Sorry, I just saw the post. Yes, I just got this diagnosis as well. Mine is in my axillary region. It's been under one arm for 5 years but after the other arm flared up in December, I finally got a...
I don't want to add any more worry onto your plate, hopefully you heal up and never look back. But if you continue to have trouble with inflamed or infected nodes, you might have a dermatologist...
Thank you both. I hate to think that the Humira might not be working but I have been on it for 6 years so who knows how long these biologics stay effective. I think I need to get a second opinion,...
Hi Hoping someone may have some advice for me from their own experiences. I had a resection (due to strictures) in Oct. 2012. I was doing well until spring of this year when I started having waves of...
Spinach and lettuce are both my version of "Russian Roulette". They do not always digest well- if at all. As for the colonoscopy prep- definitely keep it refrigerated as suggested. I've really...
Hi! I hope your daughter starts to feel better soon. There can be several reasons why your daughter's iron is low. There is also her hemoglobin level which determines if she's anemic. Women should...
Hi, all! Just had small intestine resection done last Thursday, 10/11. I had 9 strictures total, 6 were left alone, had strictureplasty on 2 and had 15cm removed for 3rd one. I got out of the...
Hi! I'm facing a resection (terminal ileum area) next month and I'd really like to know how quickly others were able to return to work. Were any of you given certain restrictions after surgery? The...
Thanks for the input, 73monte. I've got an appt with my GI next week so I'm going to talk to him. I've been steadily getting better since the stricture was found so I'm really thinking I can make it...
Hi! Just looking for some opinions from those that deal with Crohn's and may have already been through this. I had several good years on Humira but started flaring last October. It took 2 rounds of...
I was on it for several years, never had a problem with wine, I wore sunscreen but didn't notice that the sun affected me anymore than before. One thing though- my local blood center banned me for...
I was just thinking about trying that myself. I did notice that Amazon has some sample packs that are being released on June 21, 2012. Might be worth trying those before dropping the big bucks. Best...
I work in a hospital lab and your values are low. The kicker with ferritin (your iron stores) is that it can be falsely elevated in cases of inflammation. So you're already low and if you have...
Well, I've been gluten free for 2 weeks now and while I can't say I've seen a huge improvement, it's not hurting anything. I'm having an easier time sticking to it than I thought I would (I don't eat...
Those are some HIGH CRPs! I work in a hospital laboratory and you've shocked me! (My highest has been 8.)...
That is awesome! Thank you! I also take my lunch everyday so this helps with that, too!...
Oooh...hummus, hadn't thought of that. Thank you!...
Hello, all! I'm a Crohn's patient that is trying a GF diet just to see if it helps alleviate my symptoms. I'm trying not to jump right into the GF substitutes and just go with naturally GF products...
Although I've heard lots about gluten free diets, it was this post that got me to spend the last 2 days researching gluten sensitivities. I've definitely been convinced to try a gluten free diet...
I'm having the same misery today! Tried some GasEx but not sure it's helping. Thanks everyone for the helpful suggestions! I will be trying them!...
I'll second the comfort that is found when you meet someone else with Crohn's. I learned a valuable lesson during this last flare that might help others. I like to hide my illness as much as possible...
For what it's worth, I've noticed that I have a much easier time with the colonoscopy prep when I'm fairly healthy than I do when I'm actively flaring. Don't know if that applies to everyone but it...
Hi! In need of some second opinions. I've been in a flare for awhile, did a round of prednisone, now I'm on flagyl and Canasa in addition to my usual Humira and asacol. Before starting the flagyl, my...
That is fantastic to hear. Thank you for the HOPE and the quick reply!!...
Hi! New poster but not so new to CD. I've been diagnosed for 10 years, fortunate to be in good health the last 3 years but now I've been flaring since last September. I see my GI again this Wed. so...