73Monte, your daughter must be my clone. I too started on Remicade back in 2006 & did build antibodies to it. I started the Remicade with Imuran along with it to keep me from rejecting it. I built...
So, if I move to Canada, how long does it take to become a citizen & get Rx coverage? How much is the dispensing fee? I am serious, I cannot survive unmedicated. Crohns, fibromyalgia, psoriatic...
Hello Fellow IBD(ers)! Been awhile since I've been on the forum board so I hope this isn't going to be a repetitive question. I had a good insurance plan that covered my Humira or so I thought until...
Old veteran here with Fibro & Crohns. I visit the Crohn's board more often but felt the need to chime in on this older post. Racking chills with no fever, you asked? I LOVE to put my freezing, "tin...
Ok vets this one is for you...How many of you felt your primary Crohn's meds such as Remicaid, Humira and the like, was just not doing it's job as well as it use to before a GI or other doctor...
Hello Old Timers! Not sure any of you remember me either but I sure remember a few of you! Could not have made it through my original diagnosis without your prayers, concern, love and sometimes...
Might I suggest Bali's comfort bra? I can't wear underwires/skinny straps. I gave up "fashion" a long time ago over comfort!! These are pricey, but you can find them on BOGO sales. Just bought 2 for...
AnnaBananna, Just wanted to say "hang in there girl", I feel your pain! I am post menopausal now, but your post brought back vivid memories! Long nights with the heating pad and "sleeping" in the...
Hey Kazbern, Thanks for your reply! Yes, I am concerned about my pancreas of course, but not seeing any other symptoms that indicate it's involved. As for the low GI diet, slow carbs take a longer...
Posted this question in the crohn's board as I am also a crohn's patient. I have always been hypoglycemic and have controlled it with diet (meals every 3-4 hours). Have had issues with ureters...
Now there's a few vets here I remember! Randy, don't give up...you carry the rest of us! Maybe the surgeon needs to go in and look for that watch you lost so long ago?! Good to hear from you and hope...
Hello! Old timer here that hasn't posted in a long while! Having issues with low blood sugar. I've always been hypoglycemic (diet controlled) even pre-crohns. Had illeum & 8" of small intestines...
I didn't know I have a bartholin gland...have to google that one! Full tub warm sitz bath with salts sounds good for my fibro too... Thanks Guys & Gals-Gayle /community/emoticons/skull.gif...
Call me an old timer but I tried a wet compress made of a 2x2 gauze with a tiny bit of crushed garlic inside. Smells nasty and burns profusely if left on more than a second. However, I did this 3...
Hey ol' timers...yes, I've been lurking in the shadows! How is everyone? /community/emoticons/scool.gif I have something developing under the skin on the external vaginal area close to my bum hole....
Welcome to my world...why do you think I'm called Broomhilda! Follow my posts lately because most of them are related to this very issue. I agree with the good night's sleep and afternoon power nap...
I've never had a fistula but if it's not infected or draining...why mess with it. Humira is supposed to be very good with fistulas....maybe that's why I've never had one since I've been on it for...
It's not the needle, it's the drug IN the syringe that stings like fire! I'd still rather do the Humira at home that the infusions. I had to do them in an oncology room (depressing), but did keep...
Oh yeah...it's possible to have gall bladder problems going on at the same time. Several here do, however, don't think there is a "direct" link to the Crohns even though most of us might argue that...
Are you kidding...the dog and myself have gas contests daily! Husband says "I WIN"! Still haven't birthed the alien yet!...
No, but it's intriging...maybe you could throw your question about the yeast antibodies out on the Celiac board. They probably could give you some good info...please follow up here though for all the...
I would eat all the cajun food, steak, milkshakes, ice cream, popcorn, raw fruit & raw veggies, nachos, pizza (and the list goes on) that my body could hold for 7 whole days and after each meal I...
Valerie- Old vet here...Good Luck! I had my tubes tied that way and in comparison to the full incision from belly button to pelvic bone for the resection it was a breeze. Expect some cramping...
I need to get my mind off of "me" today. :rolleyes: So...If you had 7 glorious days without a Crohn's diagnosis and worrying about symptoms, food, bathrooms...etc., where would you go and what would...
