I haven't been around for a while, thought I would just pop in and see how everyone was doing and saw your post. So sorry that you haven't been doing well. I really hope they can sort things out. All...
Hi Kitt, my gastro's knid of fired me though, he told me to go get another opinion which is going to take a while. Thanks for the reply. I'm going to get in touch with him when he comes back from...
So glad it's not just me. One of these days I'd like to have a high tempeture so that they'll believe that I'm really sick. My norm is also around 96. something. You would think that doctors might...
I live in the province of Ontario, Canada and was pre-approved for Remicade coverage should I need it. Every year I get a letter requiring I re-apply. The Trillium foundation covers it for patients...
Hi Mike, You're absolutely right, it's easy to get caught up in the latest and greatest. Will be interesting to see the long term results of the new approach. I figured I was a bit out of date and...
My gastro, please keep in mind that he's really opinionated, and never thinks he's wrong, suggests at least 48 hrs of clear fluids 1st. Clear soups, juice and boost which he includes in the "clear...
My friend, a homeopath, recommends coconut oil. Apparently it's easier to digest, short chain triglicerides, like the expensive stuff you can buy if yiu have short bowel syndrome, and it has lots of...
We all know that feeling of "just wanting to get well." I'm afriad that I don't knwo why you're on the flagyl and the cipro so I'm flying a bit blind. Are you eating or on fluids? Are you having...
Personally, I wouldn't wait to speak to a doctor, I would go to emerg. Hopefully it's nothing but I really think that you need to have someone look into it, soon. The worst they can say to you is...
I'll try and make this a short as I can. Got a cold mid Dec. 07. Got antibiotics from dr. Went to California. Finished antibiotics wehn I got back. O.K. for a while. Woke up one morning had my ususal...
I haven't been on the board much these days so you will have to forgive me if this is old news. There was an article in Toronto Globe & Mail that was reprinted from an article in the Wall Strret...
I talked my doctor into letting take pico salax for a bowel prep intead of the regular stuff. We did it for 2 days instead of one and it was so much easier to tolerate. I dind't have any cramps. The...
Hi Christina, I'm afraid I can't help with the earthquake fears, have had many others, but not that specific one. What I try and do when I'm scared is to divert my mind by doing crossword puzzles,...
So sorry that you're having such a hard time. You have such high hopes after surgery, I'm sorry that you haven't been able to get relief from it. I agree with the others, you need to make sure that...
Thanks, all great advice....
Sugarmarie, I so hope you are right, sure would be easier than all the other possibilities. I've put in a call for a house call (can you believe it, they come to me.) Love you forever if you're...
Working full time with Crohn's is tough but it can be done, many of us here are still doing it. I guess the most important thing is to have an employer that understands your situation and your...
Hi Guys, I haven't been on for a while because I was feeling great after my bowel resection last Feb. (Feb does not seem to be a good month.) Hope everyone is a well as can be expected. My new...
my vision is also sometimes blurry but i've always put it down to being very tired. it usually doesn't last that long. i've found out in the last little while that my vitamin d is low, wonder if that...
my gi ran a study using it, he thought it showed promise but had become outrageously expensive because of it. hope it works for you....
When I go to a public washroom and think I may smell it up I flush the toilet as I'm going so that it doesn't sit there too long. And I bought a small spray bottle of rood scent that I carry around...