Thank yall for your kind words and keeping me in your prayers. I'm home. I was in the hospital for 6 days. Surgeon said I was almost completely blocked. They took a part of my right colon out. My...
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So my surgery is early Monday 21st morning(was told last week). Pre op nurse didn't tell me much. Told me to pack clothes for 4 or 5 days. But the surgeon will tell me after surgery how long I will...
Thanks. /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif Just nervous because they didn't tell me much. I just know I'm going to be cut wide open, which longer recovery. I am guessing the pre-op nurse will...
A friend sent me a list of bumper stickers quotes to cheer me up. Okay, who stopped the payment on my reality check? When all fails, lower your standards Overdrawn? But I still have checks left!...
My remicade was increased from 500 mg to 1,045 mg to 1,060 mg. From 8 weeks to 6 weeks to 4 weeks. Did colonscopy and Catscan in June. I finally have my answer about surgery. I was told yesterday I'm...
Head doc told my doc increase Remicade and see what happens. Older sis and kids are still getting on my nerves. I am so emotional and physical drain....
A lot of times I don't eat. If I start to feel weak then I would resume eating. I start with 4 or 5 unsalted crackers with Gatorade. A lot days I would just have Gatorade. Then I graduate to jello,...
I went to get my Remicade last week and was denied. I was told that my appointment was changed . Their response was that they send me a letter. No they didn't(it happen once before). Umm... they have...
Atctackett, thanks for having me in your thoughts and prayers. I really really apprecaite it!!! My GI knows I am on depression meds. He even suggested taking 2 or 3 depression meds(at that time I was...
The only things that has change since 5/22 is that it is summer and she has enrolled in school(LPN studying for RN). AGAIN!!! Which means I went backwards again. I tried everything and they still...
My G.I. gets rating of 2. He is nice and good looking. He is a student and has to consult with the head doctor. The head doctor gets a rating of 0. He has never seen me as a patient, but tells the...
Been so depressed on since I last seen my G.I in January. I still have pains and nausea, and vomiting. I had 1, 045mg Remicade in Feb, Mar, May and next month 6 days before my next G.I appointment. I...
south Louisiana Mardi Gras, Crawfish, Po boys, and Zapps Potato Chips /community/emoticons/yeah.gif ...
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To me having a flare is when the pain is so much I am getting ready to drive over a hour to the ER(I only to the ER where my doctor and charts are located)....
I'm back after a few days, I was forced to go outside to get fresh air Maybe next time I just open up a window /community/emoticons/turn.gif (Crazy weather. Hot cold Hot cold). At times I forget what...
I decided I want a tattoo to hornor my Crohn's. Somebody told me it is a crazy idea. Why honor that horrible disease? Because it is a part of me. I want to get 2 Gothic butterfly tattoos on my...
A few times I have been in remission. One time my doctor didn't believe it because I told him I felt great. I am in the middle of a flare up and my doc and the head doc don't know what to do...
I had flu like symptoms. I was 13 when it all started. I went from 168 to 123 in two months. I slept on my knees because it hurted to lay or sit down. I was throwing up water because it burned like...
I started Citalopram(also on 20mg) in the middle of December. My mood has been up and down. Some days I just "there" and other days I still want to (sometimes do) cry. Some days my world is cloudly...
The only people I know that have crohn's are you fine people on this website. I just noticed crohn's is getting more attention. Like you MAG102886 I would love to have someone my age to hangout or...
Today I feel good today /community/emoticons/smile.gif I'm made because I'm missing a video game. Don't you hate when objects grow legs and go missing? /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif I feel...
I work full time as a babysitter(at least 14 hours a day). I have been babysitting since the age of 12 and got sick at the age of 13(now 21). I thought it was going to be easy, but the kids all over...
Finally got an appointment with the g.i. today(haven't seen doc since Nov). Appointment was for 1 pm, so I got there at 12:34. I had to get lables and that took 30 minutes. Didn't get in the room...
LMills and gachrons thanks for your help. I calm down and haven't talk him to yet. But he is being nice so far. I have been germing(eww) up in my room because I am getting over a bug. I think I am...
I just want to vent/rant. I have not feeling good since Sat night. I haven't been feeling myself either(for a while now). I am on a antidepressant(Celexa), wonder if I need a higher dosage. Anyway, I...
First, Happy New Year to all!!! In an older post I mentioned about my g.i. doctor saying I might need surgery(mentioned in Oct, then Nov). That my remicade was increased from 500 to 1,045 mg. And I...
I feel your pain!!! When I first got sick, my sister told me it was all in my head(while I vomited in front of her). Well, it must have flowed from my head and went out through my mouth and butt(at...
Yep nawlinscate I am Louisiana resident. Eating stuff merliton is one of my favorite parts of the holidays. Crabmeat enchiladas? Never heard of it and would love to try it....
Okay... I ate some ham, peas, potato salad, baked spaghetti, rice dressing, biscuits, peanut butter fudge, pineapple with cherries, lots of cold drinks, these little shrimp and cheese pie, and shrimp...
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to all. I told Santa I wanted toilet paper....
Eat some ham, peas, biscuits, cake, baked spagetthi, little turkey, pineapple slices with cherries, cold drink, and whatever else I can stuff my face with. I decided for the new year I will take care...
Anxiety and depression that tags along(on meds now) Having complicated surgery(still waiting for the answer) Shortened life Fatigue Pain, aches, and swelling Having to wear a bag one day Getting a...
Jenn77 you are not a failure /community/emoticons/nono.gif I am on 20mg of Citalopram(Celexa) because the anxiety and depression I have was getting worse. I couldn't stop thinking about really dark...
Okay I have been on Remicade since August of this year. The only side effects I have experience are headaches and little body aches. I got a sinus infection ,then a sore throat. I got a cold and...
Yes I am addicted to food!!! When I explain to anyone that the only food that do not make stomach hurt on a good day is bread, rice, and crackers, they look at me funny(I am a big girl). When I...
In my case cream of wheat, farina, oatmeal, and grits do a number on stomach. I really would have to be in the mood to eat any of those things, to pay for the price of pain that follows within those...
I thought the worst thing about a colonscopy was drinking that awful Golyte/Colyte mixture, boy, was I wrong!!! Do you have any tales that was funny, sad, or just plain wrong!!! I like to share a few...
Hey Hi Hello omigrandma! It is only my second day on here and I starting to feel better because I finally have people to connect with....
started taking Remicade again in August of this year. In 2005 I only had 2 doses because I made 18 and had to find an adult doctor(was in peds). He refuse to give it to me, so I left his care. I feel...
to talk. I was diagnosed with Crohn's in Sept 2001(was 14; 21 now). First, (best part Ha Ha Ha). I was throwing up everything including dying. I slept on my knees because laying down was torture 3...