"To Gumby", no this is not just about you, I did not read your post until "Ides" brought it to my attention, and I thankyou for apologizing, I really did appreciate it. This is about having my...
When I was discharged from the hospital on Monday, I checked the forum to see if anyone had responded to my topic "Goodbye and Thank-you". I read the 3 answers you had posted, and became confused...
I would like to thank everyone that replied to my post, your kind words made me feel like maybe I do have something to offer others. It is kind of strange that some of you suggested that I take a...
When I purchased my first computer in March of this year at the age of 60, I was really looking forward to finding and joining some kind of support group that dealt with Crohn's disease. I found the...
All pharmacies in Canada charge for doing up your prescription. London Drugs charges $9.60 per prescription, and Walmart charges $10.00 per. It does seem like alot of money to read the prescription,...
Gumby, I know that this might seem a little trivial to you but my feelings are hurt. I wrote a supportive reply to you right after Kazbern did and you completely ignorned me and thanked her for her...
Gumby, you have every right to vent when you want to, and I can't think of a better place to do but here where everyone understands and goes through similar feelings. I am also sorry to hear that you...
I do not really understand, do you want an on line pharmacy or one that you can walk into.The 2 most reputable ones in Canada are Shoppers Drug Mart and London Drugs. Even though Walmart has...
Good afternoon Dusty, my sentiments exactly, and I am sure most everyone agrees with you. I know that joining this site was one of the best things I have ever done, the answers and opinions expressed...
I think that the example you used it probably the same for alot of people, they don't want to pay the monthly cost because they think it is too expensive especially if they don't have any medical...
The bottom line is that everyone young and old, rich or poor needs some kind of Health Care. No matter what President Obama does with his system, I think that the Republicans would be against it...
I am amazed at all the different ways you in the US, have to pay for things. Here in Canada, when you are covered with Medical, you never pay for anything. Even if your doctor ordered really...
[tr ][td class="msgUser" rowSpan="2"] VIEW IMAGE Posted 6/3/2012 9:25 PM (GMT -6) VIEW IMAGE VIEW IMAGE [tr ][td class="msgThread2 PostBoxBody" colSpan="2"]Here in Canada, each of our provinces has...
Good Morning Nikki, I completely agree with Kazbern, diet is the way to go until your daughter sees the doctor.I am still amazed at the stomach pains I get just from an ice cream cone if I don't take...
Concerned Mom, please try and read my reply to Dana_1974, under the topic "breast implants and Crohn's", I gave a list of 5 things that you might want to consider before getting them. This list might...
To lichtblick 23, I just read your post and would like to offer a few things to you if you are considering breast implants.1. First and foremost, don't get them if you are doing it for a...
Hello Yanieska, please try not to stress yourself out so much about your surgery, it is not good for you. Try and think of all the positive things that you will experience once your surgery is...
Good day Lynn,I am so sorry that you are feeling so low, after reading your post and you mentioning that you have 3 children, I hope that you can come through this funk for their sake. I can't offer...
Here in Canada, each of our provinces has its own form of Health Care, no one is left without some kind of coverage. I am pretty much an American Political junkie, and I just do not understand why...
Good Afternoon Bella, I so happy to hear your surgery went so well, I have been looking on the board to see if you had started posting again.I completely agree with Roni, really take it easy with...
If your pain meds did not work, nothing will, you really needs to go to the emergency room ASAP. So many things could happen, you just can't take the chance....
Hello Ailing, I have read several of your posts, and I had written in an earlier post that maybe you should look for a Crohn's support group near you. I mentioned that you could not only get alot of...
Hello Sonpan, the most important advice I have to you, is to have your familly doctor recommend your Mom to a good therapist. Even though flareups are important, having suicidal thoughts is a...
So sorry to hear you are in the hospital, hope you get better soon and are able to go home....
Hi yanieska,You should never feel embarassed, with or without a pouch. Always hold your head up high. As for food, you can eventually go back to your regular Crohn's diet, but after your surgery they...
