I haven't had a drink of milk since the day the doctor told me in 1973 that I was going to have a baby and that even though milk makes me sick I need to drink lots of it. Well I tried a glass and...
I had my right knee done and the funny thing is that my left knee doesn't feel that bad right now. I am also bone on bone and the doctor keeps asking me how I am able to get around. He said women in...
I am totally amazed at the outpouring from the very depths of everyone's soul with these postings. Crying makes me even sadder. Right now I am laid off from my paraprofessional school job. In over 43...
Judy2 Congratulations on joining the club! I still think of myself as in my 20s and when I ache and hobble and look in the mirror, I swear it is my mother or grandmother looking back at me! Did you...
Well it has been almost 3 1/2 months since my knee replacement and I can now say it was a good thing. The pain is gone and I walk pretty good. I am using a patch called ScarAway. It comes in a...
I have been having the "woes" lately and got into a conversation with a friend about what makes women cry. We came up with lots of "chick" things that make us cry. Example: Sad movies, seeing a baby...
We are in Texas and someone up there is pushing us towards breaking the 42nd straight day of over 100 since 1980. Looks like we will break record on Saturday. I didn't connect the heat with my pain....
I have been dairy intolerant for most of my 61 years, but back in the day, it was undiagnosed for many many years. When I was diagnosed with severe Colitis, IBS, Hiatal hernia, Gastro-Paresis and...
It has been 7 1/2 weeks since the surgery and I must say the pain is much better. I am taking Vicodin/Tramodol only a couple of times a day... more for irritation feeling rather than outright pain....
I had a total knee replacement 5 weeks ago and I seem to be well on the road of healing. Am walking with a cane and have reduce the pain medication to only a few a day. I have discovered something...
Vannie, Do you know the name of the new shots? I still have one knee that will need some attention around December. For the last several years I have had Synvisc, but if there is something newer and...
Well I had my knee replacement almost 4 weeks ago. There was much more pain than I expected but magically at the 3 weeks and 1 day mark the pain decreased remarkably. I am still on Vicodin, Tramadol...
I am so sorry that you are having such a rough time. I had Synvisc injections for 5 years before having a knee replacement 3 1/2 weeks ago. The Synvisc really helped for the first several years and...
No, three years short of the magic number of 80. *sigh* Trying to re-invent my job and morph it so I can work a bit longer....
I have already been through all the stages... denial, angry, sad and I have finally gotten to resolved. I have to have this done and I am going to a hospital that has a whole wing for joint...
I feel like it is a personal victory when I have a good looking formation... like I did something good!...
Surgery is next Wednesday. Freezer is stocked with gluten free/dairy free packages for DH to grab and bring to hospital (they don't provide gluten or dairy free choices). Bath chair ready. Sitting...
Ok, this may be TMI, but when things are going well and you go potty and it is as close to normal that you get... do you smile, say Yeah and walk down the hall back to your office with a smile? I...
It took until after my 7th infusion to feel better. Now I get infusions every 5 weeks - 600mg. I have a life......
I moved from Toronto to Dallas 16 years ago - met my DH on an Internet chat room. Hate Dallas (too much heat, too many bugs and miss my family and friends and fave foods) and I would move back to TO...
Try the Glutino gluten-free pretzels. Even my DH who does not need to be gluten free prefers these. I love both the little twisty ones and the longer straight ones. I love the bottom of the bags.......
Drinking the water left after cooking rice is completely different than drinking rice milk. Actually the leftover hot water is starchy and really quite delicious. It really helps with tummy issues....
Because I get pretty bad reactions if not pre medicated I get Solumedrol, Zyrtec and IV Benedryl (50 mg) before and another 50 mg after 48 minutes. I rest after the second dose for 10 minutes and...
I have a Venofer infusion every 5 weeks as soon as my bag of Remicade is finished. It has done a good job of raising my iron levels and the nurse just injects it slowly through the IV line....
