Hi, I started Remicade late last year, have had 6 treatments so far. I have gained about 15 pounds, but have not felt this good in 15 years. I know swelling is something to watch for, but above the...
I was at my yearly check up with the GS and my last CT showed that the crohns was very active throughout my bowels. It was also confirmed recently that I have Ankylosing Spondylitis. I have only been...
I had a draining seton put in a couple years ago. This has not and should not create any issues with fecal continence. I still have it in and if I choose so it can remain there for the rest of my...
I have been using Pentasa since diagnosed with crohns, although I wouldn't say its put me in remission, but has kept my symptoms in check. I have only had 3 flare ups since my diagnosis. Before the...
Thanks for the advice gumby.....pain and gas has started to subside some what....
Thanks, I forgot to mention the diarrhea, it hasn't really stopped since 4 hours after the scan lol....
Thanks for the reply, I have had lots of gurgling and bloating in the last 6 months, and I believe that's what the surgeon was hoping to determine with this CT. But I will try the gas reducer. Thanks!...
I had a CT scan this morning and ever since then I have had a lot discomfort and gas. I drank the usual liter of barium and had a Buscopam shot just be fore the dye injection. I have had a CT scan...
Bucko, I had a seton put in place 2 years ago and have not had any real issues with leaking, cleaning is a little more difficult, and can cause bleeding if your too rough....