Hi lamb, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, I know what it is like, good luck....
Hi Kazbern, since your last scope sent you into a flare, would you be open to asking your doctor about whether a CT Scan would let him see what he needs to?I myself find that having a Scan is so much...
Good Evening Kel, I agree with the other posters that you definitely need to get in touch with your doctor. I too suffer from alot of joint pain, some of it from arthritis due to Crohn's, and some of...
Hello Minnietoty,The only thing that gives me abdominal pains almost right away, is when I eat dairy without taking my lacotose pills. If you are lactose intolerant, which alot of Crohn's sufferers...
Hi yanieska, I had an iliostomey for about 8 months and then had it reveresed. I too don't understand if you are upset that you are getting reversed, or are you just afraid of the surgery.I also...
My thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow Bella....
Thank you, thank you thank you, now I understand, I went back and look at what you were talking about and I must have clicked on it by mistake, won't do that again.Also, thank you for being...
This is to anyone that can help me understand something that occured yesterday when I replyed to a post. I have mentioned from time to time that I am a total novice to the computer since I just got...
Thankyou for your prompt responses and advice. You have given some things to think about, and I think my best course is to discuss all the alternatives with my doctor and try and figure out which...
Good Day, Lately, I have been having a hard time sleeping and continually wake up periodically during the night. It is due to my back pain (I have mentioned my spine problems in other posts), anyway,...
Hi Andi87, I too have just started experiencing this, it started about a month ago. I used to get up in the morning and excuse the saying "pee like a race horse"!!Now when I get up and go to the...
Good Day Illmissucat, I take an antispasmotic called Buscopan, it was one of the most important medications I have ever been perscibed.Last year, I was taken by ambulance to the emergency room about...
Dear Ailing, I tried very hard to understand your post, and after reading it, I have a suggestion that you might not have tried. It might help you deal with not only your Crohn's but with finding...
Good Evening Big Betty, after suffering with constipation for over 40 years, within a year, it changed to diarrhea, and since then it is diarrhea every day, averaging 4 to 5 times a day. I was pretty...
Hi gymlozza, my first thought when I was reading your post that it is so very important for you to keep the lines of communication open all the time with your partner, that is #l.You can still have...
Hello 2busyforthis,Sorry that you are having a hard time dealing with not only how your children are reacting to your illness, but that you are also having a hard time with the fact that you have...
dusty 1999, I do not usually recommend where to get medication, but when it comes to something like Imodium, I do.Imodium (brand name) is really expensive, so I buy 84 pills for $20.52 at Walmart,...
Hello Illmissucat, I can't give you a diagnosis, but I will say that the three symtoms are the exact same ones that sent me to the emergency room at least 6 times last year. They would admit me for...
Hi Auburnbyrd, I would just like to mention that even though I take 8 to 10 imodium just to be able to leave the house, I make sure that I only take that dosage about 2 days a week. I find that if If...
Hello again, my doctor told me to take 1 Buscopan each night before I go to sleep and if I experienced any pain when i woke up to take another one. Thank goodness that taking the Buscopan has...
Hello pmedic, I am not shocked about your story, but I am feeling badly that it happened to you and glad that you are out of there.Alot of people don't realize that those sort of things happen quite...
So sorry to hear that you are having a bad time, if you are experiencing pain when you take the Imodium then stop for awhile, maybe a week or so then try again to see if the same thing happens. I...
Hello, and welcome, one thing I always recommend to people just diagnosed with Crohn's is to keep a food journal. Even just jotting down what you eat day to day would help. Then if something causes...
I had a bowel resection in 2007 and I still watch what I eat, the most important thing to remember is that your intestines need time to completely heal, especially the part where your intestines have...
Hi Mywowgirl, My son is 31 years old and does not show any signs of Crohn's.Please don't put off having children because you think that they might and I say might get the disease because it is going...