I have the exact same problem. went to eye dr. i have severe dry eyes. He put a plug in one tear duct in each eye. and also, said to use Restasis eye drops. and over the counter eye drops. Like was...
i have my dr's. beeper number and his cell phone number. and of course, the office number. he always answers or returns my call if i use the beeper and cell numbers.he always tells me.. we are in...
straydog, can you tell me more about your pain pump? thanks,,,julie Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene Small Bowel,1998..Ostomy Take Down,1999..TPN for 5 1/2 months..Adhesion Removal,1999..Abdominal...
thank you for replying to my other post. I hope you are doing ok..glad you are here to post. julie Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene Small Bowel,1998..Ostomy Take Down,1999..TPN for 5 1/2...
Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene Small Bowel,1998..Ostomy Take Down,1999..TPN for 5 1/2 months..Adhesion Removal,1999..Abdominal Hernia Repair,2000..Kidney Artery Bypass,2001..Diabetes,,Sleep...
i'm sorry it has taken me so long to reply. bluejet 2 ,i cant imagine that many back surgeries. my heart goes out to you. i got stuck 13 times in a row to try to find a IV place,. that seems minor...
hi ya'll. hope you are doing as well as you can. something is pressing on a nerve. i went to spine surgeon today after having 2 nerve root blocks for the back pain. in the lumbar area.he said if he...
This is a link to a previous discussion we had about peri anal crohn's.hope some ideas help you. http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=17&m=1077451 Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene...
I appreciate the replies. It is so helpful to hear others experiences, though i do hate you have pain. you all have made me feel welcome here. Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene Small...
thank you for your replies. yes, i do believe it is the annular tear. today has been a 10 pain day. ya'll take care....
hi everyone, had my follow up with dr.today. my pain is coming from the L4/L5 area. There is a small tear on the lining of the disk, i think that is what he said. there is inflammation/irritation at...
yes, my injection did include a steroid. i dont get the contrast dye for anything because i am allergic to it and it isnt good for the 1 kidney i have left. today has been a good day. the pain isnt...
I am on 20 mg. prednisone twice a day for a bronchitis infection.plus Levaquin.only going to be on the pred for 10 days. would it still require a tapering schedule. i dont take pred very often. but...
I appreciate all your responses.you may be right about the radio frequecny ablation. the dr. i have now is more thorough and seems to be trying hard to find the source of the pain and fix it. pain...
nasalady, i have not heard that term used. i go back next week for the results of all the test. my symptoms are very much the same as yours.i couldnt stand for more than a short time before i was in...
i got a free cookbook from crohn's online How to Cook for Crohn's and Colitis. more than 200 recipes. i hope i am not breaking any rules by posting the link. i just thought it may be something others...
the nerve block has really helped. my pain level has gone from a 10 to a 3.the other injections didnt do much good. i am happy with the results so far. here's to hoping for a low pain day for all....
I was using a large chain pharmacy. but they were making so many mistakes. so i switched to an independent pharmacy. the pharmacist is the owner. and he and his staff are super great. i had a lot of...
Thanks, Lanie. That link was informative. my blood sugar was 159 this morning. that is higher than normal for me, but at least it is going down.thanks for replying. Julie Diagnosed Crohn's,...
my nerve block was in the lower lumbar area. i have pain in the lower back, through the hip and down the leg. it is worse on the left side.i, too , have had epidural injections, facet injections and...
OUCH!!!!!!!!!! had a nerve block injection this afternoon. it did sting a little. but got through it. my back is still hurting some. but i guess that is to be expected. nothing else has helped the...
hi all, i had a nerve block steroid injection in my back this afternoon. my blood sugar right now is 230. My sugar has been very well controlled until this. i added a little more lantus insulin to my...
I use calmoseptine. and love it. i think the menthol in it helps a lot.you can give your pharmacy the NDC number and they can order it. or at least that is what mine does. but they usually keep it in...
This is a link to a previous thread about perianal crohn's. Hope it helps. http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=17&m=1077451 ...
sounds like some of you got some good deals. i am going to look at cyber monday tomorrow. Have any of you did that? were there many good deals. i will mostly be looking at best buy. I would love to...
