Thanks for the responses: Flowery I really appreciate your feedback. I am in the Great state of Minneosta where 6 pigs have gotten H1N1 at our state fair. I think I have the mutated version of H1N1....
I get them too. I had some biopsied by the Mayo Clinic and was told that you can get them anywhere. Mainly vagina, armpits and face. They are related to Crohns. Sorry don't have report on hand for...
Great Discussion - I too have something that seems like a tag and I know thatI have Hemmis too. Question: My Dr's tell me they do not remove Hemmis/tags on Crohns or UC patients. Anybody else get...
Hi: Sorry to hear about your symptoms. I had similar symptoms turns out pain was caused by Fibromyalgia. Hair thining not sure what corrected it but it was while I was taking Asacol. I made sure I...
Hi - Just wondering if anybody else has had a run in with H1N1. I have been very sick for two weeks and now Crohns/UC mostly UC is totally out of control. If you have not had H1N1 believe me wash...
A tough decision - I took Remicade for over a year and when it worked it was excellent!!! It actually took my Fibro/arthritis pain away. Before I could not even walk across a grocery store and then...
I put them in categories of Dr - Hospital - Anesthesia - Insurance statements - Co pays - and then I do sometimes audit them myself and have found 100s of dollars that I don't have to pay. I load...
Yes - this happened to me twice. Went w/reaction to medication. The last was Remicade and the first one was I think Pentasa. Tiny little bumps that you think are pimples but when touch them they...
Hi My mother just had the surgery and she can eat what she wants. She has had a little adjustment period. Just trying to figure out how everything works. She is on week 5 and doing great!! Good Luck!!...
Thank you everybody that posted a few days ago. I really needed it. I took some time out. Taking it day by day. I did get a lawyer on board if anything to muddle through the complications. My hand?...
Thanks I was wondering if anybody out here cared. I really need the support. One day I went to Jury Duty the next day I went to vote for my country and when I arrived at work my life changed. This is...
I find Biotene works well. It is in the mouthwash isle and it is for sensitive mouths. It is soothing....
Sorry to hear about your dx. Make sure you are taking care of yourself. Everybody is so different . What helped me was to take one day at a time. Keep a journal of symptoms. Ask alot of questions and...
I only had to wait for 20 mints in line small town. - My daughter came with so If I had to run then she could keep my place. Thanks for the through probably should do absentee ballot next time....
Does anybody have any tips for dealing with Crohn's, among many other conditions a smashed hand and no job? I really need a boost. Pretty tough spot here. My Crohn's has been so active and the Dr's...
Hi - I am back long day. I am on 20 mgs of prednizone per day. I am not sure what to compare my pain with. I had panchreatitis before and I would say my stomach aches are like the nawing stomach...
I am experiencing classic signs of a flare. Right side pain, bleeding, frequent bowl movements that are very small, stomach and back pain. I have some kind of sore bumps under my skin and feel...
Hi I think you have something there but be careful. Before when I was misdiagnosed I found myself taking up to 21 pills a day. I ended up with acute panchreatitis. It was like I could tell my system...
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Positive things about Remicade - OK here it goes: Everybody I know who took Remicade went into remission. How is that? Many people I know that stopped taking Remicade stayed and are staying in...
Good Luck - Sometimes it takes me 4 hours to mow the lawn or half the lawn. I like how you set out a plan....
Thanks Zena and Beachie good advice....
My Dr wants me to go on Humira. I just stopped taking Remicade as I had developed serious allergic reactions and side effects. I am kind of scared and would like to know other' experiences. To me it...
Welcome: You have come to the right place. Very informative,supportive. Good Luck Sorry you were diagnosed....
Smart Pill - Cool : > I want to go back to the Mayo! I'm in MN too. Good Luck....
I am so sorry - They don't know what they turned down! I feel for you. Same issue for me too. From what I understand that although we can be number one and clearly the best choice year after year...
