Overall what exercises and/or stretches do you think are good for people with chronic pain and illness? "Thanks!...
I was on plaquenil for about 8 months (not for Lupus, but for a blood disorder) but have stopped because it wasn't fixing the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Do any of you know if there are...
After a day or so, take an Epsom salt bath. It'll help relax your muscles and help the bruises fade faster. Sorry to hear about your accident. Hugs!...
Doctors make the worst patients!! I've known a few doctors that have been the same. Strangely, my surgeon has UC so he knows the pain of an obstruction, but doesn't like to prescribe pain meds unless...
I've had so many bowel obstructions, blood clots in both lungs a few times, had 3 open abdominal surgeries, and too many other "minor" things happen for me to "act" or "look" sick. Here are my only...
Oh Barb. (((((GIANT HUGS))))) I'm sorry for everything going on right now. (feel free to email me, I can jump onto chat at any time) Lots of love and well wishes being sent your way....
I didn't read all the responses here, but I was told by the pharmacist not to take more than 3 Imitrex a week. I'd definitely check with your pharmacy to check about this. It may be that they're...
Barb, I think everyone else has said what I was thinking. You are such a strong woman, and you have helped so many people with your kindness and support. I HATE that you're going through so much, and...
I have to get eye exams for contacts, and the doctor I see always asks how my Crohn's is before she does anything. (coincidentally her brother has Crohn's) I think autoimmune diseases have so many...
I am a MRSA carrier. I've tested positive the last few times I've been admitted in the hospital. The hospital I go to tests EVERYONE who is admitted so they can try to not pass it on to another...
P.S. I WISH I could self test, but I have Kaiser and they don't offer at home coumadin testing unless you're homebound and require home health nursing (which I used after the most recent clots in...
Barb, I had no idea you had APS as well. So since you've been on Plaquenel for a while, have you retested to see if your APS numbers have gone down, or if they're still high? My hematologist said...
Scarlett So interesting that you posted about this because I have a lupus antibody blood disorder. I had blood clots go to my lungs in 2009, then again in November & December 2012. Finally saw a...
Just wanted to send you hugs and wish you well. I haven't had neck problems but can see why you'd be frustrated. I hope somehow things get better for you....
I've had 1 head injury, but it was in 2007 and I had scans done at the time and everything was fine. I understand their hesitation to just give meds without tests...since I'm always a complicated...
Well Dr didn't respond quite like I wanted. He said because of all my health problems, he'd like me to get a thorough neuro exam before trying gabapentin. I think with so many problems and so many...
Oh how I can relate on the loss of hopes and dreams. I lived in a house, by myself, paid my bills, spent money and had fun doing it for 7 years after I went to school to learn xray. It was fabulous....
Thank you all. I will probably hear back from PM dr in the next couple days and know his opinion. I'll let you know what he says. David, I'm thinking of you and your wife, praying for pain relief for...
Hi All, It's been some time since I've posted, things have been hectic the last month. I had a small bowel obstruction from adhesions, then after coming home, developed blood clots in my arm, leg,...
David I don't have a lot of energy at the moment to type, but wanted to let you know that I read your post and I'm glad your doctor is sending you to another GI to figure out why food is hurting you...
David I just wanted to reply and tell you how wonderful and supportive you have been to me. Though depression/anxiety are my main problems (I do have pain and other problems, but struggle more with...
I have had abnormal pap smears, which turned out to be both HPV and precancerous cells. I had to have a LEEP procedure done to remove the precancerous cells. It's been at least 5 years and things...
NCOTFB will probably be the easiest way to chat, aside from me trying to jump on HW chat a bit in my afternoon, your night. I see you respond to a lot of posts about noon-1pm my time, so I'll watch...
Yay Shell! If it makes you feel any better, I probably couldn't run 5K right now...so out of shape. I'll chat with you soon. Glad to know work is going well....
