When I get up in the morning for work my stomach usually is in an uproar.... groaning, grumbling and all that. I don't necessarily have to use the bathroom (most of the time I can't) but I feel the...
I have the same issues... I don't think any of the meds I've had cause it but I have had braces which I believe lead to TMJ (which is what I think my jaw problem is). Mine will normally pop/click but...
I second the Calmoseptine... Awesome stuff. Wouldn't hurt to try the steroid suppositories too to get it under control....
I can't help you in giving advice and such but I'm in a similar boat as far as getting ready to start it... I hope it works wonderfully for you and also hope you post the results you see from trying...
I want some of that 'calming prednisone' ; ) J/k, as I know medications effect us all differently.. I think you're right to be concerned about long term effects (especially with prednisone). While...
Pretty sure I've read somewhere that it doesn't matter where you actually feel the abdominal pain it could be originating from any part of the intestine in that area... But thats been a while ago...
Same here... I exercise regularly and try to eat "healthy" (as much as I can) and have the beer gut... Although I do drink so I suppose it could be a legitimate beer gut....
I'm wanting to see the dosage you're on and your current weight. My doc told me when I started that the dosage depends on your weight. My prescribed dosage was 150mg while I was around 160lbs close...
Sorry, didn't wanna whine but the doctors there didn't want any input, and only ignored me when I tried to tell them about my GI... Only wanted to direct treatment. 1st and last time I'll go there...
Yes this would be how I'd describe my 'partial obstructions'. Had one Monday that I went to the hospital for tuesday afternoon (which they kept me overnight for much to my displeasure)... Once they...
Calmoseptine is the best in my opinion... But I'll use almost any lotion in a pinch...
I've used creatine before with no ill effects but the last few times I've tried just a creatine supplement I seemed to have some discomfort (not sure if its coincidental or actually the creatine)....
I've drank on pred with no problems... Just be mindful of the moodswings... And I've heard good things about the SCD but am quite sure alcohol is not permitted with it....
I'm the opposite... I'm normally warm but seems like I'm getting too warm with any movement. Gonna be a long summer at work for me....
I'll use Immodium if necessary (I too use the walmart brand now cause it seems to work just as well).... I'd experiment with the dosage starting on the low end and work up though....
I feel that just regular (good quality) teas help... I normally just brew it with no sugar. Haven't tried ginger tea but will keep it in mind next time I buy some....
Must be a conductor, huh? I also work for the railroad (mechanical department though). Thankfully haven't had to use my socks yet but have had the urge while out making my inspections and had to haul...
That's great you received some good info and are able to meet other people your age with Crohn's. That should help out a lot... I know I would have liked to had somebody I could have talked to that...
I've read some posts on here about it before... Can't remember exactly what was said about them. Maybe search and look through some previous postings. Here's the 1st one I found:...
Close between pain and urgency for me... Unless I'm having an obstruction, then its definitely pain...
I'm on Pentasa and Imuran and probably drink more often than I should... The only time it bothers me is when I'm in a flare. Listen to your body, you should know after a few sips. And if it's your...
So I gather a B12 supplement from a drug store probably wouldn't help? My GI said my B12 and folate levels were fine but I still feel tired all the time. Figure its just something I have to deal...
I've been taking azathioprine for close to 2 years now and was worried about it when I started but no ill side effects to date. I believe it's also one of the milder immunosuppressants so I'll stay...
Diagnosed in '02 and no (Crohn's related) surgery yet... Imuran an Pentasa seem to be doing well for me right now (with the occasional need for a pred burst)...
I haven't taken that medication but my approach to this disease has been to push back the necessity for surgery as long as possible... Every med carries a risk, and while none of them are pleasant...
I compare these to those bear traps in cartoons... imagine the teeth on your belly, uncomfortable right? then they clamp down... then ease up then clamp down again... Thats what it feels like. Not...
I cut mine with Gatorade... Still tasted bad and you had to drink twice as much but it was at least tolerable....
Consuming whole grains, whole raw vegetables and fruits (and getting exercise) is the best way to prevent heart disease (along with many other diseases).... I'll go out on a limb and say alot of...
Wow, never though this would deny me getting life insurance.... I'm pretty sure I have some through work but haven't really tried to get additional coverage... Maybe time to look into that....
I take 150mg a day and haven't had any noticeable side effects... Although I have been taking mine in the morning, maybe I'll switch it up and take it at night?...
Lol @ sniper... I'm the same way, just don't say much and keep to myself more when I feel bad. Last time I went to the hospital luckily my girlfriend took me and kinda spoke up for me and told them...
Go Wolverines! And I bookmarked these, gonna have to check them out when I get a chance...
Luckily I can drink. I normally stick with beer but will do liquor every now and then. I don't notice any difference in crohn's symptoms with different alcohol, just different hangovers when I drink...
Kinda over mother nature... We get it, your powerful... Stop. Anyone else close to VA (Carolina too)? Been smelling smoke at work for the last few weeks. Yesterdays earthquake was my first. And Irene...
As long as your son can physically play what he wants, he should. I'm halfway through p90x, have to work outside due to the job, and jog when its less then 90 out... I do it all when I feel up to it,...
Haha, nice... Not meant to be a flotation device?...
Good luck... 6 months cig free here...
As long as I don't have stomach pain I can drink anything. Amber Bock is probably my fav but I put away plenty of Bud Light without a problem. I'd imagine beers like Corona Light/Bud Select 55/MGD 64...
Stricture maybe? That sounds close to what I was dealing with...
I think this is how the question was worded at my physical. I had been symptom free for a few years so I simply checked the 'no' box....
This is why I'm glad I have a union job... Granted, I don't know if they'd actually help me if something like this happened but it gives me some relief thinking I've got something larger than myself...
I've been on Pentasa and Imuran for about a year and haven't had any side effects as of yet...
Miralax it is. Took some a little while ago, we'll see how it works......
I had surgery Wednesday morning and haven't had a bm since. I normally average 3+ a day so I don't really want to take something that will force me to go, just something gentle that'll help. I have...
Not too bad... A little stiff when I first got up this morning but after moving around a bit I definately felt better. Still sore and tender but getting up and sitting back down is alot easier (still...
Good luck. I just got an inguinal hernia repaired this morning laparoscopically and I was only at the surgery center for like 3.5-4 hours. I've always worried about what'll happen if I have a...
So I've had good days for the last 3 or 4 weeks. When's the downturn? My experience is a couple good days then some bad ones... So a 4 week high equals a mean crash right?...
I would say I was below 5 the last year or so but am 8-9ish now... I don't think a 10 is possible but you can feel good....
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Good move Nanners, as I thought his was a shitty comment... Let us know how the glutamine treats you FG...