Well my knee pain just became too much. I am scheduled for the first total knee replacement on April 27th. I have other medical issues but finally had to give in to surgery. I am scared to death but...
I have a Venofer infusion every 5 weeks after the Remicade has finished dripping. I haven't noticed any terrible side effects and it has had a positive effect on my iron levels....
I have been on Remicade for about 5 years. It gave me my life back. Yes it is expensive, time-consuming and there are some side effects but all in all I can now go out shopping, out to a restaurant...
Oh yes, I have arthritis in my hands shoulders and knees. I noticed that this week the shoulders and hands are worse than normal. My knees hurt alot but that is because as my doctors says, "You have...
I take a 250 mg. tablet every morning. It is great for bone health and 250 mg isn't enough to cause gastric distress, but just enough to keep things moving. If I accidently get CC'd with gluten, it...
The Avelox is mostly affecting my colitis... major nausea, pains, queasy, bloating. My arthritis in my knees have caused bone on bone and walking is difficult. I am having a TKR on April 27th. I have...
I get bronchitis a couple of times a year and I am treated with the anti biotic Avelox and a couple of shots of Rocephin during the time I am ill. The Avelox makes me ill but helps with bronchits. I...
Pick up a 5.00 plastic toilet seat from Lowes. The wooden coated ones stain quickly. I used to have to change them every few months. My present plastic one is well over a year old. Also the spray...
Well I saw the doctor and he told me the same thing about the meds probably being good for the Colitis. As for the gluten/dairy free, he told me to bring my own food to the hospital. He asked, "Do...
I am scheduled for a TKR in April but first have to get an IVC filter. Not sure which one scares me the most... anyone had these within a month of each other? Dealing with all this, plus possible...
Dump the Phenergan in a drawer and ask your doctor for the generic form of Zofran. It is called Ondansetron. They are sublingual - melt on your tongue. Taste a little like a baby asprin. They come in...
It wasn't until my 7th infusion that things turned for the better. Hang in there... just be patient....
Hmmmmm.... I disagree. I have been on Remicade for over 5 years and doing great. I wouldn't have a life if I didn't get on this drug. I resent people just giving blanket statements like this. Let's...
I have had food issues for many years but was finally diagnosed with UC about 6 years ago. I take Asacol and Remicade which have definitely helped. about 2 years ago I was really feeling badly and...
I have both plus Colitis and Gluten Intolerance. November is the worse time of the year for me and every condition in my body is flaring. I am trying my best with what I am eating but things are bad....
SongLady and Nanners, I know you both have been on the UC forum as have I. I am scheduled for TKR in April and I am scared to death about how it will impact on my UC. I am talking about the day of...
I received a reply to my question to admin about this. Apparently if you do a "quick reply" it will be there automatically. If you post a reply, you must click on the option to include a signature....
You probaby should see the Dermatologist... they will give you the best advice....
I just sent an email to admin asking them to check why my signature doesn't always show up. Just a technology glitch probably....
Let's try this one more time.... errrrrrrr...
Not sure why my signature only shows up sometimes.... it's all in my signature......
I have the same issue. I went to the Dermatologist and was told it was a fungus. She gave me a combination of Topicort and Protopic samples. I used the Topicort for three days, twice per day and then...
Knees are sooooo sore. Going to the surgeon next week. I hope he will give me some reassurance about my fears. I'll post after my visit. I anticipate having surgery around the third week of April so...
Why do some people think that their job is to get you to take a bite of their piece of cake, cookie, tortilla wrap, breaded chicken wing or fancy cracker? Today at a school staff meeting a sweet...
In case you are worried about gluten, Wendy's chili and baked potato is a meal that gluten free people can eat out. The chili is made by itself and is gluten free and the potatoes are safe. Enjoy the...
When I first heard of the problem with the cruise ship I said to my DH "Oh my god, what would I do?" For those of us who have Colitis along with being on a gluten free diet - we couldn't have eated...