He could have Narcolepsy, too....
When my liver enzymes were consistently high, I had to have a liver biopsy but my meds weren't reduced. I think this is a very conservative approach, considering....
Low Vit D and Prednisone....
What a GREAT idea! I'll have to do that....
I just pick up where I left off. Sometimes I have symptoms and sometimes I feel better being off of it for a while, though I'm sure that wouldn't last very long. I've had to postpone shots for the...
I had exactly the same reaction to the Fentanyl patch. I have never been so sick from a medication, and YES I felt like I was dying. It's now on my allergy list. Your symptoms exactly mirror my own...
Gosh blueglass, that's just awful. I once had a temp of 103.8 and thought I was dying. I have no words of wisdom since Humira has worked for me, but I do hope you can come up with an answer,...
I had one...ONE without anesthesia and I have never gotten so close to punching a doctor in my life. That is just cruel. It is exactly like rape. I was crying and screaming and finally I just pulled...
Holy moley! That must have been miserable. Is it all healed?...
I never got into the heels/underwire/things that compress stuff. I do know those that do, though, and I find it quite silly. I'm not a dress up type. I like my sweats and my Levis and my Reeboks....
Mickey, that's a shame. I'm sorry you had to deal with it when no one was listening. That does tend to happen, unfortunately. I hope you're doing well now....
Actually, it was Nanners that brought up the tampon thing with a joke. Cool info about the origin of said plug. I didn't know that....
I would, though I have never had it extended to me. People in my life have run away and won't speak to me. I assume it's because they are ignorant and don't know how to handle chronic illness...and...
Artist Guy, you have email from me. :-)...
I did not peek in here, and I did not read the entire thread. Nope. And PLEASE don't EVER make a man wear a tampon. Can you imagine the screaming that would come from the bathroom? Just posting the...
I had major side effects from Levaquin, and not just GI side effects. For me, it's an evil drug...almost as bad as Pred. Cipro, however, worked beautifully for me. I know other people who have taken...
Tons of snow, high winds, white out conditions....I so love Phil. I could kiss that little guy. I'm ready for spring. :scool:...
I puree mine if I need to. Sometimes I'm bothered, sometimes not but I do crave fruit. Cold fruit. Icy cold fruit. Where ARE those peaches anyway??...
There are other, possibly more effective treatments for you than the cream. Laser, surgical, etc. As far as the psychological impact this has on you....it's understandable, but there comes a time...
It could be pleurisy, too, if it hurts on inspiration. You do need a chest xray. I hope it's something as simple as a gas pocket but it should have moved by now....
And with all of that being said, I understand completely your desire to have the ole spunk and sass back (no ill intent meant...something my Mom used to say). Mothers are like that. She'll come...
I have scleritis (as a systemic complication of CD), and it can present itself much like pinkeye or an infection. The only way to tell the difference is a trip to the Ophthalmologist...and sometimes,...
I had an anaphylactic reaction to Remicade after the third dose, and I have had no problems at all with Humira. I had to stay at the doctor's for 4 hours when we did the loading dose simply because I...
That is inexcusable to put you and him through this. What a bunch of.......never mind, it wouldn't be post-able. Yep, I was told that the antibodies we set up against the childhood stuff by either...
I was exposed to mumps a couple of years ago, and got it full fledged. I was told that it didn't matter if I had it as a kid, my immune system is shot so I'm vulnerable to all of the childhood...
I wish I could relate to your post. I doubt I'll ever lose my bag, but extremely happy that yours is g-o-n-e! It must be an awesome feeling. I think I'd be a bit giddy myself. I don't remember what...
Definitely go back to the doctor and tell him/her what you've done. Sometimes when we restart a medication, we can develop an allergy to them. I don't know why this happens but it does. Humira is too...
Bless your heart. I will pray that this next appt is the magic bullet for you and everything turns out well for you. I just hate to see young people dealing with so much....
Aw, I'm so sorry, vls. Of course I'll pray for him....
Hot dog! That's great news. I'm glad you two got some sleep. Rest is very important....
I haven't had one in 6 years. I do have a bag, but I also have a Hartman's pouch. I'm overdue for one....
The shots hurt and that's the truth. It hurts much less in the belly than the legs. I've been told that it's the preservatives that makes it hurt so badly. With that said, Humira has been a Godsend...
Since being on Humira, my scalp is very sensitive to certain shampoos, though I don't know the specific ingredient(s) that cause my scalp to itch so much. I've trialed and errored and have a very...
Yeah, mostly children with cancer and on chemo...
My haircut will have to wait. I'm growing it out for Locks of Love and it's taking FOREVER. Part of the problem is because it was layered...another part is my hair grows soooooooooo sloooooooooowly....
You didn't say whether you're flying or driving. If you're driving, the electric cooler should be fine. Does your cooler have an adapter for the car? If you're flying, the landscape changes since...
Are you on a bile acid binder like Questran?...
White Grape Juice clears blockages for me most of the time....
LOL...I sometimes pat my little stoma on the head and say, "I love you!" ....
That will pass, Stressed Mom, she'll stop comparing herself and she'll get on with her own life without the comparison because she'll know SHE did it...SHE did it all...through it all. Doom and gloom...
It's a hard row to hoe, Stressed Mom, but the fight is worth it. Strength comes from knowing if you give in, you're giving up...and that's simply not an option. "Surrender" is not in our vocabulary,...
I actually love the rain. I love the way the earth smells when it rains, the reflections on the streets at night, the little drops on my window that look like little jewels when the light shines...
Immediately after surgery, I took it very slowly. I ate mashed potatoes (very runny, as they tend to thicken stool), noodle soup, graduated to broiled chicken and pudding. Soft foods that are easily...
No, not really, ljb. Not yet. :o)...
I have a bag and I would NEVER go back to the way I had to live before I had it. I've had many complications from the surgeries, and am living on borrowed time, but life is good now. Thank you so...
Thank you Artist Guy, that was sweet. I'll look into it....
Thank you, tooth. I adopted him after I lost my husband and I poured everything into that special little dog. It was like losing my husband all over again when I had to put him down. Sometimes I know...
After my first resection, I was out eating Mexican food in 6 weeks. I stayed in remission for 15 years but I still took meds. I wish her the very best of luck and speedy healing!...
This is my experience with a doctor telling me to stop my meds. I went from 135 to 85 in less than 4 months. I was bleeding, projectile vomiting, dehydrated to the max...in other words, off of the...
Oh my. I've been wrestling with the thought that maybe I made a mistake in putting down my sick little 13 year old dog...maybe I could have done something else to help him. Thank you for posting...