Hey there ladies!!!! I am so happy to talk to you. It was y'all plus many others here that gave me the strength to move forward during my early CD flares. Don't know what I would have done without...
Cathya - Fretting from another cronie. :). You are in a bad place right now but it will pass. Remember that you are -- and never will be -- alone. The people here are unique. They care, and we all...
I miss the friends that I made here at healingwel and wanted to drop a hello to all and make sure everyone is going well… as well as we can with CD. So tak to me. Catch me up. -leslie (texan with...
Thanks, guys. I've missed this place and all you wonderful people... my people. I start a new job today!! Think this time around I am not even going to mention my Crohn's for a while, unlike the last...
Hey everyone! I finally got a replacement computer so I can now come back and visit my fellow crohnies!! Missed everyone and hope all are doing well. -Leslie a/k/a Texan with Crohn's :turn: :turn:...
Nanners! Yes!! How very fitting and deserving. :)...
Let's hear it for the ileum! My CD location as well. When I visited with my PCP about B12 injections he told me to stay with my dissolvable B12s, so I take those every day... can't go a day without...
Yup. Live in pain - P (pain) N (nausea) D (you get the picture here), all day every day. Don't even bother with GI doctors - defensive medicine. My PCP referred me to a pain management doctor who is...
Hey guys. Thanks. Um... I don't really do hospitals. I know it's a danger with CD not to. I go in when it gets real bad, but other than that, what are they going to do, pump me full of pain...
Eh-hh - CD potty smell. Very distinct and grotesque odor for sure. I carry Fabreze, though now everyone at work knows NOT to go into the bathroom after me. :(...
Hey everyone. Here's a scenario I thought to throw out there. What do you do when you are can't hold down ANYTHING, including your meds, then you come up short of until your next refills?? For 6 days...
Sniper, you're a good man. If you ever decide to move to Dallas, I would love to have you as a neighbor. (c:...
MM - Now that I have full blown CD arthritis, it seems every bone I have injured, most especially the vertebrae I fractured 14 years ago, hurt like holly heck. It's a constant throbbing pain,...
I don't much care for doctors myself. cleveland - You will find, as I did, that you will get more information from this board than you will from all doctors combined. a) they have too many patients....
{BIG BIG BIG HUGS for ALL feeling down} Heck, could use one of those myself. Life throws us some wicked curve balls. Sometimes it is just a bit overwhelming. I understand. Been crying myself of late....
VOMICATION... now there's something that I can use as a description. Been vomiting along with horrific bowels lately. I must admit that I too eat a lot of sugar. It's just easy to digest, that and...
Arr... I too am tired of people's comments about crohn's, especially when the comments are about faking or fix it, etc. Only 8 months into a new job and it already is starting. Think I'll get a...
Thanks, Jenn. I love this job... well, I did until Friday. I am now rather stressed. I am afraid to let them know how sick I REALLY have been because I don't want to be a liability rather than an...
Thanks, guys. I will be going into work no matter what. I think I will just put post-it notes on my door "in bathroom - brb" or "in bathroom - email me it may be a while". I will start taking more...
We all know how wonderful our immune systems are. Well, everyone at my work comes in and gets me sick because I'm working on their computers. Well, someone -- or more then one -- went to my boss up...
I take this before I eat my evening meal. It does cause some vision issues, which is why I take only when at home. It does help with digestion of food, like my PCP said it would. :_...
That's awesome, Sniper!! Get plenty of pictures. :)...
The same thing happens to me. I have cancelled almost all of my plans last minute over the last year. Yes, stress triggers symptoms!!...
stephx - That's wonderful! Congrats on feeling better and your relationship! -Leslie...
dissolvable B12!!...
Welcome to healingwell, bizbug. Hang in there. Everyone, myself more than I care to admit, gets frustrated, etc., with not being physically up to par due to illness. Just remember to take care of...
This is common with me. And, of course, two GI doctors (after mine moved to Canada) don't have a clue... so I am not so happy with GI doctors. PCP knows it's CD and I know it's CD. I revel in the...
I've got a rheumy appointment on the 25th of this month for my crippling arthritis... I cannot wait!!...
Good luck with your surgery! I will remember these great words of wisdom when I give in to mine. :)...
What about ER stays??? Just got home from the ER. Forgot to grab a book... but the pain was so bad probably couldn't have concentrated on reading it....
Dallas, Texas Can't Sleep!! You know, I had a GI doctor try to tell me once that crohn's isn't seen in folks in the Southern US. ha!...
tottart - Keep all your medical receipts if you are in the US!! You will hit that medical tax deduction... I did!...
Humm... sex? Don't even remember what that is. I haven't had but one relationship (a very short one once he found out I had CD) since being diagnosed with CD. I wonder if I'll remember how to do...
it that oxy stuff the time-release pain medication??...
Okay. Quick question: Does anyone worry about their stuff getting stolen?? Is this a problem at hospitals??...
PS: Whatever you do, do NOT get ride of any of the larger-sized clothes you have. keep various sizes of clothes in your closet. Weight is like a roller coster with this DD. :) I keep sizes 8 - 14 in...
Chelley - Hi. Welcome. Sorry for the late reply. Being scared is a normal thing. :) Your symptoms sound like mine when I had both flares that put me in the hospital. I lost 40 pounds in about three...
Stay clear of the list of no-no foods given in hospital. But noticed that all the "safe" foods I eat (about all I eat) are breads, starches and sugar. No freaking wonder I have gained 50 pounds in 8...
hsmom - I don't know. But keep coming up and adding to your post.... as I am probably right behind you and want to know about EVERYTHING your go through. Thanks!! -Leslie a/k/a Texan with Crohn's...
I went into my PCP yesterday because my body is SWOLEN, my fingers, hands, wrists, knees, ankles, feet... I'm mean swolen. I was A-1 Freaked! So rather than going back to prednisone he's going to put...
Randy - I didn't think of the saddle pad until the morning after. In addition to the "normal??" pains my rump was sore as heck. Before my next ride, I am seeking a nice pad for my saddle. :) Thanks...
I wish we could live without pain. I spent a great deal of yesterday at work trying not to cry due to pain. I broke down and called my PCP and left a message asking if there is such a thing as a...
Will remember these for my next stay. Can't sleep at all in hospitals. My last stay I was up three days straight with no sleep. Checked myself out just so I could get some sleep....
Randy - Bravo. People like your boss (and my old boss) are an unavoidable part of life that we "should" not have to deal with but do. Just keep a watch on that woman. If she is doing this then she is...
hopeless...
Thanks. Yes, there were deer running about. They spooked my mare twice... but it I kept a tight hold on her when I saw them. Pretty cool. There was also a family putting stuff in the woods for a GPS...
Today was WONDERFUL! No pain, no nausea, no "D"... no need for worry! {sigh} The perfect day... I want more of these. With so much to constantly deal with with this DD, it's nice to finally get one...
Hat to keep sun out of face... check Boots/spurs... check Multiple layers of clothes for weather unknown... check Saddle bags packed with water... check Gas in Jeep... check AND THEN... Diarrhea...
Thanks for the responses. Very informative. Since I didn't hear back from my PCP, the RA came back negative as expected and my WBC wasn't too high. Went and picked up my "hospital strength"...
Humm... guess I should have posted my question here. Sorry!! I was just wondering the same since I just had a RA blood test....