I actually take Zyrtec, myself. It's always been great to me. Unfortunately, I guess it is just a really bad flare up of inflammation that my body hasn't experienced in a whille and it's adjusting...
Even though it may not be ring work, as your PCP has suggested, there are still other fungi that can cause odd discolorations and patterns on the skin. Maybe consider asking them to look into that....
Agreeing with you, Red; however, what I'm not sure that I am getting is that jonnash seems to be saying there is a total of 42 tablets of prednisone he is taking over the course of 7 days. Am I...
Did you not do a taper? Stopping prednisone so abruptly isn't good. The steroid kind of 'messes' with your system and it takes time for your body to adjust back to 'normal' without it. I find it odd...
Has anyone had experience with taking a pred. taper and it taking longer than usual to kick in? I woke up feeling about 15 or 20% better this morning...but definitely still struggling. I know it'll...
Well... try giving the pharmacy a call. Then, if they tell you tonight that you need to talk with your doctor about what is the best way to proceed... then, you can call first thing in the morning,...
I agree... you definintely don't want to wait until you hear wheezing... never a good sign. For me, my doctors determined that my airways were simply too constricted to allow for wheezing, breath...
How many days was it prescribed for? What dosage were you supposed to start at? How many days into the taper are you on now? It might be best to call your doctors office and tell the nurse that you...
I forgot how terrible I feel when I get sick at the beginning of summer with the beginnings of pneumonia. I guess I should say that I am new to this forum... not healingwell, just this forum. I am...
ps. Those are just a few suggestions/tidbits of 'food for thought' based on my own experience/knowledge about asthma and GI issues... I hope you find something to help alleviate your asthma symptoms!...
Have you tried taking prilosec daily? Of course, you can take the generic brand.... however, despite the fact that your endoscopy came back looking normal... prilosec may help calm your stomach. It...
PV....did y'all ever find anything for his scalp? Sure enough...as soon as I "spoke," I started getting a bad flare up of eczema on my scalp and I can't get rid of it! It's definitely a struggle to...
Dingleeire - thanks for the response. We "talked" about c-diff in your post about your son. I hope the latest round of vanco has been helping. To answer your question, I have had a relapse; however,...
Hello to everyone, as always. Okay... well, I thought that I've been doing fairly well. I mean, I've been c-diff free since January. But, I have a couple of questions. 1. Do y'all (that have...
I just got rid of my c-diff... I picked it up after my oral surgery last July - finally... it's gone! The flagyl didn't help - we tried it a few times. I did vanco for like 12 weeks straight, had a...
I had C. Diff recently. Horrid thing to have, that's for sure. Do you have specific questions?...
novice: I'm glad that the cymbalta is helping you! I just recently came off of all of my medicines and it feels good. I've been on antidepressants and medicines of the sort for years and years (bad...
Hm. I've never heard of a taper for steroid creams... usually, they just say to use it twice or so a day for 2 weeks. Of course, I'm sure many use it for longer... but, I don't think a taper would...
Rainbow, Thanks so much for responding! I do think there is something going on in my upper GI tract; but, for now... I'm managing, I think. I'm down 22lbs...but, I had a few extra lbs I could've...
Mywowgirl: I am right there with you. I've just given up on going to the GI. As of now... I'm just waiting to see if another horrid flare up comes again... if and when it does, I'm just going to go...
I've never died my hair...so, I don't have any input about that. The key, I guess, is to keep your hair moisturized enough so that your body doesn't compensate for what's lacking; at least, that's...
I forgot all about the bleach! I have tried that a few times. I interned with my old pediatrician for a few years and she noticed the eczema getting bad and she recommended trying bleach, like...
I don't take Remicade; so, I can't help you there. But... I was practically born with eczema and I'm 20 now. (not old...but, experienced enough with eczema). I am generally using steroid creams for...
You're not crazy. I am SO oily. Granted... I am part Vietnamese and that side of my family is extremely oily; however, they don't get it like I do. It's gross. Definitely make sure you are using a...
