Thank you, Stef! I'll start trying those tips tonight. I appreciate your help!...
Hi Oldcronny, I went gluten-free about 4 months ago and have loved every minute of it. I'm not even 100% GF as I enjoy a little piece of cake here or french toast there, but being 90-95% GF has made...
Hi Guys, I've been noticing lately that my gums have been bleeding a bit, then just now as I was brushing I realized that my entire bottom gum-line is broken around my teeth and bleeding pretty...
Hi Johnny, I was DXd with CD 16 years ago, when I was 15. Up until a couple of years ago alcohol didn't seem to bother me, but now if I touch it, I pay for days with D and dehydration. Even without...
Hey Yellow! I care! :) I've only been blogging on this site for a couple of months now, but it doesn't cease to amaze me how many life circumstances so many of us seem to share. I would have to echo...
Echoing the advice of the others who've posted, and sending good vibes since I SO know your pain! I'm rowin' the same boat, friend, and I hope that the suggestions offered bring you some relief and...
Big hugs and SO many prayers from Phoenix!...
Wow, belleenstein , that was one of the most eloquent postings I've ever read! I think I'm in the discovery phase of my emotional immaturity, and everything you said spoke right to my head and heart....
I was surprised to see how many of us have mothers we have to take care of. Sammies, my mom often needs help and instead of reaching out to others for assistance, she just lets me swoop in and save...
hey lisa! i'd love to talk with you more about my diet! how do you exchange email addresses on this crazy board thing? :) it can seem daunting to go gluten-free when you think about all the things...
hi lala, i too have trouble with fistulae, and beginning remicade was wonderful for me. it staved off the fistula problems for 4 years until i went off of it in hopes of having a baby. the fistula...
Hey Buddha, I've had a pretty bad time myself lately with unemployment for both my husband and I and some other really ugly issues. I haven't had healthcare and have been facing fistula and pain...
Hi Lisa :) I went gluten-free a few months ago (after years of not being able to determine what was upsetting my system) and I can't believe how much better I feel! I could never patch together the...
I can NOT tell you all how much your words helped me today. It was a pretty tough day, pain and suffering wise, but it was an awesome day for my spirits! This board stuff really rocks! I'm glad I...
thanks, closure. i know in my head that things will get better, but sometimes my heart is just really heavy. it's hard to remember that things get better when you're in a lot of pain and things are...
Hi guys, My CD has been pretty bad lately, and I've had a lot of other troubles in my world. I'm just not getting better and today's one of the days I need someone else to tell me it'll all get...
Hey Krica- I haven't been diagnosed as having a gluten allergy, but I gave it up just the same to see if it helped (since so many CD peeps seem to have success with it). After 30 days of no gluten, I...
Thanks Nina. I know that it's hard to find any positives in set-backs like that, but at least if you're gonna get a fistula, you found it in time to be proactive. :) I wish you all the best of luck...
Hi Nina, I had exactly the same experience as you. I actually thought I'd eliminated my UC by removing my large intestine, only to find out 3 years later that the lump on my labia was a fistula from...
I've always thought of it this way: I have Crohn's because there is something wrong with the make-up of my body's chemistry. It isn't my "fault" I have this disease. I do, however, have the tendency...
hey doormouse! i used to get kidney stones on a frequent basis in my early-mid twenties (probably because I ate terribly, went out drinking frequently and never drank WATER :). I had some success...
Hey LMills, I just wanted to chime in for support! I too have been told I shouldn't have babies because I have to take such high doses of medications and because my Crohn's is in bad shape. I can...
Thanks Tex! :) I will have so much to pursue Monday morning. I'm really excited that there are some options to look into. Wish me luck, I need it!...
Wow you guys! I've never been to a board like this before and I am just overwhelmed by how much support I've received from everyone. Thank you so much for all of the wonderful advice. And for the...
Thank you, Pibbin! I'm off to investigate those sites. I really appreciate your help!...
Thanks for any and all help!...