Any recommendations of an endocrinologist in Chicago area?...
Thanks. I will look into him....
Hi, I have posted in this group because my daughter has Crohn's. Does anyone have a urologist that they like in the Chicago area? Thanks. Debbie...
Hi, I had breast cancer 20 years ago and now need to see a urologist. Any recommendations? Thanks. Debbie...
Thank you. I take it you go to him and like him....
Hi, Anyone have a urologist they use and can recommend in the Chicago area? Thanks. Debbie...
Hi, Thanks Randy. Do you still go to her there?...
Thanks, iPoop....
I appreciate the help so far. The GI can be anywhere in the Los Angeles area....
Thanks, Danielle. I will pass the information on....
Thanks, Erudite Paul. I like to know which doctors people have had experience with....
Hi, My adult daughter has Crohn's disease and needs a GI doctor. She lives on the west side of Los Angeles. Any and all suggestions are appreciated. Thank you....
Hi, I joined this forum because my daughter has Crohn's Disease. I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a dermatologist in the Chicago area. Thanks. Debbie...
Dikid, Thanks for your post. I am hoping my daughter does not get the CT because she has had so much radiation already since she was diagnosed with Crohn's, I don't want her to have any more unless...
Notsosicklygirl, Thanks for the link and the rest of your informative post. Glad you got lucky. Debbie...
Dx4Tx, Thanks for the information - it is very helpful. Debbie...
iPoop, Thanks for the explanation. Debbie...
scifigal2k, Thanks for your response. She had a sedative last time, but it didn't kick in until she was on her way home. She left without getting the test and refuses to go back unless her head is...
73monte, Thanks for your response and suggestion. Unfortunately, my daughter had a sedative the last time, but it didn't kick in until she was on the way home. She left the test without getting it....
iPoop, Thanks for your response. I'm confused - I think the fluid she will be getting is not radioactive - is radioactive fluid used for MRIs? Also, how would the tech check to make sure the fluid is...
Dx4Tx, Thanks for your response. I called some hospitals in the LA area and could not find one where my daughter's head would have been outside the machine (She's 4'6"). Where was the hospital you...
Nososicklygirl, Thanks for your response. My daughter went for an MRI at a UCLA outpatient place in Santa Monica. Maybe it was the same place. Unfortunately, she didn't go through with the procedure....
HI, My adult daughter is on Humira for Crohn's. She needs to have an MRI enterography. Has anyone had one where your head is not in the MRI machine in the Los Angeles area? Or if you have had an Open...
Thanks for your responses. And, good luck scifigal2k with your pregnancy. I know that you can't get the shingles shot while on a biologic. That's why I was inquiring about getting it prior to going...
Hi, My 33 year old daughter is going to be starting Humira. She had chicken pox as a child. I have heard both that she does and does not need a Shingles shot. Have those of you who had Chicken Pox...
Becky, Thanks for your response. I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Is she doing ok now? I hope so. Debbie...
Thanks everyone for your comments....
Thank you both....
Thanks for the recommendations. I was hoping someone could give me the name of a GI they like....
Thanks. I was hoping someone could give me a name of someone they know....
Hi, Anyone have a recommendation of a thyroid doctor in New Jersey. My brother has a goiter and I wanted him to get a second opinion. Thanks in advance. Debbie...
Hi, Anyone have a recommendation of a GI in the Los Angeles area? Thanks in advance. Debbie...
Hi, Any recommendations of GI's for Crohn's Disease in the Los Angeles area? Thanks in advance. Debbie...
Hi, Anyone have a recommendation for a thyroid specialist in New Jersey? Thanks. Debbie...
Hi Gapman, Every situation is different, but I can tell you about my daughter who has Crohn's Disease and had surgery at the terminal illeum in February, 2005. She had 3 flares in 18 months and was...
Hi, My 29 year old daughter has Crohn's and may need to see a urologist. Does anyone have a recommendation for a urologist in Los Angeles? Thanks in advance. Debbie...
Hi Gail, I am so sorry for all you're going through. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie in Chicago...
Gail, Thanks for your response. I can understand why maintenance medications was a hard lesson to learn. It would definitely be for me. My daughter is on Immuran as a maintenance medication. Take...
Thanks, Gail. Sounds like a good idea. I'll tell my daughter since she is the one who makes the decision. I am so sorry your long remisison ended. Did you have any symptoms before you obstructed....
Thanks for your reply, Ides. No I am not concerned about the GI not taking biopsies. I worry about taking them and whether that could cause complications. When you mention microscopic changes can be...
Hi, My 28 year old daughter who has Crohn's Disease is having a routine colonoscopy on Friday. She has had Crohn's since she was 17 years old. Is it common to get biopsies even if the doctor doesn't...
Hi Pom3, Welcome to the board, though I am sorry you have reason to be here. How are you feeling? My 28 year old daughter was diagnosed with Crohn's at age 17. She didn't have another flare until she...
Hi Pinkie, I was on Tamoxifen for 2 years, then my oncologist put me to Arimidex because of spotting on Tamoxifen. I was on Arimidex for 3 years with no problems. Everyone is different. Good luck...
Hi, I have had experience with a surgeon in Chicago. If you would like to discuss it, please contact me. Debbie...
Hi, I am sorry you've not been feeling well. I would get medical attention immediately....
Hi Mama6, I am sorry your son was just diagnosed with Crohn's. What led to his diagnosis? I know how hard it is to be the mother of a child with Crohn's. Your posts reminds me of how I felt when my...
Thanks for the advice. Still looking for a neurologist in Los Angeles area....