Oh, yay! Happy news! From one mom of three to another, I wish you a smooth pregnancy and happy days ahead....
My B-12 was in the low 200s - my new Gi says that's "fine" and advises OTC supplements only "if I want them." At my old practice, I think that would have been perceived as low. I started out in the...
I had my gallbladder removed after a series of painful attacks during pregnancy in 1997. Years later when I was diagnosed with Crohn's the doctor told me that he was surprised they hadn't referred me...
HabsHockey ... hi. Yes! Please do make the appt. So much would have gone easier for me if I had a relationship with someone. The doctor at the hospital told me, "well, we don't consider anyone has...
Good points; thanks beave! Will let you know how things go. Although I'm home, still not feeling great, so not sure I'll make it the whole month before seeing the GI....
Thanks. I had pred IV in hospital but I was relieved to have Entocort outpatient. I'll see how it goes. I was on Pentasa and 6mp for years but stopped about 18 months ago (on my own against advice of...
Hope you get some answers soon - hang in there....
A long time since I've posted. Nice to see some familiar names. I moved to a new city this year and (stupidly) did not immediately connect with a new GI. After a few weeks of D and increasing pain, I...
Any update Bucko?...
I've had something similar - and it could be either fissure or hemmie (have had both). The bleeding happens most after a bowel movement. Please get it checked out!...
((hugs))...
I don't really have any advice for you - but just sending my support. Sounds like you've had a hard time with this! The one thing I would say is that the people I know who have had the temporary...
It's past your date but I hope it went OK. I had trouble (vomiting) with Suprep and switched to the Miralax prep right away in the middle of the night. It got me clear enough for the scope but I did...
I was diagnosed with TI in 2007 and have had a few hospitalizations and a few related surgeries to remove growths, deal with some gyn / rectal stuff - but no major Crohn's surgery. When I had the...
Stay safe! I have relatives in Houston; they have had flooding before. Sounds awful....
Hey NCOT: I can remember so many times coming on the forum where your experience and kind words helped me. I very much hope you're having a better day today. But, I know how you feel. Having a hard...
Wow - sorry I never closed this loop. Am writing with the diagnosis in case it's helpful to anyone in the future. After the surgery last September 2016, the growth was evaluated by three different...
Glad they found it! I echo PJ2017 suggestion of a uro-gynecologist. I found one a few years ago in the city near where I live and she instantly separated out symptoms that were and weren't Crohn's...
I have this problem too. I ALWAYS look for where the bathroom is. And at my work I also know the more remote bathrooms where it might be more private in case there are embarrassing noises/smells....
Randy - so sorry you're having this trouble!...
Hi - Just offering my support and saying hi. My situation is different (and my info is out of date below - i'll fix it) but I understand how dispiriting it is to flare - I get the PTSD element. And...
I don't have any answers, but sending best wishes for feeling better soon....
Clo - I'm sorry you're having this experience. For me, my two experiences with partial obstructions (one more serious than the other) involved groups of very intense symptoms happening together --...
Update after follow up.They are not sure but don't seem to feel it's CD related (not sure whether that's frustrating or reassuring). Best guess is a "duplication cyst" (just over 3cm) but they won't...
Thanks for the advice! First appt this Friday - but I have a feeling I've got a several tests and specialist consults ahead of me before I really know... Will keep you posted -...
Thanks ncot and labradorite -- it will take me awhile I'm sure to get the follow-up appointments..will keep you posted. Not sure what I'm hoping for :-)...
I had a laparoscopy yesterday to check for a possible GYN source of occasional severe lower left abdominal pain. They didn't find anything too interesting GYN-related, but they did find a nearly two...
Yes, I have same issue. One thing to consider is endometriosis on your bowel. This is rare, but can cause all kinds of GI problems at the time of your period, and if you have Crohn's they don't...
NCOT - I appreciate your posts. Though I am sometimes a lurker, i have come on regularly when I'm having an issue - and I've told other people about the forum. Some of you (ncot, gumby, Habs, randy,...
Even if it was triggered by something you ate, the hard thing for your husband (and everyone) to keep remembering is that that trigger can then set off a chain of reactions due to CD. I'm so sorry...
Sounds horrible! The only good news - it's OVER!...
I've had something similar twice. The second time, it took a few quick days after the steroids and I was able to mostly recover at home. The first time (sorry about this) I was in the hospital for 9...
Gumby, Sorry you're still there. I totally get the mood swings. You're right .. I think it's a combination of the steroids and just general exhaustion and sleep deprivation. Getting home and getting...
Gumby, So sorry to hear you're in the hospital. Having been through the partial obstruction experience a few times, I'm almost sure they'll start you on steroids when you are seen. Hang in there -...
It's interesting. I worked as a consultant for years, and now work in a salaried, managerial position. I think there are pros and cons. The consulting position (before my Dx but had symptoms) was...
I get drenching sweats with flares - I'm not sure why but it's notable and one of the ways I know I'm flaring rather than just a regular stomach upset. I think it's good they're doing testing, but I...
I KNEW you would understand. Thanks so much for the solidarity. I hadn't thought about complaining, but maybe I will figure out a way to share the story that could help others at that ER. Pb4 and...
Just sending my support. I'm glad you had your little (or big) cry. I find sometimes, ironically, that helps. Offers some relief of built-up stress. Take it day to day, and if you haven't already, I...
Hi everyone - haven't posted in awhile but it's nice to say hi. I'm in a flare right now (abdominal pain, joint pain, fevers, vomiting, diarrhea, etc) and ended up in the ER yesterday after several...
Habs - I also sneak in some Advil once in a while when I'm really sick. As long as I'm not flaring. Most of the time, I do Tylenol, Sudafed, Vitamin C, hot tea, rest, fluids - and hope for the...
Me too - we should have a separate "I'm exhausted" club - I can completely relate to what you're saying. I'm not on Humira, but am struggling with on/off anemia and B12 issues. I do self-injections...
Use the forum for support - you're doing a great job! I wish you a great result....
Sending my support....
Gumby, I came home from work and logged right on to see how your appointment went. I'm so sorry it was a disappointment. I HATE that - when you gear up for something to "change" and you feel as if...
Thanks Gumby, I am slightly allergic to the iron infusion, so I'm taking a lot of Slow Fe, Vitamin C, eating beef and spinach and resting more than usual. :-) It's sort of a short-term solution just...
Thanks for the link......
Kvavoom - thank you for the reply! Sorry it took me a few days to see it. My surgery is toward the end of September - I'm trying to resolve anemia first. Going to have rectoele repair, bladder sling,...
So sorry you're back in. Try to rest and think of it as a "fresh start." (Hard to do I know) Sending a hug....
When I had an obstruction (not quite full, but "close" they said), I was in the hospital for 8 days! It was very painful and I was on a liquid diet for weeks. I felt truly awful, as you describe. I...
I am having a hysteroscopy to look at my uterus for inflammation and remove polyps in September. I also learned I have a posterior prolapse (rectocele) which was causing BM problems so am getting...