I have another scope scheduled for tomorrow and tonight I am trying the Miralax prep. I am not a fan of gatorade so I am trying it with apple juice. I hope it works okay. I HATE these tests....
I am so sorry to hear that you are suffering. I feel for you. I was diagnosed when I was 10. It sucked. It was bad enough feeling like crap all the time but taking medicine that drove me emotional...
Congress passed the landmark Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) health benefit provisions in 1986. The law amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Internal Revenue...
I've taken Imuran for years. I haven't noticed that I get sick more often but I am very aware of my exposure. I avoid sick people. When I do get sick - it is miserable....
I was 9 or 10 when I started getting sick. It took about a year for diagnosis....
I just had one of these tests. The drinking of the contrast was NASTY! It kept coming back up. yummy! But overall the test was not bad. Much better than an upper GI. My only complaint is that they...
Your situation sounds very simular to mine. Almost to a creepy point... Are you sure that you aren't me? I have had the same issues...cant keep the big bottle down, docs won't do the pills, hate the...
I work from home (sort of). Mostly I do remote assistance for people but usually go to there place of business for the day. So my office is in my home....
Currently I take Imuran and Sulfasalazine for the CD. Plus all my "anti-crazy" pills and supplements. You are waiting for a surgery date? Do you know what they are going to do? A recection or an...
I had the same issue when I was your age. I ended up getting proactiv. It works. If that doesn't work - talk to your doctor. There are prescription skin medicines that are topical so they would not...
That sucks! I hate pain and hate attitudes even more. Are you on any IVs? Can they put you on a PCA pump? That would give you the control of the meds. If it looks like you are going to be there for a...
Well, you are right. The GIs all have different answers. And there is a huge risk of perforation every time I go in for the process. In fact, I had that happen one time. Here are my reasons for going...
I had food poisoning one time from a chain restaurant. Don't know if it was Salmonella but I did check myself into the hospital....
I have "health swings" all the time. They can hit me in a matter of hours....
Ryoten, I'm so sorry to hear that you are having issues. I think I can speak for everyone when I say...we don't wish this on anyone. I have had Crohns disease for about 30 years and have experienced...
I am a self proclamed professional colonscopy patient. I have to have one every 2-3 months. When I walk into the office it is like Norm walking into the Cheers bar. Anyway, I have also had the kinds...
Personally, I can not stand popcorn. I think it has more to do with working in a movie theatre for 8 years than to do with my disease. I suggest to EVERYONE - only eat movie theatre popcorn if you...
I always went to the library when I was in college....
Good stories are nice to hear every once in a while. In fact we need more of those. Congrats on the great prognosis....
Crohns and college are a tough combo. I was there and it wasn't easy. My sorority sisters even left one toilet stall open for me at all times. Keep your chin up. There is light at the end of the...
LMills, I am pretty new around here but I totally feel your pain - both with the crohns and the depression. I have to seriously encourage you to go to see you general doctor or GI and tell them what...
Hello again everyone. I hope you are all doing well out there. I really hope that you can help me out. I have some questions about K pouches, BCIR, and J pouches. A little history of me... I have...
I am so glad that I was told about the HW boards. I have learned sooooo much. I have CD and was told that I needed a permanent ileo. But now I am finding K pouches and BCIR pouches. That is two more...
Just curious, has your sisters doc ever done an endoscopy? Or upper/lower GI series? All of her symptoms sound exactly like my Crohn's issues. Maybe the diseased area is located someplace that a...
I'm sorry to hear that your son is having issues. I was 10 when I started having issues and it was not fun at all. I was terrified that all my friends would find out and hated when I got invited to...
I have been on Imuran for CD with cronic strictures. For the record, my strictures are from scarring. The imuran kept the inflamation down for over 15 years but the stricture needed to be dialated...
I always experience especially stinkiness after the test....
Thanks for the bump. This thread has been very encouraging. I just got my appointment at the CC. Now I just have to get a flight. I plan to call the medical concierge first thing tomorrow. I am...
The "stinkies" always show up in a flare for me as well. But also whenever I take antibiotics or have a colonoscopy. Has your diet changed?...
I believe that the rule on Pre-Existing conditions is a up to a year. So if you were covered and then got booted. If you found insurance 4 months later they can only deny you for 4 months. It's all...
It wouldn't surprise me if it was related. I know a couple of people that have CD and eczema. I would just call a doc. Good luck....
Good Luck and a speedy recovery to you!...
I have cronic strictures but have never been preggo. What always works for me when things start slowing down it to eat lots of fiber. Get it liquified. I would definitely talk to you doctor about....
Roddie's girl - If you do run out of supplies before your reversal, you can always call the American Cancer Society (I know you are not a survivor of cancer but they are usually pretty cool about...
I have to add that it isn't that I don't like my GI. He is fabulous, flexible and understanding. The surgeon that I saw on the other hand was kind of abrupt. I describe her as a "Christina" from...
CD and IBD are very frustrating diseases. You may look fine on the outside but it feels like Freddie Kruger is trying to claw his way out of your insides. If they haven't lived it, they don't get it....
Humor really can be the best medicine. Sometimes it is tough to "laugh it off" but you have to try. I'm looking at an ileostomy in the nea r future. This has been my fear for the last 20 years. BUt...
Good Luck to you. I wish you nothing but the best recovery....
I have heard that gall bladder pain hurts all the way through and causes horrible gas and indigestion. I'll be interested to hear how things turn out. Good Luck....
Trigirl, You bosses are mean and have stupid hair! OK - now that my first gut reaction is out I have to agree with Jordan59. I would consult with an unemployment lawyer. I don't know the laws in...
Double Stuff Oreo Cookies. I call them nature's laxative. hee hee...
Thanks C.D. It's Kelly in FM. I tried to call you earlier but you were not home. I'll try to catch you later. Question: Is the ostomy above or below your Belly button?...
So I have been poking around here on the board for a couple of weeks but I haven't had the nerve to bring up my issues. I finally have the courage. Please be gentle. A little history...I was...
It's strange. I don't drink often. Usually only at big celebrations where I know I won't be driving. But it seems I can drink nearly anyone under the table. Maybe it has to do with my missing parts....
Thanks. Humor is about the only thing that works for me. There are some specialists around here but I think I want to look outside of the area. There are basically 2 practices in town and they talk...
I had an ileocecal resection at age 19. Apparently, there is a valve at the joining of the small and large intestines that help control the "flow." Without that valve, things move faster. Personally,...
This post has actually made me think back a little. I was diagnosed at age 10. I remember constant "D." Horrible stomach cramps, weight loss, and ulcers in my mouth. As I think back, it seemed to be...