Awww, i know how stressfull it is to have your girls move away I wish them a safe and easy trip! :-) Eugene is great! I hope you can visit them....
Cupcake, Been there, done that. I feel for you! (((((HUG))))) ~Toni...
Hawkinscate, Well said! Couldn't agree with you more!! Archie, I for one will not be spraying poop in public parking lots, and I hope you won't either....
I have to take supplements for potassium, B12, D, niacin. I had horrible leg cramps too. Have you had your D level checked? I feel much better when I can manage to get my D close to a normal range....
Yay! I am on week 3 and already feeling better. Thank you for the encouraging news on the weight loss. I have already noticed I am eating less, but I finally got off prednisone for my Crohn's, which...
I have nothing to add but a ((((HUG)))) ~Toni...
I am another happy Remicade user. :-) my gut is doing good, my fistula is gone and my fissure is now teeny tiny. I hope you get great results. Up until my 5th infusion I was always tired and had a...
Thank you all for your positive posts! I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in February and then two weeks ago, fibro. I believe my duel diagnosis's have been harder on my family than they have been...
((((Gail)))) welcome home! Take care of you. Rest, rest, and more rest! ~Toni...
I really, really need to make a trip to Oregon, it will be a 5-6 hour drive. Alone. Now I love to drive, but it's construction season and I seem to be developing a fear of getting caught in a long...
Hi! *waves back* You found the right place for talking about bowels and poop and farts and loud noises. Welcome!...
Thanks! I do hope She feels better soon!...
I have wrist pain often. To be honest tho, I am not sure if it is my crohn's arthritis or my fibro. Sorry you are hurting....
((((gentle hug)))) I am glad you enjoyed camping!...
I don't think I would accept that diagnosis without a second opinion. I sure hope you find out what is going on with those fingers?! I know that I usually have to focus to NOT feel pain, I have to be...
Hi Remicade is doing me a world of good. I avoided fistula and fissure surgery *knocking on wood* after just 3 doses. I have not been on 6mp, I hope it helps! :-)...
It really is good feeling to know I have a place to turn to when I need information, or support, or just to vent. Thanks!...
I am not a fan of hospital pillows so I would bring my own.......
mamabee, you are so right about it being a relief! Heck, I have already lived with it for probably 10 years, now I know what to treat! Thanks for your input on Cymbalta. I have never tried tramadol...
Today I was diagnosed. On a positive note, I knew to turn here for support. :-) ~Toni...
Thanks Karen, I just love the Healingwell folks! :-D The bed buddy sounds like it might become my new best friend! I am trying to make room in our too tight budget for me to be able to join someplace...
Thanks for the warm welcome Robin. Moonsinger... wow. the spoons theory is great! Thanks....
I have suspected that I have fibro for years.... today I was given a diagnosis... so... crohn's and fibro. The crohn's has made massive improvement.. wouldn't call it remission but at least I can...
After MANY years of believing I might have fibro I finally was diagnosed today. This comes 5 months after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease and IBS. I know that being hit with a couple of nasty...
(((Vicky))) wishing you a successful surgery, speedy recovery, followed by a nice long remission....
I go in for my 6th infusion next week. Remicade has done me a world of good! I was able to cancel surgery for a fistula and a fissure! I too have a rash on my face, possibly from the Remicade? I am...
Please do keep us posted on how it works. I also find my facial rash bothersome! And I am wondering if mine is from Remicade, its been 5 weeks since my last infusion and this week the rash is showing...
((((Gail)))) sending healing thoughts your way. Hope you feel better soon!...
iphone alarm is the only way I remember to take mine. I will not let myself turn it off until meds are taken....
I was asked by a couple of my docs to get to get a medic alert for the prednisone.......
Good Luck Gail!...
takilra. Yes. It does, and it certainly doesn't take much for me to get hot. :(...
Last week I had a butterfly shaped raised red splotch on my nose and cheeks. It only lasted for a couple days and then disappeared. Two days ago I broke out it a bumpy rash, not particularly itchy,...
I am doing my injections just before bed and taking some Tylenol and lots of water. Methotrexate makes me tired and gives me a bit of a headache for about 36 hours, by doing it before bed I get to...
Thanks everyone. I Really appreciate the input. :-)...
I am currently using an OTC probiotic with 10 billion CFU's. (it is a blend of lactobacillus and bifidobacterium lactis) At my last appointment my GI wrote me a prescription for VSL #3 because we...
Starving ones self is never a good idea. If she likes Boost. Get her boost! I also agree with the good probiotic, one with at least 10billion. I like others do not eat first thing in the morning....
I worked with adults with disabilities for years so I have done my share of diaper purchases, but on the embarrassing Crohn's front, I was in line at the store and my gut chose that moment to produce...
Hi ic. I'm glad you found this site too. It has been very helpful for me! I wish I could see summer. We live in Washington and I am having my doubts about a summer at this point. AG, coffee cup with...
Not to the same degree. After my last infusion the muscles across my upper back, shoulders and neck hurt!! for about 3 days....
I think that tonight I will sleep with one eye open so I can see if it's those fancy fanny fairies smearing up my glasses! O... If my glasses are on the nightstand then I guess I won't see them, will...
Aww Gail. (((hug))). I am sorry things are rough now. Sending healing energy your way. I don't know how you get up and go to work. Heck just getting up and going to the coffee pot is exhausting for...
Aww Sniper. Dogone it. I am sorry. It seems unfair that you have another thing heaped upon your already full plate....
Awww Gail. I'm sorry. (((HUGS)))...
(((((hug)))))) I hope things calm down soon....
Welcome! I hope your meds work well for you. :-) and soon too.....
Pentasa and prednisone are not enough for me....so we added methotrexate and remicade. I am currently trying to taper the prednisone, again. It seems like I just can't get below 15. *sigh* Even with...