Hi guys-- I've been doing this 8-6 M-F desk job for 12 years. Recently I've noticed side effects for sitting all day. I've got fibromyalgia and my shoulders tense up daily. Chronic pain, etc. I don't...
Hello everyone! I have fibro and crohn's disease. My crohn's is in remission but my fibro is not. I take savella max dose. Since being cut off pain meds years ago, the pain got progressively worse...
Soooo starting to feel better after no naproxen for almost a week now. Saw the doc today he xrayed my foot. It healed!!!!! Told him about the naproxen and he said yeah I'm glad you stopped it. You're...
I was on it for years didn't have problems for a few years. After a few years, I developed cystic acne and weight gain, so I had to get off. It definitely reduced cramps, eliminated periods, and...
That makes me so angry! They would rather cause more problems. I quit taking the naproxen 2 days ago but damn my foot hurts! I got an appointment Tuesday to talk to him about it. Crohn's with a...
That schedule is super impressive!! I'm lucky if I make it to work all week. The rest of the time I just rest and recoup. I'll get my social life back when I feel better. Right now I just take care...
Was wondering if anyone ever got a flare up from naproxen? I broke my foot 2 months ago and I've been in a flare since. Foot doctor said I need to be on it round the clock. I told him I had crohn's...
Just wanted to give yall an update. Well I have been feeling much better after taking probiotcs florastor and lactobacillius. Along with a liquid diet to rest the bowels. I didn't do another stool...
I don't know why they didn't test for other bacteria. Strange! Just means I'll probably have to do another one if it gets bad again. I went on liquids for a few days to let the bowels rest. Shortly...
Hmmmm...I had my cimzia shot and symptoms have subsided. Still not 100%, energy is lacking, belly is still quesy, but you can tell my abdomen is no longer swollen. Have not had a formed stool yet...
This problem seems to get worse as the doctors refuse to treat pain and allow patients to suffer on their watch. Prescription laws tighten and the sickly suffer for addicts. Its just not fair. This...
How long did you have salmonella for gumby? And what course of treatment did you get...
Well apparently my doctor ONLY tested for Cdiff and it was negative. He wants me to come in and discuss options. He seems to think cimzia is waning. And wants to have the talk. Im pretty sure this is...
Cimzia for 6 years now!! I am so grateful for it. It gave me my life back! Went into remission shortly after I began and have only had a few occurrences of stomach complaints since then. I was...
Yeah I have no clue really. I'm hoping something treatable shows up on the test results. Will have to wait and see. Scifgal2k if my bp was 62/40, I would've collapsed! If people only knew the things...
Not happy! I'm in remission.... well, was in remission. My coworker and I ate at a sushi restaurant a month ago and we both got violently ill afterwards. She got better, I did not.... Now having...
I alternate every 2 weeks between left and right sides of belly and legs. It lasts longer when taking one every 2 weeks...
So all test results are negative. I don't know to do now, but wait. Sheez....
Yeah...I've been taking florastor and colon health. Awaiting the diagnosis. Wish they would give me a round of antibiotics but I know they have to wait till they get a positive test result. I just...
Unfortunately, it is a thing. I have it. Specialist drs. indicated that over time, as I improved on the treatment for my crohn's, it would reduce the overall inflammation in my body, and the leg pain...
So.... I started feeling better thinking maybe I actually got over whatever it is that i have. Right after my cimzia shot, the next day, it ALL came back with a vengence. I'm pretty sure it's...
Parasites! EEEK! Well it sure does sound like one in there! LOL! We shall see tomorrow. I called the on-call dr., who said to wait till the clinic opens in the morning so they can do a stool sample....
HI guys, It's been awhile since I've posted. I was pretty much in remission on cimzia for years now. I keep thinking I should not forbid myself of the things I love to do, like travel, especially...
Yep. I'll probably head down that route. But if I'm going to spend the money, I would prefer to have something that can travel with me, just in case....
Hi guys, I've been on Cimzia for the last 5 years. In the last few months, my electricity has gone out several times. Since I can't really chance the medicine getting above the specified temperature,...
