I was on 6mp throughout my entire pregnancy with my son with no complications. The doctors told me they hadn't had bad results with pregnancy and 6mp, they just didn't have very many. My son is...
Speaking of placement, who decides this? My ostomy was an emergency so I didn't have a choice, neither did my brother who also had and emergency surgery. However, his is much higher than mine about 2...
I had my ostomy when I was 16 too. It was really hard for me as well, so I can completely understand. I cried for weeks thinking I wouldn't be able to wear tight-fitting jeans and swimsuits. My...
Not all insurances cover ostomy supplies. Make sure you check with yours ahead of time. I also go thru Aetna and LOVE them. I will never use another insurance carrier if at all possible. I once had...
I also think it depends on how long you've had your ostomy. It takes a while for you small intestine to take over the responsibilities of the large intestine. I had a lot more output in the first 4...
I am. I've had my ostomy since I was 16 and have never been given the choice for anything else. BUT I don't really think I would want anything else. I'm so used to it. I haven't been sick in soooo...
Take alot of the pink swim tape. I think it's called Hydro tape. Any ostomy supply place should carry it. Put it on about a day before you dive to make sure it sticks well. Have fun....
I took both and didn't really notice a difference. I was on the 6mp for years and after awhile didn't have any side effects. I know you can take 6mp when you are pregnant, but not breastfeeding. (I...
I agree with the notify HR idea. It's always good to cover your tracks, and that's exactly what HR is there for. Take advantage of them. It seems like a pretty awful situation, I'm so sorry you have...
I have one and it does not hurt. However, my OBGYN offered to remove it when I delivered my baby, which I thought was interesting. My gastro said this wasn't necessary, but I can imagine if it hurt...
Wanna hear what my dad swears by? Swish with Hydrogen Peroxide. It burns really bad, but believe it or not it works. Another remedy I used to use is warm salt water, doesn't hurt as bad, but doesn't...
Ok guys. . . I had shingles when I was 9 months pregnant! Talk about fun. For your mom, there is an Aveeno product that is an oatmeal bath that will soothe the shingles quite a bit, and they also...
I was breastfed for 10 months and was determined to give my son the same benefit. He breastfed for 18 months and he has an excellent health record. (Let's hope he gets his daddy's intestinal genes!)...
I took prilosec for about a year and my acid reflux disappeared. It was great. My husband had the same results. Maybe you won't have to take it too long. I did take Celebrex for my arthritis in my...
There are so many reasons your throat could be hurting. Strep throat for one. Drainage from allergies? Severe acid reflux can definitely affect your esophagus, and cause nausea. I was on prilosec for...
Meliskiss: I was on Asacol for awhile and since the caplets are hard and I have an ostomy, they were going in one end and out the other; no absorption. My doc switched me to Pentasa which is a caplet...
I've been on it for 13 years, no complaints here. I'm probably in the same boat you're in. Let's cross our fingers!...
I've had Crohn's for 13 years, and I am on my second baby. 10 wks. I feel so much better when I'm pregnant. I also have an ostomy. I'm sure you'll do great. Drink pedialyte! It always helped my...
I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease when I was 16. I am now 29 and have been OFF of prednisone for a total of 6 months in those 13 years. For me, it's a maintenance drug. I'm only on 5mg/ day and...
I was on 6MP for years, I can't even remember how long (Maybe 5 or 6?) I even took it throughout my first pregnancy and had no side affects and my son came out just fine. It's definitely worth a...
I had that problem when I was pregnant. I couldn't really do anything about it, however, maybe you should ask your doctor about an enema. There could be something that you could administer each...