Thanks Sr5599 definitely aprectiate the response especially on a day like that when it helps to know people are listening. :)...
So the day has finally come!, I've been waiting and Waiting to get started on cimzia. It's honestly a little surreal I didn't expect to be feeling the way that I do about it.., I've done all the...
When I was talking to my sister the other day the topic Of my fistula (which starts around my colon and surfaces right near the rear) came up. And she just couldn't believe some of the things that I...
You absolutely can live productive lives with this disease. I'm currently still in a flare right now, but durring the times when I've been 'healthy' I would golf 7 days a week with at least one of...
Hi and first off welcome, I think you'll find some great advice and stories here. I know I have, like others would say, sorry you have to be here but it's good to have ya! Buut I'm very curious as to...
I would say you definitely need to do more figuring out of what YOU want and need. One thing anyone especially here will tell you is that you know your body best and it needs to be your decision. Yes...
I don't know about the bracelets, buut does anyone know of some other t shirts or other support appearal that doesn't include purple or butterflies? I'm not trying to be a hater on said appearal but...
So I'm very glad to hear that your son is doing well, it's allways refreshing to hear some good going on with crohn's. Buut I too am wondering about more info on what you guys have done specifially...
Wow that is all very great advice! I knew that I wasn't the only one in this situation by any means, but it is still just great to hear everyone elses specific examples. I know exactly what some of...
Ok so call it a new years resolution or a change of heart, whatever. But I have finally made the decision to be totally and completely honest with everyone in my life, especially those closest to me....
Thanks to all for your support and insight, it truly is great to be here. let me just address the UC story, to kind of 'clear her name'. Your all very correct the UC would have been gone with all...
So i just met with a new Homeopathic/Chiropractor who works with his wife who is a Nutritionist. They help patients with many different types of conditions, but specialize in digestive problems....
Anytime you have any symptoms that are consistent with crohn's disease it is possible that it is the start of a flare. Especially when they become more intense and/or consistent. But know that no...
That's great to hear, it must be nice to have a simple solution. I'll be there some day, but not yet we'll see what happens i have a pretty crucial appointment this week with my homeopathic. He is...
welcome! this is a great place to be. i'm new myself and have already been absolutely blown away by the great support that is here. hope you will find what your looking for, i think you will. like...
It is 100 percent natural to feel despair and frustration, we all have. That's why this place is so great, there has been a lot of great advice thrown your way already. I'm currently going through...
For me these same happenings were the early signs of my current fistula.... it could be something different and it could change depending on the position at which it is manifest. But whatever the...
The reason that prednisone is not on the list of my options is because it hasn't worked for me in the past... I would be slightly (very slightly) more comfortable with surgery if i was under control...
Thank you very much for posting this. Although like some of the other members i am currently on a dairy free diet, but its not set in stone permanent as of yet. But this is definitely a great product...
Thank you so much to everyone who has responded, it means a lot to have your support and advice. Sorry i left out a few details such as the treatment that is being done right now. My homeopathic...
O.k. so for the past 5 yrs ever since i was diagnosed with Crohn's i was doing conventional medacine. Nothing ever worked long term, I've tried everything conventionally except for Humira, Cymzia,...
Are you doing anything besides meds to help the process?, I'm currently in a bad flare and especially during these times its hard for me to fall asleep and stay asleep any night as well. Everyone is...
Ok so I just joined not 5min ago and I'm excited to get started, guess i need to introduce my situation to do so. I've been diagnosed with Crohn's for 5 yrs now, and its been a roller coaster to say...