, many scary situations myself. I have been suffering from Crohn's since 1969. (I too, had resectional surgery. hope to hear from you soon. good luck and thanks again! ELiot Willowick, Ohio