I would request a stool sample test to make sure you don't have an infection or other pathogens going on. This can be arranged over the phone with the drs office. You had asked about Linzess in...
I would hope your new gi's office has filed an appeal with your insurance. Typically this is done when insurance turns a patient down. Some people do well with the weekly injections & others don't,...
Florastor is the probiotic my dr recommends any time I have to take an antibiotic. She needs to wait at least 2 hours after taking the antibiotic before taking it too. Look online for an ice/cold...
Hi Bec, yes this is an old post & the members are not active here at HW any longer. I suggest that you get an appt with your PCP to address your issues. Your PCP can order a doppler study to see if...
I checked the site & yes it appears it will be an injection like Humira every 2 weeks. I have horrible needle phobia but was taught by my gi's nurse how to inject & it was fine. Humira can be...
You can go to Healthcare.gov & look at plans in your state to see what is offered. You can also look for a local insurance broker to assist you. Each plan is different with coverage as well as the...
Dorri, I did some digging around & found an article that said it was approved April 2020 self inject in Ontario!! Go to Takeda.com & you should be able to get more information about this. The big...
It's been awhile, her last post was May 2012! Not many of the oldies around anymore....
Jayce, this forum has not been active in quite a few years. If this were me, I would be looking for Women's Center in the areas that you mentioned. I would think a google search would yield some very...
Only when my blood pressure gets out of control....
Hi RobSeton, we have not had anyone here lately dealing with setons. Here is my suggestion, get referred to a colo-rectal surgeon for a consult & all of the questions you have asked here are ones a...
6-MP can cause bilirubin to elevate. Some gi's will monitor the patient or take them off for awhile until the numbers get down in the normal range & then resume after that. Talk to your gi for more...
Awhile back there was discussion about biologics & medications being used during the virus. A study was being done & the medications do not put people at higher risk. My suggestions dial back reading...
Hi Bobby Smith, we've had quite a few people over the years have these units implanted & they were sorry they did it, not many success stories. Two years ago an article came out after a one year...
I would ask for a consult with a colo-rectal dr for an internal hemmie. If the medication hasn't healed it time to see a specialist that knows about them. I wouldn't let my gp or gi fob me off with,...
Hi there, I have really bad arthritis in my entire spine & cannot stand the massage chairs. They caused me much more pain so they are not for me. There is a lot of topical OTC things to try to give...
Hi electracat, it could be a variety of things causing your leg aches. An example, it's summer time, if you are not keeping yourself well hydrated it can cause leg aches. Maybe you should see your GP...
SN, sorry, I got you confused with another member that had posted about a lab giving patients a time limit to get their sample to the lab. Hopefully you will get good results on the rest of your...
SN, my gi is another one that does not do the CRP test, he says it's not reliable because a person can have inflammation from something not related. He does the faecal calprotectin because it targets...
Hi sammieswife, usually the radiologist will at the end of the MRI report give a rating, such as mild, moderate or severe. Do you have a copy of the report, if not you should request one for your own...
Tblock, congrats on remission, wedding & the pending new arrival! Always love to read good stories from members. Please keep us updated with everything....
TP, I went from Remicade to Humira so I can't give input on how long it takes to kick in. I've seen posts say they could tell after the loading doses or some have said it took a little longer. I am...
Ribbon, just my 2 cents, 1 bm a day, no blood in the stools, Remicade appears to be working. Relying on having perfect stools daily is not a predictor of a flare. I can have full blown diarrhea for a...
Cath, that's fantastic news! I am still sort of scratching my head about the dr saying CAD before completing all testing. Some times drs can say some weird things. I have been under the care of...
My gi does not do CRP testing on his patients because he said there can be some inflammation going on in the body not related. Instead he does faecal calprotectin tests, it targets the intestines...
B, glad you got a tad relief from the injections, some is better than nothing. Sorry to read about the additional problems you are having. I have an older sister & she commented to me one morning...
