I developed oral thrush during a three week course of antibiotics (Cipro and Flagyl). I tried to treat it by eating plain yoghurt and drinking cranberry juice, but finally gave in and went to the...
I used Pico-Salax for my recent colonoscopy and think that it is much better than any of the other preps that I have had. You only have to drink two glasses of the liquid, and it tastes like orange...
I did the Pico-Salax prep for the first time in December, and was pleasantly surprised. You only have to drink two glasses (with regular clear fluids in between) and it tastes like orange Tang....
Hi there. I did the Pico-Salax prep and had a non-clear bowel movement at night just before bed. I was not completely clear the morning of the procedure either, but they were still able to do it....
Hello All, I had a laparoscopic ileocolic resection last Monday, and was discharged from the hospital yesterday. I have been told to avoid the gym and any vigorous physical activity for about five...
I just had a resection performed a week ago. They placed the catheter in once I was sedated, and after I woke up, I didn't realize that I had it in. I told the nurses that I needed to urinate and...
Congrats WR - sounds like you are doing very well! I had my TI resection performed laparoscopically on Monday, and am recovering quickly as well. Despite all of the walking and sipping of clear...
Hello, I just had my first ileocolic resection performed laparoscopically this Monday. I was given a 50/50 chance of having it performed laparoscopically vs. regular incision, and I guess I had a...
I have had pain in the lower right quadrant since I was diagnosed, and the extent of the pain and tenderness of the area depends on how much I am flaring. It has gotten worse recently, and I have a...
Indigo - is the TMJ related to Crohn's? I think I have something similar and was given a mouthguard by the dentist to prevent grinding my teeth as I sleep. The mouthguard hasn't helped, and I thought...
This is a big concern of mine as well - I'm going in for a similar surgery next week and am terrified that I will end up worse off than I am now. Right now my bowel movements are manageable, as I...
I have Crohn's in my terminal ileum as well, and am supposed to be getting B12 injections monthly. I don't notice too much of a difference when I take them and when I don't - I will usually go a few...
Forgot to mention that when I have a more troublesome cough/sore throat I will put honey in a tablespoon and mix in about a quarter teaspoon of turmeric powder. It goes down nicely and stops my cough...
I'm in a similar position. My last colonoscopy about 2 years ago showed a stricture in my terminal ileum. It was inflamed enough that they couldn't get the scope through, but my GI treated me with an...
I sweat a lot too, but don't have a big issue with odour (until late in the day!) I didn't even think about connections with medications. I switched to Ban anti-perspirant/deodorant a while ago...
Hi there. Since starting on Imuran (an immunosuppressant) I have noticed an increase susceptibility to coughs. Whenever there is the slightest hint of cold outside I get a mild but deep cough. It is...