I joined this forum a few months ago, and this is one of the threads I first came upon. Being an ex-smoker (smoked for over 20 years and quit 7 years ago), the idea of this was quite repugnant. But,...
Thank you, Jane123. Very well written and spot on, too....
I've had a really rough time in the last year trying to get a consistent regular exercise regimen going - which I know is essential with Crohns - because every time I try to begin something new, I...
I have found spicy foods, highly acidic foods and alcohol exacerbate my reflux. The sad thing is I love all three. My drink of choice use to be rum and cranberry. Hmph. But, I use to love...
Does the inhaler help you when you are having trouble breathing? If it does, I'm inclined to think it's not the reflux. I'm asthmatic and have Crohns (with reflux issues). I get flares of asthma that...
I take omeprazole 40 as needed for reflux and find it quite helpful. Most of the OTC reflux medications are useless. It's wonderful you're in clinical remission. I wish I could say the same! Crohns...
Well, in the studies conducted as noted in the NIH article above, the patches can work. I will never go back to smoking. That's just not going to happen....
When I was taking the Lialda, without the card my co-pay was $75. With it, it was $10. Definitely worth it....
This is an interesting thread for me (former smoker) as I never knew there was a correlation, nor research into whether or not nicotine would reduce/aid in lessening symptoms. I found this NIH...
I had fissures often in my 20's, long before the Crohns/Colitis diagnosis. I ended up having a right lateral sphincterotomy, which totally solved my problem permanently. The pain was absolutely...
I've recently begun reading "Breaking the Vicious Cycle" which is all about the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. I have not fully implemented it yet, but I've read on this forum and others that people...
The process of getting the right medication combination takes time - a lot of trial and error. It's different for everyone. if the enema's are not working for you, then you should follow your doctors...
Here's a link on intermittent leave: http://topics.hrhero.com/fmla-intermittent-leave/ It is important to note that if you work for a small employer, they may not be subject to FMLA laws. Private...
FMLA is often misunderstood, but it can absolutely be used to cover chronic conditions with intermittent time off. And like Michelejc said, this is something you would reapply for annually. When I...
I know I'm new to this forum and all, but I have worked in HR for over 10 years. While I do not currently have a need myself for FMLA, due to having a pretty generous company PDO policy and an...
Thanks, quincy! That was my biggest concern, since I didn't see it mentioned in any of the other Rowasa related threads (although I didn't go through all 7 pages of them). :-) I really appreciate...
Thanks, DBwithUC, but I can't cancel the trip. That's not an option. But, I'll have to think creatively on how I can make it work. I've been dealing with this stupid flare for two years, and the...
I just take Claritin and use a Ventolin inhaler as needed for the asthma (or nebulizer when it's really bad). I was on Pulmicort for about a year after the last asthma flare up (it flares like my...
Thanks for responding, quincy. I definitely wasn't going to drop the meds. I just wanted to know if what I'm experiencing is normal. Getting my GI doctors on the phone is not easy. They told me a...
Hello folks. I was recently "officially" diagnosed with Crohn's disease (due to ulceration in the terminal ileum found on video capsule and in initial colonoscopy) but am being treated for UC and...
I've never posted in this forum before, but being both a mother of a teenager AND someone with Crohn's (primarily in the colon), I would definitely recommend taking him back to the doctor to continue...