Hi Bluz. Ive sort of being going through the same recently. Thought I had come to terms with my ostomy, until a week ago I went very down and depressed about it all. Even had issues with the crohn's...
Hi Jen. Im also a Brit and a crohnie. Had surgery in 2006 and rectum removed, never had any problems with spending a penny or intamacy issues. Which part of the UK are you from? Im North West. Good...
Those days are well and truly gone for me!!!!!!!!!!! Often think about those days though LOL :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:...
It is said that ostomies get lashed quicker...........so I guess its a cheap night out for us lot then........ :smile:...
Yes all my co-workers know about my condition and that I wear a bag. It doesn't bother me in the slightest that they know and I dont mind talking about it if they want to know anything....
Hi Eva Lou. I was given 6 days notice for my surgery and to be honest I didn't have a clue what to expect.........just wanted to be rid of the pain and misery the crohn's had caused me over the...
Returning to work can be daunting, but soon got back to life of normality and sanity :smile: . Started off just working 6 hours a week and gradually increased my hours as I got stronger. Had a few...
Yes Judy I know. Thanks for info....
I was diagnosed with IBS in around April 1993 by my G.P, then after all the exploratory tests, was diagnosed Crohn's by consultant in March 1994....
Hi Amey. I would say 4.5 days, as you have had it in all day Weds right to Sat evening But I could be wrong....mathetamatical genius Im not lol...
Hi dadof3. I was diagnosed with Crohn's in 1994, and after years of countless meds and hospital admissions, that in Feb 2006 enough was enough and surgery was the only option I had. I had 6 days to...
Im a colostomy bag wearer and regulary get magazines with info for ostomies. In one magazine there was an article on a woman who is a fashion designer student. With all the faulty (un-used!!!!!!)...
Hi cbass. There are drops that you can pop in to your bag. Various ostomy suppliers do these drops, and have different scents. I find that when I have eaten fish, the odour is more potent.........I...
Thanks Judy. Im in the UK and Im going to see if I can get it over here. Going to try the patches first though, its just picking the right day to decide enough is enough. Diane....
Is Champix the same as Zyaban? Good luck with trying to quit, Im also in the process of giving up.........again!!!!!!! Diane...
Hi Angela. Like you I worked hard throughout my illness, at the time I was a healthcare assistant and only took time off when I was on my last legs, thinking back I dont know how I did it, but I was...
I used to do a lot of reading, I used to find reading Stephen Kings books took my mind off the pain.......only because I was scared out of my wits lol. Also love crosswords, which I still do now. I...
Im a smoker too, about 10 a day, and always smoke outside. I have given up several times and each time I always had a flare up with the Crohn's. It was always when I was admitted to hospital I...
When I explained to my then 14 year old daughter about the surgery, she said, " so no more f*rting and embarrassing me?" Deep down I actually think she misses it....... :yeah:...
Hi Angela. Congratulations on your award for DLA. I think its terrible that you had to wait so long for something you are entitled to as soon as you applied. I hope you got some back pay and enjoy...
I would rather lose a little sleep emptying bag during night than months of misery suffering with the crohn's, and the side effects of the preds. Empty, go back to sleep............pain free :smile:...
Hi Goaliegirl. I was prescribed Flagyl back in 1999 for a flare or crohn's. I had side effects same as you, and also I started to develop a painful burning/tingling sensation to my hands and feet. It...
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Im from Lancashire, UK. The land of barm cakes, flat caps, cobbled streets, pigeon racers and funny accents.... :yeah:...
Hi Gresha. Just a thought, but maybe it could be the pred? Whenever I was taking them during a flare up of crohn's I experienced the same. Had blurred vision while watching tv or reading. Once the...
oops many apologies Redspout!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mispelt your name....... :eyes:...
Hi Redsprout. I am one of the lucky ones and never experienced negative reactions regarding my bag. If I do, well its their loss and people and their ignorance not really worth knowing. My family...