I still had loose stools when doing Remicade but I only got to my 6th infusion and had a bad reaction.. so I'm not much help...
Oh no I am very over weight. I always tell my husband I cannot see how I could be over weight as much as I visit the restroom....
I am curious about your dosage too. I have been taking Imuran for 5 months. I wish I felt that good....
I am a Home Manager and Prevocational Director for individuals with Mental disabilities. We try to teach them to be as independent as possible. Very stressfull sometimes but very rewarding and...
I get these sores too. I usually have to get on an antibiotic to get rid of them. I have noticed mine usually come before a flare....
Thank you Nanners for the advice I will use it and Patientspiders you both seem to give good information to all who need it. Thank you Tj...
Pb4 Thank you for your reply, when they told me it was Crohn's I was in shock I asked if they were sure. I thought right then it was over for me, but one of the Dr's told me it is treated the same...
Could be, I've just been trying so hard to feel better i haven't thought much about it. I will find out when I see the Dr. next time though. I just know I was dx'ed at first with UC by three...
That would be me you are talking about. I was dx'd with UC in 2000 and then dx'd in 2008 with CD by a different Dr . Believe me if i had to pick the lesser of two evils it would have been UC. Don't...
Thanks for the feed back patientspiders. I had an appt. last friday to see my GI but he had to have emerency surgery so they had to reschedule my appt. It's in September. I don't think i can wait...
Hi, everyone I haven't posted in a long time but have been keeping up with everyone by reading the posts. My question is --I've been off Pred for close to three months now and my body is hurting so...
oh, so sorry, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Tj...
I've had 5 infusions, on the 5th one I started itching and burning and noticed I was getting welps. They stopped it had me take some benadryl and started it again but slowed it down and I did fine....
ohhh, navy I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and praqyers are with you and your family.....
EEk!! I did put evening didn't I. Even I know it wouldn't be good to take that much in the evening I too get insomnia on Pred.. I really did mean morning. What an airhead Huh. Thanks for the feedback...
Docor put me back on Pred. 30mg but didn't say how to take it and as always I never think to ask while there. Would you split it up or take it in the evening all at one time?...
Welcome baaadgut, You have come to a great place to vent, get advice and support. Glad you are here but hate the reason you came. This is a wonderful group of people. Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we...
Hope you feel better real soon. Take care. Tj...
I took 10 days of Cipro and have had the same experience. I have had D since April and when I started the Cipro no more D....
Hope everything turns around for ya'll, prayers and thoughts coming your...
I have the same allergies as you. Fish, Cashews, asacol, bactrim. I'm going for my 4th infusion on Friday everything has gone fine. The last two I didn't get the benedryl or Tylenol either. It's ok...
I had a huge allergic reaction to Asacol. I got the hives, huge welps that burned itched and hurt, my lips and eyes swelled up. This lasted for a week, I had to go to the ER twice to get a shot to...
1. Medicines you took in the past Asacol colazal prednisone Flagyl Rowasa 2. Why you stopped them Asacol (allergic) colazal (worsened irritation) prednisone (try not to stay on it long). Rowasa only...
I live close to Abilene too, about 55 miles. I understand your frustration I've been there. The drive back can make me really anxious, I know where all the bathroom stops are. The Asacol you are...
I asked that when I was getting my infusion last week. My Dr. said to wait at least a week after infusion....
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you....
What a wonderful story. I'm glad you shared it with us. Thanks...
I had phenergren and demeral in my pic line for pain a lot when I was in the hospital. I had no idea. I never had a problem with it but I was also on TPN in the pic would that have made a difference?....
I've also been awake for some of mine even watched the monitor twice it was uncomfortable like the cramping when your in a bad flare. I just felt a little tug when they did the biopsies no real pain.....
I agree with beave the nasal rinse is great once you know how to do it right. I had an awful sinus infection last week and It's gone now. I did the nasal rinse 3 to 4 times a day....
good luck ,hope everything goes well and you feel so much better....
You know those clinical studies are for people that didn't get help from these other drugs have you given that a thought....
I've had a terrible sinus infection this last week myself. Dr. Gave me Keflex but I've been using a netipot too (Nasal rinse) and it really relieves the pressure. It gets that stuff to draining and...
My legs are so weak from this last flare. I have a really hard time stepping up onto steps or even lifting my leg to get in my pick-up I have to lift my leg with my arm to get it in the truck. They...
Thanks for all the input. I've tried Stevia but it tasted like dry twigs to me, that was a long time ago maybe I'll give it another go. I just want something sweet like maybe a nice cold glass of...
I was just wondering if Chronies can use splenda as a sweetner? I was told not to use the others but have never heard about splenda....
Happy B-day!!!!...
I've always been over weight. I've told my Husband many times I can't figure out how since I go to the bathroom so much. When I'm in a really bad flare I lose really fast like 35 to 45 lbs in a very...
Steak a big fat juicy steak, I'm so sick of chicken. I'm starting to grow feathers....
Mine are usually in July and August....
I'm fairly new here too but would like to welcome you. This is a wonderful group of people....
I feel the same way as patientspiders on pred. Right now I'm taking 40mg and hope to start tapering this week after seeing my DR....
Ivy sorry you are having to go through this. Just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers and to send you a big (((((hug)))))....
I too have them quite frequently Good ol Diflucan...
I just had my second Remicade infusion. I had the first one while I was in the hospital one month ago. I was on TPN and very sick. Now I am back to work and feel better than I have in a long time....
I use ground turkey to make meat loaf and burritos. I like it very much....
That is wonderful news. It's a good step even if it is baby steps....
Glad you went and glad you are feeling better. Welcome back....
Thank you Ivy, this is wonderful....
I quit 19 years ago, best decision I ever made....