Miranda, so glad to hear from you! It sounds like you're adjusting as to be expected. Take it easy and get all of the rest that you can! Did you find that blog, The Stolen Colon? You might like...
Thinking about you, Miranda, and hoping that you are recovering nicely and RESTING! Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Jade...
Dingleeire, I've been c-diff free since around the first of the year. I relapsed twice. I was on vanco for about 8-12 weeks, flagyl on and off since August, etc. It, thankfully, isn't c-diff. Not...
Have you tried the Vanilla? It's actually pretty good - I was skeptical; however, I liked it. The chocolate one is really good, too! I get the Silk brand...but, I have tried the plain Almond Breeze...
I will check into that! Thanks, TBW! Are those expensive?...
High protein versions of most things are just gross. I got the Odowalla High Protein and the Naked Extra Protein ones and thought they looked delicious. I mean, they had tropical fruits and stuff....
My parents, unfortunately, do not provide support for me. I am paying for school - mostly with the scholarships I earned...but, I also have a couple of small loans out to cover the remaining costs. I...
What sorts of blood tests should I ask? CBC? Vitamin B? Vitamin D?...
Thanks for the encouragement. I just feel like I am going crazy - like something has taken me over and nobody sees it. I mean, my friends, family, and professors do....but that's it. It's hard to do...
Well... I saw my GI today. I'm thoroughly discouraged and I just give up on going to doctors for a while. He gave me a probiotic and told me to come back in 3 months. I don't think he understands...
Hoping it all goes well and that your recovery is speedy and as comfortable as possible!!!...
Okay. I believe that the c-diff has completely resolved and things are much more manageable now. I think, however, that I have something going on with either my gallbladder/liver, pancreas, or only...
Well... I certainly understand that one, Miranda! I'm sorry that is how it is...but, I hope that you have a good network of friends around you that can provide some support in these upcoming weeks! I...
it's most definitely fine - that's why I try to always sign my name :) Have you talked to your family about how major this surgery is? Maybe they just need a huge wake-up call as to how BIG this is...
NCOT - you can still post here! You'll probably have lots of good insight for others afterwards! Check out a blog called The Stolen Colon. The gal, Stephanie, that runs it is great. I've emailed her...
Just to add.. it has to be a fat-free, clear soup. I remember asking if I could have broth or boullion and they said yes, as long as it was fat free; I guess because the fats might create a residue...
As they suggested, the drug company usually has some sort of program to help patients with no insurance and low income. Also, if you are having trouble finding where to start, go to your local health...
I know the feeling, LexiRae... that will probably be me tomorrow or Sunday. Hope you feel better soon!...
It's obvious that other ladies have been in your shoes... BUT... I just want to say that I am SO sorry. I can only imagine being pregnant on tops of crohn's. Whoa. I hope that your 2nd trimester...
Thanks, NCOT! I know that, last time, he read it... however, at that point, it was only 2 or 3 pages... now, it's an account of a majority of the time between now and November. I'll definitely take...
This appointment, by no means, will be the one where I will finally get a diagnosis of sorts; however, this will be my first appointment since October due to losing medicaid. So much has gone on...
Haha... Coffee was fine up until this past semester out of nowhere. Oh well... I still enjoy a cup every now and then - I just make sure I am close to a bathroom where nobody can hear anything. The...
It could be... however, those are pretty common symptoms for a wide range of issues - so, your best bet is having your doctor run some tests - it's good that you have a scope scheduled! The flecks of...
I completely hear you on that one! I am not in my masters... I'm still in undergrad - but, the fatigue aspect is probably the one thing I have the hardest time coping with. I can manage to get to...
I heard that Bentyl (dicyclomine) is rather effective in slowing down a spastic colon... this might allow your GI tract time to form stool. It's definitely worth a try... I got mine while I had...
Okay.... I take it back. Don't do it unless you really just need it. As long as nothing is wrong with your gallbladder or pancreas - you'd probably be better off than me at the moment. Not going to...