I had a perineal abscess drained 3 weeks ago and the doctor placed 3 setons in. 2 of them came out last week and ever since then I've been feeling as if the area of the abscess is filling back up....
Yes, my joint pain was almost unbearable before starting cimzia, my fatigue was pretty awful as well. I work second shift as a sheriff's deputy so I would not go to bed until about 1 or 2 am and get...
I have been on Cimzia for about a year and it has helped a lot!! I have tons more energy and feel better than I have since I was diagnosed two years ago (I feel so good, that i just finished my first...
Snake...I to had a fistula in my labia and it is because of this that i eventually got diagnosed with CD. I feel your pain and wish that you did not have to go through this!! The way that my fistula...
you also might try a specialty medical supply store or like Nanners said Wal-Mart or Target...
Nanners I am sending you a big hug!!! Reading your post put things into perspective for me. I want you to know that you and all of the others on this board who have been suffering from this disease...
Because I suffer from mostly constipation, I drink a cup of coffee most mornings and it helps me get things moving along. The milder brews do not seem to have any affect but the stronger the brew the...
I know that this is overwhelming but try not to freak out to much...I know it is easier said than done, but I have found that the more I stress about something the worse I feel. I have had several...
So I have been doing the Cimzia injections for bout 6 months now and I have noticed that my periods have changed quite a bit. Usually I start my period the same weekend that I do my injections. The...
I am not sure about nerves being in the rectum but I had the same thing with my rectal fistula. This was also my clue that i had abscesses in the vaginal/rectal area. Do you feel any hard knots in...
I tried it, the taste was ok (I added some peanut butter and banana to the Chocolate) but I think it made me go to the bathroom more than I normally do. I also only used half a packet....
I had to have the area drained the day after Thanksgiving. Doing better now, just hoping that it doesn't come back again. Thanks for the inpute!...
No Nanners, my GI did blood tests and made diagnosis based on symptoms as well....
So I just went for my second follow up with my Colon/Rectal surgeon. He had told me after my surgery to drain two abscesses, that he could not find my fistulas, which his partner had found approx. 1...
Thanks for all the feedback....I am gonna ask my GI about a proctologist during our next appointment...
I think they are connected to another organ but I cannot remember for sure. Yes, I take 1000mg of Canasa but this weekend the pain has gotten considerably worse. the area is hard and warm to the...
Hi all, I suffer from anal fistulas and recently they have come back with a vengeance. It is so uncomfortable to sit and at times even walk. I tried to call my GI this morning but so far no one has...
Thanks everyone!!! I tried to give blood today and was told that because they couldn't fine Cimzia listed in their medication database and couldn't get a hold of a doctor (since it was Sunday) that...
No, I don't think that either of those have been checked....
I was just curious if any of you knew whether or not it was safe to give blood. I am taking Cimzia and Apriso and was not sure if that would affect my blood or if it was even a good idea for people...
I'm a Deputy with my local Sheriff's Office. When I first got sick I had just started my job and felt guilty for taking time off. So far they have been very understanding and supportive. Right now I...
I had almost the same thing and mine oozed for almost a year before the doctor's realized I had crohns's. It would pop open at the worst times as well (usually vacation)...this happened as recently...
I have been on Cimzia for about 2 months as well...so far no bladder infections but usually the day after my injections I feel like I have been hit by a truck. Almost like I have the flu but 10x the...
I go see my GI next week so I am going to talk to him about possible solutions....I usually have a cup of coffee in the mornings and helps me to move things along but I am not sure how good that is....
Glad to hear that I am not the only one with this problem, although I wish none of us had to suffer. I have read a lot of posts on this forum and another one about some people going to the bathroom...
I was just wondering if anyone else with crohn's seemed to suffer more from constipation than diarrhea? I sometimes have the urge to go to the bathroom but when I try and go nothing happens. This is...
I just did my 3rd dose of Cimzia....the shots are a little intimidating to me, but they have gotten easier each time. Good luck!!! Let me know how you do....
I have the same thing...white raised circle around injection site...I didn't notice it after the first two injections bout both the 2nd and 3rd doses I started to notice this....
Thanks so much guys!! RedSox I also have Blue Cross so that makes me hopeful-now I just need to check with both them and the place where I get my massage....
Hey guys, I have been getting a massage about once a month to help with my aches and pains. They really seem to help but are somewhat costly. I was curious if anyone else here got frequent massages...
Coffee helps me out when I'm feeling constipated....
I usually drink it every morning and like Tooth said it helps move things along. If I go through a period of constipation I will drink a cup. I know that different brands affect me way differently....
I have that once in a while, mine reminds me of more like dark tissue paper. I'm not sure if what I'm seeing is mucus or blood. but I feel your pain!!!! Good luck with everything...
I am mostly nervous because I have read about some of the side affects. Did you see results right away? So far the only treatments I have tried have been antibiotics and other medications such as...
Hi everyone I am new to the group and have just been diagnosed with Chron's in the last few months. My GI is getting ready to put me on Cimzia and I was curious as to what others think of this drug...