Hello all!I was just diagnosed with epilepsy 2 weeks ago, so I'm a baby. I have colitis, lupus, fibro, and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome as well. I was just put on Kappra yesterday after...
Hello everyone!MY name is Krysten, I'm an 18 year old nursing student. I was diagnosed with colitis in Dec 0f '10 and recently have been having a lot of other health problems that no one can figure...
My right submandibular lymphnode is swollen all the time ever since my diagnosis. It literally never went back to normal size....
I have Lymphocytic Colitis too!!!!...
Thanks for the responces everyone, I appreactiate the help!!! Yes, the 6mp has put me in remission thus far, yayyy!!!! Hm, coconut water, that sounds like something worth trying! I find it hard to...
I always always call if they don't get back to me in a week. Might as well, no harm done, and being proactive is good!...
Hey, I'm so sorry to hear all of this is going on. I'm still basically 'just a kid', but I have some advice based on personal experiences. First of all, I'd talk to your doctor about the need for...
Hey everyone! So I'm well into college now, and boy is it stressful! Honestly, sometimes I just want to curl up and cry because I'm never feeling well. I have ridiculous headaches, digusting gas and...
Zofran works so well for me when it comes to nausea....
Haha, I know, isn't it? Well, I was on 75mg but then the blood test showed that 75mg was toxic for my body, so my GI lowered it to 50mg. But at 50mg, all of my symptoms returned. He didn't feel...
Thank you SO much!!!! I called my GI and mentioned it, he called in the script right away! Thanks again!!!!!!!...
Hehe, I've been eating M&M's like crazy this past week, yay PMSing! They make me kinda bloated, but its worth it!...
Hello all!!For the past two weeks or so I've been horribly nauseous 24/7. Its hard to sleep, eat, concentrate, go to class, etc. I have an anxiety disorder, but I've never had this a symptom of...
I can't smell gatorade or chicken broth without feel ill. Yuck!...
I got a tattoo on my 18th birthday and it was fine. Got a little flakey and peeled, but it still looks great. The one thing you'll need to mention is that you are on Imuran, some meds (like 6mp) can...
Yeah, my town (and most of CT) was hit pretty hard. No power for at least a week according to the power company, so I am also having the flushing toilet's issues. My dad filled two 60 gallon trash...
Martial arts helps me keep fit and litteraly beat out any stress and frustration I'm feeling. When I am in the dojo, my mind clears, and I only think about doing the best I can that day, because...
Ever since I've heard I'm allergic, I'm weaning myself off stuffed furniture slowly. Hahahaha I always have this fear that doctors will never take me seriously if I go to one, so I'm slightly...
I'm off the Prednisone again (thank goodness), it was actually for a disgusting case of poison ivy covering my entire body. I thought I was done growing, so I didn't think so either, but I don't...
I am an active 17 year old. I tried Remicade, and thought it would be worth the hassle, but it honestly didn't do anything except sometimes I'd get such a bad cold or stomach bug I'd have to go to...
This is kinda a vent, cause I feel like my entire body has been just falling apart in the last week. . .First off, my joints have been hurting horribly. My knees, hips, and ankles will get all...
Hello everybodyyy! I just have a question for anyone who has been in remission after a prolonged period of very very loose bowels. I'm just assuming yes cause that seems to be common. Anywhooo This...
Yes, I have also heard great things about the SCD. I've never actually tried that one because my naturopathic physcian combined with my GI really helped. I've also heard accupuncture could be...
I would reccomend the Anti-Inflammation Diet and Recipe Book by Jessica Black. I've given the Anti-Imflamatory diet a shot before, it isn't horrible, but one of the okays is like grilled meat with...
My grandma was on Prednisone for 5+ years, and she said it was a miracle drug. She didn't have a single side effect. I was on Prednisoe for 4 months I think, it didn't actually help any, but I only...
Oh, sorry, one more thing!!! I'm seeing if I can get a single room for college just to make things easier. Has anyone had any luck with getting a single room?...
Oh, and my daddy thinks that the colitis is under control and its something else that I'm sick from, so we are seeing my GI August 1st. I just think he's paranoid....
Dear goodness, I have not been in forever!!! So much has been going on! My laptop hates me, so it died again, then was brought back to life by my uncle. I GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's...
Hiya everyone! I had my first Remi infusion last Tuesday. I had to go to a hospital over an hour away from my house cause my doctor wanted to supervise the treatment, and when I got there, I was...
Hey everyone! I'm starting Remicade Tuesday the 17th of May! I'm excited but also kinda nervous cause my prom is on that Friday the 20th of May. I was wondering if anyone knows if weight gain can be...
notsosicklygirl: Oh my goodness, I get that as well!! I'm so tired all the time and it drives me nuts cause I used to have the energy of an 8 year old, but now I crash after 2 hours of school, if I...
Hola everyone! I really enjoy working out, I am in martial arts 4 times a week and a boot camp every Saturday. However, whenever I run or jump or something of the sort, I feel a great sense of...
I get that so much too!! My mother immediatly told my entire family as well, so now I even have my 11 year old cousin texting me asking how I'm feeling! One of my Aunt's has also had GI problems and...
Hello, I am new to this forum. In October 2010, I was diagnosed with lymphocytic colitis after many tests and doctors. My GI said that it usually goes away on its own, but he has never seen someone...