Hi Zena, It's a hard choice to decide what to do with your career/education goals. I'm not in my "chosen" career either, but it is a good job with benefits (which we all need!). I have found that...
Ozone, Thank you for mentioning potassium. I just received my nutrient blood tests back, and indeed, I am deficient in potassium. I'm going to start adding a potassium supplement to my...
Ski bum, I have had the same issue at my office. My cube mate came in with a cold (he's already used up all of his sick days and is on probation for it). With my immunosupressors, I got sick from it....
Georgiabeach, Welcome to the forum! I'm sorry to hear about your recent illness and diagnosis. However, it does help to have some answers and treatment options. FYI, stress can make your Crohn's...
Laura, Welcome to the forum! We all feel the same way you do. When I was new to the forum, one of the other members showed me this site: http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/the_spoon_theory/ Granted,...
I received my flu shot earlier this year, and I did not have any flu like symptoms from it at all. However, I get them every year, and I haven't had any sort of flu like symptoms with any of the...
Clcaj, I'm going through the same thing right now, and I totally agree- nothing can touch it!! I have deep muscular spasms of my middle and lower back. I have had a lot of past trauma to my back &...
Doc, *hugs* I'm sorry you're having to go through this. This is part of the numerous reasons why I refuse prednisone therapy for myself. (Yes - not an easy decision or one to be made lightly, but it...
KCGH, First, welcome to the board! Just to let you know, there's a fine line between Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis (UC) diagnoses. Granted, they are both Irritable Bowel Diseases (IBD). A lot of...
For the heating pad: I switch it around from my stomach to my back, depending on what what's hurting the most that day. For the nausea, keeping it on your stomach seems to help the most for me....
Mmmm....chlorine!!! :smile:...
I agree with Kasper on this one. Most of our medicines HAVE the side effect of nausea (yay for us!!). If it is caused by gas, try gas pills (GasX) and a heating pad. If that isn't taking care of it,...
Tater, Are you a "power lifter" when it comes to weights? I have heard of GI's telling "power lifters" (or people who like to constantly "max out" on the weight they lift every time) not to lift...
I was on liquids only for about 2 months. After that, I started reintroducing soft / easy to digest foods back in. Now, I really wanted to wolf down a steak...but I knew that would have been too...
Painted, ((((HUGS)))) I hope your GI appointment goes well, and that you get approved for Remicade. I refuse to take any steroids (Prednisone) anymore. I went through the same thing that you are,...
PP, Just let your dentist know all the prescriptions that you are on, and that you just had an infusion last night. Let them be the ones to make the call! Best wishes, ~Sway...
Granna, Glad to hear that your inflammation levels are lower! The prednisone can cause the weight gain, swelling, etc. I refuse to take it anymore for that reason. I can't both feel bad on the...
Grace, It's easy for people and doctors to "know" that we don't have pain based solely on studies. Ask him this... Does he live inside your body? Does he have Crohn's? Then he can't possibly know how...
Gumby, Early congrats on 24 years of marriage!! With the divorce rate so high, it is good to see a long marriage still going strong! Please enjoy it however you want and need to! Good to know that...
Sometimes I think doctors can be in their own worlds. I saw my doctor at the store one day, and I waved at him, and he had that "I know you, but I can't remember your name" look. I went up and...
It's a very interesting condition. It's for life...once you have it, you have it. It typically goes into inactive cycles, with occasionally reactivation periods after medicating. Some people treated...
Irish Red, I have not had experience with CMV and CD, but I have read case studies on it. Was your father previously on immunosupressors before being diagnosed with CMV? Is he on the Ganciclovir or...
Congrats, Stephanie! As I was joking to Doc the other day, "Welcome to the First Class" tier. I hope it works for you, and brings a peaceful remission. Just remember, there are other meds out there...
DDR, First off, yes it is hard to explain, even to doctors, our symptoms at first. We are scared that it might be "that bad". When I first got diagnosed, they thought I was anorexic or bulimic. How...
I had a funny moment in the ER one time. I had a young intern, and he very seriously looked at me, with such a caring expression, and said "I can't cure you!". I looked at him, laughed, and just told...
Granna, Welcome to HealingWell! I'm new here as well, but I have found it a great place for information, and to find others with the same condition so you don't feel so alone. I'm glad to hear that...
I also tell my dentist that I do have Crohn's disease, and what meds I am on at the time. I have a notecard that I keep in my purse that I update with current medications, dosages, and when I have to...
Sad Mom, There is just a warning on the T & C that says if you are not a medical professional that you should not use the site to diagnose yourself, etc. As jdiane said, anyone can register. Just put...
Asacol is primarily for UC patients. It's designed to reduce inflammation of the inner lining of the colon and rectum. Crohn's patients do see some relief from it if they have inflammation similar to...
Congrats!! You're in my thoughts for a clean chest x-ray! Keep your spirits up!! ~Sway...
*LOL* Too funny, Doc! And how appropriate for the up-coming Thanksgiving holiday! :) I hope 6MP brings you a long remission. Are they altering your current meds? Or are you still going to be on them...
Did anyone else see this article on CCFA's website? http://www.ccfa.org/reuters/ecoli Any thoughts? I've researched e-coli and yes, IBD does mirror some symptoms. We all have e-coli in our systems...
Best of luck, Doc! Welcome to the "First Class" as I call it. ~Sway...
Awesome website. Thanks for sharing! I will mention it to my GI as well. ~Sway...
Could it be a boil or a Pilonidal cyst? Have you tried putting anything on it?...
to Gumby!! He loves you very much, Gumby. Try not to blame yourself. You didn't choose to have CD. I'm glad you are able to have that love and support when you need it most. It will get better for...
Thank you, Habs. My husband agrees that he can't fully understand what I go through, but his little stomach flu episode really opened up his eyes! I try talking with him immediately, as you suggested...
Judy, I had to laugh when I read your post. I appreciate that others see humor in the situation as I do occassionally. My husband is learning every day something new about me and this disease, and...
Thanks to you all for replying. I appreciate your input!...
Hi all, I'm new to the forum, but I've enjoyed reading all the topics and posts from everyone. This seems like a great group. I had a question I wanted to throw out there- and I didn't seem to find...
I'm actually going through that right now myself. My husband and I jokingly call it my "pregnant belly". My stomach is obviously distended, and hurts from the pressure. My GI suggested OTC gas pills,...
Hi! I'm new to this forum as well, but I found these articles that might be of interest to you. (I hope it's okay to post them here!, and if it isn't, I'm sorry!)...