Barrett Laurie | Good news @ GI doctor visit. | #CrohnsWarrior @BarrettLaurie | Uploaded May 2021 | Updated October 2024, 16 hours ago.
Today is focusing on some "Good News at the GI Doc" w/ Crohn's Disease Vlog #2. I'm so glad you've joined me for another video to the Lets Talk About Butt Stuff playlist.

I'm not a chronic illness vlogger, but I want to share my experience with those that it might help. Show the highs and lows as I work toward remission.

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After months of battling my insurance company for monthly Remicade infusions they caved and I will begin monthly infusions following my next infusion in July! Which is such exciting news!

In March of 2020, after 6 months to a year of pain and misdiagnosis I was properly diagnosed with complex perianal Crohn's disease. This was the result of two anal fistulas. One year ago I went into the infusion center for my first Remicade (infliximab) treatment. I credit that drug with helping me get closer and closer to remission.

I hope the last tip in this chronic illness vlog gives you all some positive motivation for you on your path to your best self. While I'm not only a chronic illness YouTuber, I dedicate a good deal of my content to issues impacting those with Crohn's pain or flare ups.

Expect videos in this series on the surgeries I've had, my experience with colonoscopies, MRIs, going to battle with insurance over Remicade infusions, and my experiences with immunosuppressants and other treatments.

My Crohn's Disease story here:
youtube.com/watch?v=43Ps2m5_Ibk

The video this is an update on:
youtube.com/watch?v=rizPMFs_ZvM
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My Medical Team:

Primary Care Doctor
Dr. David J. Prelutsky, MD, FACP, AAHIVS
southamptonhealthcare.com

Colorectal Surgeon
Dr. Radhika Smith, MD
https://wuphysicians.wustl.edu/for-patients/featured-physicians/radhika-smith-md

Gastroenterology Doctor
Dr. Parakkal Deepak, MBBS, MS
https://wuphysicians.wustl.edu/for-patients/find-a-physician/parakkal-deepak

Additional Crohn's Resources:

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
crohnscolitisfoundation.org

American College of Gastroenterology
gi.org
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