Thanks for the response. yes, I am on prednisone although trying to taper off it since the surgery. The only redness is a tiny bit around the base of the staples, which in the hospital they said was...
Hello, I just had a resection 2 weeks ago, and ended up staying in the hospital longer than expected. I have been home for a few days, but noticing that some staples on my incision are getting these...
My CRP is always at least close to normal with a flare. GI tests Sed rate too and that one is always high when flaring. I wish they figured out already why people present so differently for the same...
Definitely check with your GI. My doc says the problem with stopping the Humira for too long and then starting it again is it can lose its effectiveness. She doesn't want me stopping it beyond 2...
I wish they would find a way to put non-fruity flavors into some of the medical drinks people are required to take for procedures, it is so easy to develop an aversion and clear liquid diet alone...
Thank you for your response, I imagine the enimas must have been tough. Today went for preop appointment and they confirmed no bowel prep, at the very least though I might stick with liquids to at...
Thank you both for your responses. I have been on very low residue diet for months now, still eating some solids (although very limited) but almost entirely obstructed due to a stricture. Surgeon is...
Hi, this is my first time posting here. I'm due to have ileocolic resection and/or strictureplasty next week after diagnostic lap, possibly will end up with a stoma. I was told I don't need to do a...