My doctor switched me to Asacol HD because the regular Asacol wasn't available....which I believe is the same drug, just in a higher dose (800 MG VS 400 MG). Are they discontinuing Asacol HD as well?...
Yes, ever since being diagnosed 2 years ago I've had 8 cavities. I brush my teeth twice a day, but admittedly only floss maybe 2-3 times per week....
It is large but by no means hard to swallow, like someone said it was very slippery and went right down without a problem....
Started Remi in August 2011 and I've gone from 135lbs to 177lbs...I asked my GI if it was the Remicade that was making me gain weight, and he said it was because I was feeling better and didn't...
Never had to do the patency capsule, but for the Pill Cam I didn't have to do any prep other than fast for 24 hours prior....
I would get an appointment with a GI if the symptoms persist....they might want to do a colonoscopy which is the best way I think to diagnose Crohns. They'll take biopsies and analyze them....
Never heard of a pen form of Cimzia. I was freaked out at first when it came to putting a needle into myself, but honestly it's not bad at all. It's just mentally challenging to overcome the fact...
Mine has been sore on and off....I had a colorectal surgeon explain to me that the fistula tract itself can become ulcerated and cause a ton of pain. He and I both thought it had abscessed again at...
The only other medications I can think of are the immunosuppressants (6MP or Imuran). They're definitely a lot more easier/convenient to take than Remicade, but they still have their fair share of...
I'm usually tired for a day or two afterwards...
I see Remicade as a miracle drug because I've only had 2 infusions and I'm basically symptom free. I've already exhausted other medications though prior to beginning it. The only downside I see is...
I live in central New England and it wasn't bad. Just a bit of wind and a whole lot of rain. Lot of friends without power though....
That's great news and very encouraging....I'm starting it on Saturday....
magnesium citrate?...
I never had mine packed with gauze, so I can't offer any insight there. But it was pretty uncomfortable to sit down for 3 or 4 days following my surgery. My abscess was relatively small and I don't...
An obvious way you can tell you have a fistula is if you're continually getting drainage (could be pus, or just watery stool or both) coming out down there. But that's if you DON"T have an abscess,...
I've had lumps in that region that were not abscesses, but I do have Crohn's. The last lump I had, I was dead sure was an abscess and it turned out to be an ulcerated fistula tract and Flagyl cleared...
The actual procedure is NOTHING to be worried about. You'll arrive there, have an IV put in, get rolled into a scary looking room on your bed (well, at least my room was dark and freezing), then have...
When I was flaring last week I had a tempt between 99.8-101.5....but I think it was because I had an abscess starting to come back and had a fairly horrifying visit with my surgeon and he examined me...
I never had to even do a full prep for my pill cam, just had to fast. Didn't have to take any X-Rays afterwards either.......
I don't think a fissure would present itself as a lump...that would be more like an abscess if you felt a lump. I think a fissure is just a cut. I'm not really sure if it would take time to...
Never knew that everyone had a process that stimulated bowel movement after eating...Guess that makes sense though, I didn't think I could digest food in a matter of minutes lol...
I've been on Cimzia for 5 months now. You take it once a month, but I started flaring so my doctor changed me to 1 syringe every 2 weeks. I have mixed feelings on its effectiveness, I'm flaring again...
My surgeon also refuses to operate on my fistula, stating that having Crohns will lead to many potential problems and an increased risk of incontinence. Not really sure if I believe him though, as...
I started Cimzia in late January. I had been having symptoms of the abscess well before that, so I wasn't put on it to heal it. My surgeon initially thought it was a fissure. I have mixed feelings...
Takes me a day or two for things to get back to my "normal" as well....
When I inject Cimzia, I really do it as slowly as possible and I can barely feel anything. The needle is probably inside me for a good minute and a half to 2 minutes. I could do it much faster, but I...
The antibiotics are probably controlling the pus, but as far as I know they cannot heal the "tunnel" that the fistula is. The only medications that can heal and close fistulas are the biologics...
Haven't noticed any side effects besides being a bit tired after the injection. The injections barely hurt...the worst part is that you have to keep the needle in you for about 2 minutes to get all...
I never experienced any nausea. However, it did make my sleepy at first so taking it at night is a good idea. After a while though this side effect slowly went away after about a month....
Wish it had some data for any deaths from Cimzia...ah well. I think my doctor had told me there was less than 5 people who had died from taking Cimzia. I think the chances of getting cancer from...
21 when I was officially diagnosed last August 2010. But like others, I had symptoms on and off for the year or maybe even 2 years prior that I was kind of in denial about and tried to ignore. My GI...
I've been getting a bad taste in my mouth when I burp. Not when I wake up though....
There are 3 biologics for Crohn's: Remicade, Humira, and Cimzia. Remicade is an infusion, Cimzia and Humira are injections. Many people have had a lot of success with biologics. I am on Cimzia and...
I hear you on the prep, it's terrible, and it sure does feel great to have that IV put in and finally start to get re-hydrated. I'm not entirely sure, but I think white blood cells would indicate...
I absolutely hate needles, but it's not that bad using Cimzia. It is strange though since you're basically "stabbing" yourself with the needle, and it's made even more strange because it barely hurts...
I had the capsule endoscopy a few months ago. I didn't feel it going through me, nor did I feel it exiting. I think there is something they can give you that's kind of like a test run for the capsule...
I was originally scheduled to have this done, but it turned out I had an abscess and not a fissure so it never happened, and instead the surgeon cut it open and drained it. From what the surgeon...
I had the same problem...like others have said it could be a fistula, or it could just be leakage. What I'd do (if you're feeling adventurous) is grab a mirror and a flashlight and try and look up...
When I was first put on 6MP, I think I had my blood checked twice the first month (I believe both included liver tests, as well as the Prometheus test to make sure I was in the therapeutic range)....
Try some sitz baths...
When I first started 6MP, it made me very sleepy for about the first month until I think my body started tolerating it more. Id suggest to maybe take it before you go to bed as opposed to in the...
I remember on my Pred bottle it said to take it before 8am. That frequently didn't happen for me though because I'd sleep in on days when I didn't have school/work....
My colorectal surgeon was Dr. Arcand...I had everything done at St. Vincents (also called the Worcester Med Center). He drained an abscess and it ended up forming a fistula too. However, he too...
Had an abscess drained and my surgeon didn't give me any antibiotics either. I asked him why in a follow-up appointment and he said the same thing your doc said...as long as it's draining he said it...
I started it roughly a month ago so I'm just finishing up the loading doses. I take my last loading dose on Monday. I haven't noticed a huge difference, but symptoms have improved slightly. I haven't...
Thanks for all the concern. I had my follow up today with the surgeon and asked him about the antibiotics. He said it was a relatively small abscess, and since it was draining there was no need for...
Well seeing as I don't have a girlfriend/someone special...I'll be spending the night playing Xbox and watching 24 on DVD. woot!...
Im your same age/same situation with it being my last semester too. Unfortunately fatigue is a symptom of inflammation. I try to just listen to my body as much as possible, if I'm tired I'll nap, and...
I always thought an abscess was untreatable with antibiotics since the medicine can't get to it due to the "wall" around it. They usually are cut and drained. Like others said contact your doctor...