I had a physical a while ago and my PCP ran a ton of bloodwork, including cholesterol. It came back and I was shocked. My total cholesterol is 292. Mind you, I don't eat out, bake most foods, and...
Hey NCOT I just wanted to let you know that since Ivy stopped posting the daily post, I've kinda fallen out of touch with you, but I think of you and read your posts. Like others have said, you are...
Hey David Just wanted to give you some info should you want to look into the "virtual" colonoscopy. There is a patency pill that you could try first to make sure nothing keeps it from getting stuck....
You would think that since there are so many people with Crohn's, there would be lots of research and awareness for the disease, but it's clearly not the case. Guess it's a good thing my family...
Lisa A lot of evenings/nights there are a few of us with Crohn's that chat. We generally just go to the room where people are, but I'd be happy to chat 1 on 1 if you'd like. If I didn't have the...
Aaah, didn't realize you were having the pain for so long. That kinda makes it a little less urgent. I hope they figure out what's going on and there's an easy fix for it!...
Maybe it's just me, but why isn't your doctor doing the CT right away. It seems like that should be something that if you have, should be treated urgently. I hope things turn out ok for you. Let us...
Hugs! I have noticed one thing...you seem to almost punish yourself for having days when you're exhausted...emotionally, mentally, physically. I think you need to give yourself permission to have...
My periods are HORRIBLE...I have pain medicine I can take, but I still hurt really bad the first 2 days of my period. It's bad enough that even peeing is difficult because I can hardly relax. If I...
I have been having pain on the right side, and all of my tests have been normal. Sometimes I have to take pain meds because the pain is too much. I started physical therapy for my back and the...
I have, for as long as I can remember, had thin stools. My GI told me that I had scar tissue and narrowing in my rectum and might have had active CD in the rectum at some point, which is what causes...
It is true that should you let your insurance lapse, a new insurance carrier can choose to not cover anything related to your current disease. I had to be on COBRA for 18 months, then applied through...
Hugs to you heather! I hope your taper pain goes away soon. Have you tried heat or ice on the joints that hurt the most? Or maybe an epsom salt bath? Though I have the opposite affect from pred,...
I've found that doctors either 1-blame everything on CD, or 2-don't consider CD as an influence to other illness at all. I've had doctors dismiss symptoms and say it's something I have to deal with...
I always did ok with lactose and gluten, but noticed I started having a lot more gas lately. I have cut down on gluten and found it helps cut down on the gas quite a bit. I still do have gas, but not...
I have done very well on Humira, and have been on it for at least 3 years (I think...not sure when I went on it). I do have sinus infections far more and take longer to heal than in the past, but it...
I have a friend who just had her 2nd Cimzia baby, and her pregnancies were both pretty rough. She was actually advised not to get pregnant the 2nd time, but did anyway. Though I don't have kids, I...
There are certain antibiotics (the penicillin based ones) that are far more prone to increase D and cause stomach upset than others. When I have to take antibiotics I just tell my doctor I can't...
Kazbern has given you lots of wisdom, but I wanted to welcome you to HealingWell also. You'll find that you randomly will have questions, so just post whenever you have questions. Usually there's...
There are nights I sleep for 14+ hours. I've been on Humira for years and I think it does cause fatigue. Occasionally I do feel energetic, but more often than not I'm tired....
I was able to get Humira free directly from Abbott when I was between jobs. Just go to Abbott's website and you can find an application or phone number to call and see if you can get meds free from...
Just thought I'd share the bad side... Both me and another close friend with CD have had pulmonary emboli (blood clots go to lungs) due to CD and birth control use. After having that done I spoke...
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Usually your white blood count does spike with an infection, but not always. I've had infections and had completely normal bloodwork....
There is...my surgeon explained it to me before I had my gallbladder taken out but I don't remember exaclty why now. It has something to do with your body not absorbing bile in your small intestines...
Actually if you have one autoimmune disease you're more likely to develop others. Also, I do have night sweats during flares. When everything is under control I don't have them. It is more likely...