Thank you! I will certainly keep y'all posted!...
Hey there. I'm still doing about the same. I haven't been sick with the possible flu-like symptoms Dr. Chamberlain warned me of, but I've had a fever off and on. The 3 antibiotics are Rifampin,...
I met with Dr Chamberlin 1.5 weeks ago and I am on day 6 of the new treatment! so far so good!...
I love this. Dogs are amazing! When I was super sick in the hospital for several months, I had dr orders that my dog could stay with me. I loved it and she was a hit with the nurses. She's been by my...
Yes! Without a doubt, YES! Its been great for me. I've had my 3 years now. I get Remi every 6 weeks, so between that, lab work and hospital visits, its been amazing for me....
It will go away. I have had my for 3 years now and don't even knows its there now. I do remember it being tender for about a month. But as others have said...it will go away. Best of luck. My port...
Thanks so much for the replies. I am OCD and wash my hands all the time anyways. I always have wet wipes with me too! Thanks again....
Hi all, My sister just had baby and wants me to get the Whooping cough vaccine. Has anyone had this who has been on Remicade at the same time? Thank you!!...
I have stopped it! I wouldn't wish this drug on my worst enemy. It was pure torture. I am just going to stick to the Remicade and will take prednisone on an as need basis. But Imuran is out of my...
I put a call in, so hopefully I hear back today. I hate this med, its poison....
Hi, I have been on Imuran for about 2 weeks now, along with Remicade. This week has been awful. I dread waking up because something new hurts. It started with my upper legs, then my knee and today is...
I have a jpouch too and it depends on the day...but id say averge about 10-12....
Sorry, I see your info in your signature now. I am sorry you are going thru so much. I wish I could say it gets better. I did have a few years after my "main" surgery that were tolerable, but it was...
Andi, When i had my bag, the pills would pass thru my stoma too. It was not cool. Have you had the reversal yet? I can't remember. I was on liquid pain meds for the 4 months I had the bag. Even know,...
I have had adhesion removal surgery, however, I went to Germany for it as they use a special technique than here in the states. I was sore afterwards for sure, but nothing major. I was there for 2...
I just got the nutribullet and am in love with it! Its quick and easy and you can leave the skins on it. It grinds things up so incredibly well. It was about $100 at Bed Bath and Beyond. It comes...
Thank you ALL so very much. I will def pass this info along to her! I knew I could count on ya'll for great advice!!! Thanks so much:)...
Hi all, I have a friend who started having back problems after she gave birth. Its been almost a year. She finally went and had a MRI and they says she has 2 bones and a disc in her lower back that...
Thanks for all the advice. I do also take probiotics...I take VSL#3 double strength. I finally gave in and put in a call to my GI. Not even pain meds is slowing things down, this is not fun at all. I...
Hi all, I have been experiencing diarrhea that won't stop. I am on day 22 of non-stop, watery stuff. On average I'd say about 10-15 times a day...nights are the worst. I wake up about 5 times with...
Have you had anything purple to drink? or any colored cereals/foods?...
I've had my port for just over a year now. My veins were awful, so its been a great blessing for me. The only thing I would change is to ask about a power port. Mine is just a normal port and they...
Hi Twinkle, I had a similar problem with Walgreens...I will NEVER use a chain again. I do think some of them like to embarrass people. It sick. Do you know of a local, mom and pop pharmacy around...
Hi there! Sorry to hear you are still having problems...I can relate. What do you mean your CT scan shows colon remaining? That is wild...it shows you still have large bowel left?...
Congrats on the port...its been a blessing to me! You will enjoy it!...
Sorry you are having problems. I am not sure what else the ER can do for you... Hope you are able to get some sort of relief....
I agree with Kazbern. If you are dehydrated, by all means take the iv nutrition. It will make you feel better. I guess I don't understand why you are refusing it? Is it just the D or pain too?...
Hi again, My GI and PCP both decided it would be good for me, but my PCP is the one that referred me to the general surgeon who put the port in. I have had picc lines and midlines for years, but I...
I got my port almost a year ago and its been a lifesavor! Like someone else mentioned, labs can't access them, so I do still get stuck on occasion. But aside from that, I would highly reccommend it....
Hi Cindy...sorry to hear you are having so many problems right now. I know this disease is not fun:( Its beyond frustrating when docs try to make it sound like the pain is in your head or its not as...
They already have my car...the parts have been ordered and they will begin work next week. I did take pics as well, of both cars just incase. My airbag didn't deploy but I did kinda hit my chest....
One last thing...just a side note, I just got a call from the collison center. Its $6400 worth of damage, will take about 50 hours of labor and won't be ready til Sept 4:( Bummer, just thankful I...
Yeah, I should have known better about the massage. I was just sore and thought it would be relaxing...bad bad idea. I am so glad its finally friday and I can get some much needed R&R this weekend....
Thanks everyone...all great tips. Since I already see my PM today, I will talk to him and see what he thinks. I got a massage last night but actually hurts more today...dang it! I should have known....
Wow, I am seriously touched by ALL the quick responses...Thank y'all so much! It was not a very high speed, I was probably going about 20 mph, and he doing a u-turn and just went head-on into my...
Thanks Cognito, Your accident sounds horrible:( I am so sorry you have been thru all that. I appreciate your advice! I know the accident was not my fault, but I feel terrible for this teen. I...
Hi! I need advice on something please. I don't post very often, but I do stay caught up on y'all! So my main pain issue is my messed up belly! I see a PM for my Crohns and things have been ok. Well,...
Thanks for replying Sheri. I have put a call in to my dr this morning. Last night was the same as the night before...this liquid is not for me:(...
Thanks Kazbern! I didn't know they made a 1g, I will have to ask him about that. I am going to try again tonight, then I will call tomorrow if I have the same problem. Plus a "normal" night for me is...
/community/emoticons/cry.gif So last night I used my first rowasa enema before bed. It was AWFUL!!! My GI wants me to go to sleep with it in me, but its just impossible. I could only hold it in for...
Hi, I had a fissurectomy and anal dilation done in September 2011. I am just now started to have problems again, so I would guess a little more than 6 months....
I second the Calmoseptine...since you are pregnant, obviously with approval. But I highly recommend it...its amazing stuff!...
Hi, My veins have been getting worse and worse over time. I finally broke down and got a port. I was no longer able to get Picc lines, so my only option was a central line. I went back and forth on...
Thanks Ides and cleanfreak for responding. After a bood transfusion (year ago) they gave me iron via my IV. I had a terribel reaction, my throat started closing up, it was a nightmare. So I am very...
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has taken Ferrous Gluconate for their anemia? My RBC came back at 8.5 so my doc has added this drug to my regimen! I am not finding the most positive reviews about...
Hi Susie, Yes ma'am, I am still on Remicade. So far so good...I have not been hosptialized or had any real issues in several months!!! Did it help you? Were you getting them for your psoriasis? I was...
Thank you snow:) Hopefully, my bowels have made up for all my "issues" and will help me avoid heart problems...ahhh if only things worked that way! But all I can do is keep in mind my family history...
Thanks snowbunny! Makes me feel better knowing that. I just get really nervous when it comes to BP and heart stuff. I lost my dad when he was 43 to a heart attack, so I try to be extra careful....
Thanks Chart! I just rechecked it again about 30 min ago and today its 94/45. Even though the doc didn't seemed alarmed, I am still nervous about it. But no surprise there, I tend to get bad anxiety....
Thanks guys! I knew y'all could help calm my fears! I really appreciate the quick response!...