Before this procedure my symptoms were manageable... After??? Horrible, Horrible, Horrible........
I just had a Cystoscopy, and am in a lot of pain.... Worse yet, the doctor didn't find anything so this pain is all for naught... I called up complaining of burning, and he prescribed Urelle..... I...
I understand the incontience to be problematic, but y I have read so many people on this board cringe over the fact that they could become impotent after Prostate surgery. I just don't understand it....
I have had prostatitis since i was 19..... it went away for a few years, but now is back for good. Removal of the Prostate is NOT an option for my condition.... There is no evidence that it helps....
Obviously, both conditions suck but being a Chronic Prostatitis sufferer I would make that trade. It seems that Prostate Cancer has some effective treatments, and mortality is pretty low. Chronic...
Just in... I finally saw a little bit of sperm come out.... Not nearly as much as usual, but it is a step in the right direction.... I have now masturbated 18 times in 2 days......
I am really scared guys... I suffer from Chronic Prostatitis... I am in the midsts of a bad flare-up, and I asked my doctor if I could try a new Alpha Blocker... I switched from Uroxotral to...
My friends just called me, and told me they are in town for the Saturday night... Ugh... As much as I would like to go with them, I know going out drinking would be tortuous for me. Needless to say I...
I have been in remission for 6 months now... I am totally off medicine.... Can eat pretty much anything... A month ago, I developed something called Chronic Prostatitis..... My doctor thinks its...
I have been in remission for nearly 3 months.... That is until last week..... When I starting consuming Sobe Lifewater..... Personally I love the stuff... It tastes great, but it gave me the worse...
Wow I butchered this title.... disappointed I spelled it wrong.....
In regards to these events if CCFA's goal is extract as much money possible from sufferers and friends/relatives of sufferers for purposes of research they have succeeded, however I really don't...
Flagyl and Lialda.....
ARGH!!!! I can't believe it........
Lookingforhealing...... how can I contact you? Do you have AIM, Facebook, yahoo messenger?...
That's fine... Your situation sounds a lot like mine... shoot me an e-mail...
I am a senior in college, and have to do one last paper.... I am comparing health coverage in Canada and United States and how it affects IBD patients.... I am a sufferer myself, and am trying to...
I need this information for my paper... thanks... Maybe some of you can tell me how much you spent????...
Are major surgeries covered in Canada?...
Do you agree with this and how does it apply to IBD? Is this true and does it apply to IBD drugs 6. Canada's care plan only covers the basics. You're still on your own for any extras, including...
Is this true and does it apply to IBD drugs 6. Canada's care plan only covers the basics. You're still on your own for any extras, including prescription drugs. And you still have to pay for it. True...
hey guys... I am working on my term paper about IBD... Where can I find out how much therapies like Remicade, Entocourt, Imuran, etc... cost? Does anyone know anything that can help me out? Thanks...
I was just curious.... When I was on a 7 day service trip I really didn't have any problems.... Everyday I would have 1-2 bowel movements... My diet was poor.... A lot of fattening food.... The only...
I just went on a 7 day service trip with my school in rural southwest Virginia. I ate pretty much anything I wanted.... PBJ, Cereal, Steak, Sausage, Eggs, Pizza, etc.... I survived... You'd be...
Potential NFL Draft Pick reveals that he has been battling CD for 7 years http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/sports/126838897858970.xml&coll=1 Great story......
Truth is guys... I am a graduating senior who needed to take a theology class to complete my course work. I took this Christian Medical Ethics class, and I am doing TERRIBLY in it. The teacher is the...
My friends are the worst in this regard... I take so much crap for being flaky with going out to eat, working out, etc... I don't think people realize that our entire LIFE revolves around our bowels,...
This is the topic I have decided... Anybody here north of the border that I could ask some questions later down the line?...
I had turkey with mashed potatoes and homemade gravy for dinner.... 1 hour later I was running to the toilet lol......
Thank you for all the advice...I would really like do something regarding kids.... I feel like people often overlook the psychological portion of this illness All these are great......
I would really like do something regarding kids.... I feel like people often overlook the psychological portion of this illness...
The class is Christian Medical Ethics... Can you guys think of any ethical issues involving Crohns/Colitis? I meet with my teacher tommorow, and I know he won't let me do it if I can't think of a...
I personally take the MetRx meal replacement bars after a workout. I think the L Glutamine in them actually makes my stomach feel better.....
Last night I had.... 10 oz Sirloin with cheezy mashed potatoes for dinner 2 shots of Jim Beam and 2 Beers Then Ham, Eggs, and Toast at 3:00 AM before bedtime.... so far only two normal looking bm's...
I also was on a course of antibiotics when I had my first flare up... I think the antibiotics triggered it for me as well.... I never had any symptoms prior however....
I really don't want to get treated for depression. I am definitely depressed... No doubt about it as I have ALL the symptoms. However I am ONLY depressed because of IBD... I also don't feel that I am...
I have a really close group of friends that I used to have a lot of fun with, but that was then this is now. They don't seem to understand that I am sick and can't do the things they used to. They...
I don't mean the kind of gurgling when you're hungry... Generally after every bowel movement my stomach yells out me for about an hour....
My symptoms came back today, but I would just like to thank god for giving me an entire week symptom free.... For the first time in about 6 months I felt like my old self... I knew it wouldn't last...
I had turkey with GRAVY [b] for dinner.... Anything I can do prevent diarrhea the next morning?...
I have been taking one capsule before bed.... I heard that I am supposed to increase the dosage gradually. Is that the case or can I just continue with one? I have been feeling better on it.... I...
don't do it... it really isn't worth it. I was doing great until I decided to go nuts on new years eve... Granted I had 2 beers, 3 whiskey sours, 2 shots of tequilla, some champagne, and 4 slices of...
Before I got sick I used to drink milk/dairy all the time..... Why does my doctor tell me to avoid dairy now? Isn't lactose intolerance for people that don't carry a certain enzyme from birth?...
When I got scoped they prepared me for life with Crohns... And then the Biopsy showed that the inflammation wasn't as bad as it appeared on the scope.......
There are definitely some major benefits of getting Crohns early. I know my friend in college has had it since he was 11 years old, and he is doing great right now. He has definitely learned how to...
What is a good breakfast to start the day??...
I was taking an antibiotic called Flagyl (sp) a probiotic called align and Citrucel Fiber Supplment...
What about bananas and Apple Sauce??? I know the have fiber, but isn't soluble fiber okay??...
When living at home Breakfast= 2 Bananas Lunch=Turkey Sandwich with Honey Mustard Snack=Protien Shake Dinner= Either Salmon and Rice or BBQ Chicken Sandwiches and rice Snack=Protien Shake Snack= Half...