Morning all. I thought getting travel insurance would be a quick phone call, list all my problems and then get told the huge price I have to pay. But I am finding that they won't cover me for my...
Hi, Quick Infliximab/Remicade question. Are there any overseas travel restrictions that you know of? My treatment has been going really well so far and I want it to continue. Any responses greatly...
Thank you so much for your comments, you have managed to put my mind at ease a little. I will also be able to prepare and take a small goodie bag with me just in case, along with a selection of...
Hiya, Just a quick post to ask for a little advice. I start infliximab (remicade) on Friday and have to admit after reading quite a few posts I am more than a little scared. I realise everyone reacts...
Hi Ivy, Although I have had UC for around twenty years, which has recently been changed to Crohn's, I have never underwent ANY surgery. I am by nature a worrier and when they told me today that the...
Evening all, I was hoping some of you may have a little advice for me. I had an anal fistula operated on during the week, resulting in them placing a seton through it and opening up part of the...
Thank you tsitodawg and kelli_C. I never knew mosquitos didn't like garlic, my other half is going to think I stink. lol. I will be taking deet with us and whatever else I can probably think off,...
Hi all. Thanks for the comments. I’ve checked and I do need to take some form of anti-malaria meds for my destination. I think that it's just a case of trying one and seeing how I get on. All have...
Thanks GrumpyGI. Should have mentioned in post ... UK insurance company. Thank you njmom this was the one i was favouring as well, the nurse advised me that due to the antibiotics in it, this may...
Evening All, Well don't know about anyone else, but I am glad that my work day is behind me. I have been stressing out all day, which of course I should know better than to do, as it's just...
Thank you for your replies, I have been finding out loads reading all the posts, it feels as if I have been missing out. My doctor has suggested remicade but not for the fistulas, more to have an...
Hi All, Just joined the forum today, having gotten fed up with the newsgroups. A little background on my condition:- Was diagnosed with UC at 17; condition has always been quite mild to moderate,...