Thanks for the ideas everyone. I had wondered about low D so started supplementing with that. Maybe I need to up the amount. I hadn't thought about the iron tho. Think I'll give that a try. I think i...
Thanks for your thoughts. My only med for Crohns is Asacol. I take meds for a couple other things, but no new meds for some time now. My weight is stable - hangs in at 25 pounds overweight. I've been...
Is dizziness part of this? Doesn't seem to matter if I am just sitting on the couch or working around the house..........the dizzy spells just come and go. Anyone else?...
Hi wtrbtl. I have CD, which I'm told is mild; hashimotos, my thyroid is shot; and hearing loss, mostly mid ranges. My ENT says my eardrums have calcified so hearing aids are likely in my future....
Datro - I have to agree with Nanners....having the hypothyroid with CD is tough. If the thyroid levels aren't right, you're not going to feel well no matter what the CD is doing. Are you due for...
sickofitall.............I have used Nature's Sunshine Sinus Support to get away from the antibiotics and yeast infections. I guess with my immune system being on overdrive most of the time, I can get...
I rarely have pain. Last summer, before I was diagnosed, I was making up to 13 trips a day to the bathroom - but did not have any pain. Colonoscopy still showed active crohn's. Actually, my pain is...
I haven't had much pain at all since that episode. But then I haven't eaten much because I'm afraid it will come back. Thanks for the education!! I've only been diagnosed since September so there is...
I know I need to start writing down what I eat. I'm lazy on that. But I know I ate a pack of Hostess little powdered donuts. I'm guessing those have quite a bit of yeast in them. That is all I can...
Thanks for your thoughts. Gas blockage sounds like a real possibility. I have been gassier this afternoon....
I woke up this morning feeling my normal self. Had my usual D a couple times and got ready and went to work. about 30 minutes after I got to work, the pain started. My GI says my crohn's is mild so I...
When I had the small bowel CT, I was already having D. While drinking the barium stuff, I read right on the bottle that it causes diarrhea. I had to run to the bathroom 2x while drinking the stuff....
I'm having problems with my eyes as well. Sounds very similar to what you're experiencing - blurry vison that just pops up every now and then, then goes away just as suddenly. My double vision comes...
Thanks. I think it was just pain from a mini flare. The stomach pains got really bad for a few days along with the D. This was my first flare - since I've been diagnosed and knew what it was, that...
Calcium also blocks absorption of several thyroid medications. I take mine (with D and mag) in the evening since my thyroid meds are taken morning and afternoon. I think that is working OK for me....
Welcome bearbear. I'm fairly new here too. This is a good place for support from people who really understand. I certainly hope this is reversible for you. You've certainly been through more that...
Ewww, never thought of that. Pain not that bad thank goodness. Thanks....
I've started having pain in my back in the 'flank' area near the kidneys. This is new for me. I know this can go with a kidney infection, but I don't have any other symptoms for that. Is flank pain...
Thanks for the responses. Having this disease is still pretty new to me and so much of it just does not make sense!! I'm glad you're all here..........well not really since that means you've got it...
So eating the wrong foods doesn't cause the disease to get worse? It just makes me feel like crap (pun intended) for awhile? I love bananas and they seem to like me. Veggies - I'm still trying to...
I'm concerned.......the other day I ate some grapes. Great big purple seedless grapes that were wonderful. But the next day I was feeling pain in my gut and the D was back. Evidently I wasn't able to...
My pharmacist (who is really into natural remedies as well) recommended FerroFood for iron supplement. It is very easy on the stomach and doesn't cause the gas pains and constipation like other iron...
Thanks for starting this thread Kiwi. I was going to ask about this too. (per suggestion from david:) When you say 'the store bought probiotic yogurt' do you mean activia? or is there another kind?...
Good idea. Thanks David....
Thanks everyone! I'm making a list with all your suggestions. Great to know probiotics really help some people...........and that there evidently are several good ones to choose from. My pharmacist...
Thanks again for the suggestions and support. I think the primadophilus reuteri is what someone mentioned to me today at work. At least it "looks like" what she said - she didn't know how to spell...
Thanks for the information kiwi and David. There is just so much to learn about cd. This forum is really helpful. When I was going through so much D this past summer, I really expected to be told I...
Are you in the US? I think the new health care bill requires coverage of pre existing conditions. Not sure when that part goes into effect though....
Hello all. I was diagnosed with cd about 2 months ago. I've had diarrhea off and on for years but not too concerned until this past summer when it it was constant for a couple of months. That's when...
Hello all I was diagnosed 3 days ago with Crohn's. Really not what I expected at all. I'd have bet my house it was celiac. GI says he was suprised too since he didn't see any inflammation during...