My husband used a shot glass to get as much down as he could two weeks ago for his colonoscopy. LOL! (Made him throw up and he only got half of it down, but it cleaned him out good enough!)...
Hubby did the Pillcam last Friday. Still no pill. /community/emoticons/redface.gif about how long did it take you to pass it? He did the Barium test last Wednesday, and although we have not heard the...
Only took about 2 months! From the last fiasco, hubby's commander got involved. Not sure what he said to the last military doc hubby saw, all I know is that the very next day hubby had an appointment...
We are in Dothan area. Hubby is the one with CD, but I am the bigger believer in message boards, haha! He is still struggling with trying to find the right doctor, meds, etc. But we are confident...
Wow! SO GLAD you listened to your body and pushed for a better diagnosis! Take care of YOU, get better soon! (((HUGS)))...
I think it definitely can run in families, but how it picks who it hits.....who knows? My husband just got diagnosed last year at 32, but his sister has had it since she was 9. Their father (who is...
Welcome! Glad to hear you have things under control! We are in AL too!...
Howdy! I am relatively new as well. My hubby is the one with CD, diagnosed in early 09. His father has had a total colectomy and his sister has had several resections. So it runs in his family. But...
I agree with all! And disability is there for a reason.....you sound like you've worked long and hard enough! Get on DS, and concentrate on YOU. (((HUGS)))...
I agree, you need to go to the ER. It's better safe than sorry. Hang in there! ((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))...
Thanks for the support everyone. I was really upset when I posted this. Some good news though! My husband was able to let his commander know what was going on, and he is going to go with us next week...
My hubby's insurance approved for us to go see a different rheumy, but he had to get it approved through his primary care manager (I.E. Military doctor.) He also had a consult with pain management...
Not sure what's going on, but I wanted to send some ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))...
I'm sorry I won't be much help, but please know you are not alone! My husband has been having the pain and urgency as well. He also has extreme thirst, but only when the low dose steroids he's on are...
You guys are right......it just feels good to hear it! I was SO depressed yesterday after the visit, I cried all the way home. The doctor was VERY convincing that he was right and there isn't...
Not the gastro, but the Rheumy. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!! Hubby hasn't had a "traditional" flare of his CD in his guts lately, but he's been having a heck of a time with his joints! So he's gone to see...
Well, another update. I don't really have anyone to talk to that understands, so this board gets it! Sorry! The doc only gave him 12 days of steroids, so he is done now, and he is doing worse again....
Just wanted to give a quick update. My hubby was able to get into the Rheumy. By that time he was basically only able to move around in a wheelchair if he had to go any real distance. The doctor...
Thank you for your replies, they really mean a lot. He has 16 years in next month. Sadly, 18 is he majic number that he will get automatically retired if he goes to the the med board. No one has...
Hello, My husband was diagnosed with Crohns in 2008. He's had a couple flares, but so far nothing too bad. Occasionally over the past 6 months, however, he's had severe back pain. His gastro referred...
Thanks for all the replies. I'm just frustrated, mostly. He does decent at watching his diet.....he LOVES his beer but hasn't touched one in over a year. I've tried to argue with him about the pill...
What types of lettuce can you not have? All of them? I am very new to this and not sure what is "good or bad." My hubby is the one with CD, but he doesn't feed himself, haha! Maybe you could try...
Oh, and the doc put him on Mexolicam too. I'm worried that it is going to irritate more. Doc said it might be worth the risk. I guess time will tell....
My hubby went to the rheumatologist today. His jaw is killing him, his back is killing him, his wrist is killing him, and his shoulders are starting to hurt. He is beginning to feel a flare coming...
Hi, I'm new here too. My hubby is the one with CD, but I'm trying to learn all I can so I can help him as much as I can. He was diagnosed last year. I'm sorry you're having trouble and pain. If it...
My husband was diagnosed last year at age 33. His father has it (developed it in his 20's) and his sister has it (developed it when she was 9 or 10.) I firmly believe that his trigger was the...
Thanks for the reply! RA is definitely a big worry, because I doubt he can stay in the military with TWO autoimmune disorder diagnosis.....but this pain isn't symmetrical, it's just on one side. He...
My hubby was diagnosed with Crohns in early 2009. He's had a couple flares over the months, is currently on Asacol (3 pills, 3X a day) and is stepping down on his steroids. For the past two flares,...