kazbern, probably not. I'm a hot tea junkie - on average 8-10 cups of (black) tea per day and not so much water. Maybe too much caffeine and not enough water? CD-wise feeling pretty good although I...
I'm having swelling drama! It's been going on for awhile and normally I chalk it up to PMS. However, it's way too early in my cycle for the PMS symptoms to start, so I'm becoming increasingly...
Same issue here. Last week was really bad - the pit of my stomach was on fire 24/7. At my last follow-up appt. my GI recommended activated charcoal for a completely separate issue, so I ordered some...
I believe this to be absolutely true in my case. I didn't start having symptoms until a few years after I started using the yellow packets as sweetener in my tea ~ which I drink all day long. When I...
Food is my biggest trigger, flaring or not. I kept a food diary at first and it was extremely helpful! My biggest triggers are Soy (in any way shape or form), additives/preservatives (MSG, etc.),...
Sniper, my husband has AS. He's had it since his late teens. He's now 51, has had two left hip replacements (one in his early 20's and one in his late 30's) and I suspect he's about ready for a...
Sniper, in your original post (which is HILARIOUS by the way), does AS = Ankylosing Spondylitis?...
Love it but can't drink it. For me it's not so much the carbonation; it's the high fructose corn syrup / artificial sweetener / caramel coloring. To satisfy a craving for bubbly or if my stomach is...
My calves and ankles swell even when I'm not on meds, as do the tops of my feet. Some days are worse than others. I am very active and weigh 116lbs, so in my humble opinion, I think Crohn's is the...
I'm late for work every day of the week. I thank my lucky stars I have the greatest supervisor ever. Don't have any suggestions for you but can definitely sympathize!...
Your iron levels might be low. I used to get dizzy a lot too, especially if I turned my head really fast or bent down to get something and stood back up. I'd almost literally fall over sometimes!...
The first time I was prescribed MoviPrep, the sales rep happened to be in my GI's office. The rep suggested mixing the powder with flavored Vitamin Water (lemon/lime, lemonade or citrus flavor only)...
Prior to being diagnosed with CD, I thought I had developed food allergies. Sometimes I felt completely fine after eating and sometimes I would be in the bathroom for hours and hours and hours. I...
MoviPrep? I think that's only 2 liters instead of 3. Awesome stuff though, relatively speaking. :)...
I have what I perceive to be a fairly mild case of Crohn's, considering what many others on this forum go through. As long as I am very careful about what I eat and stay far, far away from my...
I have a constant flutter/twitch above my pelvis. It started last night and is still going strong 24 hours later. The sensation is so similar to what I used to feel at about 5 months pregnant when...
I get charlie horses in my hands and in the arches of my feet. Quite painful. It happens less often if I eat at least one banana a day and drink lots of water....
I thought Movi-Prep was GREAT compared to what I used before! It wasn't bad at all! I have a vomit PHOBIA and had myself so worked up about the possibility of throwing up; as it turns out I got...
I love Sourdough too! French baguettes and pumpernickle bread are also at the top of my list. I have to stay away from wheat, whole grain, etc. I'm also one of those people who do well with red meat,...
krw: sorry to hear it didn't work for you and actually made things worse. /community/emoticons/confused.gif Thanks to everyone else for your input. beave: I hear you and trust me, I'm...
grumpy - he's an MD. He uses this daily along with a Vitamin D supplement by the same company (I didn't even look at the Vit. D - figured I'd try the OPC first). He also recommended silver needle...
Thanks for the input. Huckleberry, I'll let you know how it goes. My bottle arrived today so first dose will be tomorrow a.m. My husband is going to be using it also (so double the price! Yikes!!);...
I was at my 6 month GI follow-up on Monday and we engaged in a long discussion about the fact that I am not on a maintenance med because I can't tolerate Mesalamine. He recommended a product called...
I have an external tag. It's like an extra clump of skin. Gross and at times hard to keep clean. My rectal surgeon took a look (I thought it was a hemmie so I made an appt.); she said it's a "classic...
Thank you all for your advice, support, the hugs and especially the humor. The great news is I enjoyed the food and festivities on Saturday night along with everyone else without incident. The bad...
