[cowgurlup94]

Crohn's disease,no health insurance for 3 months, low on medication.

[Alty]

I'm very sorry to hear that. What's your question?

[N0help4u]

Watching what you eat and avoid eating certain foods helps a lot.

[Wondergirl]

Add at least 5,000 IUs of Vitamin D gel caps to your daily food intake.

May 2013 Vitamin D Supplementation May Reduce Crohn's Disease Symptoms

[excon]

Hello c:

I'm very sorry for your plight.

If you can hang on for 50 days, affordable health insurance WILL BE available.. And, if you can't afford THAT, the government will subsidize it. Don't worry. Your pre-existing condition won't stop you from getting insured.

excon

[Alty]

I'm not sure how the US works, but here, if I'm low on medication and can't make it in to see my doctor, I go to the pharmacy and they give me enough meds to last until I can make it in for a new prescription. But that's only with medication I've been on for a long time.

Could you go to the pharmacy and get a refill until you can afford to get back in to see your doctor?

[N0help4u]

Here it depends. Too many people sell their pillls so they really make you wait. Generally if it gets too bad you have to go to the ER.

[N0help4u]

Good fiber when you are not having a flare up (wheat is not good since it has so many preservatives)
Omega
Slippery Elm
Vitamin B12. After surgery in the ileum -- the lower section of the small intestine -- it may not be possible to absorb enough vitamin B12. Dietary changes and oral vitamins can help. Some people with Crohn's disease need injections of vitamin B12 or a B12 nasal spray.
Folic acid. Some drugs for Crohn's disease, such as sulfasalazine or methotrexate, can lower levels of folic acid. A daily 1 mg dose of a folate supplement could help.
Vitamin D. Studies have shown the people with Crohn's disease often have low levels of vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium for strong bones. Many people with Crohn's disease take an 800 IU supplement of vitamin D daily.
Vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin K can be low in people who have trouble absorbing fats because of surgery for Crohn's disease.
Calcium. Steroids for Crohn's disease can weaken bones and affect your body's ability to absorb calcium. On top of that, some people with Crohn's disease avoid milk because they're also lactose intolerant, further reducing calcium. Up to 50% of people with Crohn's have osteopenia, or thinning of the bones. Taking additional supplements -- often 1,500 mg of calcium a day -- can help keep bones strong and prevent other problems.
Iron. People with active Crohn's disease may develop anemia from blood loss in the intestines. The best treatment for anemia is with iron. Most people take iron tablets or liquid, but some get infusions instead.
Potassium, magnesium, and zinc may be lower in people with Crohn's disease. Taking a daily supplement can help.

Vitamins for Crohn's Disease: Supplement Information From WebMD

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[cdad]

Where are you located? What State or Country ?

[Fr_Chuck]

And what is the real issue, no money to pay for the medication ? Need to see doctor ?