I know what you mean about hating to shop. I have to use the scooter at walmart. so i would just as soon go really late at night or very early in the mornings. I usually only go once every 2 weeks...
Oh My Goodness, Lorie. Ya'll have had a bad time of it. I hope all is getting better. Burns are painful. Take Care. Julie Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene Small Bowel,1998..Ostomy Take...
Hi all did any of you brave the black friday sales? if so, did you reallly get some good deals. I didnt go. slept right through it. Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene Small Bowel,1998..Ostomy Take...
Pentasa didnt work for me, either. But I was having my diabetes medicine passing through whole. so we had to change to insulin. take care. Julie Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene Small...
Hi paintedsongs, How are you feeling today? i hope your flare doesnt last too long. I had the flu during Thanksgiving. so we didnt have turkey dinner, either. Feel better soon. Julie Diagnosed...
Yes, we do have a pomeranian. That is the most spoiled rotten dog, ever. he is a mess, too. does some of the funniest looks sometimes. he is a cinnamon color. around 12 lbs.he lays on hubby's chest...
I have vein probs also. I have heard to drink water before a draw.It took 13 sticks before finding a vein for an IV, one time. And that was because they finally got somebody who does pediatric IV's...
Hi, Add me to the just started Humira Group. I started last week. Had the 4 doses. So far, so good. I havent noticed any adverse side effects, yet. Hope it continues. How are ya'll doing on it? Hope...
I am interested in this too. I start Humira tomorrow. Was on Remicade for the last few years.Hope it works well for you....
that is funny.thanks Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene Small Bowel,1998..Ostomy Take Down,1999..TPN for 5 1/2 months..Adhesion Removal,1999..Abdominal Hernia Repair,2000..Kidney Artery...
thanks maregug. I have a G I dr. appt on thurs. I also have greasy stools. which i know is a malabsorption issue.so I will mention both to him. Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene Small...
Thanks for ya'lls advice and help. I will call the GI dr. Monday morning....
I have a permanent disabled plackard. I just have to renew it every 4 years.It was given to me by my GI Dr. Now I have breathing issues, also. It sure helps in a lot of circumstances. Diagnosed...
Thank you all so much. I have never had that in my bm's.it kinda freaked me out. i havent see any today.Ya'll are so helpful. Thanks. Julie Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene Small Bowel,1998..Ostomy...
Thank you. I will talk to dr. Julie...
i had something that looked like coffee grounds in my stool tonight.why is that. Do I need to go to dr.? thanks, Julie Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene Small Bowel,1998..Ostomy Take Down,1999..TPN...
hi, thanks for the reply. back is better today. have a super day. Julie...
I have bulging disks,pinched nerve and arthritis in my lower back.I had Remicade last thurs. MY Crohn's is better and my back is worse. Is there any relation to the remicade and the back pain.? or...
That is great news. Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene Small Bowel,1998..Ostomy Take Down,1999..TPN for 5 1/2 months..Adhesion Removal,1999..Abdominal Hernia Repair,2000..Kidney Artery...
I have been on Remicade for years.It has been a miracle drug for me. Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene Small Bowel,1998..Ostomy Take Down,1999..TPN for 5 1/2 months..Adhesion Removal,1999..Abdominal...
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Take Care. Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene Small Bowel,1998..Ostomy Take Down,1999..TPN for 5 1/2 months..Adhesion Removal,1999..Abdominal Hernia...
Hi, Every good day is something to be happy about .Take Care Diagnosed Crohn's, 1998..Gangrene Small Bowel,1998..Ostomy Take Down,1999..TPN for 5 1/2 months..Adhesion Removal,1999..Abdominal Hernia...
Hi all, i received a free crohn's and colitis cookbook. and thought maybe some of you would be interested in getting it. i have no vested interest in the website and i checked with a mod before...
I have both, diabetes and crohn's. it is a challenge.been in a flare up for 3 days. hope it ends soon....
I have been on Remicade for years. I love it. I talked to the dr. about the cancer risk. He said the drug compnaies have to list all side effects and such that could happen. But the risk is low.I pre...