Hi everyone, I was on remicade throughout my pregnancy, and had the baby 2 months ago. I heard that since he was exposed to remicade in utero, I have to wait for him to get certain vaccines... Has...
Has anyone heard of this? I was doing some research and supposedly the professor that has been working on this particular vaccine claims that it could be a possible cure......
Yes I am currently on low dose of pred (8mg), and im pumping too. Ahhh, im so scared and frustrated, bc I haven't flared like this in awhile....(also ive been taking in more yogurts bc of the...
Hi everyone, I just had a baby, and was getting my remicade infusions up to 28 weeks. (I normally get them every 6 weeks.) However, after I had the baby, I had the infusion a few days later, but...
Imran123, if you don't mind sharing, what type of probiotics are you taking that helped you? thanks so much....
I will check this out, thank you so much...
Hello,just wondering if anyone knows a good GI in the Philadelphia area? Maybe at jefferson hospital? I have a GI, but just dont feel very comfortable with him and his treatment options. I just feel...
Just wondering, has anyone used the healthmaster? I read some reviews, and its mostly like a fancy "blender." Does anyone use this, and has good results, as far as their crohns ? Thanks in advance....
I brought this procedure up with my GI doc, and he didnt even want to hear of it. Does not want to be involved. He is very rigid and refused to even hear of it. Wanted to put me on more antibiotics....
Hey guys,I posted about a week ago or so, . well, just wanted to update on my cdiff situation. after taking the flagyl which didnt do a thing for me, the doc put me on vancomycin, today will be my...
Hey guys,I posted about a week ago or so, .well, just wanted to update on my cdiff situation. after taking the flagyl which didnt do a thing for me, the doc put me on vancomycin, today will be my...
Ahhh 3rd day on vanco, and it's not doing anything.. Still having the exact same symptoms.....
I'm not sure if my doc would go for that procedure, I wouldn't be against it. At this rate , anything that would help. Not sure if any drs perform this in the pa area......
Does anyone know how long it takes for the vanco to start working?...
Also, wanted to ask : what are your thoughts on juicing cabbage and carrots? Will that help with the cdiff at all?...
The doc put me on vanco for 10 days. I started it yesterday, no relief yet... Wonder how long does it take to kick in? Thanks so much for the replies, everyone. I have cleaned everything with bleach...
Hi, thanks for the response . I was on 500 mg of flagyl for 10 days 3x a day, and it didn't do much, just took the edge off, and I'm also on 20 mg of pred. Just put a call to the doc, he's supposed...
Hi, which psyllium would I take for uc with severe diarrhea, ?? Which brand and how much to take?...
I have crohns, and have been on remicade abd was doing ok on it. However, about a month ago , i got my infusion and it might as well have been nothing bc it didn't do anything. Doc tested stool and...
Hi everyone, so ive been on remicade for over 2 years now. get it every 8 weeks, and it kept me somewhat in remission. Im not taking any other medicine, allergic to ASA's. been on pred on and off and...
Hello, I'm here in hopes of getting advice from you guys. I am not a diabetic, but my mom is. She has had diabetes for 20 years, and is insulin dependent. She is constantly saying how badly her legs...
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I finally got the remicade today. But since my OB is affiliated with another hospital, I went there on an outpatient basis, instead of the usual place I go to. The people were wonderful, and the...
I went to see the specialist today, and he said that it's ok to get Remicade up to 8 weeks before the due date. So he approved it! I'm so relieved! They're setting it up for me to get real soon....
Ok, here is the update on my current situation with the Remicade.... So I called my GI on Monday, and they were still refusing me the Remicade saying that its way too late in the...
First of all thank you all so much for all the advice and support. I called my GI but since it's a Saturday another dr was on call. He told me to go to the ER and said if my dr is refusing remicade...
Need to vent so bad... have been flaring for the past few weeks, and am getting worse. Up until now I have been on Remicade every 8 weeks and 20 mg of pred. However, when it came time for me to get...
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Im also about 11 weeks. Have been flaring the whole time. no bloor , just horrible urgency and diarrhea that keeps me from sleeping at night, literally have to fly to the bathroom 5 times a...
Oh, one more thing I forgot to mention.. If you want the extra calories, try plain egg noodles with a tiny bit of buttter and sea salt. They are very easy on the stomach:)...
Yes, definitely try a hard boiled eggs for breakfast. Also, try the greek yogurt called "Chobani" I get it in the plain flavor (2%) and just put a little honey in there, although I heard the...
Just wondering.... are there any pregnant women out there that dye their hair? Or use any kind of natural hair color dye? Because Im going crazy with my roots...dont know what to do......
hi, have you tried to keep track of your basal body temperature to see if you ovulate? It definitely clues you in as to how long your cycle is, and after a few months you start to see a pattern, and...
Oh, its sooo nice knowing someone whos pregnant , and has UC. I havent been to the doctor yet but we are going in two weeks. Also due in Nov . (figured out by my last period.) Taking prednisone 20 mg...
Hi, I have a question, for those of you who were on prednisone while pregnant? How many mg were you on? And did you take it during the entire pregnancy or later on?...
Thanks you guys:) I feel a little better now. Im going for my first prenatal visit at the end of the month. Sooo excited!!! I have not told my GI about the pregnancy yet though, bc he mentioned...
Hey everyone, well I just found out I'm pregnant!!! Soooo happy, we've been wanting this for so long. However, I am getting increasing anxiety, because I am on 20mg of Prednisone and Remicade every 8...
Hey my fellow Crohnies, well I just found out I'm pregnant!!! Soooo happy, we've been wanting this for so long. However, I am getting increasing anxiety, because I am on 20mg of Prednisone and...
I had the shot back in November. It threw me into a huge flare. Never again will I get anything of the sort!...
Hey guys, first of all Happy new year to everyone:) Just wondering....I ordered the solaray psyllium seed capsules and just got them today. How many should i take? Im currently flaring,....hoping...
Hi, i think someone said they take the capsule and its made by solaray,.........
Ok, thank you so much, i will try and find them at the vitamin shoppe....
Wow, thats absolutely amazing.. Is it possible to buy this psyllium seed powder at Wholefoods? If yes, does anyone know the brand name?...
Im sure thats what it was , because I was doind really well, no flare ups whatsoever for about a year, and as soon as i got the shot, i started to flare really bad. Thats the only change I can think...
Hey guys, just an update..I was thrown into a flare after getting the swine flu shot, and am now feeling a bit better, almost a month later. I was just wondering though, if anyone here knows a good...
This drink is absolutely awesome!!!!!! Just like a milkshake, even better (but without the gas) lol...
I believe that Forvia is a multivitamin.....I take it everyday, have been for the past year....its especially formulated with people with IBD...
Yes there is a whole foods about 30 min from me, i cant wait to go tomorrow and get some:) Thanks , hopefully I'll be able to tolerate it:)...