Yup, I get this too. I never think to mention it to the doc because, ironically, it doesn't particularly hurt....
Hi hayjay. About twice per year I experience what you described- unless I'm on Prednisone or Flagyl. Then it happens a few times per day. Are you on any medication?...
Obviously most of us here aren't doctors, so all we can do is give our layman's opinion in response to your question. It's always important to contact your GI, and you indicated you would do. :-)...
*hugs* To have come this far without 100% total support and understanding from family is a testament to your inner strength...but hopefully things will start going better very soon. :-)...
LOL @ the bear comments! True, they definitely prefer Charmin if the commercials are to be believed. ;-) I guess I'll have to use Quilted Northern, lol....
After a season spent primitive camping in the Alaskan wilderness in 2006, I am more than willing to give up my bathroom to someone who isn't crazy about the idea of hiking a ways from the campsite to...
Scotia and mamande (and anyone else who is interested): U.S. citizens with Crohn's ARE allowed to use ANY bathroom we want! We're protected under the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for...
I had a two surgeries to complete a total thyroidectomy in 2004 (two months after I was diagnosed with Crohn's). As a result, I'm 100% reliant on thyroid medication. I have to undergo blood tests...
Awww, I wish I could give ya a big hug! Whenever I get chided for my twice-per-year indulgence in buffalo chicken wings, or get in a sassy mood and WILL have a glass of beer or wine...
I don't mean to hijack your thread, gumby, but I wanted to give a huge "thank you" to the two who responded. The first symptom that I'm getting a flareup is multiple mouthsores, which within 48 hours...
Ohhh, Mag, I know what you mean! I can go weeks without chocolate, then BAM, I've gotta have it or I'll go nuts. I'd probably weigh twice as much if I worked in a gourmet candy store, lol. I used to...
I had my gallbladder removed when I was 16. The surgeon noted that there were no stones, but rather it was "significantly enlarged and moderately inflamed". For whatever reason, he didn't send it to...
I usually go the same thing you're experiencing for two reasons. a) I'm under a lot of stress, or b) the seasons are changing. Right now I'm having the sleep issues for both reasons, lol....
I'm in the midst of a pretty intense flareup, and am experiencing the same issues as you are with solid food. I have found that protein shakes give me the most energy. My theory is that the it...
Hi all, I was naughty last night. Here I am in the middle of a flare, having experienced non-stop pain for over six weeks, and I decided to throw caution to the wind and consume something that...
Thank you very much for your reply! My dosage 1 tsp. of Donnatal as needed, no more than 4 tsp. per day. However, this dosage was prescribed by my general physician when I was not in the midst of a...
I have the same substance both when I wipe, and also floating in the toilet during a particularly bad flare with D. You're not alone. :-)...
Hi folks, This year I was given two different drugs to try to combat the severe D for the current severe Crohn's flareup I'm experiencing. My general physician prescribed Donnatol (in elixir form)...
I've missed almost a full month's worth of work in the last six weeks thanks to the worst flareup I've ever had. My job isn't particularly physically demanding, but I have two obstacles: a) my desk...
Daisy, I see we're about the same age (I'm 26/f). I know exactly how you feel. I, too, have dark circles under my eyes that worsen if I'm having a flareup and/or am in severe pain. The only time I...
Sounds like the types of conversations my man and I have, lol! Anyway, my personal fart procedure totally depends on the velocity of the air release. If it's one of those "I'm in the middle of a...
I have the same problem. I'll be fine for a week or two, then suddenly have a few days of what I call a "mini flareup". There are two things I've pinned down as being the catalyst for both mini and...
Mag- I know, isn't it so strange that everything we eat goes right through us, yet the weight just stays on? I bought a Wii Fit recently as well, but right now exercise isn't an option for me (going...
Yikes! I've had accidents in some pretty odd places...on the side of the highway (thankfully made it into the trees before it "hit the fan"), on an apartment balcony, and once I was rushing down the...
Hi hun, I know exactly how you feel. I agree with a previous poster who suggested doing some sort of fun activity that isn't too physical. Do you have any hobbies- or even interests that you've never...
Hi folks, I'm brand new here and would like to give everyone a hearty "hello". I'm 26, female, and was diagnosed with Crohn's in 2004. The disease was considered mild at the time, with flareups not...