Hi Billie, I'm in the UK and for the last 13 years have been serving with the British Army, trying to hide my depression as much as I can in order to prevent being medically discharged. I have been...
Sherry, I can't offer any advice, but just thought I'd let you know I'm thinking about you. Take care, Dave...
I spent a lot of time in Germany and so I could recommend Germany, the toilets are kept real clean. The public toilets usually have permanent staff keeping them clean, they usually charge a Euro to...
I remember when I first read Peter's story I realised what an amazing person he is, so with Sherry I'd like to say a big thanks too. For those of you that don't know me, I have been away far too long...
Hey Jcline, My only advice I can offer is to be prepared, carry a small backpack, containing essential items such as a wash kit, baby wipes, spare clothing and some plastic zip tie bags that you can...
The only reason that he slapped me as far as I know was just messing around, but these kind of things happen all the time in the Army, of course normally it wouldn't have caused a problem but he just...
Louise, I hope the c-scope goes well, if you haven't had one before, the preparation drink is awful, thankfully the procedure is no problem at all. Dave...
I seem to have been away for far too long, so allow me to take this opportunity to welcome all the new members, and to explain briefly where I have been. As some of you will know, I had C-spine...
Hi Louise and welcome to HealingWell, Blood tests alone won't confirm a diagnosis, you need to get a colonoscopy not a nice procedure but an essential procedure required to determine what's going on....
Whilst out in the field I have eaten some curious things, but never the omelette, I tend to eat unusual food only when it was impossible to light a fire so had to eat cold....
Apparently worm omellette is quite nice :-)...
icanrace, I'm currently taking 39 pills a day no supplements and if I had my way I wouldn't take any of them because I hate the thought of filling myself up with chemicals. May I suggest that rather...
So far the drug seems to be agreeing with me, and you wouldn't beleve it but when I fall asleep I don't wake up during the night, it's better than my sleeping pills :-) I am pretty mobile, I walk a...
Hey Marty, Just the same really mate, yep that Tens machine is a great bit of kit, but also I have bought s 'Scholl' neck warmer/massager it's a great bit of kit. The doc started me on a...
Thanks for sharing Scottishcammy, also don't forget to type into the search bar which will offer links to previous many posts regarding that and any other subject. Take care. Dave...
Numb78, Weekly blood tests for the first 3 months is what I had when I started, I can't remember the dose I started on in 2006 but I'm now on 150mg a day, and it worked miracles for me after about 8...
Bionic Bob, just you know that not only is your Minister friend going with you we all are in thought, I'll be praying you get fixed real soon my friend. Take care. Dave...
Bob, I too am so pleased to see you back, sorry I have been missing in action, but I'm back now and pleased to see you around, take care my friend and look forward to hearing how well the Remi goes....
That pain is like you have been kicked in the stomach all night long, my remedy is similar to others heating pad, how I got by without it I will never know. Take care. Dave...
Silent Lucidity, It is so easy to upset others with the use of text because it is not possible to show facial expressions or fully explain our reasoning for the words we use, furthermore because we...
Having the laptop working again makes me feel free hee hee, I have a portable table by my bed the ones similar to hospital ones which fits under the bed laptop sits on top so I can type to my hearts...
I totally agree with you Marty the system is good because it treats us without delay in the event of an emergency etc. But the standard of care and service in general is appalling compared to other...
To all those who kept me in their thoughts and prayers whilst I have been struggling to get on the computer, your e mails and words meant a great deal and have really helped. ((((((((((((((((((((Hugs...
UCinNC, I totally believe that talking with another sufferer of this dd face to face can relieve a lot of pressure, when I met Loneylane last year, it was amazing just knowing we both understood what...
Quincy and PB4 leave it, this is not the place any more off topic comments and I will simply delete them. Dave...
I agree with PB4, I use a stationary bike and no problems there, good luck and I hope you find a way to exercise and be comfortable. Dave...
I also have been advised to have regular eye checks because of the Pred usage, I never get dry eyes but I occasionally have burst blood vessels in them which feels and looks horrid, regular...
Sir's, Ma'ams, ladies and Gentlemen allow me to jump in here and remind you all that the purpose of this thread is not to have a bickering match between yourselfs but JM sharing his/her story having...
Cammy, Thanks for the info, I'll speak with my GP when I next see him, I have heard others have had positive results from it. Dave...
Hi Maggie, As others have said it's great to see you back glad to see things are going well for you. Take care. Dave...
Sweetmelody, I was originally diagnosed with left sided UC however within months it was established I had UC throughout the whole colon, so I believe the answer to be yes, check with your consultant,...
Congratulations Judilyn. Dave...
Sherry, Sorry to hear your bad news, I'm hoping things improve rapidly for you. Dave...
Hey Quincy, I actually enjoyed the food in Belfast but German food to me = nil by mouth voluntarily ;-) Fortunately or not, the doc wont admit me for the pain management because noone can say whether...
cheers Marty, I miss everyone here,I'm off to see Rheumatologist on Friday, last time I saw him he said he'd be admitting me in the new year for 2 weeks for a pain management course, i'm dreading it...
Hey Carol, Let me know when your next one is and I'll send something over from whichever part of the world I'm in :-) Dave...
You guy's sure are the greatest ;-) I wish I could share some positive news with you all but the 2 Neuro surgeons, physiotherapist, and neurologist I see are unsure whether there will be any...
Eve, You know it's a good sign when people aren't about it shows they are too busy, but I'm afraid to tell you not as busy as you will be when the baby comes along LOL. Take care. Dave...
Evie, I'm made up for you so I guess I should say congratulations :-) Take care. Dave...
Sherry, Your wish is my command, have emailed it to you. Take care. Dave...
Sherry, I have a card which I print onto photographic paper, it fits neatly into my Diary, on it is my next of kin details, doctors details my details the date I printed out the sheet and in a table...
One other thing, UC does suck but in time you will learn how to cope with it, just hang in there you will get through the rollercoaster and never be afraid to ask for advice or help. Dave...
Dudewhrsmybike, Allow me to take this opportunity to welcome you to HealingWell, my advice would be to constantly liaise with your medical team, I am in a pretty decent state (UC) at the moment...
Hey everyone I just heard from Marty it seems little Beth is in a bad way really ill and has been in hospital for the last 3 weeks, there is a possibility she might be moved to the Great Ormond...
Padraig and Jean, Just to let you know you are both in my thouhgts and prayers. Take care. Dave...
Apart from wanting to be able to move my neck properly again I would love a new bike. Take care Dave...
Jay, I had neck pain for period of a few months, when the doctors got round to checking it out it was revealed that I had 2 prolapsed cervical spine discs including C6/C7 and C3, I was close to...
Sherry, I'm wth Julee70, it took me 8 months to see the benefits albeit Azathioprine. (((((((((((((((((((((((Take care hugs))))))))))))))))) Dave...
Sherry, My thoughts prayers and ((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))) are there for you now and always. Take care. Dave...
I had one last year and was fine. Take care. Dave...