Hi Taylor, in a different thread I think it was IPoop that commented & asked if you had tried an antihistamine for this? If you haven't, I would give it a try to see if it helps. Some of the meds...
No one should ever pay a lawyer out of pocket to handle their SSD claim! A good lawyer takes these cases on a Contingency Fee basis, meaning if benefits are awarded he gets paid out of the past due...
Hi Farz53, I wanted to pop on here to let you know this forum is super slow with little activity. Have you by chance visited the site celiac.org? You may be able to get some information there. Take...
So sorry to read about the difficulties you are having with glasses. I've been in glasses 50 years & do remember very well glasses being so heavy! I am near sighted, have astigmatism & wear a...
IT, the injection is really easy to do, it's prefilled. I have a huge needle phobia & was scared to death of the idea of self injecting, lol. Humira is now citrate free & no longer stings like it use...
OF, like you I have the constant aching in the upper back & across the shoulders. Some days are worse than others it just depends, typically I can deal with it until the burning pain rears up. I stay...
We have a thread going on here about members getting the vaccines & so far no one has had any flareups with their UC, same in the crohns forum. I have had both vaccines (Moderna) and did fine. With...
Hugo, if you are in the states you need to check & see how much your insurance will cover for Stelara. There is a current post in the crohns forum about a member not being able to afford it after...
Arncap, the leg pain may be coming from your back. It's not uncommon for a person to have leg pain but no back pain. Yes, fitness plays a huge role in keeping our bodies in shape, but don't get hung...
I am glad you trust your dr & yes he did tell you the truth. Your gi's nurse should show you how to give yourself the shot, mine did. I did the loading doses in the office with her & I gave myself...
We are not drs here & it would be reckless for one of us to guess at what you may or may not have going on. Go see your dr, if you can't go during normal hours then go to an after hours clinic. They...
IT, there are a few people on here that are having success with Humira, they may or may not post the board is running slow lately. I have crohns & was on Humira for 18 months & did well until it...
Everything I have read about Shingrix including at their web site states it's for people 50 & over. I am assuming Jayce's daughter has not had a dr recommend the shots because of her age....
It may be a coincidence as gout can appear suddenly as you already know. Gout is caused by high uric acid levels, have you had recent labs done? What does your diet look like, there are some foods...
I remember Dee too, seems like the last time she posted she was 16 months into a flare & that's too long. That should have been her indicator her natural supplements were not working. She was opposed...
Medicaid is different state by state on what they will or will not allow. Having surgery involves many different medical providers besides the surgeon. Even though it's a different procedure I...
Fearbug, it's time to take a different approach with your sister. It's not going to be easy but you don't have a choice. Think about the zoom call with your mom, she appeared to be happy in that...
Hi arncap, glad to read that you are on the mend. There is no telling what happened to your arm. It could have been rolling over in the bed the wrong way in your sleep or even when you were lifting...
Jade, if your insurance approved your consult with the SS surely they will approve the surgery. I hope you have a good insurance plan, it's not uncommon for a patient to go out of state treatment. I...
Hi Goldengirl43, did you injure your back, lift something wrong or a gradual onset? Besides chiropractic care what else have you tried? Sorry for so many questions, lol. There are quite a few things...
Hi Armygirl, well it sounds like you had a good visit with the surgeon. Did you have any xrays done to check the fusion? Kudos on weaning out of the hard brace. How is your activity level at this...
Jbsand, I do not think income is considered unless a person has no insurance. When I have used these programs in the past they verified my out of pocket expense after insurance paid. I was never...
Sorry to read you are having difficulties with the two. Unfortunately, when we try different things to knock back our pain it can be a hit or miss. Is it possible to try a different brand? I have no...
TP177, Xeljanz was originally used to treat psoriatic arthritis & later approved for UC. Let's hope you get a two for one deal with Xeljanz! This forum is super slow, but I wanted to reach out to...
Poopydoop posted an article yesterday about BCG, apparently it does not protect the elderly from the virus. It's being studied further for lung infections. Look on page 1 for her post....
I am going to direct you to the forum rules here at Healing Well, rule number 1 for future reference. Again, I urge you to get help. Take care....
Suicide hot line; 800-273-8255 or call 911....
Hi Top of the Mountain. Over the years there has been members here that were switched by their insurance to Inflecta. The reason is it's much cheaper. Inflectra is a biosimilar to Remicade & works...
Have you contacted your gi, if not I would ask him/her for stool testing to check for infections & other pathogens. I never had this issue on Humira. Take care....
Did Humira cause you to have high blood pressure, if so are you on any kind of blood pressure medication? I am on 3 different kinds of blood pressure medications, I had my first Moderna shot on the...
MJade, do you by chance have a copy of the written reports of your MRI's, if so what is stated for a final conclusion at the end of the report? I am guessing you went to a 2nd neurosurgeon? If his...
Keith, I am wondering how you are doing & if you were able to make contact with your dr? Check in when you can & let us know how you are doing. Take care....
Hi MartinK, sorry to read you are having such problems. Have you tried cutting back on your screen time? Since you've been checked out by two drs, my only thought would be to consider buying some...
Hello RonnieT, I am in agreement with your friends, get a 2nd opinion. A score of 300 or higher puts you at higher risk of having a potential heart attack. At least with a cath the dr can check out...
In the other thread about the 2 vaccines, some members are on Imuran, maybe ask your question in that thread. Drs are telling us it's best to get the shots than run the risk of getting the virus...
Hi MJade & welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear the posts that you read here has increased your fear, however, keep in mind these members had fusions which is completely different from your type of...
We've got 2 threads on this page about folks getting the shot or waiting. I had the Moderna shot Teusday, had a bit of a sore arm for a couple days & that's it. You may want to talk to your dr to...
Fearbug, your sister is not being honest with you about the insurance situation. If your mother has regular Medicare she has a card with her info on that has to be shown at every dr visit & hospital...
My situation was a little different. I was on Remicade which I loved. The last 18 months on it I developed Remicade induced Lupus. My gi & rheumatologist agreed that I could stay on Remicade & take...
I am sorry that no one has responded to your post. This forum is very, very slow. I understand your concerns about the medications. When I question a medication/medications I ask my pharmacist....
I know two people with crohns that developed AS. Both of these women had back pain that did not go away & became worse over time. You may or may not have AS, however, request a consult with a...
Keith, do not feel bad about coming here & posting, that's what Healing Well is all about. Everyone's pain is different & how it is being treated. You will find in this forum people with pumps are...
Here is a possible option, drs, dentist, hospitals, out patient medical facilities & veternarians offer what is called Care Credit, I believe is the correct name. It is an interest free loan as long...
Moderate improvement after one dose is a good sign after flaring for 7 months. Stelara tends to be a little slow at first and steadily gets better. I would stay with it. I know we hear people say oh,...
John, I've read your responses several times, if this were me I would "rip the bandaide off". Yes, it may sound bad, however, above all your own well being should be at the forefront over anyone...
Ipoop, glad that you checked in & you are doing good....
You are still pretty fresh from surgery it hasn't been very long. I saw in another post you will be in the hard shell brace until the end of March. No one likes the hard shell braces. I am glad that...
A few posts down is a thread about the vaccines, some of the members have had the vaccines, so far no one has reported either of them inducing a flare. There are also members in the crohns forum that...
Geezernow, you left your heading blank, why not go in & edit & make your title where is IPoop. I too miss not seeing him post....
Hi Armygirl & welcome to the forum. How long has it been since you had surgery? If it's been pretty recent you need to give your body time to heal. Trying to rush through the healing process often...