"From what my doctor has told me (I am female, don't know if this makes a difference) I have a 7% chance of passing Crohn's on to children, and a 40% chance if I conceive with someone who has IBD."...
I started with the pens because I, too, hate the needle deal. I was doing pens to the stomach, and frankly, it hurt like heck during the injection. Much to my chagrin, my specialty Rx accidentally...
My temp usually runs 101.5-103 during a serious flare, but when it breaks, I go from freezing my butt off under layers of blankets to feeling like I'm in a sauna!...
11yrs - sheesh, you're about 14yrs ahead of me! =) After 25 yrs of dealing with CD, I finally had my B12 tested last week for the first time. Hang in there, NiceCup, and keep us posted how things...
Thanks, guys - I'll be starting my shots this week. I know the LT effects of B12 deficiency can be pretty ugly, I was also trying to gauge what the more immediate benefits may be. Yes, OHIO - 2...
Another fun report from the GI nurse yesterday: my B12 count is just over 200 and they really want to get me back up into the Normal range (200-600). That's all fine & dandy, but again - another...
tewcute - you nailed it on the impatience. I try my best to be *gentle* in my delivery, but asking her to not touch me while dealing with cramping/flares is a common thing here too. The only thing I...
Good point to bring up, Mrs House. I know there's a Humira Copay program and CIMplicity/CIMpay program, but I don't know much about either. Thankfully, my wife is a state employee (teacher) and we...
Thanks, all - this is exactly the type of feedback I was hoping for. It's interesting: my GI office only uses Humira right now, no Cimzia patients. They have nothing against Cimzia and are open to me...
As you may have read in another thread or two, I got my results back from my CT Enterography this week and it looks like I'm headed down the Biologics path. My GI doc is open to my choice of either...
Right on, Sniper! LOL My wife, being the gracious angel that she is, just grits her teeth and says "At least your system is working!". She's seen me when it's not, and she'd rather have me stinky...
Nanners - thinking positive things for you and praying for a clear, easy answer to the kidney thing. Keep us posted. Just got my CT Enterography results this morning as well. My Crohn's is NOT so...
Well, good news - had my CT Enterography yesterday and had to pound 3 bottles of Volumen along with a bottle of water afterward. Can you say * SLOSH * SLOSH * ?!?!? The good news is, I only had 2 or...
Great thread. A MUCH NEEDED thread. Please do not let this one die - in fact, I would love to see it pinned at the top of the forum! :yeah: Sniper - once again, for you to enjoy:...
I love spicy food, esp Chinese & Thai food. There is one Chinese restaurant I cannot eat at - been there twice and flared both times afterward, the 2nd time I ended up in the ER! =0...
Sniper - sorry to hear about the diabetes - nobody wants more hassles in life, but your quality of living should improve substantially once your glucose levels are under control. And don't be...
Not sure why flagyl is making you feel cruddy, but I hated flagyl when I was on it as well. The constant metal in my mouth drove me nuts!...
Great - just got back from GI doc and I'm scheduled for a CT enterography tomorrow morning @ 7:30. Hope I'm not in for a few days of the same. :eyes:...
Welcome, Eric! Interesting correlations with diet and symptoms. My wife read The Maker's Diet a while back and was saying just this morning how she wants to go completely natural on our menu for a...
Great post, gypsy. Glad to hear some good news. Honestly, I'm torn about remission periods (aka, no doctoring/ignorance is bliss) -vs- maintaining my CD. Perhaps I'm just more pig-headed than most...
Wow, Susan - sorry to hear how things are going. Welcome to HW and keep us posted on what you and your Drs find. Wishing you the best, D...
Bammer - thanks! There's more where that came from. :smilewinkgrin: NiceCup - this past week the world just seems more alive - colors are brighter, food tastes better, life just seems more "on" for...
Hang in there, Joie - things will get better! On a lighter note, while I'm on prednisone I basically turn into Superman: need little to no sleep, have tons of energy, and get lots of stuff done. By...
Thanks, Gail....
Nothing personal to any of you, but I really enjoy not being on this board and reading posts. That usually means my CD is not bothering me and life is good as I casually ignore it and go on with life...
MAG102886 - so sorry to hear about your brother. It's probably of little consolation, but from one proud American, THANK YOU for the sacrifice in your immediate family. My CD kept me out of the...