That is right....
Yes, it was constantly leaking. I could barely leave the house due to the pain, leaking and anxiety. I didn't want to eat, could barely sleep and I couldn't sit or ride in a car. As I said, my issue...
Cutting seton? I had a cutting seton in 2006. The surgeon told me that the seton would rise to the surface and fall out in about a year. He failed to tell me that it would need to tear thru my anal...
My probiotic capsules contain 10 species. I'm not sure why Align contains only one, but a list of the species of beneficial bacteria required by the human body can be found by searching for "list of...
I was in the early stages of a flare in 1997. 6MP caused pancreatitis and it nearly killed me. I was one of the unlucky 3% described on the black box warning....
Along time ago I asked for info about anxiety and medications. My son is 40 and MR and experienced extreme aggression, high blood pressure, and fast heart beat. Ativan brought the physical symptoms...
Life throws enough at us without a chronic disease to deal with. This is the best place to vent....
Your experience is almost identical to mine. I am beginning to believe that some of us were diagnosed with crohn's mistakenly, before the biopsies were available. In my case, once the pathogenic...
I have seen ridiculous health news reports on every news outlet. Let's face it. The news outlets can't be trusted for health news or any other kind of news....
Ditto! Go now!...
I was prescribed 6M-P in 1998. It caused severe pancreatitis within 2 weeks and I nearly died....
I got the cold sweats from the beginning before medication was advised. It usually preceded a trip to the bathroom....
I agree. Find a physician who is very experienced with antidepressants. A GI recommending them? Or any drug off-label is strange....
Usher, Here's a list of the probiotic species in my daily capsule. I also use them to make probiotic yogurt. Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS 1 " plantarum " casei " rhamnosus " brevis " salivarus...
Good for you, krealtor! Restoring the healthy levels of gut flora is the foundation of digestive health. I was dying, weighed 88 pounds and on a host of meds for three years. Nothing worked and...
There is never just one cause for autoimmune diseases, however, they skyrocketed after WWII. The overuse of Antibiotics, factory farming and livestock production using hormones and antibiotics as a...
Be sure to read the list of probiotic species on the package. One of the other posts is right. Buy only live, active flora without sugar, corn, dairy, gluten, preservatives, etc. I wouldn't use...
You may want to check your medications to see if they deplete certain nutrients. Just do a search for "drug-induced nutrient depletion" and look for your meds. The first thing I do with a new med is...
I checked the websites listing nutrient depletions caused by over-the-counter and prescription drugs. You might want to check out each medication and discuss it with your doc. B12, magnesium,...
The doctor should explain it to you line by line. It's his/her job....
I just read the info about the clinical trials and the formulation for this drug. It sounds promising for people who may have the MAP infection....
16 years....
Thanks. I've never found a complete list of the variations. I appreciate the time you devoted to providing such a complete list....
Does anybody know if crohn's that attacks only the terminal ileum and the crohn's that attacks the entire digestive tract are different diagnoses?...
With a stricture, you might want to avoid all fruit and veggies with skins or peel them. A low-residue diet is usually recommended. Has your doc given you a list?...
I just read the webpage advertisement and I am not impressed. Immune modulating agents? That's a new one on me.There are many supplements, like probiotics, that many of us have used for years, but...
I found two good resources: www.cdiffsupport.com/members/drbappch.htm www.mayoclinic.com/health/c-difficile/DS00736/DSECTION =... No one is recommending a complete probiotic or fecal transplant?...
Ditto regarding the recommendation for the Maker's Diet. I can't afford to purchase the products, but have found excellent probiotics and supplements from reputable companies. I started making my own...
I think it was a Canadian study that linked Vitamin D deficiency to people who live in northern climates because we may not eat enough of the foods rich in Vit D, such as salmon, snapper, etc. During...
Some GERD meds cause nutrient depletion. I found this list: beta-carotene, B1, B12, Folic acid, Zinc and Calcium. Low calcium is notorious for causing leg cramps and restless leg. Folic acid is...
Constant exhaustion can be caused by fungal infections. It's one of the possible side effects listed on the medication. Antibiotics and immunosuppressives kill of your good gut flora and, then, the...
I want to thank all of you for the information and encouragement you offered me. My son is 38 and developmentally disabled. We moved him to a group home when he was 20 rather than put off the...
Hi, sorry to hear you are having a hard time. I just read that Zofran can cause loose stools and constipation. Is there any way you can discontinue it?...
No one else has responded to your post, so I'll give it a try. Replacing the beneficial gut flora that have been destroyed by antibiotics is good for anyone who has taken them. (so everyone) Do some...
ditto, NY-Sooner! I would add only to try to find a liquid yogurt than contains 8-10 strains of flora. Each one has a job to do protecting us....
It's your body. Enjoy the good health, but keep in mind that what you eat and drink is just as important and medications. We do more damage to ourselves thru ignorance of how to promote proper...
Prescription medications may deplete some nutrients. Do a web search for"Drug-induced nutrient depletion". It's a good place to start by finding out what is being depleted, and then, move onto...
Get an attorney and sue them....
Thank you for the prayers and encouragement. I appreciate it more than I can say....
My son has Cornelia DeLange Syndrome and is 38. People with CDLS have an immature neurological system so he was always more sensitive to stimuli and others. However, we had excellent training when he...
My son developed psychotic episodes that lasted several hours a day, so his physician stopped Ativan and introduced Remeron to alleviate the symptoms. So far, he slept 8 hours for the first time in...
What is the cost for remicade if you have to pay for it? I haven't checked in years, but back then, it was $1,000 for each vial. Outrageous. Hope you find a source....
Be suspicious of any food that is in a can, box, jar, bottle, or envelope. Reading labels becomes a valuable life-style and you will be surprised what's really in our food. I use organic all the way,...
I agree with dfdavedf! I have been making my probiotic yogurt using a probiotic capsule containing 70 billion I.U. and I end up with a trillion, too. Homemade yogurt is easy and the instructions...
Medicaid?...
Absolutely use probiotics. I use a capsule containing 40 billion I.U. I haven't used VSL, but so many people have had great results, it's worth it. My capsule costs me only .47 a day, so cost isn't...
The most reliable test is 25 hydroximin D. It is unwise to supplement until you know exactly what your levels are now according to the Mayo....
If you can find one, it is worth it. /community/emoticons/yeah.gif ...
Ditto to what Question Everything said! Life is too short. If it weren't the Crohn's, they'd nit-pick at something else. Sometimes you just back off and allow people to grow up, and if they don't,...
Yes, the questions and advice from people who don't bother to listen seem to be a part of life for us. Skipping Thanksgiving, if you can, will be less stressful....