Thank you all so much for the replies, I really appreciate it. I have seen a counselor, but they were not psychiatrist, and I don't feel like I got anything from it other than becoming even more...
I am a new member to this blog and usually never do these kinds of things, but I just really need someone to talk to, even if it's over the internet. I have had MDD for about 10 years now (I am now...
So I'm awaiting getting into a specialist to see if I'm a candidate for the j-pouch procedure (I should be), and I'm hoping someone can tell me about their experience. I am very sick right now and...
Wow thank you all so much for all this input. I'm so greatfull for this forum and very appreciative for all your advice. It's nice to know I'm not alone...
I've tried delaudid also which hasn't worked. I've taken up to 15 mg of percocet and I still feel nothing from it. The only thing that works is Iv pain meds. I just got out of the hospital last week...
So I'm currently awaiting the j-pouch surgery and I'm in the worst pain ive ever experienced in my life. I am so sick every day and in constant extreme amounts of pain. I have lost so much weight...
I've had Crohn's for about 10 years, and have only been in remission once in my life which lasted about a year. I am so sick right now, and I'm extremely frustrated with my doctor. It seems all she...
Thanks everyone and thanks JaSanne for your help. I'm going to try my PCP for my sternum pain and see if he can check some things out because I can't bear this pain anymore. I'm guessing it's still...
Thanks everyone for your replies. No I do not have a stoma but I am considering surgery in which I would have one since they would be taking out my entire colon and part of my small intestine. I'm...
Hi Kazbern, I have tried everything for this pain and nothing has helped at all. I've tried about every anti acid (rx strength) and I still have gotten no where. I just feel my GI isn't listening to...
Thanks shanon! It's just hard especially being in college when everyone else is focused on normal things and I'm constantly worried about my condition. Lately I've been having a lot of problems with...
I have had Crohn's disease for 10 years now and am currently in my final year at college. I have battled flare ups about every year and for the last 6 months I have been dealing with a really bad...
Thanks for the input! I know it shouldn't be a hard choice, but I tend to put everything else first before my health which I shouldn't do since it's only making matters worse. I just fear how long...
Thank you all for your input, I have not had specific testing on my back, but I have noticed that it tends to also flare when my crohns flares. But it just seems out of the ordinary to have such...
Thanks for the input Susie! I completely agree with the pain medicine, as taking the two pills hasn't started till very recently because the pain has been so bad. But I've never requested pain...
Hi I am new to this site and am looking for some support. I've had Crohn's disease for about 9 yrs and have arthritis due to the disease and now I'm noticing severe lower back pain. This has been...
Hi I am new to this forum and am just looking for some support and advice. I've had pretty severe Crohn's disease for about 8 yrs, and this time it's gotten very bad. I'm currently in my last...