Had Lapro and removed 18" of small and part of large intestine along with Appendix. Time spent in hospital was 6 days. I was back to work in 2-1/2 weeks light duty. I contribute my early come back to...
Just had my physical and they did a Liver panel. Found my Billirubin was 2.4 and my AST was 45... Asked doctor about this and he told me thatI have Gilbert's and that is why my Billirubin fluctuates....
Sorry to hear! Just know that it is not a death sentance and everything will be okay.. I remember when I was told I had Crohns. I thought my life was over. My doctor told me " You've got Crohn's man,...
Glad to hear your doing okay.. Would love to see you doing even better.. This forum has really helped me through the years and it's nice to know that we all can help one another....
I had 1 resection surgery 2009? 18" Removed. Waited 1 year being treated with Asacol and scope found imflammation at site. Started Humira and waited another year and was scoped again. Scope comfirmed...
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!...
My insurance co has decided to not accept the Humira as of Jan. 1, 2013. Was told that they are doing this because Humira charges to much. My wife got into it with the insurane company about this and...
((HUGS)) Hang in there and stay strong!...
I'm usually pretty good especially during the week when I eat the same things for lunch. The weeknds are what gets me.. I sometimes forget to take my Questran ( Like today) and I am having a horrible...
The wife got in contact and they said that they would help us afford Humira. The insurance company will pay for Humira but they will no longer accept the Humira card. I really glad we got that all...
Hi all, been feeling really good with no signs of my crohns popping up.My insurance has now decided to not cover Humira. Not sure what to do next but I have been kicking around Hollistic/Alternative...
I've been on Humira for 3 years now and it is still working....
Sorry to hear, hope all goes well!...
I remember when i first started Quaestran.. I was have cramps and bloating with gas. It took sometime before the problems went away.. I'm now 3 years post surgery and am doing very well. I Had a...
Been on Humira since December of 2009 and it has been my wonder drug. had a scope and was told intestine looks healthy....
I've decided not to do a Flu shot this year. Don't really know if it is good for us or not....
Really happy to hear from you Randy!!!Sorry to hear your Pred dependant. Stay positive, I'm sure something new will come along....
I've been on Humira for several years now and I cannot remember the the last cold that I had. It had to be 2 years ago. I do take Zinc pill every other day and I wash my hands alot. This works for me....
I had resection they removed 18" and Ileo valve. I went on questran and it is my wonder drug provided I take it everyday. If I miss a dose on the wekend I pay for it....
I've been taking it for years since my resection and this is my wonder drug..I sometimes forget to take it on the weekends and I pay for it. I need to take it everyday....
I had surgery and had 18" removed of small intestine. The worst pain I had was the lapro gas bubble. I was in the hospital 5 days and was walking by myself 3-5 times / day. They had me eating food (...
Been on Humira for 2 or is it 3 years now.. I have been doing good with only minor issues. I seem to have alot of sinus headaches, fatigue and finger joint pain. I don't know if the last 2 are...
So sorry to hear Nanners!! Now you and your hubby can enjoy retirement together.....
Maybe try a different med....
I really hope Humira continues to work for you, me and anyone else that uses humira......
So sorry to hear. That too is one of my biggest fears if and when Humira stops working.. Like we need to keep pumping these poison toxic meds into our bodies.. Pray for a cure!!!!! ((HUGS))...
I just mix all the flavors together and chug-a-lug.....
Congrats!!!!!...
My doctor told me when first dx'd that I had a mild case and would never need surgery.. Well, I had surgery 8 yrs later to remove 18" of sm intestine... I am now on Humira but in remission... Where...
Just try and relax... The prep is the worst part of a Colonoscopy, but it's not all that bad. Just be near a toliet. My doc always gives me Half/lytely and that has always worked for me other then...
The hardest part for me when weaning off was the joint pain that lasted about a week. I would call your doctor as soon as you can....
Happy Anniversary Randy!!! I'm really happy that you made it.. Happy Holidays!!! "CHEERS"...
When I was in the hospital, they were giving me Tramadol IV and I was having chest pains that lasted about 10 minutes. The docors now assume that I am allergic to it in some way.I just had...
2 years and no problems....
It would be a sad day to lose anyone of you. We need to stick together and fight this disease together....
Just wanted to say Welcome! I know I was a bit nervous when I was first dx'd with Crohns. I found this place and started to come out of my shell and ask questions. I realized that these same people...
Of course we do....
Thank you Nanners!! ((HUGS))...
I do know that my insurance co is putting Humira into a higher tier and that remicade and Cimzia will remain in a lower tier. I'm waiting to see how much more Humira will cost me come 2012....
Thanks!! Had aBM this morning, a little explosives but I'll take it....
Had surgery on my Crohns and it came back in a year so I started Humira. 1year later had a scope and the Crohns was gone. Been on it 2 years and (knock on wood) is still working to this day....
Well just got home from hospital, they had me stay the night.. Surgery went well removing the Gallbladder. The doctor said that my liver looked good and had no concerns. I have not had a BM yet and...
Just had Gallbladder surgery yesterday and have had dinner, breakfast and lunch and no BM yet.. I am passing gas though. The nurse said I should wait til Saturday or Sunday and if no BM use Miralax...
That is to weird.. Have a wonderful vac.. Check out Hoover Dam and if you have time go see the Grand Canyon....
So sorry to hear!!...
Just got a letter today from Ins. co stating that Humira is going to the highest tier.. I should look at other drugs.. Give me a break, it's working and they want me to switch to a drug that may not...
When I was first Dx'd the doc said " You have Crohns man, live life" I'm laying thinking that I'm dying not knowing what Crohns is... No compasion....
Welcome!...
Mine is 1x.. Better then nothing.. I did find out that I will be covered.. WOO HOO!!...