I really want to know if I have a drug problem. I started out at Vic's, percs morphine, dalaudid then finally fentenyl which changed my world because it wasn't going thru digestive tract. I've been...
Worked great for me! Good luck...
I have had it with all my pain..my back, my knees, the stabbing in my pelvis...
OMG! I was hospitalized every single month! FINALLY had a hysterectomy at 37; within a month I went into remission. That was 02/11: since then I have gained 49 pounds (from 83 pounds). What a...
I don't know. I'm told "fibromyalgia" whatever that is... My joints hurt and my skin feels sun burned ...sometimes....
If you get a chance, read my profile. I need to just..well, complain. I'm in the hospital (1 week so far) after having dental work done my face blew up like a balloon. It looks like MRSA for which I...
Folks: I only wanted to open a discussion about "GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT". For which I have found it has changed my completion and wondered if it was what was behind my Crohns desease mysteriously...
Again: make sure there are no interactions with your other meds. I buy it online, very inexpensive. I can't recall the sight at this particular moment but when I do, I will post for you. I take a...
Let's have a talk about grapefruit seed extract. I started it 3 years ago for one reason only.. To clear up my cystic acne. I found that not only has my skin become something that is complimented, my...
Lasardo here again on grapefruitseed extract. I posted some info above on it but wanted to share my experience with it.. After trying everything under the sun to clear up my cystic acne at age 37, I...
Check this out... www.crohns.net/page/C/PROD/CVR0621...
If your taking pain meds that is the culprit or it could be the Crohns medicine or anti-spasms tics I have had several fistulas and pushing like you are could make them worse, it may be best to have...
I realize i posted for my gf and i appreciate the responses... thank you.! Nicecupoftea- I'm wondering something for myself. You said to ask you anything... As you can see from my profile, I have...
Chiropractor! I have severe scoliosis (30 degree curve) and chronic pelvic pain among many other issues listed below. When I was at my highest dose of pain meds, I was on 225 mg of fentenyl with 220...
I posted in lupus and Crohns but didn't get anywhere, so here I am in IBS and hoping to get some information on a Cecum Tumor. I have searched the web without anything also. I joined healing well a...
Jaseene- We are not related, just great friends that spend a lot of time together. I have COPD but smoke. My other Gf has a mass in her lung. I also am Jewish as is my family and I have Crohns DX. In...
I have searched the web for symptoms and am not getting anywhere. I am posting in "Crohns" because I have Crohns and love this site. A few weeks ago I decided to organize my friends (25 yrs) medical...
Oh my gosh, thank you for advice all! Where can I get these covers for the bag online? What would I google?...
We have much in common. Ileostomy that was supposed to be temporary, copd and of course medication. My suggestion.. Try ENTOCORT, this is my miracle drug. I can not tolerate prednisone, makes me...
You ran around naked? Oh my goodness, I don't think I could ever do that! I am just absolutely too insecure to do that but I guess the bigger of a deal I make about it they will, right? I would like...
Thanks guys, again. I have had a few accidents with my x only because I would tape my stoma down and then accidentally fall asleep only to wake up in a mess.. I don't think he ever noticed and if he...
Thanks guys for the responses. Could I get a colostomy to do the irrigation? Does anyone know anything about it? How do you irrigate?...
I'm 38 now, whoa, and have had my ileostomy since I was 26. I met a man when I was 30 that never had an issue with it, sex was never a problem but now we have broken up (1 yr ago) and the dating...
It sounds like almost exactly what my mother had happen. I can not recall what they call (but can find out for you) it but basically the rectum has prolapsed causing her to have issues with...
I've had several surgeries before I was diagnosed and due to the difference in healing and the drs not knowing what they were doing ..things went south for me. I'm terrified of surgery now BUT I have...
I'm angry,. Angry that things turned it the way they did. I'm angry that I have to take so many medications, at age 26 I had to receive a permanent colostomy bag, that I was unable to care for the...