Yes annoying: Anyways everything I have read about any of the mint extracts are not good for any digestive issues Crohns, IBD or IBS. In fact it worsens them. They try to help. I had a co-worker say...
Hi - I am new here. Has anybody ever been diagnosed with Bi-Polar by one Dr and Agorophobia by a different Dr? Just curious my daughter is really struggling. She doesn't do well on medication and as...
Thanks MMMNavy and LMills - I don't feel so lonely. MMMNavy - That sounds painful hang in there take care of your mother. Isn't it odd how you can tell your Dr's are freaking just by the way they...
It just is not getting better no matter how hard I try the past couple of days. Dr Frustration - Illness frustration (home again) - work frustration (boss- co-workers) Financial frustration - adult...
Sounds urgent to me! I suffer from allergic reactions ranging from simple rashes to A-Shock. ..shortness of breath nothing to mess around with. Myself I would not wait for a call back I would get...
I was on Imuran and Entocourt and I don't recall memory loss. Maybe it is the combination of medications. I do know Zoloft can cause fog for some people even after they get used to it. For myself I...
Bektold you made my day I love the olympics too and I read the posts and here this is for you and everyone! Play by Play with commentary: 100K Toilet Fly-Jump Ribbon Toss!!! There goes MN she is on...
Hi: Welcome: You know I am wondering how these things get so bad so quickly myself I just had a Colonoscopy in June and I have been so sick and I think I am flaring too. I have both UC and Chrons...
Hi I'm Back: I went to Mayo/MN after Dr's spun me round n round like your little icons. I knew something more was wrong. I had spent twelve years in confusion until I went. The place is huge....
By Mayo I am assuming Mayo Clinic? Have you ever been there? If not you are going to L>O>V>E it!!! In MN or elsewhere? You will be listened to. Put your questions for them on a piece of paper now....
Hi everyone: I was going to report that I was in remission after 5 yrs of grief until last night. Background: Diagnosed Crohns & Colitis several yrs ago, multiple allergic reactions....most recent to...
Hi everybody: I was diagnosed with Crohns and Colitis several years ago. My Crohns was picked up on the test where you drink the chalk drink (barium I think) and they stand you up to this huge...
Sorry about your Mom. Maybe you will be do better tomorrow. Lets hope. I know the mucous stuff is terrible isn't it? My thoughts are with you! Isn't there anything the Dr's can give you to stablilize...
I understand your frustration. It took me 12 years to get a diagnosis. I ended up taking out a loan and going to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN - I came home with 4 diagnosis. I know what I have now...
Hi: : I am finally returning to work after almost 2 months of disability and I am worried. My boss has not returned any calls. The Disability claim representative keeps telling me they will render a...
Here is my experience/Suggestion: I have been on both of them at the same time. They can both upset your stomach. Are you eating before you take them (assuming you are taking pills), maybe some...
Greetings: I am finally returning to work after almost 2 months of disability and I am worried. My boss has not returned any calls. The Disability claim representative keeps telling me they will...
Thank you to everyone that responded to my post yesterdayit really helped. :yeah:...
Does anybody know how long Remicade stays in your system after you stop taking it?...
I took Entocourt a few years back. It is really good. I didn't have any side effects. It took I think three weeks to work but unfortunately after several months it quit working....
I would call them back. Do they think he already passed it? I get them at least once a year. They still should have sent him home with medicine that breaks up the stone if they are not sure. Good...
I am sorry: Sounds like we are going through the same worries. If your not on FMLA I would get on one. Also, I agree if you can get a new job get one and I know in our current market it is really...
I am the only one with Crohns in my family. I am the only one that is sick. I do know that it can run in families but they don't know why sometimes it does sometimes it does not. There is a lot of...
Hi: I have been on Remicade for over a year = Now on Highest Dose - Every 8 Weeks without anything else with it. Allergic to many things. I know it binds to the TNF Cells but how long does it last in...