Mommajo, I'm so sorry - no matter what we do CD is a chronic disease, ready to bite us any time, isn't it!! I hope the diet change helps meantime. My colon has been removed and I have a perm...
I have been on permanent disability for over two years. I worked the first 12 years I had UC as my disease was fairly mild, just needed a handful of sick days a year to get by. All things changed in...
is it just swelling or do you have sore spots too? I frequently get a rash called Erythema Nodosum which is swelling of the fat tissue in the ankles/calves. It almost looks like reddish bruise,...
If I move too much in the morning too soon I'm nauseous - and having a hot shower is often too much! I actually have to eat as soon as I'm awake, even if it's just a cracker or two....
I used to take Humira and found it much easier in the belly than leg too. It didn't help my CD, nor did anything else, so now I'm minus a colon and have a perm ileostomy. Ironically, I'm back to...
oh, blueheron your story of final colonoscopy is horrible, and familiar! That is one of the huge pluses of not having a colon - no more scopes!!! I'm like most others, after a few months of lots of...
It's not all that uncommon to end up with a perpetual cough after a number of surgeries - I had one for over two years that my doctor treated with an inhaler (and no i didn't have any asthma symptoms...
I've been anemic and taken iron supps. The one I've taken is Palafer (I'm in Canada so not sure it's state-side). I like it because it is easier on the stomach than other brands I've had. My doc...
I've done remi twice. The big concern is risk of antibodies having built up in your system from your first session. When I started the second time on Remi, I had my first infusion with no problem....
oh yes, I can join the noisy gut crowd. I have an ostomy too, so that means I can't pass gas the "normal" way --- You mention embarrassing? I have this lovely pouch on me that when I pass gas...
I've always been warned against any type of cleanse, if that helps... my doc said risk of messing with already unhealthy flora would possibly cause more problems. I'm with Navy on the "yikes" and I'd...
It's the disease - always been a problem of mine, though sounds new to you. Worse when I'm tired. I've actually gotten perscription drops from my eye doc for it, it helps somewhat. But yes, blurry...
Banana dipped in chocolate and then frozen. Yum. I get the cramps too - alot lately - and I'm not on pred. However - I do know I've been deficient in potassium and vit D of late. I take D tab daily,...
some tummy pain, left side in particular concentrated in one spot. Also pressure pain in my rear, sometimes takes a loooong time to find a comfortable way to sit. Joint pain in knees, lower back...
Thanks for the welcome, Nanners! I've spent too long without getting involved with people with like situations you know? It's a miserable journey we are all on, but hopefully we can keep smiling......
I just started Humira last month. I've had my two loading doses and my first regular dose, so I'm five weeks into it now. I had been diagnosed with UC 14 yrs ago, pretty mild until 2006 when it went...