So, after changing GIs once cause the first GI I ever went to refused to help since I was "in remission" and going to a second GI who told me that I only had IBS and put me on meds that didn't help,...
I was dx with Crohn's Disease in Oct 2004, then had that taken away after seeing another gastroentorologist. He said it wasn't Crohn's, but instead IBS. Anti-spasmodics I was prescribed helped a bit,...
Thanks everybody for your input. It made me feel a lot better to hear other people talk about it. I got a new prescription, dicyclomine, which I think is the generic for bentyl. So far, nothing bad...
Uh, Levbid just made me nauseous and way too dizzy. Going to try a different medication later today. I don't remember the name. Still feeling sick with an urgency to go. Went and saw a nutritionist...
Yea, that's happened to me before, especially lately. I normally have IBS-A so it isn't that bad, but when I get bad Ds, then I can be in pain for at least an hour at a time on and off during the...
Wow, I'm happy that you got a GI that wrote out a plan of action. That's really cool. Isn't it great to find someone that listens? And good luck Dawn! I hope that the GI is attentive and really...
I've replied to a couple posts here, but last time I did, someone asked to be updated on my condition, so here it is! I'm now dx with IBS. I've gotten a prescript ion to try out (Levbid, if you have...
Yea, I pretty much said "I missed two days of class last week because I couldn't get off the toilet...I need something to help the pain, urgency to go, and severe diarrhea." It sucks having something...
I have IBS. At least, that's what I'm am now dx with (I was dx with Crohn's disease). Anyways, my GI gave me some pills called Levbid that I'm supposed to try to see if that alleviates some of the...
I went to my GI today and he explained to me why he believes I was misdiagnosed: When I first got symptoms, my white blood cell count was out the roof, I was put on antibiotics and was cured. Then it...
For me this year has been going great. After having done really bad in college with depression/anxiety/and of course crohns, I made a GREAT GPA in the spring (3.6!!). Right now, I'm trying to take...
Hey Blue, I normally stay in the Crohn's forum myself. But because of my disease and more, I have been a walking ball of depression and anxiety for the past couple years. I've been seeing a counselor...
Uhhh... I go to see the doctor in just two days... Two days. And I'm in the worst pain I've been in in a long time. I haven't been constipated this week at all, but I've had explosive and urgent BMs....
I know what you mean about being sick and it causing you to stay home. I was so sick from my disease that I had to drop out of college. I stayed home all the time, and it didn't help that I was in a...
I just spent about 20 minutes on the toilet feeling immense pain, missed class, so I thought I'd write a post about what I was thinking. Has anyone who has been told they are in remission not feel...
Hi C'me. I haven't had anything but bloodwork ran since about a year ago. There are different types of bloodwork (so, so, so many that I forget) that all test for certain markers or inflammation...
Yea, I know how depressing it can be. When I first got diagnosed I was real sick, had lots of pain, and a jerk boyfriend lol so depression was rampant. It's good to try to talk to people. It doesn't...
I'm really sorry you're feeling bad! I think that the sugary stuff could have an effect on you. I know even when its a good day for me, if I eat too much sugary stuff it will make me feel bad the...
I've already done a couple blood tests for him (unfortunately I've forgotten the names right now...one was a ASGII?). He says that they can be indicators of crohn's disease but that it was barely...
I can eat it sometimes. Last week I ate a handful of mini wheats and was sick for about 4 hours that night. Other times, I'll be fine....
I have a quick question... Where does everyone find out about these medications? For the longest time, I had a bad GI. Does anyone know a site where I could find information about treatments or other...
When I was first diagnosed, I read Eating Right For a Bad Gut, and it really helped me understand some foods to avoid (especially in a flare up). For me- Things to pretty much always avoid: Red meat...
I'm 21 and have been diagnosed with crohn's since 2004. When I first met my GI, he was very nice, attentive, and I saw him every month. If I ever had a problem, he returned my calls or would easily...
I have been diagnosed for 3 years and have been considered in remission for a year. I still have problems with regular bowel movements; one week its extreme diahrrea and urgency to go, the next week...
I remember that after my first colonoscopy, I came out of anesthesia and cried for my mom. The second time I starting coming out of anesthesia during the procedure and I remember my doctor telling...