I understand the issues that the media perpetuates about being stick thin. Before I got sick I was 175lbs and at my lowest was 112lbs. Now I am a comfortable 154lbs, I can live at this weight quite...
I had an NG tube for a barium x-ray, it was the dr's preffered mothod. The tube is actually quite soft and they will not puncture anything. Although it was not pleasant it didn't hurt....
I don't think you have lost your sense of humour, it just didn't translate when typed. If I really want to mess myself up I drink milk, it is so healthy and has so many good nutrients, small...
I was diagnosed in 2003 and have not yet had any surgery. I have a great Dr who has me on Pentasa & Azathioprine, which is an immunosuppressant. At the moment I will be on them both forever....
I may have an explanation for the nausea. When I was on the same dose as you for the Pentasa I began to think I had morning sickness the nausea was so bad, the smell of toast used to really push it...
Hi Map Lady It took me at least 12 months to come to accept this disease and get used to taking the medication. My Dr started me on steroids to give my system a kick start whilst the long term...
I have had diagnosed Crohn's for just over 3 years, but now know that I have had the pains sporadically for over a decade. When I was diagnosed I was also put onto steroids as a short term measure to...