Thanks so much for the reply's. I will probably be calling my doc in the morning. Thanks, again!...
Hi all, it's been awhile since I have posted. My two little ones keep me pretty busy, and now with a third baby on the way life could get really interesting! This is my situation. I had/have a boil...
I just read the article, I think that it was well written and it gives a good picture of the lives we crohnies live. I am overweight and when I try and explain what we are allowed to eat, I explain...
Hi, I am not an expert but have had two children. I believe that by not eating you are hurting yourself more than your baby. The baby takes what it needs from you, but my understanding is that if you...
I haven't been to a rheumy yet, but just wanted to say that for me tylenol arthristis medication has helped a ton. Regular tylenol is worthless when it comes to my joint pain. I think it would be a...
Hi, and welcome. I can't tell you what you have any better than anyone, but some of your symptoms do sound like crohns. One more idea about diet for the holiday. I have found that dairy is very bad...
Been gone for awhile. Working on xmas projects and haven't had time to check in. I am currently taking Immuran 200 mg (but it has only been about 1 1/2 months so it hasn't kicked in yet I guess. I am...
Mary, Hey girlie!!! I am actually back! With the way that baby is gaining weight I don't think you need to be worried. But I think that you just need to be aware of the symptoms and be watchful. Pray...
Hi, I saw that episode awhile back. I knew what was wrong w/ her as soon as she said what her symptoms were! Hope that life gets better in the New Year and that you have a healthy and Merry...
Yogaprof -- I live in Hayden. Didn't realize that you were so close. Heather...
I live in north idaho, what part of Idaho did you visit? Heather...
Sorry to hear about your accident. Hope that you get feeling better soon. Not sure if it would help or not but I take Tylenol Arthritis for joint pain and it seems to help -- regular tylenol never...
I too have joint pain. Sometimes it is really bad. It hits me in the knees, hips and back, and when I first flare my ankles hurt so bad I couldn't stand (my husband was lifting me from the bed to the...
I was diagnoised w/ IBS by a physicians assistant, but the diagnosis was changed -- they knew w/in a few weeks something else was wrong but it took another 6 months before I got a solid diagnoisis......
I have start crocheting "prayer shawls". Basically you pray for the person whom you are making it for as you making it. It has helped me to move the focus away from my problems. It is hard to feel...
I just wanted to welcome you to HW, although I am sorry that you have to be here. I know that with Pentasa there isn't a problem with preg. I have seen on this board people who have taken pred during...
Glad that you are feeling better. Hope that it last for a very long time. Just wanted to say welcome to Healing Well this is a great place! Good luck with the psychology degree. Heather...
Thanks guys. I am glad to hear it. I will have to do some research if I get to the point where I want to get preg and then I can try and discuss it with my doctor. Justjenjen I am so glad to hear...
I know that if I searched long enough I could probably find this answer, but I really want to take a nap, so I will be lazy and just ask the question and hope that all you wonderful friends will...
Thank you both for your replies. Amy- I have attempted to research several times but I get so overwhelmed that I don't know what to do. I am so glad that you have found something that works for you....
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I don't think that I am super thirsty, but I keep a water cup on the counter and drink from it through out the day. I probably am drinking more than normal w/o realizing it. If this continues after I...
Ok, I know that I have asked questions about the natural medications that you take, I even have then copied into an email for myself. I tried to get the probiotic on line but they wouldn't answer my...
I am losing the weight and gaining it back the next day. I know that this is normal, and I am having to get up and pee a lot at night so I know that is why, but it just seems strange to lose that...
I am on the lovely pred again. It sucks! All the fun side effects. Mood swings --- my poor family -- that I can't seem to control, ect, ect. But I had a question: I am urinating A LOT at night. I am...
I will be praying for him. Take care, Heather...
Mary! So good to hear from you. I am soooo glad that you got to go to the baby shower. I have no doubt that you will make it to the delivery. If you are still have the D you could try an immodium ad...
When I first got sick and ended up in the hospital -- they still didn't know what was going on with me -- my ankles hurt so bad that by the first night I could not even stand. My wonderful hubby was...
That's the funny thing about getting dx. You want so bad to know WHAT is going on, and to prove it isn't just in your head -- but then you get stuck w/ a chronic illness and you try and remind...
My thoughts and prayers are with you, please keep us updated as to what you find out and how you are doing. Heather...
Thanks for all the responses. I am going to try and take the pills twice a day. Take 5 in the morning and 4 at night.... I hope that this works. I will call the pharmacy in the morning and make sure....
just wanted to say good luck and let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel well enough. Heather...
So I have been feeling pretty good. I am taking colazal and prenatal vitamins for the folic acid (1mg) to keep my hair from falling out. My tummy has been getting better and better and the joint pain...
I started seeing a nutritionist before I was diagnoised to try and lose some weight. She is great, but since I have gotten this disease she pretty much goes by trial and error to see what works. I...
Welcome to HW. Heather...
Just wanted to say welcome to both of you! I don't know about preg. w/ remicade. I have heard others on here say that they have consulted with high risk OB's. I hope that you have a wonderful preg....
Glad that things are going better, am sorry to hear that your son was so sick. Hope that both of you get feeling better really soon. Heather...
I haven't taken humira, but wanted to say I am glad that you are feeling better and hope that you have many more good days ahead. Heather...
I noticed you said that you had sour cream on your potatoes. If you are having problems with milk that might not be a great idea. I can get away with a little cheese here and there, but milk, sour...
I don't have any great information, but I wanted to say I'm sorry that you are feeling bad. I hope that you can get feeling better soon. Hopefully they will get you on a different medication that...
Hi, just wondering if you have found anything out from your GI yet? Hope that some of the above suggestions are helping... Heather...
I hope that your GI gets ahold of the surgeon soon. Until then possibly a liquid diet w/ ensure or something like that???? I'm new to this so there are much more informed people on this board. Hope...
Thanks for the responses guys. I will contact them now. Heather...
Went to the health food store today and found Nature's Way Primadophilus Reuteri. But it cost twice as much at the store as it does on line. Was wondering if it is ok to order it online since it is...
Sorry to hear that you are having this problem. I have never taken Cipro, but have had hair loss due to other crohns medications. (I have also heard that it can be a sign of a flare in some.) I am...
hopeisreal, I can't tell you for sure why the GI's are being strange, but I can give it a guess. As far as the ones from the original practice: they don't like to step on their partners toes. I have...
SOOOO glad to hear that you are feeling better. Hope that you have many good days ahead. Heather...
Congrats on a the new puppy. Heather...
I just wanted to say welcome to HW. Hope that you get some relief soon and you find some medication that will help you. Heather...
Welcome, Hope that you start feeling better soon. We will all be here whenever you need us. Heather...