I’ve had Crohn's for 10 years and since then have always had very inflamed gums. Now my dentist wants to pull six teeth because of inflammation and disease. I’ve never had issues with my teeth until...
I have had Crohns for about 7 years. and for the past 2 years my health has been pretty good. The only thing is for about 3 years no I get these bouts of sudden onset back and stomach pain. The pain...
I had my colostomy reversal about a week and a half ago. I came home from the hospital on sunday and since then I have been having severe hot and cold flashes. I was wondering if anyone else has ever...
I had my reversal about a 1.5 weeks ago. I came home from the hospital on sunday and since then I have been having severe hot and cold flashes. I was wondering if anyone has ever had hot and cold...
How does everyone pay for their medical expenses. Right now I have $15,000 in medical expenses and I can't pay a dime of it. My income goes all to my living expenses an paying my insurance company. I...
I have been in my first real job since school. And after just 3 months I am having to quit. I work the front desk of a hotel, not my career destination but a stepping stone to where I want to be....
I was wondering if anyone else has skin issues that are caused by their crohns? About 1 year ago I got this really bad rash on my inner thighs that seeped moisture. Doctors couldn't figure out what...
I have spoken to the hospital and they say that they called the insurance company before it was cancelled so they are not liable. I am trying to work out a payment plan but it will be a few days....
I found out last week that I don't have any insurance and apparently haven't since the beginning of the year. My insurance company cancelled my insurance without telling me because of Obama care....
I have seen about 4 different deems, 3 GI's and 2 GP's. The rash doesn't fall into any normal rash category. One derm thinks it is crowns related some think it is remicade related some think it is...
I have had this rash on my inner thighs that doctors can't figure out what is causing it. I have tried everything from antibiotics, creams, anti-fungles, and prednisone. Prednisone is the only thing...
Yesterday I went to change my appliance and I noticed a blister looking thing that was under the flange. It is seeping and is indented a bit. It seems to be getting bigger and it hurts really bad. I...
For the past 4 months now I have had a severe rash around my groin. It goes away with predinsone but returns immediately once I stop. It seems that it is caused by the remicade and is a form of...
I have a hernia. My doctors wont do surgery and it is about the size of grapefruit. Other than the fact that I look pregnant from one side and clothes dont fit it isn't that big of a deal. Though I...
So while this is not directly crohn's related, because I'm immune suppressed it is making it all worse. I had an allergic reaction which lead to an infection around a month ago. I never could get a...
If you are coming from the states look to see where your insurance will cover you. As a student you can get into any NHS hospital but your insurance will most likely give you access to private...
I'm an American student studying in the UK and I can't get a doctor to examine me. Because I'm on Remicade and Immuran I get yeast infections and other bacterial infections really easily. I now have...
I have been draining so bad from my bum for the last two months that I go through underwear twice a day and a pair of jeans. I haven't drained in ages, so I don't know why it is happening all of a...
I have problems with my gums as well. I'm not sure if it is the Remicade, but Chron's can affect your gums. There is not much they can do about it. Your dentist can perscribe antibiotics and...
I know what you mean. I always get that answer eventually. It is really frustrating because it feels like they aren't taking you seriously....
I am so tired lately. I haven't changed anything in my routine but all I want to do is sleep or lay in bed. I am in my masters and missing classes is hard, but this morning I literally could not get...
I get really bad back pain at night, but it is stiff and sometimes unbearable during the day. I haven't had stomach pains. I have seen two GP's and they wont even examine me, they just said give it...
I have had an abdominal hernia around my ostomy for over a year. In the past 3 months I have had bad back pain. I have been working out, doing yoga, taking pain meds, and heat. I have been to a...
I am new to Dansac as the UK doesn't seem to have Hollister... I am using a NovaLife 2 wafer I can't get it to stick to my skin. Am I missing a product or what? Please help...I'm bagless at the...
Does anyone here live in the UK? I am an American student and I am getting my meds through the NHS. I need to refill them and they are saying I need to come into the GI and see them to get them...
I moved from the states to the uk 2 months ago. Because of the move and dealing with insurance from the states and the NHL it was about 12 weeks since my last infusion. That was last week and my...
I was diagnosed my first semester of college. It definatly had its ups and downs and I had to take some semesters off school. I lived off campus, which helped because I had my own room for days that...
So, I've had a colostomy for a few years now and all my friends know about it but I've not had a relationship since. I've slept with guys and told them but I feel somehow that it is different from...
I still have my colostomy, but I also have a hernia where the stoma is. My doc said that it is normal because of the weaker mussels it can easily tare. Talk to your doc they might be able to do a...
Does anyone ever get so frustrated with their appliance they want to say screw it and let the poop fall where it may? I have changed my whole thing for the third day in a row because of various...
I've had a colostomy for 3 years and I'm looking at having it reversed. My doc wants to do a test where they measure my rectal muscle strength. I was wondering if anyone has had it done before. I am...
I don't have many friends and the one friend I would talk to about this is my roommate, as she is a little biased about the situation. I moved to Seattle in January looking for a job, since then I...
Thank you all for the words of advice and the wonderful stories that someone is out there that can love us even with a bag....
So I've never really been a person to put myself out there. I'm 23 and have never had a boyfriend, I've had a couple one night stands but thats about it. Well last night I was on a date with this...
I am getting really sick of my pouch and am actually going to the surgeon soon to see about a reversal. Though I have crowns and have had a lot of abcesses from it so i'm not sure I'm really a...
I should start out by saying that this is not about crohns, its just my mom and friends don't seem to understand. I graduated from college in August and have been unemployed since then. I moved to...
Thanks everyone for the advice, I think I am also depressed, which isn't helping. I have a job I don't really like and it doesn't cover the rent, and I work till 10pm most days and am on my feet the...
I posted a few weeks ago how exhausted I am. Since then I've seen a GI, who told me nothing other than to take caffeine and sleep more. I talked to my mom and she said she didn't know what to do. I...
I was wondering if anyone else has a fear of their bag exploding. I have had to change my bag 3 times since last night, and while it has slowed down a little I am to afraid to go to work. I have up...
I know this is probably not crohns related but I have exhausted all other options, besides calling my GP. For the past two months every time I shave my legs I get the worst razor burn. My entire leg...
I have a colostomy and have mucous drainage for over 2 years. I just use a pad, one that you would use for your period. I have tried a number of different medications to try and get rid of it but it...
I am a recent college graduate and have had crohns for 4 years and a colostomy for 2years. As many people today the only job I could find out of school was in retail. Its ok, but my exhaustion is...
Dr. Collins at OHSU is really good. Its really hard to get in to see her but any of the doctors there are really good....
I was wondering if anyone knew of a good GI in Seattle? I am moving and need to get settled with a new doc....
Last Wednesday I had my remicade, by Thursday I had a really soar throat and felt really sick. Since then I have lost my voice and since Sat I have developed a cough and have through up a few times....
Six weeks ago I have a remi infusion, at week 10 due to travel and not being able to get it while abroad. Within 48 hours of the infusion I had a really bad cold, which turned into strep throat. This...
I am so sick of draining and mooping (aka, mucous pooping). I go through a couple pads a day and the other day I even went through a pad and a pair of jeans, while at work. It was gotten even worse...
I have a colostomy and a hernia from it. For the past two days my hernia/ostomy has been a little painful. It feels like I almost pulled a muscle or like it weights ten pounds. When I move from...