Could you switch to hot tea? I know.....I know......it's not the same. I'm a tea drinker (LOVE my hot tea!) so it would be like someone suggesting I switch to coffee. Can't do it. BUT since your...
I had a very frank discussion with my Crohn's Disease this morning. I informed it that I'm not really digging our relationship all that much and that I thought it was time it moved on. I explained...
My ankles and feet swell. Like you, this disease is fairly new to me and I never had swelling before. There is maybe one week out of every month that they don't swell. Strange. I don't experience any...
We had several pets growing up as well. vls ~ interesting comment about the immunizations...... I got an MMR shot shortly before I got pregnant - and starting having symptoms immediately after my...
I have horrible dry skin on my hands now......didn't used to. Was Dx'd with Crohn's last year so I'm not sure if there's a correlation there, just a coincidence or if like another poster said,...
Best of luck to you today. Prepping is never a fun thing. Here's a few tips: Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to stay hydrated (even before you begin your prep). I found that apple juice...
I just yesterday had an appointment with my colo-rectal surgeon because I knew I had "something" there and suspected it wasn't a hemmie. I had originally called my GI and he referred me to my...
I also have the same issue - especially in the afternoon and evenings. I really don't have any good advice other than you might want to try digestive enzymes at mealtime. I just started taking one...
Bananas. Egg noodles with butter and salt. Terry73 - I am the exact same way.....salad in, salad out. Pretty gross!...
I use Digestive Advantage Colon Care (Crohn's and Colitis). Our local grocery stores and pharmacies carry it but I find much better prices online. Good luck with whatever you choose! Sometimes it's...
You could be having side effects from the Reglan........
My PCP ordered blood work as part of my physical, including my SED rate. I just called to get the results and my SED rate is normal! So.......does that mean I have no inflammation or is the test...
Gosh, I'm glad I asked!! Thanks so much for you input. I had my vitamin levels checked.....I want to say around last August...but I'm not positive. I know it was well before my last Colonoscopy which...
Just a quick question. After reading some recent posts on this awesome forum, I have armed myself with some new supplements - Vitamin D3 & Slippery Elm Bark and I also added Digestive Enzymes to...
I know this post is waaayyyy too late since you were prepping last night, but I wanted to chime in about the MoviPrep. First, I hope you made out okay last night and this morning and I hope your...
I didn't have any anxiety either until this Crohn's thing decided to rear its ugly head. I used to be the social butterfly - never missed an after work happy hour or other social event. Now I'm a...
Castorp, I am experiencing the same exact thing! It just started this week. Every time I eat, I have to listen to that grumbling gurgling sound for about a half hour. Sometimes it's uncomfortable,...
When I met my husband, he had (and will always have) Ankylosing Spondylitis. He was a physical wreck. His posture is terrible - can't stand up straight because of the disease. His arthritis flares...
Thanks for all the input ladies! Good to know it's not just me but sorry to hear you have issues with this too... :(...
Ladies, I have this strange thing going on and it's starting to become commonplace for me. To back up a little, I've had intestinal issues during my period (loose bowel) for most of my menstruating...
Jamci, when I had my first colonoscopy in October, 2008, I had small ulcers in my terminal ilieum. My GI gave me an unofficial Crohn's Dx and started me on Entocort. I had colonoscopy #2 in November,...
Thank you for this post. I'm definitely going to try some D3. Even if it does nothing for my Crohn's, it's been one helluva long winter here in Delaware and I could use a little boost! Jamci - just...
The most helpful probiotic for me is Digestive Advantage Crohn's and Colitis (Colon Care Formula). I take it once a day normally but if I'm having a bad bowel day (cramps, gas, etc.) or if I'm in a...
Right there with you j_web. My GI put me on Apriso (mesalamine - same as Asacol) after my most recent colonoscopy in November. I had a horrible reaction and had to stop taking it. My GI said there is...
I experience night sweats when I'm in a flare. An urgent trip to the bathroom usually follows (bowel explosion). I, too, wake up drenched and then feel really cold. Not all that pleasant at 3:00 a.m!...