Hi Frances I do not know whether it is appropriate for me to clarify my stand on signatures. Well it is quite strange that it is only in this particular thread that my signature has shown extra...
Thanks Frances My apologies for ignoring the Rules in the desire of making more members read the healing thoughts. Anyway, I have deleted the duplicate posts, and would keep this in mind in future....
I hope HW members may like these quotes. What wise men say about health Every human being is the author of his own health or disease. - Gautam Buddha To insure good health: eat light, breathe deeply,...
Bennie I am really sorry to hear about your husband. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May God give you enough strength to cope up with this loss. I know it is quite painful, but life...
Wow so finally the takedown process is over and you are passing through your normal passage. So far as lifting weights are concerned, please avoid lifting anything heavy. Avoid bending too much, as...
Wow Congratulations What a pleasant piece of information you have given. I am glad that finally you are out of the mess. Infact, I did not realise that your initial post was of 2007, and I was about...
Hi JP Well I have a J pouch for the last 3 1/2 years. Well, I get urgency, the moment I eat something. I feel like going to the toilet. Otherwise, I can control it for quite some time. Your post does...
Well one has be a little cautious while passing gas so that it is not liquified gas. No more gassing around in conference room for me....
Wow Amber. What a pleasant surprise. Welcome back. We all missed you. I happened to read some of your old posts. Sorry to hear that you have flared up again. But don't worry. it must have been...
Hi Chris I don't know what to say. But earlier I used to feel that I had the worst of complications arising from my disease and post op. but after reading your post, I feel, what i have is not even...
It is quite common during flare ups. I used to have it always. Even after J pouch I feel the pressure and have to rush to the loo. At times it is because of what you eat too....
Thanks so much Holly and Suebear. I really appreciate it. I will try to have them....
Wow That sounds great. Keep it up. I am glad to know that you are feeling much better today. Have a good weekend. Keep us updated. P.S. Don't loose heart. The things would get better. Do not whine...
Do not whine that you are burdened with difficulties. As you undergo more difficulties, your karma will reduce. If someone comes across unbearable problems or difficulties, one has to understand that...
Hi b4 I am sorry to know what you are and what all you have gone through. We are all here to lend you full moral support at this hour of your bad times. Don't loose heart. The things would get...
Hi Pam I just noticed your thread. I have been on steroids for considerable period of time. Now about four months back I had a vision test, and the doctors suspect it to be Glaucoma. I have been...
I am happy to know that you are feeling much better. I am sure the things would get better for you, with so many prayers and good wishes coming to you from all corners. We all know that you have a...
Hi Imac I am glad you have found the right thread to provide support on Infliximab/Remicade. I am equally delighted to know that you are doing well after your first shot of Remicade. I will keep you...
I am sorry to hear about your problem. I regret that I don't have much information on the Social Security aspect in your State. However, my good wishes for your speedy recovery are always there. I...
Yes it does. I have tried it myself. Infact, my brother is only taking Boswellia (Shallaki) for the last couple of years, and he has been on remissions for longer periods as compared to allopathic...
Hi Imac Welcome to HW. I am sure you would find lot of support out here. In so far as Infliximab is concerned, there are lots of members on this forum, who are using Infliximab- the said drug is sold...
Thanks suebear. I would look for these shakes....
Your stay in hospital after the reversal surgery may not be more than 4 days. Generally, they discharge the patient once the new system starts functioning i.e., you start passing wind and motion from...
As you all know, I am a J poucher. My problem is I can hardly digest anything and most of the things either cause too much of blockages or frequent motions (butt burns) etc. For the last 4 years,...
Woho I am delighted to know that you would be going for take down. Best of luck. Well the surgery is much simpler than the first one. The time depends upon the procedure. They simply have to put down...
One can try liquid paraffin/mineral oil, after consulting the doctor. Even though there is no side effect, but better ask your physician. It clears the plumbing system in intestines. Within 10...
Well my personal opinion is that too much of pain killers are not good for health. In so far as constipation is concerned, YES the pain medicines, particularly Tramazol, Proxywon, Combiflam, and...
Hi Sherry I am sorry to hear about your suffering. Well even though ileostomy and colectomy has proved to be a boon for most of the patients with UC, but a few of us do not get the intended results....
Hi Bluemom51 Sorry to hear about your abscessing fistulas. Well I too have a complex horse shoe fistula, communicating with my J pouch and hitting the root of my pe... I know it is quite painful, but...
Hi Gretchen What a pleasant surprise to receive some post from you. Well I glad that your MRI result did not show any new lesions, but at the same time a little worried about your herniated disc. I...
Hi Andy What a coincidence. I went to court on 9th July 09 for same purpose. My wife has filed for divorce. You have been married for 5 years and me separated for last 5 years, even though married...
There are many threads on HW where members have extensively dealt with this issue. Please check the old postings and you would find them all....
Hi Goldy I can understand what you must have been going through, as I myself have been facing the same thing. Now they are suspecting it to be Crohn's. Anyway, we need to be strong and never give up...
I am very sorry to hear about your loss and more pained to how much your wife suffered because of medical negligence. I know it is difficult to make up her loss, but you have to learn to live with...
Dear Gretchen While you have indicated from time to time that you may be leaving, your message today came as a bit of a shock. Mainly, because I have gotten used to reading your frienly words on...
I too have fire at my rear end quite often because of food allergies. I use Metronidazole gel or any other gel with zinc to douse the flames. They help....
Hi Paul I am sorry to hear about the complications you have had after the surgery. My good wishes for your speedy recovery are always there. My prayers are with you. Please keep your spirits high....
Hi Macs My good wishes are with you. I really like your spirit, which is evident from your signature "They're not brain lesions, they're 'BRIGHT IDEAS'. Keep your spirits high. Take care and keep on...
Oops. And I thought I fractured my teeth because of prolonged use of steriods. I just had Root canal treatment for four of them, and filling for another one. Earlier one of the dentist did ask me...
Well at times, even my biopsies have been confusing. Infact, the same set of slides tested at different labs gave conflicting results. One showed UC (just after surgery), the other one diagnosed it...
It there is redness, accompanied with irritation or pain, please consult eye specialist immediately. If it is only redness, then it may not be a cause to worry. I had it a couple of times. Last time...
Hi Vandy I have also heard that Crohns and liver problem are associated. In any case, after reading your profile/signature, I must compliment that you are really brave to withstand all these...
I have horse shoe fistula just next to my rectum. It is communicating with my J pouch and root of penis. It is very painful and always leaking for the last 4 years. The doctors have not been able to...
Hi Lisa So sorry to hear about your mom. I can understand what you must be going through. I must say you are really brave and adorable daughter. I can feel the pain. The moment I read your post, I...
Hi Debora - James Bond 007 Well it sounds interesting. I am glad it's working for you. I had heard about TSO, but that was a little expensive. I hope your research is carried forward, and provides a...
Wow! That sounds great. Congratulations. Stay fit. I hope you must have passed enough wind by now- gassing around to show that the system down below is operational. Take care....
Hi Kali-Nikki I can understand what you must be going through. I feel you should try to come out of past. Don't carry the emotional baggage and move on. Keep yourself busy. Create your own support...
Hi TateTate Please have an appointment. I am sure you will feel much better. Our good wishes and support is always with you....
Hi Shadam Let me check the composition of Sallaki/Boswellia. So far I remember I used to take 400mg thrice a day. I would confirm it once again....
Dear Janie please consult your surgeon at the earliest. It may be because of adhesion or some collection (pus) in the abdomen because of some rupture. I had this while I was getting up the pot. The...