2013 I threw a blood clot, hit my left lung & caused a mild heart attack. They put the filter in because I am a "fall risk" so no blood thinners for me. When I was released from the hospital I was...
Rusty, a quick call to his office & the receptionist can tell you if he is on vacation or not. He may want to give it as much as 10 days to make any further decisions. I've read quite a few success...
Willowman, do not be concerned about taking the pain medication, the surgeon will stop it before long. Since you are doing PT at home please follow the instructions you've given to the letter. A very...
David, Healing Well is a public forum, anyone can click on a post & read, in your case 94 people has read your post. Only members can make a post here. We have a huge viewing audience, not everyone...
FearBug, so sorry to read about how this has turned out. You mentioned a couple of months ago of getting some talk therapy, do it! You owe it to yourself & your daughter, whether you realize it or...
Hi LindenLady, unfortunately this forum is really slow. I suggest that you check out the nationalmssociety.org, it's a great website. When you go to their site it will ask you to Donate, don't be put...
I am glad that you went to the VA hospital, hopefully they can get an MRI set up pretty quick & get to the bottom of what is causing you so much difficulty. Keep us posted....
Hi Greentara, I suggest that you seek treatment with a pulmonologist for treatment. They are the experts in this area. You can do an internet search for the top 10 pulmonologist in your area & see...
If you are being offered Inflectra it is the biosimilar to Remicade. A few years ago a lot of insurance companies stopped paying for Remicade & switched patients to Inflectra. Inflectra is much...
I think you meant to post this in the chronic pain forum, please post over there, thanks....
IT, when you were given your dx by your dr did he say your UC was severe? The reason I ask is I have never seen a gi start someone on Humira at a the dosage you are on. They do sometimes rx 40mg...
Mingochick is your husband a candidate for a knee replacement, that may be something to consider. I can't use any type of NSAID because of crohns disease. I do however use Voltaren gel that helps...
Sorry to hear your having problems. More than likely you have something going on in your back that is causing all of this. Time to get an MRI & an appt with a specialist. Since your care is with the...
Be sure to ask your gp to refer you to a hip specialist, this is a surgeon that handles nothing but hip problems. Did you have an MRI? A very good friend of ours had his hip done at the age of 70. He...
This thread was started 4 years ago, people post at random....
Clo, I read that the odds with Remicade are 0.1 to 1.0 odds of it affecting the kidneys & same with mtx, both considered rare. Are you on any other medications or supplements by chance? Please let us...
@Rusty, typically food is an individual thing on what a person can tolerate especially if in a flare. What supplements are you currently taking? If you have questions about supplements ask your...
Hugo, 4 weeks into Stelara is not very long. It's encouraging that you saw some improvement, however, 90 days into a flare it's not going to work right away. When trying something new it's better to...
Humira has a savings card, you can go to their website to find out what they will pay. I used it years ago & paid very little. Perhaps this will make it more affordable for you....
I searched through the archives here & did not find anything that would help you. This forum has very little activity. When I looked at Drugs.com for side effects heartburn is listed as a rare side...
Have you tried a heating pad on your chest, this helps some people. Tylenol is ok to take, it's the NSAIDS that you need to avoid. Hope you get some relief....
You need to look up the laws in your state about someone being diagnosed with dementia, each state is different. You asked about your automobile insurance, you need to contact them they can advise...
You are on the normal dose, how long have you been on Humira? Ask your dr to check antibody levels. Some drs will agree to weekly shots, but it also depends on whether insurance will pay. Push for an...
My gi says no to NSAIDS of any kind. I got stupid twice & ended up with an ulcer from taking Ibuprofen for arthritis pain. The last one landed me in the hospital. I'm not sure of the area you are...
This forum is pretty much dried up & this is why you haven't received a response. I have zero knowledge about medications used to treat epilepsy, so I am pretty useless in this area. Are your...
Sorry to read that you are having such a terrible time. I don't have any tips to offer on a dr, but want to wish you the best in finding help. The forum is on the slow side. Perhaps go online to...
No, there are other options, depending on how bad they are. You may not need surgery, but seeing a colo-rectal dr is the one to see, they know how to take care of them. My husband was doing OTC for a...
Given your long history of using Dilaudid odds are high you have built up a tolerance to it. Consider discussing Morphine with your dr., it's very much worth trying. I think I have asked you this...
Hemmies can bleed a small amount to filling a toilet bowl full of bright red blood. My husband had internal & external, every time he had a BM the bowl was bright red. He waited too long & had to...
I belong to another health forum & have been reading about the members & vaccines. The ones that had itching it was in the area of the shot & happened immediately. The itching did not last very long...
It sounds like your hemorrhoids are the problem they are bleeding, why not consult with a colo/rectal surgeon. You had a recent scope that was clear so your meds seem to be working, I would be...
I understand your concerns about future situations, but we've had several members in the past that has had successful posterior surgery. The recovery time is longer than the anterior approach, but...
Something you may want to consider is discussing with your surgeon that you will be alone after surgery. Depending on your insurance coverage you may qualify for some in home nurse visits. These...
Terry, you should have been given information about your pump such as the model number. You can call Medtronics & give them your model number & they can tell you if a PTM came with your pump. This...
Organ transplant patients are on a much higher dose of immunosuppressant medications than folks with IBD, often the same applies with RA. JHU & some other teaching hospitals are doing antibody...
Drummer, my husband is type2, the first medicine he was put on was Metformin & it caused explosive diarrhea & could not take it. I suspect this is what your dr is talking about with your UC. This is...
Paul, not sure where you read the article at, I've been reading a lot of the studies on covid & IBD patients. I haven't read anything yet stating this. There are people getting the virus after being...
Hi Firstsurgery, any time there is a fusion involved there will be some loss of mobility, most people adapt to any deficiency. Are there certain activities that has you concerned & have you discussed...
Triple, a close friend of mine had a triple bypass at the age of 34. She has never had an issue with her grafts, she is 72 now. Your best source of answering your questions is your dr, not random...
Sherrie, you had a terrible flare up & it's going to take time for your body to heal & reset. Your body was robbed of nutrition. Your hair will grow back, it's going to take time. You had mentioned...
BC, the "snail venon" is a drug called Prialt & was approved by the FDA in 2004. It's not new, perhaps it's new to your friend's dr. It's still considered a controversial drug with a lot of pain mgt...
Hi BC, you said you had a diskography, which a diagnostic test, did they determine which disc was producing your pain. Have you had any back surgery? What about any current testing such as an MRI?...
@SherrieBlossom, it's common for hair loss when someone has a flare like what you are having. Your body is depleted of nutrients. It sounds like you are having some success already which is good...
It's a mixed bag, not all drs put their patients on Imuran with Remicade & Humira. I have been seeing drs take patients off Imuran after being on it for several years with Remicade & they did ok....
Goldengirl, any updates on experiences with nurse ratchet? This is the name I use when nurse's are on their high horse with patients....
I read an article a few days ago, his PSA was 8.4 & he is scheduled for a biopsy in June. Joe & his lawyer immediately went to the press to state he has PCa....
Hi SaraBarr010, sorry to read that you are having these issues. One thing I suggest is to take good pictures on your phone of the swelling & bumps, but most of all look for a new pcp that will take...
Hi Greg, sorry to read that your wife got the call for further testing. Everything she is feeling right now is normal. She may be scheduled for a sonogram & a 3D mammogram, depending on those...
You should not have any problems having them in your carry on, however, keep them in their original packaging with the label, otherwise you are risking having them trashed. I put all of my meds in...
What do you mean by herxing, what are your symptoms?...