Thank you all for your posts. I have a better understanding of what is going on with me. JaSanne- have you ever been on any of the biological drugs? Thanks again......
First diagnosis in 1987 was in small intestine. Have had scopes, upper GIw/SB, cat scans and MRE. Have been on tysbri, remicade, back to tysbri, I seem to do well for 3-4 years then have to change to...
I have CD for over 26 years. The last flair I was told the disease was in my small intestine and large bowel. So basically, I assume that it is only CD from small intestine to rectum. I am a little...
Thanks to all posters. I know that I do not have hemorrhoids, I have perianal crohns skin tags. Thanks......
Thank you all for your posts. The resource sites were very informative. What probiotics should I take? I have never taken any. A nurse at the hospital questioned me about fecal implants. I will ask...
Hi Canadachick, I was diagnosed with CD in April 1987. I weighed in at 87 pounds, was told I would most likely not be able to get pregnant or carry another child. I delivered my second son 9.13.88. I...
The first bout in July was treated with metronidazole and cipro. Then was hospitalized and given liquid vanco. I, at that time was having 20-30 bloody(sorry TMI) stools. This time only 2-6...
I was hospitalized July w/CD flare. Fistulas in left side and an abscess in lower right side. Tested positive for c.diff. Hospitalized 9.14.13 for severe whole abdominal pain and cramping. No...
I agree w/BB on getting an older dog. My 13 year old Malinois passed away in march of this year, he was my biggest and most loyal "help" that i could ask for. Skip was trained to help me. Here is a...
I also was just put on Cipro/Flagyl for the first time in July. I tolerated the drugs in a positive way with little side effects. I am so glad your working with a lab rescue organization group, so...
Yes, get yourself a dog. I have 3 fur baby's. Two are Belguim Malinois and one Irish Wolfhound (150 pds.) They do create extra effort and extra work, but they love you through all the good and bad...
I was on tysabri for 3 years when it was pulled by the FDA. I believe most of the people who had PML were MS people who were also taking beta- interferon. I do remember 1 CD (maybe?) Then started...
I am sorry and glad to see all these posts about costocondritis. My costo. will flare up at anytime not just with cd flares and disappears just as quickly. I have pillows all around my house (ever...
Thank you Zoso 73 and Exit 4 for your posts. I have had CD for 26 years and have did everything my GI has suggested, I just never asked for to much of an explanation as to specific tests or...
Not to change the subject but would like to ask Zoso 73 a question... I just recently started Humira and my dose is every 2 weeks. I currently have an abcess and fistulas and hopefully over first...
I tried to post this yesterday but my brain was in a fog. Please excuse the grammar(not much better today) I find if you do not let the puncture scab get hard, you do not trap all that bacteria under...
I have CD and other medical issues but I know more about animal bites because I have worked with animals all my life. Unfortunately that means I have been bitten more times than I like to admit........
I was on tysabri for 3 years. It was pulled by FDA. Started on remicade for 3 years. I was put back on tysabri when i built up ant-b for remicade. Then i tried cimzia (6 months) did not work at all....
I'm sorry for how bad your feeling. I'm also a new member(08/13) I have learned more from this forum than my GI doctor in 25+ years. This is my first reply. I also have had bad reactions to CD meds....
I was in the first clinical study of tysabri (3years) it was pulled by the fda when people died from pml. I had to have a brain mri and spinal tap to rule out pml. Was then stared on remicade, had...
I have just went through my most horrible experience with cd in my whole life. I was on tysabri for 3years, it stopped working. Set up to go with clinical trail of whip worm study. Had to be off...