I know many people are looking forward and preparing for Christmas. I'm wondering what everyone is doing for New Year's Eve. My girlfriend and I are looking at traveling somewhere in North America...
I know what you speak of! I have had fistulas on 3 occasions in the past 10 years. I have treated them with Cipro, Flagyl, Imuran, Remicade and Humira and several fistulotomies (laying open of tract)...
I have had perianal fistulas on 3 occasions. I have used Remicade and Imuran and Flagyl and Cipro all successfully. I've also had all 3 fail. Remicade because of my developing antibodies to it. It is...
I've had Crohn's for most of 25 years now and suffered almost every indignity it can dish out. I've often joked that I must have been one heck of an SOB in a past life to get this sentence. Having...
I had a fistulotomy on October 29th. The tract is not "removed" it is a tunnel that is "opened" to permit healing. My tract is "healing resistant" and for the past 7 months, I have endured what you...
I have urgency issues do to damaged muscularity in the bottom end. I take liquid Immodium daily - one spoonful and it slows things down enough that I get enough of a warning to avoid accidents. I...
I too have a deep fistula that exits in a similar area. I had extensive surgery 6 months ago and to date I am healing resistant. Meaning I have an oversized fistulotomy trough stretching my entire...
It is a normal noise - but one that should only be heard with a stethoscope. For us crohnies and the decibels we are capable of - it is usually indicative of a narrowing of the intestines for one...
Go for it! Dont' run head long in to it without any preparation or research of course, but I am huge believer that your mental health is as or more important with this disease. We can't let it define...
I travel a lot with work. Long distances. Know all the stoppng spots. On a couple of occasions making it to a pit stop wasn't going to happen, so a quick pull over and run in to the bushes with TP in...
Good luck and god bless!...
I live in Ontario and most if not all big ticket items - like hospitalization, surgery, office visits and in-patient care is covered by the provincial government plan. Some smaller ticket or elective...
Whitesnake......Here I Go Again....
Find a way to do it otherwise the DD wins. I have faced what you are facing now on a couple of occasions in my career and though I have had a couple of accidents and too many close calls to count - I...
I hadn't heard of multiple doses being shipped before. I get mine shipped to me the day before I am due for an injection. I have been told that I can take my injection 48 hours before or after my due...
I too have just started taking Humira for a fistula. Had surgery around Halloween and am now left with a very significant sized wound in my nether regions that is healing resistant after 4+ months....
I have perianal fistulas and am wondering what meds others might be using. I am on Imuran, Cipro and Flagyl. Used Remicade a decade ago in trials, successfully; but developed antibodies last summer...
It sounds as if you have a similar situation to what I have or have had in the past. I'm not sure if you have had any prior surgery, but ensure that all options are pursued. I've had a couple of...
I've been fortunate enough to work full time for 22 years. I've only had more than 5 sick days in a year on 2 occasions. My disease has been active in one way or another throughout those years and is...
Well said Mike....
You may want to do some research on Erythema Nodosum. It is one of the many fun non-intestinal manifestations that Crohn's can throw at you for a little wrinkle. It generally appears as a very...
I have been taking Imuran for most of 2 years and haven't had any of the issues you describe....
Can anyone tell me what the potential usages for Cimzia are - why or for what reason are you receiving it. I have fistula issues at present and have heard it may be helpful - or at least that there...
My experience has been the same as 78SilvAnniv.....had many over the years and awake but sedated for them all. Only minimal discomfort with biopsies too. Sorry for those unable to tolerate their...
While Prednisone works wonders it literally leaves behind the scars of its battle - adhesions and strictures. This scarring then impedes or obstructs (which is when the vomitting you refer to...
As a couple of others have noted it sounds very much like a lead in to an obstruction because of strictures or adhesions. I had the same just prior to requiring a re-section because of adhesions and...
I have never had difficulty getting life insurance - but have been regularly denied disability coverage on loans or mortgages etc....
Unfortunately it sounds like a classic obstruction (partial). I had something similar after a few years of successfully battling flare ups with pred. Eventually the scar tissue and adhesions cause...
We share a lot in common. I was diagnosed 22 years ago also as a teenager. Over the past 15 years my disease has taken root in my colon as well. I too struggle with endless fistulas and abscesses....
Nice to meet everyone! I'm in Ontario....
The chances of adverse reaction are very minute and easily handled by staff who have protocols in place. Report any weirdnessess to the nursing staff immediately. Otherwise sit back and relax and...
Hi everyone, Veteran Crohnie - new to the forum. Been reading many threads and trying to get to know everyone. Was wondering how many Canadians are on the site?...
I am with you on this one Glad Bag. I too suffer incredibly painful abscesses/fistulas in the geographic area you speak of.....hate is an understatement. I loathe them. I currently have a horseshoe...
I've always been able to tolerate wine or vodka in moderation....no beer or whiskey....
Moving to Southwestern Ontario - anyone able to recommend a good Crohn's guy/gal (doc) between Windsor, London and Kitchener?...