Im sorry to hear about your issues with the humira, I am sure you feel discouraged as do I after reading your post. I, like you, developed antibodies to Remicade and was hoping to go with the Humira....
An update. For those that know me you know I have struggled with gaining weight, (91 pounds) for about 2 years now., my crohns fails to go into remission, I have an osteomy etc. pain is a constant...
Anything with "clari" thats strange but better to be safe than sorry. You really have to be careful with your back from now on, your story gives me the "ouch" response, that must have be so painful....
Lady with fibro, My goodness, that is terrible! A broken back? I am sorry that happened to you.. ..Really am....
Deep well "thick" huh? You can say that again. I apologoze, I am so frustrated I can't see straight sometimes, I am miserable, I have lost my life, I am on disability and wish I could work, the...
Charlotte, Welcome to HW. I think you will find this to a valuable resource and you just may be able to find a new doctor through someone here.. You may notice my signature, I also have severe...
I think if your Neuro thinks something else is up by all means find a good gastro and get a proper diagnosis but as stated above crohns is hard to diagnose, my best advise.. Do not have surgery if...
I apologize for post, I was just in one of those moods where I am angry about my fibromyalgia diagnosis and all the above.. Apologies.. :confused:...
Don't you want to be with someone that stands up for you ? Defends you regardless of what it is? His guilt at having her have an abortion was an unforeseen, accident and his guilt is unfounded, these...
Sometimes I think fibromyalgia is a lazy diagnosis and when a doctor had no idea what is wrong with you they diagnose you as having fibromyalgia . I guarantee of all the patients here that if the...
I had my first seizure a few months ago after a high dose of lidocaine .. Of course the doctor states I have a seizure disorder but he is just covering his butt. As far as "misdiagnosed" take it from...
Kaely, I stubbled across this thread and love your "no-nonsense" advise , it is so refreshing, When so many people out there like to sugarcoat things and be delicate, like you said rather than...
I am on a greAt anti-depressant, took a year to find one, would you believe on are me lactate? I have just finished menopause am just having a hard time regardless, need to getbon some estrogen. Just...
Thanks For the responses.. For the most part I've gone into remission since my hysterectomy, For whatever reason taking those god-awful periods away every month has put me into remission but I still...
I'm tired of crohns. I am tired all the time, the second I have a good day I overdo it and am down for a week. I went out to dinner and whatever I ate albeit fried foods, gluten, who knows, I am in...
I tried methadone before I went on fentenyl. It made my judgment off and I would nod out mid-sentence the then continue what I was saying BUT as far as pain, great! My understanding is once you have...
So I just got back from seeing the PM. He went ahead and did the shots but lowered the dose..5 minutes later I was on his couch spinning and tingling and unable to stand..after 15 minutes I sobered...
I like neuron tin/gabapentin ..I have been using it for years. I tried the Lyrica but would get mouth sores and cymbalta made me physcho. Neurontin has least amount of side effects and it is not a...
I posted in chronic pain my symptoms unfortunately.. Is it possible to move that post to epilepsy?...
I agree as above.. Black tarry stool can always signify a bleed. Red signifys rectal bleeding.. Nothing to worry about. Have you had your pancreas checked?...
I really appreciate the responses above. As I have stated I had full-blown seizures. I have a brother that is a nurse who states there is a formula for a dosage of lidocaine. That is why the doctor...
I have not posted in several months and wanted to update and inquire.. I have been doing quite well, have been seeing a chiropractor that is helping with my scoliosis and back pain, crohns DX gives...
Ah yes and yes and yes. I have had to learn (and the hard way unfortunately) only we can be responsible for our health. If your instincts are telling you one thing and the doctor is doing th opposite...
My crohns has pretty much gone into remission since my hysterectomy 1 half yrs ago, I have since gone into menopause (age 37) I am starting to flare again here and there and am feeling quite anxious...