I was going to suggest the Immodium too. I don't like to use it all the time but for times like you mention it will definitely stop the urgency and frequency of going to the bathroom....
JavaJay--after reading your post on Humira and C Diff and came back to this post. I could have written your exact posts word for word only mine has been going on since late Feb. or early March and...
JavaJay--I was just coming here to post the same questions. I just hung up for my GI's office and I tested positive for C Diff. I'm blown away by this diagnosis. I've been on Humira since Feb. 2011...
I had a CT Enterography done yesterday to check for active Crohn's. I've had right lower abdomen pain that radiates to my back - actually the pain in my back is worse than the abdomen. Anyway, no...
Glad to hear she is a bit better. (((HUGS))) Gail!...
I've been on Humira since February 2011. Recently, within the last month I've been suffering from severe joint pain in my low back. The pain also goes down both of my legs. I can hardly turn over in...
Thanks everyone!!!...
Gail that is pretty typical for me too. I've been charting my temps today just to see what happens. At 9:45 a.m. my temp was exactly 98.6... At 11:30 a.m. my temp was 99.3. I do feel less than well...
I had the 2nd surgery with the take down of the fistula last April in 2010, so over a year ago. I have not had any more trouble with fistulas, thank goodness. The recovery was tougher than the first...
I'm just curious what you consider a fever. Since starting Humira in February, I run a low grade fever between 99-99.3. I've reported this to my PCP and GI and neither seem to be bothered about it. I...
Hey there--I had to have another resection to fix the fistula and leak about 9 months after my first resection. I went to Barnes in St. Louis (for the second surgery) and sought out a surgeon there....
Does anyone else experience this? I've scratched the outside of my right thigh and also the inside and now they are horribly bruised and sore to the touch. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm on...
I used to work for a chiropractor several years ago. It certainly doesn't cure Crohn's, but I was at my absolute best (Crohn's related) when I was being adjusted by a chiropractor on a regular basis....
Awww, Gail--I hope you get it under control very soon. Sorry you are to hear your Crohn's is rearing it's ugly head right now. Send a prayer up for you now! ((HUGS))...
I have had many scopes using the Miralax prep. I strongly dislike gatorade or any juice (other than OJ for that matter). I always mix mine with sweetened hot tea. It very soothing to my already...
Huge ((HUGS)) to you Nanners! I know you are dealing with a lot right now!...
JavaJay-I had the exact same experience with Humira. I was so anxious about starting it and then now it's no big deal at all. Glad to hear your success!...
I live in a pretty small 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch with my two tween daughters and my ex-husband. It sucks--to be quite frank. I feel so bad for my daughters, because in the mornings they know to get...
Another idea is to ask someone you know that has a home-sale business like Pampered Chef, Thirty One bags, Jewelry, that type of thing if they do fundraisers. I sell jewelry part-time and just did a...
Ugh--I have the blimp belly too--I hate the feeling and hate the way it looks. I've tried lots of different things, but at the end of the day I always end up with the blimp belly. :( Good luck find a...
Glad to hear the surgery is over and you are doing well!!!...
Good luck, Tabicat! I think you made the right decision....
(((HUGS)))) Tabikat! I hope you are doing ok....
Hi there--I recently started Humira (Feb. 2011) and like you was scared to death to begin the drug. I can tell you my experience so far has been pretty ok. The first dose is 4 shots (loading dose),...
Personally, I would go for the Monday surgery date, since your Dr. will be around during the week to tend to your care. I've been admitted multiple times on Fridays and it truly stinks. You sit...
I hope everything goes well for your daughter!!...
Hello everyone---this morning I woke up to a broken blood vessel in my left eye. I have had no known injuries to my eye. I'm wondering if I should be reporting this to the Dr. since I'm on Humira. My...
I've never tried the pen, but I LOVE the syringe. It's really easy and I don't think it hurts at all. If the medicine starts stinging I just slow down how fast I'm pushing it in. The needle is tiny....
My GI is out and the on call Doc ordered a plain film of my abdomen to rule out any sort of obstruction. Apparently, it's normal but I haven't heard back from the GI's office. I did go see my PCP...
I've been on Humira for 3 weeks now. My stools are more formed, not always entirely formed, but more formed. The problem I'm having is it hurts so bad to have a BM. It hurts inside where my...
I've gone through several heating pads over the years. I agree they don't make them like they use to....
Silvergriz- I just started Humira last Monday, February 21, 2011. I did my 4 loading doses in my GI's office, so they could monitor me for the first time. I was scared to death, like you, about all...
ZINC lozenges will lessen the severity. I started to get a cold a week ago and I was getting ready to start Humira. I bought some zinc lozenges and took 3-4 per day for 3 days. My cold never got...
OMG!!!!! WOW--not sure what I would do either, but I would be ticked....
At this point--I would rather have the D too. Good grief!...
So, I rarely have solid poop after two resections. On the rare occasion I do (this morning) it hurts so bad inside while trying to go. I get all sweaty from the pain. Anyone else? It feels like the...
Thank your for the feedback... I'm hoping for the same thing!...
I'm SOOOOO nervous. I'm starting my loading doses at the Dr's office today at 3pm.. I'm hoping I still feel well afterwards.. What, if any, side effects did you notice with the first loading doses......
Have a great trip!!! I'm envious!!...
Great tip! Thank you!...
So glad to hear it, Nanners/...
I agree with your plan, MTK957.. Stick to your guns!!!! Once, they take that drain out it's going to create a fistula in your abdomen... You have very a minimal chance of it healing with meds if that...
Just saw my GI yesterday and got the go ahead to start Humira... I've had my TB test, lab work, blood cultures, urinalysis, and yesterday 3 vaccines--flu, pneumonia, and Hepatitis. So, now I'm just...
MTK957-I would get a second opinion and I would not let them take the drainage tube out until you do. I've been through what you are going through and unfortunately, I think you are going to have to...
Every year for now...
My GI uses the miralax prep for colonoscopies, so I when I have to have one I usually mix mine with hot tea--it's almost soothing....
The injection itself doesn't scare me at all. I'm already doing b12 shots at home--so I'm good there. I'm very worried about the sides effects that people report. I've heard that you can get bad...
I've been doing all of my pre-testing to start Humira... Now that the time is getting closer, I'm getting more nervous. Could use some words of encouragement from the ones who are taking this med. I...
(((Hugs)) to you!! I totally understand days like that. Here is hoping tomorrow is a better day! :)...
Praying for you Nanners! I hope it's nothing....