Minnie, just happen to think about you mentioning proctitis. You need to discuss rectal medications with your dr. If the inflammation is high up retention enemas, if on the low end, suppositories....
I would want to be in remission with zero symptoms & a clean scope. I have seen threads here & in the crohns forum ladies having issues once they were pregnant. Keep in mind the hormones go crazy...
Sorry to read you didn't get to do the test. This test looks at more than the structure of the intestines. They can check out blood vessels to see if there is something else going on. I just don't...
No, RA is a disease can manifest & present itself over a period of time. If you are having issues, ask for a referral to a good rheumatologist. He/she have their own testing to make a diagnosis. This...
Ryan, I was put on Entocort EC a few times & had no problems with it. It is extended release form so not a lot is hitting the system all at once. By the way, yes it is prescribed for UC too. I would...
Hi Randy, while I am glad to hear from you, your news of your recent health battle is awful. It sounds like you are knocking things back, hopefully the hearing & visual issues will be temporary. I...
Hi JohnZ & welcome to Healing Well. Sorry to read about your accident. About acupuncture, in the late 80's, I was rear-ended while at a complete stop. I had a whiplash type injury. After nearly 3...
Very sorry to read this, I hope you have access to a large cancer treatment facility regardless of what treatment path you choose. Perhaps later you will stop by & let us hear from you....
Hello & welcome to the forum. The surgeon released you to return to work too soon! This is a real problem with a lot of surgeons. It takes a good year or more to completely heal from this surgery,...
I would think you would be ok for a few days. I would call them today & get a time for Monday! If it's too late to call them today, drink well on Sunday & Monday morning with the thought of getting...
It sounds like you were not hydrated enough. You have to drink a lot of water of water the day before & even the day of your infusion. I had terrible veins, mine rolled & would blow when they tried...
It's best to call & talk to your dr & see how he wants to handle it & what medication he wants to switch you too. When I switched from Remicade to Humira there wasn't a delay between the two. Good...
Hi Texasaaa, sorry to read about your fall. Falls can be pretty nasty for anyone. It sounds like even though your gp did xrays you don't have a clear picture of the extent of damage done. I think it...
TMO, my husband has a history of DVT's in his leg. He had a lot of pain & swelling. If nothing else call & talk to the nurse at your drs office. I get terrible cramps in my legs & feet if I am not...
If this were my daughter I would forego the Ashwagandha, it can irritate the gi tract, cause nausea, vomiting & diarrhea. It can also over stimulate the autoimmune system. These are all things we...
B, your pain mgt dr cannot do the evaluation because these are done by rehabilitation specialists with a specific protocol for the testing, same with your gp. I urge you to google, Rehab Specialists...
I don't think Remicade is your problem, when having a bad flare, plus the yersinia infection on top of things, it took a toll on your body. Your body wasn't getting the proper nutrition & this will...
Yes, it can happen, none of the meds are a 100% guarantee. A couple of things to consider is asking your gi to check your trough levels, if you are on 5kg, you can be bumped to 10kg. It sounds like...
B, now that you have an attorney handling your SS claim, why not call his/her assistant & ask if they know any facilities that does FCE's. I am assuming you have hired someone locally & they should...
Keep in mind none of our medications are 100% guaranteed to work, we can have some speed bumps along the way. My gi does not consider things a flare up until it's been a week to 10 days. You posted...
So good to hear from you. A while back I did post on your old thread asking for an update. I see now why you didn't respond, you've been busy with these surgeries. Keep everyone updated because this...
Dorri, I would not take milk of magnesia, it's used to treat constipation, you don't need something to add more misery to your issue. I have taken it twice in my life & both times I had been...
Hi Perfect Time, I would say yes on the bed for a few weeks. You will find laying flat is very difficult & you will do much better in a reclined position. You don't want anyone trying to help by...
From my own experience with Remicade, I would not discount Entyvio yet. We all react differently with these medications, some claim they see relief soon & then others it's the opposite. You also have...