So I went to my GI doctor, and just as I thought.... they are suggesting a resection in my terminal illeum and I am kind of freaking out a bit! I am going to get a 2nd opinion and meet with a surgeon...
Thanks Roxy for the advise. I wish I were young enough to go to CHOP! Think they will take 30 year olds!?! I had gone to Penn before for a kidney procedure and I was not impressed with their bedside...
Hello, I am hoping someone can suggest a good doctor in Philly for a 2nd opinion as well as a good surgeon. I am torn between Temple and Jefferson. I have had Crohn's for 10 years and it is to the...
I was having the same problems with the Cimzia with the joint paint and being so extremely tired I could barely make it through the day. I then had a bad rash around my collar bone which would not go...
I am in the process of being tested for this right now too. Is this a possible side effect from the TNF Blockers?? I was on Remicaide for a few years before it stopped working, then I was on Humira...
I am having the same problem from the Cimzia which is very similiar to Humira. I am going to a dermotologist on Friday for it. I will let you know what they suggest!...
Thanks for the input. I am really hoping it works although now I feel worse than I did before I even started taking it!! I am hopig that once I am to the point where I am taking it once a month, the...
Hello, I just started taking Cimzia (after Remicaide for 4 years and Humira for 1 year have failed). I just took my 2nd dose and so far have experienced side effects such as intense migraines &...
Hi Nate - I would go to the dr as soon as possibe (TOMORROW!!!) I had gotten Lyme Disease and did not know until it was the advanced stages and it was the worst experience of my life. I was told I...
Hobo, I am still in a state of confusion!! I was dx in June but had symptosm for over a year before that. Everyone just brushed it off as the Crohn's and never thought to test me for Lyme. I am just...
Just wondering if anyone else has Lyme and Crohn's Disease or any other IBD? There are days that I don't know if the pain is the Lyme or the Crohn's or maybe even both. I know some of the symptoms...
I've done these same things so many times! It used to make me really upset, now I just have to laugh at myself! My two biggest things I forget are: I get in my car, get all settled in, start the car,...
I have a health food store right down the street from where I live.. it's called Health Haven in Hainesport, NJ. I baught the lotion in a a little bottle. I am going to try the pure oil next. I think...
I am still having the same pain from the Costrochondritis, it is terrible! I don't get any sleep at night, can barely move it's awful. I went to the Rheumotologist, and of course she says I just have...
So my LLMD called me back last night and thought it was the costochondritis as well but didn't want to take a chance and have it be my heart or lungs so he sent me to the ER. My EKG was normal but...
Dowa, I just looked up the Costochondritis and wow, sounds just like what I have. Either that or the Tietze syndrome ( i have swelling as well). I am nervous because it really hurts when I breathe so...
Hi Lovelabs, I am experiencing the same thing right now. My # 1 symptom is rib pain and it is constant. It radiates around my ribs and to my back. I even had my gallbladder removed becuase of this...
Hi Jen, I just sent you an email!...
My appointment is at 6. I usually get there really early though since I am coming from South Jersey, one accident on the turnpike can wreck my timing so I give myself 2 hours to get there! BCBS was...
No problem Chickenlady. I hope it works out well for you. Dr S had previously told me that United was one of the best insurance companies to deal with when it comes to coverage for the Lyme and Aetna...
Hi, This is my first post here :) I will write my Lyme story to you guys shortly... it may take a while!!! I just started seeing Dr. S in West Chester, and ironically, I have an appointment for...