Definitely, I'm OCD (I mean, not officially, but I have a lot of tendencies toward it) and I feel like this has escalated it in a way. If I miss meds sometimes I freak out. But I feel like I always...
My mom had a colonoscopy using it! I've had it before and I WISH I could've used that for my own prep. I had some sort of phosphorus mixed in apple juice. I had to drink two glasses, but I threw up...
Wow, thank you all for your responses and support. I haven't been on this forum in quite awhile, but it really made me smile to read everything you all wrote and to feel all the love and support. =)...
Thanks for your reply. I'm actually very thankful for Remicade because it has gotten rid of my pain and given me my life back in many ways. I have just noticed mood swings after I get the infusions...
Has anyone experienced mood swings and withdrawn or somewhat depressed feelings while taking Remicade? I've noticed that I have mood swings, especially right after I get my Remicade infusions. Small...
oops, i'm sorry i didn't remember that being in the rules :( i don't know if i'll get an email response in time now :/ but i guess i'll give it a shot. sorry again....
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hmm i'm new to this stuff with the iron and hematologist so i'm not really sure but i know they did like 4 or 5 stool samples the week i was in the hospital and they were all okay. i'd say have them...
yea and guess who came down with the flu on friday =[ me and my parents. i threw up 4 times and had really bad diarrhea. i'm not going on the scale until i see the doctor tuesday..no use in scaring...
Thanks for the replies and suggestions everyone! It's a little bit overwhelming because I really have no experience keeping track of calories and that sort of thing, but I have decided that I will...
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Yeah I get this too. And now I'm getting headaches but one Tylenol seems to help that. Other than that I just try to take a nap during the day and if I can get my work done early I try to get to bed...
Ohh thanks everyone, I'll have to try this stuff out! ivy6 : I saw a dietician briefly in the hospital but I think I might try to find one to work with on a regular basis....
Ohhh thanks for clarifying! Yeah I had the iron infusion while in the hospital so I guess the hematologist will be monitoring me when I see him. I have to make an appointment for this week for some...
Thanks everyone for the replies. My doctors are all aware and don't seem to be concerned..I was just wondering. My weight has always been low and I've never had an eating disorder or any medical...
Sorry about all my questions lately. I was just wondering if this has happened to anyone else. My last period was on July 17, 2007. I'm a virgin so there's no possibility of pregnancy (they still...
Yeah I definitely should try that Ensure. I remember they reccommended that when I started college before my diagnosis, but that's when I was severely constipated and they said Ensure might make it...
I actually didn't have a problem with the iron infusion. I have what's probably a really stupid question though...what's the difference between an infusion and a tranfusion? Sorry for my ignorance....
Is anyone else really skinny here? I'm almost 18 1/2, about 5'6", and I was around 95-96 pounds in September. I lost some weight starting college walking around all over campus but then gained back....
Marshmallows..really? Wow I've never heard of that one, thanks!! I'll definitely give that a shot. It always helps when you can try to eat something to aid your problem rather than take some gross...
Yeah I had stool samples done and apparently for me everything was okay. You know though, now that you mention the breathing...a few times lately I've gotten like this sensation that my heart is...
For those of you saying you have a problem with corn on the cob...what about off the cob? Just wondering....
I just met with a hemotologist for the first time while I was in the hospital. I had an iron infusion to give me a boost. He said he wants to meet with me I think every week or so to give me a shot...
Oh wow that's actually a pretty good idea. I don't know about doing that if I go to the movies with friends, but maybe I'll go with my mom one day and try that. I'll see what happens...I haven't...
Questran? Ohhh okay, I'll tell my mom and maybe we can ask my gastroenterologist about that. My system has been pretty kind to me today, actually. I've gone all morning and through breakfast and...
Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it! To answer your first question, I did not have any diarrhea before the Crohn's or medications. My problem actually started around August 1, 2007 with chronic...
Ohhh okay thanks! I haven't been to the movies in ages because I'm afraid of having to run to the bathroom, while explaining to everyone why I missed the movie. But if I do go I'm dying for some...
I'm still trying to figure out an appropriate diet. As it is I'm a picky eater and I haven't been avoiding anything really because I'm bad and when I crave something I don't think about the...
Hey everyone, I haven't been on here in awhile and I forgot how much it was helping me emotionally; I've been having a tough time lately so I thought I'd get my little Crohnie butt back here :P My...
Wow. For me it was the complete opposite. This all started in August 2007 for me with chronic constipation. Now I have really bad diarrhea..since like February 7 or so. I got so dehydrated I was in...
Ohhh I was thinking of some sort of wet wipes...are there a certain kind that are safe to use...down there? lol. That would be helpful cause I always have to clean anyway if I use a public...
No problem! It's nice to see I'm not alone. I totally agree...I know I'm lucky not to have cancer or another fatal illness...but people who just dismiss this don't see me yelling out in pain to my...
Wow thanks to both of you! I'm so glad I found these forums...you can't really talk to other people about this. They don't get it if they don't have it, you know? I'm afraid to go out with friends or...
As I'm still a bit knew to this I'm wondering if I'll ever have the pleasure of just having a NORMAL bowel movement--normal consistency and no pain--ever again??? You never realize what you took for...
Aww thanks :) Yeah I agree with you completely! My best friend has been sick like her whole life with horrible things nobody can figure out and I was always like how does she do it with all the...
Honestly I don't know what it means...but let me tell you, I hear ya! I'm 18 and really tiny...normally 95ish pounds (now like 86 with the Crohn's). Everyone thinks I have an eating disorder but I...
oh boy, being new to all this is making me scared for the future =/ at first i didn't realize i was in for the long haul. how long does it take for a flare up to stop...like will there ever be a time...
Sorry but this is probably a really stupid question...what does "rx" mean? lol I'm new to all this medical stuff...I've never really had any problems before or been sicker than a common cold or the...
No problem! Yes actually there is something called Orajel. It's a mouth sore rinse that actually at first worked wonders for me so you may want to try it. I think I'll start up again..guess it can't...
Hmmm my parents have been mentioning that I should try coating my throat with a bit of honey. Maybe I'll give that a shot. My cough doesn't seem t go based on cold though..it's just all the time...
I'm on Asacol, Ferrous Sulfate, and just started Albuterol yesterday. I was taking Aciphex (I think that's the spelling) because the doctor thought the cough might be related to acid reflux; but it...
i've had alternating horrbile constipation and diarrhea. if you're constipated you should try citrucel tablets. i take one in the morning if i find i'm having a problem. it's a fiber pill basically....
LOL those last few were hilarious :) wow something actually made me laugh!!...
Oh my goodness! I have had horrible mouth sores since the very beginning of August and just found out 3 weeks ago that I have Crohn's! I hope you find out what's wrong...stick with it and good luck!...
does anyone else have a relentless cough with the crohn's? i've had it for months and it gets really bad to the point where i'm gagging and it just continues and really causes soreness in the areas...
hi i'm new here. just found out 3 weeks ago that i have crohn's after 4 months of odd pains and doctor's visits, etc. just wanted to say i think i recognize what you're talking about . a lot of times...