EricaM

I had a vaginal fistula and a rectal fistula but the 2 of them never connected. Now from what I have learned about the retrovaginal fistula is that stool can pass through your vagina and even gas....

I have Crohn's and my first big flare hit me when I was 32. I was on disability for about 3 months recoverying from my surgery. I have been remission ever since and that has been over 5 years ago! I...

I came accross his video on Crohn's disease which was creaed wihthe nation's top GI doctors. I am consantly looking for stuff that my doctor (Dr. Rubin) has done. This is a great education series on...

Hi...sorry I forgot supply the links...by the way I just got my first tattoo...it's a semi colon! Ostomy Handbook http://www.ostomy.evansville.net/ostomyhandbook.htm great ostomy video:...

Hi! I hate to bring bad news but I have dealt with disablity myself and I have learned that if you refuse the treatment that you doctor suggests they then can not fill out your disability form due to...

Hi Paul! Here's a link to a great ostomy handbook: http://www.ostomy.evansville.net/ostomyhandbook.htm It's a bit of a transition until your j-pouch surgery. But here's a great j-pouch website:...

Thank you all what great suggestions and I will take it into my meeting today and let you all know how it goes!...

Hi Brie! Welcome to HealingWell! I was your age 10 years ago when my troubles started and had very similar feelings. I'm now involved with a local youth group of crohn's and ulcerative colitis...

If they won't pay you may they can donate to a local organization in your name such as the CCFA or loacl support group, or sponsor a patient education event at you local hospital where they bring in...

I live in Chicago-lower westside...

Okay everyone I need your help! I have Crohn's, I have an ostomy, and now I work for my doctor and surgeon and I have a fun project to do-A hospital patient cart of goodies. Basically they used to...

I have an ileostomy and I agree with the low fiber diet too! I was told to stay away from high fiber because not only can it cause a blow out but it will push food through your system too fast and...

Hi All! Sorry I have been a bit absent lately from the boards. I am glad to say that it's not illness related! I've been working a ton, volunteering on various projects, and just started going to a...

Hi all! Who’s all signed up? I’ll be at the University of Chicago’s table in between sessions so stop by and say hello! I just wanted to drop a line to let you know if you still want to go to the...

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Eva, With a j-pouch they use a bit of the colon (2 centimeters) as a cuff to connect to the rectum that's why I say the j-pouch is not a cure. And check up are needed every 3 years. The illeostomy...

There's a great site with message board dedicated to the j-pouch surgery: http://j-pouch.org/groupee/forums I have crohn's and had my colon removed 3 years ago and I live with an illeostomy. Since...

My first time at University of Chicago I was actually transferred in from a suburban hospital. So I had all my testing while I was a patient in the hospital so I didn't go in to the system the...

I realize it is a bit of a hassle but when going to a teaching hospital one should expect having to repeat oneself to fellows or residents and then the doctor. I go to University of Chicago and I...

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Hi Zoey, I really recommend trying the remicade first surgery should always be the last option. Your surgeon is even saying give remicade a chance first. Remicade has shown in many cases to knock...

I sorry forgot to add my note but these are all the sights UC and Crohn's that I am aware of- I hope this helps! Erica...

Lisa, how the registration going....do you have anyone from chicago that I could tag along with? Is David going?...

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anyone else?...