Thanks for your replies. I've had an obstruction before. I spent 2 months in the hospital waiting for it to pass, was hooked up to TPN and everything. They ended up surgically removing the blockage....
I think you're best to talk to your doctor, but for me, I wouldn't have had a pleasant pregnancy without Remicade....
I've been majorly constipated for a about 5 days now. Usually I have diarrhea about once a day, so this is not normal for me. The last time I had constipation like this it turned real ugly with...
Thought I'd leave an update. The toothpaste I was using cause my gums to bleed. So much so that my dentist had to numb my gums to clean my teeth. Was using a whitening formula. Will be sticking to...
Thanks for your reply. I have spoken to my GI and he didn't seem concerned, but it's getting worse now. I should bring it up with him again, going back to the dentist soon :(...
Hi, Just wondering if anyone else on Remicade is experiencing trouble with their gums. My gums bleed and throb when I brush, and even more so when I floss. Last time I went to the dentist she had to...
Had the same thought. This sucks....
I was diagnosed with Crohn's at age 19. Like you, I thought I would never be well enough to have a baby, but 7 weeks ago, at age 32, I gave birth to a healthy boy :) I had only been in remission for...
oups! gave = have...
Before Remicade, I had seen a surgeon about removing my rectum. My symptoms were out of control and it seemed to be my only option. But before going down that road I gave Remicade a shot. It took a...
Hey Kazbern, I spoke to my GI today and he agrees with the obgyn's concerns. He suggested I might try to deliver naturally and take it from there. This is my first baby, yes. The ob has examined the...
It really does suck. I used to be followed by a GI who would shrug his shoulders at me when I explained my symptoms. About a month after getting a second opinion I ended up being hospitalized for 2...
I'm having a baby within the next 3 weeks! :) Everything has gone very well, it's the delivery that's got me worried. I have some perianal scaring from a couple of abscesses I had 2 years ago. My...
Thanks for your reply. I've asked the granddaughter why someone doesn't go down to the government office and get answers. It all comes down to finger pointing. They say the son who lives there...
I grew up down the street from a couple I call Granny & Granddad. They are not my grandparents but growing up I spent a lot of time at their house visiting my friend, their granddaughter, who lived...
Agreed! Take the job. I've been asking for more work and a raise at my current job for over 2 years now. When my boss told me that I miss too much work (which I don't) and that he wasn't sure what...
I had this problem for about 5 years, or maybe even more. I started wearing panty liners every day, last year had to upgrade to full-blown pads, even considered buying adult diapers. My leakage was...
Good to know I'm not alone! I've been drinking yogurt with probiotics and trying to avoid sugar. I read about this diet you can follow to avoid the infections but it says you'll lose weight on it and...
Been seeing amazing result on Remicade. In fact, I don't remember feeling this good in over 15 years! The only complaint I have is the yeast infections. I'd never had one before starting on the...
The longest I've ever gone without a BM is 3 weeks. When my doctor shrugged his shoulders at me and I immediately found a new doc. These days I can go 2 weeks without a decent BM, which is really...
Daffodil, I know exactly what you're talking about. I wear a pad every day too. It was the thin ones for a while, then the leakage got so bad I had to upgrade to the thick ones. The Remicade brought...
My last infusion was my 4th. I hope it's true that it could take up to 7 infusions or 6 months to get the full effect. It's been years that I've been in a flare and getting REALLY tired of it. Got an...
When I first get my shot, I feel great for about 1 - 3 weeks. Then the constipation and leakage start up again. I've tried laxatives but they take me from constipation to liquid D... ugh. Not sure...
I usually come to this site to get advice or to just complain ; ) But I wanted to share with you all how well I've been doing lately. For the last 3 weeks I have experienced what it must be like to...
What a great idea! Here's my list... I'm thankful for my wonderful husband who loves me for me, despite the fact that I'm somewhat defective. Despite the days when all I do is whine and complain......
I was on Humira for almost a year and it didn't work. I've had 3 Remicade infusions so far... doing better but I'm also off work right now. You need to give the Humira more than 3 months to kick in....
Same here. My brain is leaking and it's making me feel really, really dumb. I think it's the prednisone. Been on it since May, but almost off of it now....
I go back to work in less than 2 weeks and will have been on sick leave for 2 months. The last time I saw my doctor we discussed going back to work gradually. But we never got into any details. Now I...
I'm going through something similar. My symptoms had been out of control for a long time and I'd been pushing myself to "get through it" when finally I couldn't anymore. I was so scared because, to...
Our pets give us so much. I adopted a 13-yr old cat and 3 years later had to put him down. He had an intestinal blockage which might have been cancer and he couldn't eat. I was told that a cat of...
I've been at the same company for 6 years now. I could work from home but the stress level would be about the same as working from the office. In the end I guess only I can decide what I want to do....
So the last time I went in for an evaluation my boss told me I take too much time off work. But the truth is, I don't. Sure I had an emergency bowel resection 3 years ago that required some time...
Over the last 9 years I've had 2 resections and an ilesotomy (reversed). As for drugs, I've tried Prednisone, Pentasa, Asocol, 6MP, Imuran and Humira. Prednisone is the only one that works-ish, but...
Thank you for your post! So glad to hear how well you're doing on Remicade... especially since I'll be going for my first infusion this week. Humira didn't work for me, so this is basically my last...
The emergency room is never fun, but sometimes it's a necessary evil. When our bodies are run down and we're tired and in pain it's difficult to admit it. If you're vomiting that much you need to go....
I always forget about my rights when I'm in the hospital. It's a weird place, another dimension. At one point while the nurses were doing their rounds a patient started yelling "Who are you? The...
Thought I might give an update to this story for anyone who might find themselves in my situation. My temperature went down to 99F with the Tylenol but shot right back up to 103F a few hours later. I...
You don't think I can wait until I see the doc tomorrow morning?...
Thank you so much for your reply. I couldn't find anything on the web or here. Temp is coming down......
I apologize if this question has been posted on this site before. I can't find an answer that relates closely enough to my problem. I have Crohn's Disease. Stopped taking Humira over 6 weeks ago...
Forgot to mention. I've tried the specific carbohydrate diet and it didn't work for me....
Thank you so much for all of your replies. You've really helped me put things in perspective. I know that a lot of times pregnancy can make Crohn's symptoms disappear, but other times it can get...
I'll get straight to the point. I'm 30 years old (31 in a little over a month), married and I want to start a family. But I've been holding off because I can't seem to get out of this flare. Tried...
I got similar news a few weeks ago. My scope showed that the Humira really isn't working. My two options are Remicade or an ostomy. Not sure if I want to go the Remicade route... my husband and I...
Call me crazy, but I love prednisone. I don't care if it gives me a puffy face or a short temper... without it I wouldn't be able to function....
I have a lot of trouble with constipation and I've tried just about everything. The best product for me has been Lax-a-day....
Nanners, just when you've conquered one mountain, life has thrown you another. Stay strong! Take it one step at a time. You're always a great source of support on this board, please allow us to...
It has nothing to do with my GI. Like Nanners said, it's better that I not be flaring. I do have an appointment with a specialist, but who in their right mind would say was its ok for someone with...
Seriously, ring that bell. I was so happy that my GI was able to see me on such short notice, I felt like a VIP (Very Important Patient haha, I made a funny). The good news is that the abscess burst...
Thanks guys! You're the best. Even though I feel really crummy and today was a crummy day, you've all made me smile. My GI emailed me back and I have an appointment tomorrow. I want to tell him I'm...