Suzanne- I have a very high pain tolerance and a history of nasty periods 5 yrs. prior to my CD diagnosis. In fact, I had been barking up the Gyn tree so long prior to the CD and NO ONE paying me any...
I had the lovely transvaginal sonogram the day after the endo biopsy. Let me tell you the saline flush was just wonderful on top of the biopsy site! :( Grrrrr! She found a 2.5 cm fibroid at the top...
Okay...time to change my profile. Sigh :( I went a glorious 6 months without a period and even put weight on from not having flares during that time of the month. Wham, March hits like a lion and I...
God is Great....Beer is Good...and People are Crazy (as the song goes)....I think this would be a fitting epitaph myself. I think the girlfriend is insensitive to a situation she obviously "thinks"...
Contact the "Discharge" person/department at the hospital. They should be able to set up prior arrangements for you on a local basis and the doctor could possibly order an in home health care nurse...
(Hugs) No one deserves to hear such things! Please, Please do tell your husband and family though. If you had an emergency situation, SOMEONE needs to know! I can only imagine how hard this is for...
I feel I have a "dream" job for a moderate to severe CDer. I work a part-time flexible schedule of my own choosing and get paid for full time with benefits. As long as my work gets done albeit at my...
Nobody likes a blubbering witch! (Not that I truly am...a witch that is). For me, there are days (caution...pity party here) I am just so dang tired of keeping my "suit of armour" on fighting this...
Artist Guy- It probably wouldn't help you sleep, but there is a drug called Nulev that is an anti-spasmotic. When I get terrible gas/cramping or what I fondly refer to as dry heaves of the butt..it's...
Never had fungus in the gums and I wouldn't recommend this while your pocket is healing, however, I use baking soda for toothpaste to help ward off fungal growth in my mouth every single day! Notice...
God...I envy my dog!...
Ditto on the freshly grated ginger tea here! Just make sure you don't use more ginger than the tip of your pinkie finger...has kinda a spicy kick to it for those that are used to bland boring foods....
BINGO! I'm so glad someone else picked up on this! I can't remember now, why, I had to come off my Imuran (same class of drug as methotrexate) for awhile some time ago. Within 3 days of coming off it...
Yet another suggestion on the table...Drugs taken to relieve reflux "may" interfere with the absorption of other medications. Try taking the reflux drugs on a different schedule than the rest of your...
Thanks for the heads up HabsHockey...I'll make sure my first search is for the drug Abilify. Maybe that will prevent the numerous phone calls....
Doc 2007- First..stick a thermometer in you mouth and see if you are running a low grade temp, i.e. 99-100. Remember your overactive immune responses are lowered when you take 6mp or biologics....
Yes, your Cimzia is ramping down your overactive immune system. It's only natural that your body is fatigued. Get plenty of rest afterwards and make sure you stay well hydraded at all times. I'm off...
So why is it suppose to be excellent for Crohns other than non-caffinated?...
Well, I for one am certainly not ready to throw the baby out in the bath water. My father was institutionlized for 2 years with TB at the age of 16. He felt he contracted it in one of two...
Three quick notes to the above post... (1)did I mention that I still haven't received the balance of my 90 Humira script which was ordered on Jan. 21st! They practically swear it will be shipped...
Well Hello There...Glad you finally signed on...sorry you have to be here though!...
So pillpopper you nailed the company did you! I'm so proud! Zanne, just make sure you don't transfer your current scripts and get everything filled so that you have a two week supply before asking...
I might add that Lexapro has shot the heck out of my husband and my sex life. We both take it. It's been suggested that Welbutrin is better about dealing with that nasty little side effect. However,...
:eyes: Switched over to mail order script s this year...compliments to my new insurance policy. January has been a ride even though I had my Dr.(s) all write me "new" 90 day script s. I have to say...
Fun Guy- You may want to use the search engine here for "chocolate stains" posts. He has given us all valuable insight to MAP and research/therapies being used in Sidney, Australia if I remember...
I told my Gastro once when I had a normal BM that I felt like the goose that laid the golden egg! :)...