Thanks for the responses. I just didn't know if some were more likely to cause a flare than others. I guess it just depends on the person! Thanks again, Blair...
I am very sensitive to medication - especially antibiotics. I have taken many before that cause bad flares. Ironically, I have also taken antibiotics that seem to help my Crohn's. Anyone have any...
After 11 years of Crohn's Disease, IBS, Ankylosing Spondylitis, medication, and hard times, I am finally ready to admit that I am depressed. After expressing my feelings to this board, I decided to...
I don't remember the specifics of my stool because I was too young. However, what I do recall was having severe stomach aches accompanied by diarrhea. I also remember that I would be constipated too;...
Thanks again everyone for all of your kind words and advice. The IBS being treated with Anti-Depressants is new to me, so all of this info is very informative. I know first hand, that being on the...
Thank you, Karen, you are right. Avoiding the problem always seemed the easiest, but I have grown tired of that. I think I am ready to really try. I appreciate your help....
Thanks everyone for your help. Everyone who responded is right, and I know that. There is a combination of emotions that make me feel and react the way I do. I am old enough now (and have been) that...
Well, I think after 15 years of suffering from Crohns's and arthritis I am finally admitting that I am depressed. It seems that only now, at least in the past year or two, that I have been able to...
I posted this in the crohns section, where i usually post. But i thought i would try here too, thanks guys. So I had a doctors appointment today and everything checked out!! That is the good news the...
I am taking fiber and probiotics. I try to be careful about my diet and I am VERY aware of my restrictions! My Crohns flares do what they please... medicine can help get it into remission but not...
Wow, Thanks for the info! I guess I am a little frustrated because now how am I ever suppose to tell the difference between my Crohns and IBS? I guess I will have to figure it out! Can the IBS...
Well I have Crohns Disease and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Thats my background. I started a flare that included blood, constipation, bad pain in lower right side and all over, fatigue, etc. The...
Ducky- Remicade is kind of the next step. I am currently on Steroids and Colazal. I cant take Sulfa Drugs, Imuran, and many Anit-Biotics. I am on a sulfa drug now as my last ditch effort (it is...
Hi! I was diagnosed with AS arthritis and Crohns Disease at 13 and am now 23. When my flare ups come they are not shy and generally cause intense pain! My Crohns has been the priority because of all...