Thank you all for the replies. I have found relief. I took 2 Ducolax, Gas X and 2 Ibuprofen at night before bed. The following morning I had a BM and the gas pain was much better. By Sunday morning...
I had an endoscope and a colonoscopy on Tuesday and no bowel movement since. A lot of pain/discomfort between shoulder blades and down to my lower back. Any suggestions to how and relieve the pain?...
My doctor said that my intestines are swelling due to my diabetes. I do have chrons too. He thinks my digestive system is slowing down from my diabetes. Anyone ever heard of this problem?...
I just had my endoscope and colonoscopy today. My doctor said there was no sores but some swelling in my intestines. What could be causing this. Could this be a flair starting up? Waiting for the...
Well I just figured I would give you all an update. I recently went to my doctor for a complete physical wit some blood work. I got some fantastic news. Blood reading for that day 120, cholesterol...
You might want to check out this book Diabetes Miracle by Diane Kress. Very interesting! She talks about Pre-Diabetes and what you can do to control it. Good Luck!...
My crohns has been in remission for sometime now. I did have some steroids while I had surgery the doctor said. My blood sugars readings today have not gone over 167. So for now I am happy. I hope...
Thank you Lanie, I will try what you are suggesting. I have just started reading his book called Diabetes Miracle. It is very insightful and has giving me some hope to lowering my blood sugar...
Well I am happy to say that the rash has disappeared and my incisions are healing nicely. Now my sugar levels are still running high. I just can't win lately. I can't figure it out. I have been...
Well one week after my gb surgery and now I have a reaction to either the tape or the betadine (not sure witch one). I have a rash all over my stomach area. Taking Benadryl for the itch. My sugar...
Yesterday i had my gallbladder out and today I am in some pain. The doctor that was some what reluctant to remove it now says it needed to come out. When he went in to remove it the gallbladder was...
Well yesterday I had my gallbladder out. Pain today but I am happy to say that the Doctor that was reluctant to take it out is now saying it needed to come out. The gallbladder was indeed inflamed...
I was wondering what to expect after my gallbladder is removed. I have heard that some people experience diarrhea after having their gallbladder removed. I recently have had a lot of trouble with...
Well my surgery is scheduled for April 4th. I know about the diarrhea problem some people can have. I have crohn's so I can relate to that one. Lately I have a problem with constipation so Miralax...
Well gastric emptying test came back fine. Nothing wrong with my stomach. Hida scan came back with a lower ejection fraction than the last one done 2 years ago. My Gastrologist said that my gall...
I have both illnesses as you do. I was diagnosed with crohn's in 94 and diabetes in 2000. I am curently taking glipazide and actos for my diabetes and pentasa and humira for my crohn's. The...
Thank you for your replies. I recently went to have a stomach/gastro emptying test last week and this week the doctors have me going for a Hida scan. Looking for two possible problems. Gastroparesis...
After eating I get a pain in my right shoulder blade and sometimes get nausea. My blood sugars have been kind of all over the place but mostly normal readings. I have had some constipation and have...
:confused: Has anyone ever felt like their esophagus is in their stomach. I get a feeling of something in my throat and that my esophagus is in my stomach. The feeling is also accompanied by nausea....
I recently have developed a constipation problem. I have been taking miralax twice a day. It has helped with the constipation I think. I have at least once bowel movement a day but the pain is still...
Thanks for your reply! I went to one of my GI dr today. He is thinking that my digestive track is currently not working properly and I am "backed up". Also have a fisher (not very pleasant I may...
I have been feeling terrible for over a week now. Pain and discomfort between shoulder blades, nausea and constipation. Nothing seems to help. The doctors are questioning gallbladder or crohn's...
I just started back on my Humira. Constipation still a problem. I have alot of rectal pain and stomach pain. So tired of the pain and discomfort. I actually cry when I have to go to the bathroom....
I have recently stopped taking my humira and lately I have been experiencing pain when I go to the bathroom and have some constipation issues. Any suggestions on what to do?...
