Wow, you'd think with how many replies there are to this thread (and how many people read and didn't reply) doctor's, or at least drug companies would figure out how to treat this! My doctor thought...
Thanks for the reply Skylar I will ask my Dr. if she can refer me to Dr. Charles. Manitoba is definitely NOT too far to travel! I will be sure to keep you posted on how things go. So far the...
HM I agree with SilvAnniv. One suggestion that has really helped me is to switch to wet wipes. I dry myself with TP after I pee, and then wipe everything with a wet wipe (I use the cheap ones from...
SilvAnniv Thank you for the laugh. I know just how you feel! Sometimes I think the stress will kill me long before the disease will, but I guess it's still this DD that's really the problem. Sylph...
For all you Canadians out there I have 2 questions. First could you recommend a good GI? I live is Saskatchewan but I'm desperate enough to travel just about anywhere! I've seen 2 "internal medicine...
LMills, I just have to give you a hug so > First the bright side: Since we don't eat much we really save on the grocery bill! Seriously though I've been there, I understand, and it's when I found...
I don't mean to scare you, but I had a friend drop dead at 27 from heart disease. Don't let it go. If this stupid disease can effect every other organ, why not the heart says I.... At the very least...
Thanks for the giggle Allison, I'm sure my husband has felt the same. Last visit to the hospital after waiting for 7 hours while throwing up from pain, the doctor told me to eat more fibre! Like...
Unfortunately as I'm sure you know Crohn's can effect any part of your digestive system. I had your symptoms when the disease was active in my stomach. Nexium didn't help a bit, actually I think it...
I've been through too many preps to count, here are some of the tips that have helped me through. 1) Citro-mag is by far the least offensive prep (other than the pills which my doc won't give cause...
Thank you to everyone who replied! I do have a note from my doctor, requesting the exact accommodations that I asked for, and some of the reasons they would be helpful. I specifically requested my...
Well, I'm finally back to work after 2 years, and it feels great! I may not be in remission, but my symptoms are controlled tolerably well. Unfortunately I have to ask for some accommodations. While...
I've been on Healing Well before in the Crohn's Disease forum so I know this is the best place on earth to come for moral support, and boy do I need it! It's true I've had Crohn's for about 8 years...