I’m about to hit 20 years since my Dx in the fall. Made it without surgery or biologics. I feel like a dinosaur to doctors. But time and the disease caught up. My strictures will be coming out....
Hmm. Thanks guys. It was gone this morning. My last lab work didn't show inflammation, but I don't believe it. Ill have to follow up...
It's been a few years. I had a great almost decade of remission and didn't follow the advice of vets around here to stay on my maintenance meds. Been having mild/moderate symptoms and woke tonight...
I agree it doesn't sound like a flare. You could always ask about blood work. Knowing that things look good could be reassuring....
Sniper! I have barely been around the past few years. Glad to pop in soon after you did. Glad you're staying ahead in your and your wife's fights....
It was Crohn's. figured out a trick. Contractions are supposed to ease by resting and staying on my side. When they got worse I switched to pacing which helps move things when I'm semi-obstructing....
It's nothing regular, but I've got the back pains with it. I'm certainly not at transition or anything. ;) I'm supposed to go in immediately because of another risk factor I have, so I'm trying to...
I have two nasty strictures like that Habs. We've finally figured out that a tiny bit of inflammation in the area causes all he to break loose, but when there's no inflammation (and I follow my low...
Hi all! I haven't been around since my last flare in 2011. I'm just nearing full term with another baby and seem to be having both contractions and Crohn's pains. I'm having trouble deciding which is...
Ivy -- so nice to "hear" from you! Big hugs to both you and Gail. You've both been a huge support to me and all of us for so many years. Thanks for all you have done and continue to do. Your words...
In the maternity section you can buy "belly bands" that work like the rubber band but give you more coverage....
Embrace the true maternity pants!! They are awesome. You can slip them on and off just like sweats, but you can get cute tailored styles. You can even get pretty decent deals at Target and Old Navy....
Also -- Dr. Hale has a hotline that's really helpful. A mom on another Crohn's forum called and he was actually in the room to help answer her question. Check the site. It's really useful. wonderful....
I don't have Stef17's links but I know they are from Dr. Hale's site. He is the expert on medications and pregnancy and breastfeeding. I have not taken Imuran myself, but I know mothers on here have...
I'm nearing the end of the first tri w/ number 3. It really could just be a bumpy first trimester from the hormones. Hang in there. I felt perfect with my first, sick the first trimester with my...
I haven't had surgery but have severe strictures and am expecting baby #3, so I can give insight on that. Humira can be safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Search back and see. I know for sure...
Ha! I'm covered in those too. That's a good way of thinking about them....
I'm on Pentasa. Used it for all of my pregnancies. This is #3. I took 6mp to get remission, but after a few years went off and have maintained with Pentasa. It's kept me healthy enough for two great...
Yup, gas, bloating, bms, nausea ... all part of pregnancy and CD. You're in your first tri, so it should go away. Definitely good you're seeing your GI though. How many weeks are you? I'm 7ish now...
Congrats!! Also no clue on LDN here. I agree with Roni, maybe switch to a safer med to help maintain your good health. I took Pentasa the last two pregnancies no issues and am taking it this time too...
While remicade doesn't work for me I know several moms here and elsewhere who've safely taken it while pregnant (follow precautions for timing your last dose) and have healthy perfect babies....
MissAnonymous -- we're due around the same time. I'm looking at mid May....
It is better for you and baby to be in remission when you conceive. I am expected my 3rd now. Each time I was in remission first. I've had healthy babies and easy pregnancies. Talk to your GI about...
Thanks everyone!! I'm giddy; we all are. mtgman -- that really doesn't bother me and DH has bowel issues/suspect Crohn's so we have a higher risk. The risk then is still small and like almost30, I...
Just wanted to share the news that my third Pentasa baby is cooking. Happy to share with the other pregnant ladies out there. I know it's scary especially the first go round....
Hi there. It took me 6+ months of serious trying the first go round. We were starting to get worried when it finally happened. My second was easier, just the third cycle. Hang in there, but talk to...
Sorry about the infection. Hang in there!...
Thank you for your service. It's an important job and we need thoughtful people like you doing it. Glad you made it through....
Yes, raise your hand if you have to go. Judges and attorneys want to go out of their way for jurors. People fake a lot of excuses, so they don't always really get the real ones. If it gets in the way...
Aww, hang in there. I agree fasting won't help. You can't fast and nurse, that just won't work for long. I don't do SCD, I'm also a low res gal. Probiotics are certainly a good idea. Really though, I...
From the clever minds at the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago: http://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/tmp/A30VRRY7.pdf [* I just activated the hyperlink - C2]...
Congrats!! Remicade is fine it doesn't cross the placenta til the last few weeks. They'll time it accordingly. I wouldn't worry about absorption unless you have a history of problems. I've had two...
Yay! Welcome back. Missed this....
Have you seen your OB yet? Hope you heard some reassuring news....
Thinking of you Gail!! Hope we get a positive update soon....
Glad you'll be going in Weds, but don't worry yourself yet. As far as you know everything is still fine. It's hard because every pregnancy and woman is different and it's hard to compare the things...
Oh Gail! You are in my thoughts. Sending thoughts of healing and recovery your way....
Until I was on the right meds I had them every three months -- the real deal. Then I had none for several years. In the past year I've been averaging a partial obstruction every two months. I was...
So glad to hear it!...
Also there's an app called lactmed for looking up the safety of meds while nursing. Going to check it out....
I know I've been referred to Dr. Hale's site to see what meds and tests are safe while nursing. They redesigned the site - infantrisk center Also found out they have a hotline to answer your...
Oh Gail, I'm so bummed to hear you're flaring. I haven't been around lately, but remember you'd been having symptoms. Big Hugs!! Hope it clears fast....
And I can add that my GI was super supportive to give me the go ahead when I cleared all of the tests. He currently thinks I'm crazy to still want more, but supports me in doing it once my...
I was in total remission (no inflammation even with a biopsy) both times. My pregnancy with my daughter was a dream!!! I've never felt so great and energetic. Became pregnant again when she was a...
Thanks guys. I've been on the phone with my doctor's office all week and gotten little help beyond the antibiotics and can't get in even if I wanted. I thunk he's just ready to hand me off to a...
I've been battling new symptoms for a week to two weeks, starting days after my last scope. My scope and labs looked great, but post-scope I can't eat or function. I have strictures and have only...
They were just normal labs. I did end up getting a call back from a nurse after the office was closed for the day -- a week after the draw. With the holiday and all, I think that's not unreasonable...
I thought she was ineffecient. Then I started following up with her when she was slow or did not respond to calls. Now I feel like I've been blacklisted. I've always been nice and polite with her and...
I posted before about issues with my GI's assistant. I talked to the GI and was assured things would be handeled. I had a blood draw last Friday. Still no results and I called to follow up. I was...
thank you! :)...