I'm having the same issue as well!!! I can't eat. I have no appetite and when I do it ends up making me feel worse (when I end up eating). :-( I try to keep my fluids up as well, but with this flare...
Hi Thoreau- Your post def. struck a cord with me. Even though I'm married and have 3 dogs.... I still feel lonely all the time. I don't get to work anymore or see my friends much. My husband is gone...
HI everyone, Although I don't have RA, I noticed this post when I doing research on Colitis and Sacrolitis. I have Osteoarthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis (hence the reason for the Sacrolitis)....
I am newly diagnosed with Colitis. I was recently admitted to the hospital. What actually drove me more crazy was the joint pain! Is this something many people with Colitis experience??? I do have...
Well I think the ER is very HELPFUL. It was just the Isolation unit they put me on for something like Colitis that pissed me off. Not to mention the nurses on the morn. shift were just beyond nasty...
hi Everyone, I went to the ER last night and found out it's DEF COLITIS and not Crohns.. However, they put in a quarantine/isolation room b/c they thought it was infectious and then once I left the...
Yes, isn't strange?? It's so sad that these local drs will NOT HELP ME. I am so lucky to have gotten an appointment with Johns Hopkins to see a Gastro there. I am interested in hearing more about...
Kazbern, yes it def. does defy all explanation doesn't it!!!! That is why I now have to go to John Hopkins after seeing all the Gastro DRs in town b/c they will not treat it. :-(...
Thanks so much for responding! Just helps to know someone is out there. I am doing the heating pad now and just trying to breathe yoga style. LOL. I did take a pain pill , but I also have SEVERAL...
I need help- somebody please. I have tested positive for Crohns disease through the blood test. Then in 4 or 5 Colonoscopy procedures there is evidence of "non-specific" Colitis. Both of these...
That is certainly true. It's not a magic pill at all!! I wish it were! :-) I know I will always feel some pain, but right now I think I am at an unacceptable rate of pain. :-(...
Dear Tina, Thanks so much for your helpful reply!! :-) I appreciate it very much. I talked to my Rheumatologist secretary this morning(Just now) and he just cannot break his rules on what he gives...
Dear SE- My biggest issue is that my Rheumatologist does NOT PRESCRIBE ANY NARCOTIC OTHER THAN VICODIN. EVER. He even has a sign in his office when you first come in. It's been like that since I...
Hello everyone! I've been on this board before. I am so grateful to have found this support here. I have so many illnesses, but the one thing that is bothering me the most or rather I'll say 2-3 is...
Hi everyone! I haven't tried Remicade or anything else for AS. I cannot take any type of NSAID due to my stomach issues ( Crohns disease). Those types of medications rip my stomach to shreds!!! So, I...
I wanted to thank each and every one of you for all your help and information!!!!!!!!!! I found such comfort just knowing there were people out there to talk to. :) Any and all information on AS is...
Hi and thanks for the information on the OA in the thumb joint. I was using a thumb brace, but that seemed to make it worse b/c then it would get to a point where it wouldn't move AT ALL w/out UNREAL...
Does anyone have OA in the thumb, or more specifically the base of the thumb joint?? Also what about the elbows? I have had horrific pain in both those joints and my DR says it's OA. We can even feel...
Hi Everyone! I am not new to Healing Well forum, but new to the OA chat/blog etc. I have had OA for a few years now. I am now 34. It's such a severe case that Dr's are baffled by how bad it is for my...
I get the same pain you describe. Going through it now. :( So sorry you too are suffering..........
I have never been the same since my gallbladder was removed... I always wondered about any correlation between CD and Gallbladder probs....
hi, I totally sympathize! I am going thru the same thing for the last 2 days!!!! It is miserable. I hope we both feel better real soon!...
Hello everyone, I am really going thru a lot and could use any help i can get! I tested positive for Crohn's disease thru the ASCA blood test. So, my gastro assumed I had it and performed the...
Hi. I have been tested for Lyme a few times, but it's always neg. I guess you are right about being CERTAIN. I think I am going to go ahead and do the spinal tap. Good luck to yoU!...
Hi everyone, All my MRI scans came back clean, however i have Trigeminal Neuralgia and many if not all of the MS symptoms. My Neuro wants to do the spinal tap to see if he can find MS there even...
HI everyone, I have had positive ASCA blood tests (VERY high #'s), but in 3 tests (colonscopy, camera and small bowel series) no Chrons has been found. Did it take long for others to get diagnosed as...
Hi everyone, I am supposed to have the Pill Cam Endoscopy on Monday AM. I have tested pos. for Chrons disease w/ the blood test and have the terrible pain and other symptoms etc. Anyway, the small...
I am actually wondering if I should get an electric blanket to see if that would help to be able to wrap that all around me?? anyone ever tried that?...
THANKS! I will def. talk to my Dr about Flexeril. I have heard of that relieveing FM pain a lot....
I am only on Darvocet for pain, but am out and don't see Dr til Oct 1st. Maybe I should see if he can see me sooner. Also I have not heard of Lidoderm patches. .... I guess this is a prescription?...
no the lyrica caused severe weight gain and terrible dizziness. Cymbalta caused terrible mood swings and ANGER. YIKES! LOL. So, only Darvocet for pain right now.........
I have Bronchitis and it's not really going away even w/ the medicine. ...
thank you . I am trying to hang in there best I can....
Hi and thank you for the info. I do love this Dr. and have been with him for YEARS. HOwever, I do agree w/ you about how left untreated these probs can get much worse. I was surprised about the...
I did call the dr's office and the nurse said the biopsy results are not back yet. so more waiting..........
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUGGESTION!!!! :) julie...
Thank you for your post back to me. ANY information is helpful and it helps so much to know I am not alone. I am so upset by all of this!!!!...
Hi all, I have written here before. I was recently at my GI dr's for severe lower to mid right quad. pain, diarrhea, and what felt like pain in low back/bladder area. I had been to the ER SEVERAL...
Hi everyone, Did anyone have trouble getting a Crohn's diagnosis? is colonoscopy the only way? I saw my dr and a blood test called ASCA came back pos. for Chrons'. we were thinking it's likely I may...
Suzanne Thanks. I kinda figured that would be the case w/ the colonoscopy. My cousin has Chrons and it was diagnosed by the small bowel series xray. Soooo I guess we'll see. I have had the...
Thanks for the reply. I truly appreciate it. Any information is helpful! :) take care!...
Hi everyone! I am wondering if anyone had the ASCA or anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies blood test for Chrons?? I have ALL the symptoms of Chrons disease and it also runs in my family. I had...
Hugs! [color=#ff0000>Julie ...
Hey everyone- I have been having severe face pain. Specifically on left side of face. it's a burning pain and sometimes shoots thru my face to my ear. I do NOT have anything wrong with my ear. Dr's...
thx for the reply. I do appreicate others sharing their story. it's helpful to know I am not alone....... I really hope I can figure out some type of job to do! I am getting so frustrated. Yes, maybe...
Thanks for your response! I am so frustrated! I really want a job I can feel good about...... I also NEED to make money. My husbands income is just not enough for us. Yes, that was my thought on...
Hey there everyone, I have been going thru a lot lately with jobs and Fibro! I have worked for Nonprofits the past 8 years. My last program lost it's funding and we all lost our jobs. So, I set about...
Thx. Yes, I take Claritin and lately I have to double up and take Benedryl at night! i don't even know if that's good or not, but I have to do it to survive this ragweed season. It's the worst!...
Hi all, I have severe ragweed allergies and right now I am suffering terribly! My throat is kinda sore and I am all stuffed up. It doesnt' feel like a cold, but I am not sure..... Does anyone else...