Thank you Ides! I am so sorry for all the trauma you have been through! Is early chrons more difficult to detect? My PCP gave me a Wellbutrin prescription for both my depression/anxiety and said it...
My GI informed me that my small bowel MRI was normal, no sign of Chrons. But it showed inflammation in my lower back, called it sacroiliitis. Now about sacroiliitis, I didn't even know it existed. I...
My GI informed me that my small bowel MRI was normal, no sign of Chrons. But it showed inflammation in my lower back, called it sacroiliitis. Is there good reason to pursue a pill cam when my MRI...
I added crystal light to my Miralax prep and it went down ok. The nurse suggested it. :)...
Mission accomplished! Thanks for chatting with me about it!! The Valium helped greatly. So did having my husband there. I also made sure I did not see out from under the cloth on my eyes. It wasn't...
Ok friends, how on earth did you fall asleep? Lol. I wish I could just sleep through it! But what about the whole holding your breath part? :)...
Last Friday I went in for my MR Enterography and I blew it! I went alone because my hubby had to work...and they got me into the machine, which really intimidated me when I saw it and was in it. And...
Hi all, Thank you for letting me communicate with you and ask questions as I have been seeking a diagnosis for my bowel issues. I appreciate you letting seek out your advice since you all know so...
I had my first GI test earlier this week, a colonoscopy. And oh boy, the prep sure did me in. I could hardly stand before we left for my proceedure, was faint, dizzy, and nauseous. You may remember I...
Thank you! I had an incident a couple months ago with vomiting and D, and got really low on my supply for a day or so. I was worried about this being similar. The Dr did say to discard the feeding...
Should I be concerned? I don't want to lose my milk during all of this. My baby girl is 6.5 months old. I'm getting a colonoscopy to be checked for Crohns. My appt was moved up to consult with a GI...
Zanne- have you thought about wearing a dress like top, with a waist length sweater, over some jeans, with some flats? That would be look stylish, casual, and the longer top or dress would hide your...
Thank you for your responses! I went to the Dr last night and they did an abdominal X-ray. No blockage in my colon, but the radiologist said that my air fluid levels indicated a possible small bowel...
Hi there, I posted the other day and I wanted to ask a few questions from you all if I may. I am not diagnosed yet, and I know that this isn't medical advice, and I really appreciate your answers and...
LeeAnne- hi, im 28 this year also...you commented on my post, and I saw yours...as you know I'm still seeking information, don't know what the cause of my issues is yet. But I wanted to let you know...
Nanners- thank you for letting me know what it is like for you! Stripey- I am so sorry for wht you have suffered through. Thank you for your reply. LeeAnne- I had blood tests that showed...
Thank you everyone for your kind replies. I forgot to mention my nonstop heartburn/reflux, and I recall that I had severe stomach pain and cramping and uncontrollable D for another length of time in...
JAB- The family practice Dr I saw did a panel of blood tests, not chrone's specific. But my B-12 vitamins were low, and something indicated infection in my body. I forget what it was, but it was...
Hi there, I have read a lot of the posts in the Chron's forum as I am trying to find help... I have an appointment with a GI, but it is a month from now. I would love to get some input and advice in...