Does anyone have any suggestions to temporarily relieve pain? I have tried soaking in hot bath, heating pad and colonic message. I am in severe pain and just need a break from it. Currently on...
CrohnieToo - I got a copy of the CT report but I still don't understand it and did not get a good explanation. The doctor said he is still hoping that some of this is still post surgery. He did say...
CrohnieToo. – My husband and I also thought it would be unusual for me to still have post surgery swelling six months later. I have an apt with GI doc tomorrow. I had the records department make...
FORGET about WHAT YOUR FRIEND SAID!!!!! I hate to say this but to me she sounded a little rude! It sounds to me like you were proud of your home and the life you created with your family. In the end...
Sorry to be so graphic but I do not know who to turn to. Diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Had a resection in February. Recovering from a pretty severe flare that started about a month ago. In the past...
Myrne – Thanks for the advice. I have been taking it around lunch time but, I will definitely start taking it as soon as I wake up. I also lowered my dosage to 30 mg. Maybe between the two I will...
WingZero please let me know how you are doing. I have been worried about you. Lisa...
OMG WingZero I hate that you are having such a hard time. I recently posted stating that I could use a good friend. I DO understand how you feel. Your SICK of being sick, everyone with the exception...
I have been on 40 mg Prednisone for about a month. I just started taking the Protonix so I assumed that the culprit but I think you might be right about the Prednisone. Did you ever experience...
Your husband has nicknamed you "Super Pooper" ...
Dorri, Although my weight has never been that low, I recently went from 141 to 124 in about two weeks. It was awful!!!! I am new to the lactose issues but I recently found out that I am lactose...
Thank God I don’t have to deal with the periods anymore! Doc removed my uterus when I was 28. But my daughter had to be put on birth control at age 13 due to heavy flow and severe cramps. I was...
WingZero - I actually laughed out loud when I read your first two sentences! You never really know what you want with people or food!!! Ahhhhh and the food tastes so much better with the Prednisone,...
Becky - I would love to have a chat. Is there a certain time you and your friends meet online? The only chat I have ever done was on facebook with my daughters. Is it done the same way? WingZero -...
Ok so I have posted a few newbie questions on here since I joined about a week or two ago. Some of the questions might sound strange to a seasoned Chronie, but to someone who is new to all this it's...
I have had several of these in the last two years for partial obstructions. The hospital usually mixes it with a drink called "FUZE". It is way better than the horrible milky white stuff (which I...
Yes, I am the one who asked the stupid question the other day wanting to know if Protonix can affect your mental health. My husband recently mentioned that it may not be directly causing depression...
I would love to hear from anyone who has taken Protonix? I just feel weird. Really depressed....
Just started Protonix and feel kinda funny. Hard to describe. Has anyone had any side effects from taking this medication? Does it go away?...
Congradulations! I adore that picture. Your girls are beautiful! May God continue to bless you and your family. Lisa...
Hello tired and weak, I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. You are in my prayers. Like you I was hospitalized six times within a year, cannot even count the number of ER visits and three...
Just wanted to say thank you for the help. I just bought some Great Value Walmart brand loctose free vitamin D milk. I will definitely try some of the others that were suggested. It is still too...
I have been having difficulty adding foods into my diet. Recently discovered that I am sensitive to milk and cannot tolerate any type of tomato juices/soups. I also have difficulty with chicken...
ChronieToo what probiotic do you recommend? I have tried a few and heard that not all probiotics are the same. Lisa...
I have been on phenergan on and off for about two years. The only side effect I noticed was that it made me a drowsy which goes away once your body gets used to it. If that one does not work for you...
My doctor really wants me to take Remicade but I cannot afford the co-pay, plus the doctor fees for the injections are pretty high. Does anyone know where I may be able to get some help? Also, I...
I have been on Flagyl for about a week. My doc prescribed Phenergan and Zofran to help with the nausea. I call these my miracle drugs. I hope this helps....
Thanks everyone for the advice. I was finally able to eat about 4 bites of broiled chicken. YEAH!!!!! Sometimes the smallest things mean the most. It's nice to know I am not in this alone....
Thank you ChronieToo. I have an appointment with my Gastro Dr. this Thursday and plan to ask for a referral to a dietician. I was diagnosed with Crohn's while fighting a C-Diff infection so at the...
Hello everyone my name is Lisa. I found this website last night and thought everyone seemed really nice and tried to support each other. I was diagnosed with Crohn's about 1 1/2 yrs ago. I had 16...