I am reposting this question as I did not get any replies yesterday. Hope that's ok. Just looking for anyone who took Humira while pregnant and then breatfed..... Thanks so much. Ladybug...
Hi Java, I am a registered dietitian who lives in Ontario. If you go to the American Dietetic Associatin website http://www.eatright.org/public/fard.aspx You can search for a RD in your area. Good...
It sounds like you are having Steatorrhea or "fat in the stool." Common in crohns. Good luck!!!!...
I remember the first time I looked at my body post-surgery and thought 'That's not me!!" My abdomen was so swollen. Also, two years later, my abs have never been totaly flat again. I am a size 2 work...
Hello Everyone, I was wondering if anyone out there breastfed while on Humeria? I am 11 weeks pregnant and on Humeria (yes, I read the recent thread.) Today, my GI told me I probably could not breast...
Gypsyfo, I am so surprised your GI told you this. Would you like to have kids? Ladybug...
Thanks so much Gail. I thought Crohn's was tough to get through but I am finding this much harder on me emotionaly....
Hello Everyone, I am wondering if any of you have delt with infertility issues and crohn's? Specfically blockage of the fallopean tubes due to scar tissue of inflammation affecting them. Since my...
Multivitamin Calcium Vitamin D Omega -3 Flaxseed Meal Eat Probiotic Yogurt...
Just had my induction doses of Humira. Four shots tonight. My husband did them for me as I can't seem to give myself a needle. Wow - does it ever sting. (And yes the Humira sat out for 20 minutes...
Also wanted to mention to eat the best diet possible that you can tolerate. Make homemade soups when you have the energy and freeze some so you have it for when you have no energy to cook. If you...
A good multi-vitamin/mineral supplement with iron, vitamin D 1000-2000 mg, omega-3, calcium. Try a little exercise - may be hard a first because your tired but it will help in the long run. Build...
Stef, I am happy to hear you have had 3 babies so far. Did it take you long to conceive? I had surgery in April 09 and my whole cycle has been off since them - I am frustrated at this point. Thank...
Hellow Everyone, I was hoping some of you would share your stores concerning Humira and Pregnancy. My MD just prescribed this for me. It seems to be a class B drug for pregnancy - but when I start...
Oh - if you want protein I suggest either Beneprotein or a soy based protein. Personally, I have always found whey protein made for body builders hard to tolerate....
Hi Valerie, Have you started the diet? I would go with the Nutren 1.5 as well or just and Ensure, Ensure plus or Resouce 2.0. The Resouce 2.0 has the most calories. At least these products are...
Hi. I am still feeling pretty ok after surgery but this week I have been having a lot of nausea. At first the nausea was just in the morning, but now it's off and on all day. Also, I must have such...
I like the fruit pop idea. As for 'salty' foods I like to get "popcorn' flavored rice cakes. They are easy to digest and only about 35 calories. So you can have 2 for a snack and only have 70...
Good Luck and will keep you in my thoughts....
Dagger - How long did you wait before you started working out again (and developed the hernia?) Also, how long do you have to wait to go swimming? I had my resection 2 weeks ago - and started walking...
Do you happen to have low blood pressure? Having low blood pressure can cause "heat intolerance" by passing out. I have low blood pressure and my doctor warns me about being out in the heat and I...
I remember one of my past GI's telling me night sweating was a part of crohns - and I have had night sweats in the past. But, right now it really bad. I am soaked every night. I am only 33 years old...
I am just wondering how many of you had night sweats after surgery and how long did they last? My surgery was the 17th and I have been home since the 22nd and I am still soaking the bed everynight...
Movie popcorn followed by a bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream....
Hello Everyone - I had my surgery last Friday and came home Wednesday. They were able to do laproscopic although they had to make the incision larger around my bellybutton to get part of it out. I am...
Thanks everyone for the kind words. I have my stuff layed out to pack - but totaly putting it off. I am heading outside to enjoy the sun and go for a walk one last time. I have to "check in" at the...
Hi Everyone, I am scheduled for my surgery this Friday. Any last minute advice? I am trying to get the house together, pack my bag, etc.... What type of PJ's did people bring? Are draw string pants...
This happens to me as well. I can't remember a time where I didn't get up during the night at least 5 - 8 times to urinate. This does not make for a restfull night sleep. Sometimes, I have to go...
Thanks for the feedback. Uhh! This disease makes me angry. I wish the best for you. What meds do you take? Currently, I am waiting for a surgery date....
It's best ot avoid omega 6's. We get alot of those in our diet already and they can make inflammation worse. You want to get about 500 mg of DHA per day. If you take capsels you may need to take up...
One more thing.....try eating at least 2 probiotic yogurts per day. Activia is good for reguarity or Stoneyfielf Organic. If you are in Canada Astro Vitalive (spelling) is good....
I suffer from constipation as well. Such a catch - 22. Too much fiber makes my stomach hurt, but then not enough and well........I take a senokot with stool softener every day. I also eat about 3...
Hi, Just had a question for annyb, Hope this is not too personal. I noticed on one of your posts that you get a colonscopy every 3 months to dialate a chronic rectal stricture. What makes this...
You should google Abbott or Nestlee nutrition to look up there products. Abbott makes Ensure and Nestlee makes Boost. You can search for products specific to your needs. Another thing about Ensure or...
Believe me, it's lactose and gluten free. Only if you have a "milk allergy" - then you cant have it....
Ensure is lactose and gluten free as mentioned above. The Boost Fruit Beverage mentioned above is a good substitute if you think its the Ensure giving you problems although it is not as calorie or...
I had a colonscopy on Tuesday. (number 4 all together) This time it was for pre-op. However, I am having pain in my right side since then. Yesterday (Wednesday) it was pretty bad and hurt to walk and...
Thanks everyone for there input! I still don't have a surgery date......but am trying to get prepared mentally. I will let you know once I get a date....
Hello Everyone, Just another question about surgery. How did everyone manage at home after surgery. Were you able to be home by yourself or did you have to have someone stay with you. What was a...
Just found out I am going to have surgery! UHHH! I will have so many questions to ask to all of you soon. But, first what is the average wait time (Canadians please) for a surgery date? I still need...
I work 4 days a week. I find this helps with stress and fatigue the best....
I am thinking along the same lines as gachrons. If you live in a cold climate - its the seasom for dry, itchy skin. Try a humidifier. I found this has helped me in the past. Also the body oil is a...
I have a similiar problem. I feel nausea in the evening and don't feel like eating a proper dinner. Sometimes I find breakfast foods sit better at night than meat/potatoes. I like the others...
The radiologist (spelling) said it may be a fistula. I am sure he is not allowed to say for sure. He said "he wonders where that is going to." And they asked questions about my skin. ---all which...
Hi Everyone, I had a small bowel follow-thru yesterday. They thought they saw some "leaking" out of my intestine. They mentioned it may or may not be a fistua. They also asked me if I had any...
hspenser, You have a lot of great points in your post. I do however find it hard to believe that anyone uses this disease to their "advantage" or to get attention. There is certaintly no "advantage"...
Angela, Is your pain right under your rib cage - in the center? I get pain there too sometimes....
Thanks to everyone again. It has been a rough week. Had a flare before Christmas and went on the Entocort. I felt better at first but slid backwards this week. This has never happened before, I have...
Thanks everyone. It's normal for me to flare around Christmas. Mostly I blame it on the holiday food. I did have some stress at work too (which my husband is blaming it on). But there have been...
Hi. I am still new to this site but its been a big help to me already. My husband thinks I caused my recent flare with my "emotions." He thinks I work myself up and then I get a flare. Does anyone...