i had a very bad rash on the bottom of both feet. it was like a severe sunburn. i only got relief when i was soaking my feet. once i soaked them, the dry skin would soften and i'd pull it off. the...
i hope you do adopt. i was diagnosed in 1977 with crohns. had very hard time initially but during one of my remission periods in late 90's, after a miscarriage, i decided to adopt. my son is now a...
your guidelines should state the number of hours you must work during that year in order to qualify for your profit sharing/pension contribution. its usually around 100 hours. check with your human...
ivy6 thanks for the survey. as far as macdonalds', i think it is one of the cleanest public restrooms when i'm traveling on the road and have to make a quick stop. i find them the cleanest of the...
I grew up in Saginaw. Graduated from Saginaw High School. Nice to meet you. I see Dr. Dennis Boysen and Dr. Naram in Saginaw when I need 2nd and 3rd opinions. Please be sure to send email to senate...
I have edited this post. Please remember the forum rules - no advocacy of medical, personal or political causes. Thanks, Ivy....
Well everyone!! I did it!!! It went great. As an advocate for the Crohns/Colitis Foundation, myself and 4 others were asked to testify before a committee of Michigan Senators to persuade them to pass...
Good Morning All!! I am excited. Today, I finally get a chance to go to Lansing to speak before the senate on the challenges of living with crohn's. A group of us our going to testify before senate...
UPDATE: thank you all for your helpful input and questions. i received a letter back from the doctor saying that the scope did not pass the rectosigmoid stricutre. biopsies taken showed chronic...
I truly appreciate all of the feedback. With the consideration and questions you all have posed to me; I have been able to compile a comprehensive list of questions that I can take to my doctor to...
Belleenstein: Wow!! I just had an Ah Ah Moment reading your response. This gives me a lot to consider. Thanks for the slap upside my head....
Thank you all for the input. My current RX: 3 asacol; 3 xs day; 1 folic acid; 2 imuran 2x day; 2 lomotil 2x day; was on remicade for about 18 mos but was taken off due to severe rash breakouts; also...
Thanks Bammer. He said the stricture is only allowing a very small opening where my poop comes out which causes the diarrhea. His concern is that the stricture prevents him from seeing entire colon....
Hi All. I had my annual colonoscopy yesterday at the cleveland clinic. Was told that I have a stricture. I have been home for 2 years now and my activities are very limited. I spend most of my time...
great job. you really articulated how awful this disease is. i have suffered with crohn's disease for over 30 years. my symptoms began at age 22 so i know all too well what you are facing. i wish you...
my prayers are going up!!! Sisterpr.pps click on the above link to have prayer. it may make you feel better....
hi nikki. i have had crohn's for over 30 years. i had an unrelated surgery. i had stomach cancer and had to have almost half of my stomach removed. post-surgery actually had my crohn's in remission...
good morning. i am feeling depressed, defeated and angry. i have been spending more time at home to avoid going out in public because of my condition. it may be the holiday seasons coming up that...
L...leave me along Y...yearning to have a day w/o diahhrea N...need a big hug E...everyday is the same (shi..ty) T...trying to keep my sanity T...telling everyone I talk to about his disease...
i've had the pill prep before but didn't like the idea of taking so many pills. i prefer to use the ducolax pills for prep. it works for me....
Big Hug To You. I go through having accidents often. I have uncontrollable diahhrea. Most of my accidents happen during the night when I'm sleep. But also, when I'm in public sometimes, without...
I can understand your plight. I am 52 and have suffered w/crohns for 30 years. I have been home for over a year because I have uncontrollable diahrrea and also arthritis in my hips. I go to the...
I can relate to the pity parties. I have had my share. As a single mom to a 14 year old son, it is hard. I try not to make him suffer by my illness. I stay home a lot and still feel obligated to...
You are so courageous. You made me stop feeling sorry for myself as I read your story. I am praying for you. My sympathy on your loss. With all of the surgeries and medical problems you've endured...
see my post under crohn's w/o medication posted earlier tonight. i have horrible skin rash from remicade....
I can laugh at this now, but back then..... Went for a psygmoidoscopy. Worse than colonoscopy. Had to be wide awake. No putting you to sleep for this major test. During this very painful procedure, I...
i've been on remicade for over a year. for the past several months i have been seeing a foot doctor due to a horrific rash on my feet (the skin looked like aligator skin). i could peel the skin off;...
Hello Everyone. This is an invitation to anyone in the Flint, MI area to attend a free seminar on Health/Wealth which cover some of the little discussed diseases, such as crohns/colitis; lupus;...