How to know if healthy?

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A Beautiful Mind

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Posted 9/13/2011 1:17 PM (GMT 0)

Besides feeling it.

Are you guys just looking at crp and sed rate levels?

Nanners

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Posted 9/13/2011 1:35 PM (GMT 0)

My doctor only checks mine if I ask him too, of course I have had the disease for a long long time, so I can tell when something is up. Hugs!

clonehead

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Posted 9/13/2011 4:57 PM (GMT 0)

Appetite is a good indicator for me. I have the 6" subway test (or any sandwich for that matter.) If I cannot finish my sandwich, then I know that something is starting to go wrong. When I'm in remission, I can eat a 6" sub or a sandwich from about anywhere. If I'm starting to flare, then I feel full or not hungry enough to eat that last bite.

Weight loss, also.

My doctor is like Nanners doc and will not check crp and sed rates (or do other tests) unless I tell her something is up.

noories

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Posted 9/13/2011 8:33 PM (GMT 0)

i know im feeling healthy when i wake up in the morning feeling amazing and poo 4 times a day like a champ :D

i do blood tests every 3-4 months to keep an eye on things since im not on any meds. my Sed rate is at 28 (mild inflammation where they sutured me up) and my iron and ferritin levels are quite bad (i've always been anemic even with iron shots and pills). but everything else is tip top shape.

Post Edited (noories) : 9/13/2011 2:42:39 PM (GMT-6)

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