to CCinPA: I was on (still on) 6mp while taking Humira but for the first year my initial GI didn't pair the two meds until I went to a different GI. Once I was on both, I noticed better results. Now...
First time I ate Lucky Charms it was so good I ate the entire box (before Crohns), the next day my poop was green and i was freaking out...
I was on Remicade for 4 years and eventually I developed antibodies (but was in remission), doctors told me to switch to Stelara and after 7 months, I'm losing a lot of weight and dr said I'm no...
mwild1021: what are your symptoms?...
For the last 3-4 weeks I've been having symptoms of a flare: - weight loss (15 lbs) -cramping -severe belching -diarrhea (however it was made worse because I started drinking ALOT of gatorade...
I used to be on Humira, which was more painful....
2 months ago I had the infusion at a clinic. Today I did Stelara by myself. I thought the needle would hurt more when it went in, but no pain. the area after injection is red, not sure if thats from...
Nink, are you sure? I've had 2 previous abcsesses and my normal GI prescribed antibiotics. This time a different doctor prescribed THE SAME antibiotics for a new abcsess. I'm not trying to be a jerk,...
they said they found a .9 centimeter abscess and will treat with antibiotics and possible surgery. Dr. also said antibiotics don't heal the abscess just prevent it from spreading. A couple of things:...
thanks, it just seems odd. Would you recommend me using my original lab office? or the new one that I got the higher numbers from?...
Test show I developed antibodies and not enough Humira in my body. Also my Hemoglobin is down and my c reactive protein WAS 6.1 and 3 months later is 23.7 I know this sounds dumb, but I used a...
broke my hand 3 months ago, and 2 weeks ago I was feeling strong (knock on wood) so I had a small salad, the next day I finished the salad and no issues. Last 7 days I've had a salad all but one day....
After a bm, I wipe and everything is fine (no pain, minimal pushing, no blood) 15 minutes later while walking around I feel like extreme itching and a need to wipe anus area. is this hemorrhoids?...
mirowpl, do you mind me asking why you don't play anymore?...
I was told to avoid exercise for 7 days after colonoscopy (running/lifting)... I was kinda hoping I could play full court basketball in 2 days. Is that a no-no?...
hey stray, I've done orange gatorade the last 2x, and didn't get any complaints from the GI and his office mgr said today it was OK. But today I went with lemonade gatorade...
Is it also safe to drink orange Gatorade? so you're saying ginger ale is okay? thanks...
Isn't ginger ale clear? I called my dr and said no coke but yes to ginger ale....
I'm having my colonoscopy on Friday and today is my prep day. I'm done with solid foods and from here on out its all liquids baby! Am I allowed to drink Coke? They say not to drink anything with red...
I think I know what you're describing. It has only happened to me 2-3x and its when I was severely constipated. I would sit on the toilet and felt like something sharp was being shoved up my rectum....
Its weird about the salad. I did a Google search and found that lettuce causes gas/bloating in normal people. When I experienced pain, I forced myself to burp and the pain started to subside. Then...
I'm back to my normal weight and meds are really helping, but certain foods I can't eat (salad), I REALLY miss. I'm 6'2 and big boned, so when I was very sick, my mom said I looked like a Holocaust...
Hey Dorri, sorry to hear about your troubles. Do you mind if I ask, how tall are you? m/f? I used to have a friend w/ your name. When I was VERY sick, I weighed 60 pounds less than what I'm supposed...
wait, you weigh 63 pounds?...
I'm on Humira and 6mp. I was told that 6mp makes it less likely that I will develop antibodies for Humira...
Amazing how I had HALF of a SMALL salad (romaine lettuce) and exactly 24 hours later (almost to the minute) pain comes on....
I'm trying to eat healthier (need to lose 10-15 lbs). Also before I was diagnosed and was healthy, I would eat a big salad everyday (raw) and I really miss that (caesar salad)...
it changes, but usually its raw veggies that you find in a salad (broccoli, peppers, lettuce)...
Veggies always gives me cramps/pain. Whats the bets way to prepare them to minimize side affects? Thanks...
Does anybody drink POM juice? High in calories, 8 oz POM is 150 calories but I was reading up on it and find the following article: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318385.php "Pomegranate...
as an NJ resident, I hope it will get cheaper than medical marijuana which is very pricey. Does marijuana help w/ inflammation?...
I noticed when I have cramping, drinking alot of water helps soothes. If I was to drink alot of water before and after the salad, would the cramping not be as bad?...
I really miss big salads (romaine lettuce/broccoli/cauliflower etc)... When I was healthy, I could eat those every day, ahh memories...
for me I've noticed after eating vegetables/salad that the next day I have the WORST cramps; almost feels like I'm flaring again, but it goes away and I'm fine. In fact when I lay off the vegetables,...
does anyone use this? I just got one recently and think its a great way to substitute carbs...
I noticed when I started taking 6mp at the same time (down to the minute) everyday, my symptoms were even less severe. Why is that?...
Currently on Humira and 6mp and need to take Ativan because I'm flying and I hateeeee to fly. I'm wondering if Ativan is safe to take, my dr says "yes" but I'm just double checking...
I used to have Aetna and they let me go through a brick/mortar specialty pharmacy. The wording from Cigna sounded suspicious to me. Almost as if I was being strongarmed and I know it sounds silly but...
My insurance (Cigna) said I have to filly my Humira specialty rx medication through Cigna Home Delivery Pharmacy. I was sent a letter saying that if I continue to fill the specialty medication at a...
crowns as in dental crowns? or crowns for your head?...
I usually have a tough time w/ veggies. Has anyone used the Spiralizer?...
I read somewhere that there is a belief that overuse of antibiotics could play a part in Crohns. Got me to thinking, growing up and leading up to my Crohns diagnosis, I almost never took antibiotics...
Is it safe to use? yes/no?...
I'm a Crohns patient, currently on Humira/6mp. Is it safe for me to visit someone in the hospital who has c-diff?...
thanks...
My doctor have prescribed me something (I forget what it was called), but its basically something to keep me from having a bm. Also what kind of diet do you recommend changing to help the situation?...
I've noticed that since my Crohns was active (formerly a UC patient), that I have to worry about having a bathroom nearby. Unless, I have a complete/normal bowel movement, I get REALLY nervous and...
I recently started doing core exercises (planks etc) and was wondering if thats a good or bad thing?...
no offense, but fried cauliflower sounds disgusting....
What I found interesting is that if you need surgery on your stomach, sometimes they will take out your appendix as well (thats what I read on this forum)... Why? So today I've been experiencing mild...