That's too funny! I am going to have to watch that later today. They would be very useful for my hubby too, he doesn't have Crohn's or UC, we just call it "stinky butt" On a side note, I just...
I am also from Southern Alberta (Taber). My mom has Devic's Disease (NMO & TM) and she has home care on a regular basis. They come and change catheters and are also able to do other stuff that she...
I am also Canadian. I am willing to help in any way possible....
When I had my test done I had another woman beside me trying to drink the same stuff. We both had straws and sat side by side and told each other that we were drinking Pina Coladas on a beach...
I know that I can't eat onions and also have a real hard time with anything fried. That seemed to be one of the things that made my doctor think about Crohn's. But a good onion ring once in a while...
I don't have the greatest faith in my GI. At one of my appointments right before my surgery, he ended up going completely off-topic and discussing a salmon recipe! I had to work hard to get him to...
I am not sure if they are related but are both autoimmune diseases. I don't know much about MS but I do know quite a bit about Devic's. Imuran and Methotrexate are both used in either case....
Hi Vandygrad! No I do not have MS but my mom has Devic's Disease. It is easily confused with MS. If your doctors think that you have optic neuritis, are you being tested for the NMO antibody? They...
When I was seeing my surgeon yesterday, I made sure to tell him that I was grateful that he took me seriously. I told my new gp the same thing. He was the one who sent me to see the surgeon in the...
I thought I had too much time to wait after the decision to have surgery was made but it was only 3 weeks! But now, the way that I feel, I would do it again next week if I had to. It was great to...
Just got back from doctor. My appendix was removed during my surgery and that's when they found the cancer. The surgeon is not too worried about it. It apparently spreads really slow so all I have to...
My GI told me that I would be on Imuran until it doesn't work anymore. The next step after that will be MTX injections. Not sure about that one because I still turn my head when they take blood. How...
Bammer, thanks for asking! Yes, I was diagnosed in April and had surgery 6 months later. Not to call down a doctor, but what idiots I used to have! The real bad pain and cramps started in August of...
hey pb4, no I am not. This is the first health related forum I have even followed. I had no idea what was wrong with me until last April. I just knew that something was really going on with my bowels....
We tend to stay on the right side of the tracks. LOL It is rather inconvenient but I can just about make it home from anywhere....
pb4, That's possible but I was a member of a group not related to health issues! Could that be it? I have quite a few friends here in town that have Crohn's. And they are all pretty close to my age....
I live in Taber, Alberta! Where in Alberta are you guys from?...