Hi, Laurenne. I am in San Francisco and use a service that delivers in the city called the Green Cross. They are really great people and their products are consistently high quality. I am currently...
Hi, dorri. I don't know where you are located, so I can't speak to pricing for medical marijuana in your area. I will say, though, that here in California, the dispensary from which I order has...
I am vegan, so no dairy for me, either. :) I don't miss anything, any more, though I did pine for cheese for quite some time. One quick suggestion I'd make is to try some nutritional yeast. When...
Like Myrne, if I were you, I'd probably try to switch to an all (or mostly) liquid diet for a bit. You can juice, drink water, smooth soups, and have nutritional shakes. My doctor recommended a shake...
I don't know the answer about forgiving others...My problem is forgiving *myself* for struggling, as you have, Merrida, to get past the past. It's commonly pushed, in therapy sessions, on pop-psych...
Hi, izzie. Sorry you're dealing with this. I went through opiate withdrawal after surgery for Crohn's...not fun! I bought a product called withdrawal-ease, which I found online, but can't tell you...
Fingers crossed for you, MAL!...
Ugh, sorry for the family drama. That would fry ANYbody's nerves. Plus, I find sometimes there's no obvious rhyme/reason to what sets anxiety off. Being human is an odd experience! Glad you have the...
Just popping in to mention that this thread inspired me, and I've found some CBD oil capsules. They are gel caps with CBD and coconut oils inside, and each capsule is what the dispensary terms a...
Hi, RiddleMeThis. Yes, I was prescribed it for the Crohn's. I've not taken it when in the hospital nor has it been offered to me, though I do list it when they ask what medications I take....
Hi, bobbichristine! Sorry you're dealing with all this. Definitely make some appointments with doctors when that insurance kicks in, just to rule out some stuff and maybe get some advice. I don't...
Hi, Jayde. Sounds like you've been through a lot! I'm not sure it's a binary choice of either you're controlling it or it's building up. Sounds like you're actively making choices (like calling...
I have a medical marijuana card here in California and have found it to be a good therapy, but, like you, I'm not always up for the "side effects," so I kind of go through phases of using it and then...
Sorry people say such ignorant and insensitive things (this goes out to this whole thread!). As if we'd not rather be healthy and vital! I know it's hard for people to understand what we go through,...
I'm sorry you're still suffering. I'm with scifigal in thinking maybe it's time to go to the hospital. I know it's no fun and the logistics of getting there and back can be irritating, but you might...
Hi, RBS, and welcome to a place of compassion and understanding! I'm sorry you're going through so much right now. Is there a therapist you can see? Someone who might specialize in anxiety? Talking...
Best wishes and healing thoughts going out to you....
Have you tried any medicine for migraines? Recurring headaches are a nightmare and can really bring down your quality of life; I know this from experience. And yes, having to deal with one thing...
Wow, you've been through/are going through so much! I hope the new pain management doctor can offer you some options that will help raise your quality of life. I understand the desire to take...
Imitrex is a great med, but yes, the drugged-up feeling can be problematic. I think it's perfectly reasonable to do a 1mg taper. It didn't make the road bump-free for me, but did smooth it out a bit....
Yes, I've had that experience, too. I was in the hospital for bowel obstruction and had not eaten for days. One doc suggested a colonoscopy, as I was empty and needed it anyway. But the doc in charge...
I can go both ways when my anxiety is up; I'll either eat too much or too little...not sure what determines which way I go! When my mornings are jittery, I have a hard time getting breakfast in, so I...
Happy anniversary! Good thing, indeed, that the bus driver had quick reflexes, yikes!...
Coming here to check on you, too, minnietoty. hope you got some help and are doing better....
I would definitely call your doctor in the morning, and if the pain worsens and/or you can't keep any fluids down, you might want to go to urgent care/ER/A&E (whatever there is near to you). Hope you...
Wow, that does sound really cool, and like something I could use on the tougher days. Posting here to mark the thread in hopes that someone can identify/link to this thing! :) (I did some preliminary...
Best wishes on your return to work, gumby! It does sound like if you're having days when the D slows down, things could be on the mend. Here's hoping the ratio of good to bad days changes in your...
Lisa, I'm sorry you're in daily pain with no relief. I have been, lately, too, and I'd be lost without my heating pad. They make little ones that adhere to your body so you can wear them when out and...
I too have fond camp memories; you are giving your little man a precious gift! From all you've written here, I am amazed at what a strong and positive force you are. (Also a little humbled, honestly,...
Good morning Susie and everyone. Hope all the dads had a lovely Father's Day. It was a rough weekend for me so I'm trying to muster up some optimism and get a few things done today. Don't want to...
Sorry to read this! I've spent many a night in the hospital and know how dispiriting it can be, even when the care is good, as you wish you were swimming/doing other good stuff. As everyone...
Sometimes a little hot tea or other drink, taken in small, intermittent sips helps to quell that stuck-in-the-throat feeling. Maybe you could try it...mmm, hummus and crackers is one of my most...
Sorry to read of your so very unpleasant experience. :( I have Crohn's, too, and the disease itself not only causes obvious reasons for worry, but new research has been pointing to more chemical...
Hi Adam. Sorry to read about all you're going through! I agree with Paddicake about getting a GI consult, if possible. Whether it's anxiety or something else, the doctor will have some suggestions as...
Hi, chickadee (love those little birds!). I know how frustrating it is to be able to count your blessings and still have so much anxiety. Sorry it's been so awful for you lately. :( It really sounds...
Wow, I love this post. (The ambulance ride one freaked me out so bad...I have an illness that sometimes requires multiple surgeries, and one of my greatest fears is waking up in the OR, paralyzed,...
Hi, Topsy. Welcome to the forum. I totally understand how medical stuff can kick off anxiety, as it's one of my main struggles (I have chronic illness). I had a bit of success in dealing with both...
Kitt, sorry to read about this event with your daughter. Sounds like you have such a wise way of dealing, though, by acknowledging hour humanity and working on regrouping. It's pretty inspirational,...
It sounds like you're in a really bad way right now; so sorry you're going through all this. You might be experiencing a bit of withdrawal if you're not able to take the same amount of tramadol your...
The best relief I've ever gotten was through acupuncture, but it was with one practitioner whom I can no longer see. The last couple I've been to were great people, but their methods were too...
"I think of how many moments where we touch each other's lives,....or have the ability to and don't realize we're doing it!" This is such a good thing to remember! There have been days when I am too...
Hope you get some quality sleep soon and that your gut quiets down (I can relate; I have Crohn's disease and am flaring right now...bleh!). Best wishes. Also, love the missive to insomnia by S.C....
Heartbreaking and beautiful....
I have experienced periods of time when I did lose my appetite, and would have preferred not to deal with eating at all. Even with forcing myself to eat enough to survive, I would lose some weight,...
Hi! I had an emergency resection in January, 2011, and have been hanging in there ever since with Pentasa. I do have Crohn's symptoms, partial obstructions from time to time, and flares (I seem to be...
Hi, justride. Sorry you're in pain. Good idea to get your medical records and look them over; the more we educate ourselves about what's going on in our bodies, the better, as it helps when...
Happy Friday! Good for you for not letting the boss get you down....
Yay, indeed! :)...
It's not surprising that sleep deprivation is used as a method of torture! Insomnia is horrible and difficult to break out of. I hope you find your way to a decent sleeping pattern. Sorry that I have...
Thank you for sharing these wise words. :)...