I had a knot that formed under the skin about the size of a quarter and then went away. No draining or anything. Now there is a small spot there that is painful when I wipe after a BM. Kind of looks...
Not sure where else to ask this question but.... I think I have a fistula. I am not sure and don't know if I should head to the doctor or not. Truthfully I don't know what to say even if I do call...
I must agree that in the grand scheme of things... hair loss is not (or should not) be on the top of my list. Bktold- You said it well.. it is demoralizing. On one level a feel very vain because this...
I am currently taking Imuran (azathioprine) but am having some CRAZY hair loss. /community/emoticons/smhair.gif I spoke with my doctor once about the issue and he upped my dosage. I was a little...
I don't know about the research and the stats that prove it one way or another but I do know this... I have Crohn's My brother has it and My father....
I had to come off of the Entecort because of the rash. THe itching was horrible. /community/emoticons/smhair.gif I could take benadryl and it would relieve it, but then I was all doped on benadryl. I...
I had my first colon resection 1 week ago. I feel as though I am doing really well. THey were able to do it laproscopically and I was home 4 days after the surgery. I felt great on Sunday but monday...
I am currently on 25mg. and tapering. I started this time at 40mg. I take ambian for my sleeplessness. It knocks me silly about 15 minutes after I take it.BUT I sleep like a baby. The down sides (for...
You all have been a huge encouragement. Bradlaugh-Did you have Laproscipic (sp?) or did they cut you wide open? Thanks so much for the continued info....
I was told yesterday after my colonoscopy that I probably needed to have a resection done. I have infamation that is not responding to meds. and segnificant scar tissue. I was a little overwhelmed...
I today want off my prednizone. But I must admit... I have had the week from hell with my Crohn's. I am struggling so hard with cramps and throwing up. We just got back from Father's day munch and I...
I was tapering 10mg every 2 weeks and it was tooo much for me. I am now doing 5mg every 2 weeks. I feel exhausted right now but I am trying to hang in there. I would rather be tired than cramps. Even...
I know it sounds crazy, but I believe the probiotics made me constipated. I started taking it and all of the sudden 3 days, 4 days and no BM I stopped and I am remotely back to normal. I hated to...
For those of you who have had trouble coming off of prednisone...... can you tell me what that looked like? My doctor told me that I should cut back a pill (10mg) every 2 weeks but if I start with...
I woke up this morning and my skin on my neck and shoulders was very tender to touch. When i press, it seems to not be muscular. Tuesday I took another step in tappering down my prednisone. I am now...
I bought the book a couple of weeks ago and have really enjoyed it. (I got it for a couple of $$ on Amazon) There are foods on it that I cannot eat, like strawberries, so I have to pick an choose...
I too am in the process of tapering off. I was on a very high doseage when I was hospitalized and now am down to 30mg. My doctor told me to decrease 10mg (1 pill) every 2 weeks until I got to 20mg a...
I was told to steer clear of Naproxen. Because it could really back fire....
Has anyone dealt with Thrush. I know what it is because my children had it. But I woke up this morning and my mouth felt a little rough inside. When I looked I have some small white splotches on my...
Hi and welcome, I also new to this crazy "Eating with Crohns" game. I have searched for those spcific things that bother me and it seems to very. (Except for popcorn). So I keep a journal. It started...
Oh, My! Popcorn. Hot, Fresh, extra extra dripping butter popcorn AT THE MOVIES!!!!! And a big fat stinkin' COKE!...
I would love to see it as well. You can send it my email way. Thanks!!!...
After recently being diagnosed and having NO IDEA what triggers pain, I started a journal. Noting everything from type of BM, time of meds, type of meds, cups of water, and how I "feel" for each of...
My dose cuts in half tomorrow. I am terrified of the side effects of Prednisone, but it is so high because they are balancing what they were giving me in the hospital by IV. My doses taper over the...
I recently was diagnosed with CD (Jan 2,2008). We have begun the medicine game and all that goes with that. This past Sat. I had a bad flare and ended up in the ER and then 5 days in the hospital....
I am new here, but I read your post and am so sympathetic. I as diagnosed in Dec. 07 with UC. I have a wonderfully supportive husband who has been so great. I had been pretty sick for about 6 months...