I've had the 0, 2 and 6 week from start infusions and I'm still having symptoms (fistulas). My next infusion is in 4 weeks when I start the maintenance portion. I've been told it can take up to 3...
Usually you are eligible for COBRA unless you are fired for gross misconduct and even then our attorney recommends that we offer everyone COBRA to cover our butts. You are eligible for 18 months...
Ugh, lousy hospital roommates! If that one continues to be a pain, take them up on their offer to move you. I'm glad your surgery went well and that you are up and walking. Good for you!...
I feel for you. :( I had two resections in a 5 month period last year and spent far too much time in the hospital. :( I hope you feel better soon....
Hi Nicole: I'm sorry you are at the point where you need surgery. It sounds like you have waited as long as you possibly can. My situation is a bit different because I didn't know I had CD until I...
Your girlfriend should be offered 36 months of COBRA insurance from her parents employer because she is a dependent that is losing coverage due to "aging out" of the plan. Yes, she will have to pay...
Thank you both for your input. I do hope the Remicade works. I'm just trying to prepare myself in case it doesn't because I am not ok living with this thing long term. Beachy - Do you mind me asking...
I had two resections in a 5 month period. I didn't even know I had CD before my first resection. I thought I was having my appendix out. Woke up in horrible pain to find out that I was missing part...
I've only known I've had CD since last summer so I don't have a ton of experience. But the one time I had a flare that didn't respond to prednisone, it was actually an obstruction and abcess. The...
If you are eligible for FMLA then your job is protected. Not necessarily if they have a layoff, but they can't fire you for taking FMLA (as long as you have been with them for 1 year). That's...
I'm new here. I found out I had crohn's last summer when I thought I had appendicitis. I went into the ER to have an appendectomy and woke up without 8 inches of my small and large intestines. Up...
Does your employer have more than 50 employees at your location? If so, you are eligible to take FMLA for up to 12 weeks for a medical problem or to take care of sick family members. It doesn't have...