Thanks for the info. There actually is an fda registry for savella during pregnancy to track any effects on pregnancy but its not public yet. Yes I know I should be off before trying. I have...
Hey guys! I usually hang out on the crohns board but I had a question about savella. Have any of you experienced pregnancy and savella? Im doing very well physically and am considering getting...
Thanks Ides. It kinda makes me angry that they would even try it after almost 4 years of successful treatment. I was going over my blood work today. My doctors have a new computer system that allows...
Just an fyi... got my meds covered after the doctor wrote a letter to the insurance company. All good for one more year!!! Yay!...
FYI-- I spoke to the doctor's nurse who talked to the Cimzia local rep. They both said that the insurance company not covering Cimzia is incorrect. There is a new prior authorization process where...
I should add that I do have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana with a plan that's specific to my company.
WTH??? I received a letter in the mail from Blue Cross stating they are changing the drug tier/copay of Cimzia. No big deal I thought, but I should call and check to see what it will be. They said my...
I researched docs until I found a rheumatologist that specialist in difficult cases. I was finally diagnosed with fibromyalgia and bursitis. Other rheumys have said its just crohns and theres nothing...
One of my docs recommended drinking gatorade to get potassium and to get hydrated. It did help me. However, I also take savella for my fibromyalgia which works wonders for my leg pain....
I've been on Cimzia for 2 years now. But also savella for fibromyalgia. I've recently experienced HBP and had to go to the ER to reduce it. I'm now on BP meds and continuing to monitor. Docs said if...
I have crohns & fibromyalgia. I was finally diagnosed with fibro when rheumatologist ruled out other illnesses through blood work. Savella helps me alot but i know it's related to crohns or...
I've been on cimzia for the last 2 years. It worked really well for a long time. Still does, just wears off quicker. Stress is a big factor for me as well. i get sharp pain in my lower abdomen and...
I've been on cimzia for awhile now. Maybe a year and half. Well the last few months I've been dealing with chronic sinus, ear, and throat infections. I've taken cipro 4 times in the last few months....
I know its been awhile.... a long while. But I hope you guys have been good! Just wanted to give you an update on what's been going on. I've been on cimzia for over one year now. Have been doing...
Dr McDonald was an excellent understanding female dr. But she didn't diagnose me. I took test after test. 2 colonoscopies, stool tests, etc. Went to Ocshner for a 2nd opinion and was diagnosed with...
Dr Elizabeth McDonald is really good. She's at east Jefferson. I now go to Ocshner now with Dr. Smith. They r both good. But I prefer the ocshner system. I know she's big on vitamins but not sure...
I've done very well on cimzia. The longer I go on it, the better it seems to get for both crohns and joint pain. I'm looking to start having a family soon, but I know I can't get off biologics in the...
Hi guys! Its been awhile since I've posted, prolly cause I'm doing pretty well managing on cimzia. Question for you guys: My sister in law has had several surgeries on her foot. The latest has caused...
I get an itchy rash on my chest, ever since being on biologics, about 2 yrs now. My dermatologist told me I had to use some expensive antibiotic cream. Well it didn't work. So I tried generic...
Okay just to add my two cents.... I've had extreme leg pain since my diagnosis of crohns and a prescription of prednisone. I've tried remicade and although helped my guts it caused the leg pain to...
I'm with Stephanie on this one.... I'm on seasonique and cimzia. I don't think there's much of an increased risk because you have crohns. My gyno has never mentioned anything different when I was...
I went to the ENT who ordered 10 days of Cipro to be followed by an Xray of the sinuses. He said Z pack's are ineffective for my sinus infection. It probably did not clear it thoroughly so the...
Hmm yes I do eat dairy. Thats interesting. I'm probably going to call the ENT on Monday. Probably need to postpone my next injection too. I do use the steroidal nasal sprays too. Vitamins, green...
THis crap is getting old yall! Going on 3 months of sinus infections off and on. I'm immune to antibiotics at this point. I'm still doing the netti pot like you guys suggested and it helps but is not...
I've been on Cimzia since September 2010. It has worked well for me. The only side effect I have had is recurring sinus infections. I get what anybody around me gets. That is annoying but my crohns...