Hi Cathy: I don't know if you got any resolution on the soda issue, gingerale worked well for me. I have had trouble with diet sodas, the artificial sweetener gives me an upset stomache, I new this...
Hi Everybody: I've started back at work so I've been busy and haven't been able to get on the board. I'm very happy to be back at work and am suprised at how well I feel. It will be a month on the...
Hi everybody: Thanks for all your well wishes. I just got back from the hosp. yesterday. I'm pretty tired, although like you Cathy, I cant get a good night sleep. I had valium in the hospital that...
Cathy and Shelbs; Congratulations on your recovery success. I do mean success Cathy. You were often in my mind when I was thinking about this message board. It sounds like you have been there and...
Something natural that treats bad breath and coated tongue is enzymes, for example papaya enzymes, which can be found in natural food stores. What you are experiencing could be a side effect of meds...
Hi Lynn; I'm new to this board. I have epilepsy and am on Lamictal. I have read an awfull lot about dnagerous rashes as a possible side effect. Everything I have read says to call the doctor...
Hi Everyone: I too am looking forward to the day when I can tell a good poop story. I am trying to get as much info about surgery as possible. I had surgery for an unrelated problem a year ago. I was...
Hi Zoe: Can you tell me a little about the Total Colectomy Convention? Do you mind me asking when you had your surgery? I hope you get some rest and feel better. Mary PS Thanks Amira...
Hi Everyone: I hope this message posts, I had a little trouble finding this page. I have a date for my surgery- Oct. 19th. I have had migraines and nausea for the past three days which is pretty...
Hi all, I hope everyone is recovering well. I wanted to know if anyone has an idea about getting information on the quality of care for a hospital. I have had two consultations with two different...
Hi Kelly; I am 40 and from Rochester, NY. I had my second consultation with a surgeon today. He told me about the same risks I already had heard of. He did say I was a good candidate. I felt pretty...
Hi Emma: I have seen a GI doc. He did a colonoscopy, a barium x-ray and an ednoscopy. It was discovered that my secum, my ascending colon, and my transfer colon all are crushed up against my pelvic...
Hi Annie: The first and only surgeon I have met with so far has talked to me about twisting in the small intestines as a possible side effect of surgey. I do have appointments with a second and third...
Hi everyone: I have a newly diagnosed abnormal colon, althoough from what I have been told it has been abnormal all my life. It has become a real problem the past 4-5 years, severe constipation,...