I got mine through a mail order card at CVS. I had them engrave on the front. Cronh's Disease and Diabetes see wallet card. It was not too expensive either. Some whwere @ $40.00. Look in CVS next to...
I have had a bad experience with Imuran but not with Humira. Can not take Imuran due to severe allergic reaction. I have been on Humira for a while now and I have been in remission for quite some...
I can not take Imuran due to severe join pain that caused me to be admitted to the hospital for 3 days. Tried one more time after that and the same thing happened only after 1/2 the amount. The joint...
I tried Imuran @ 8 years ago. I could not stay on it. Severe reactions to it and was hospitalized. My reactions were severe joint pains and it just hurt to touch any part of my body. Oh and...
I agree. I think a gallbladder forum would be excellent....
Crohn's can sometimes take a long time to diagnose. I was diagnosed with crohn's in 1994. I was very sick and hospitalized. Symptoms that I had were fever, my stool was like water with blood and...
Last scope 3/1 and CT scan showed no active crohn's at the moment. Scope 2 years ago showed show ulcers and inflammation. I have not had any intestinal problems since I started Hunira @ 3 years ago....
No. That is why I am going for the HIDA scan on 4/11. I am a little nervous about the HIDA scan. I just hope they find out why I keep getting the pains and nausea that I have been getting since the...
I am currently going through the same thing. But no stones were found. Just 2 polyps (2mm each) Nothing will be done until they reach 4 mm . My GI doctor thinks that I have a malfunctioning...
Thanks for all of your replies. Well the CT scan showed no active crohn's. It showed 2 small (2mm) polyps in my gallbladder and no stones. Still experiencing abdomen pain and back pain. Another test...
Good luck and lots of positive thoughts are being sent to you and your daughter....
I can not take Imuran. That med. gave me such joint pains that I had to be admitted to the hospital for three days on morphine for the pain. I could hardly walk and you could not touch any part of my...
Well, my CT scan showed good news. No active crohn's in any part of my intestines. Showed two gallbladder polyps (2mm each), small cyst on kidney (doctor says nothing to worry about). Now for the...
Good Luck to you too!...
Thanks for all of your replies. My blood glucose readings are much better today. I hate the fact that everything seems to effect your glucose readings. Medications, illnesses ect..... I sometimes...
Thanks for the info. Yes I've been on prednisone before for my crohn's but my blood sugars were never that high. This morning it has come down from 431 to 171 over night. I am not on insulin. I take...
Has anyone had to take any type of steroids? I had a ct scan today with a barium drink due to Allergic reactions to certain meds they had me pre-medicate with Medrol and Benerdryl. I am currently...
Anyone one else have a problem with taking any form of steroids and making their blood glucose levels rise to the extreme? Had to be per-medicated with Medrol and Benerdryl for my ct scan with a...
Hello and welcome to Healingwell! I have been on Humira for quite some time no. I do not have any of those side effects. Actually it usally helps with my joint pains. Good luck and keep your chin up....
Great Ideas. I'll have to keep them in mind for when ever the inevitable comes around. Who would of ever thought, leg warmers and hand warmers. If you can knit or know someone who can knit, you could...
Thanks! I will definitely have to try that next time! Good idea....
I agree with Homeboy. Fast and easy. I have never gotten a bad one thank god! I've never tried the syringe. I'm sure if I had to, I would but prefer to stay on the pen....
A few years ago I asked my doctor if maybe I could stop pentasa because I felt great (no issues at all). He said yes but he also was not convinced that it was a good idea. Long story short, within a...
I didn't have a choice to get off Remicade. During infusions I would have difficulty breathing and would have to stop and take a few puffs on an inhaler. Also would end up with hives and need to get...
I understand what you are saying. I too am allergic to Imuran and Remicade. Don't like going on Prednisone (makes my sugar go up due to diabetes). I am currently on Humira but don't like it. The more...
I almost never drink. Wine is a never for me, it goes right through me. Being a diabetic I try not to drink, but occasionally I will cheat and have one or two. Bad experience once with too much to...