I was getting blood work done weekly. This time he had me wait two weeks - a week from Monday. He said if the levels go up at all, he'll do a biopsy. He is also doing another thorough workup at that...
Thank you all so much for your replies. It gave me the courage to confront my GI Dr today...my levels were up again last week, but they didn't call me - with the holiday I guess... First he didn't...
Thank you for your reply. It was encouraging to hear you mention the symptoms are more important than the blood work. I felt that way, but I am just a patient, not a Dr. I'm currently not retaining...
I know, this is supposed to be temporary....but I have some concerns. I was given Septra (a sulpha antibiotic) and this is the second time this has happened...it took the second time to determine it...
HazelEyes, I am so glad to hear that everything is going well! That your doctors are there for you is important! I am encouraged by the good news! Blessings on your family and your new little one....
I am just peeping in from a different Forum, and wanted to say welcome and congratulations! There is a reason this little one is on his/her way, I'm sure! Relax, be thankful and excited, and maybe...
The B-complex vitamins are found in brewer's yeast, liver, whole-grain cereals, rice, nuts, milk, eggs, meats, fish, fruits, leafy green vegetables and many other foods....
Oh, EMOM, I use 1/2 gallon whole milk and 1/2 gallon half and half....YUMMMYYYYYY Doc, did you know you can substitute plain yogurt for sour cream? I have never tasted any sour cream as creamy nor as...
Why would you prop the top of the crock? The heating pad method has you keep the top covered with foil, only peek in to check temp. I thought B vitamins were from whole wheat breads, whole grains and...
I'm not sure about the bowl "burning", but would suggest putting it in a small amount (2-3 inches) of water , in the crock pot. =O) I have had a crockpot ever since we were married (21 years) and my...
My favorite part is the first whiff of the freshly made yogurt! It is so creamy! I just don't understand why hubby don't like it! Kids do! =O)...
Ahhh...you are one of the talented ones... No, you don't need to drip it unless you want it to be thicker. I never drip mine unless I have a recipe that calls for it to be dripped. I use it just as...
I hope you didn't have to pay to get that information =O) I think probiotic is better than antibiotic!...
I think I have read that before, too. Well, it's up to the doctor now. I'll let y'all know....
no doubt about that!...if morning coffee doesn't taste right, forget it!!! =O) LOL...
He had 2 colonoscopies in '06, and both came back "inconclusive" based on biopsies and what the DR saw, there were no determining factors between UC and CD. I honestly believe that we didn't have a...
That was an excellent example you gave, Judy. (Saks) And as unpredictable as IBDs are, you rarely can tell what puts you into remission. We currently are wondering which of 4 medicines, or a dozen...
Do you not think that it would be unfair for someone to take advantage of the desperation of those that are sick and willing to try anything to get well. Not just in my husband's case, but in a lot...
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I guess it's like everything else with this disease, it's so individualized...what works for one may not work for another...what encourages flares for one, may not bother another... I hope you feel...
I agree on "someone who is willing to help would give it away for free" That is why we are trying the SCD vs The Maker's Diet. If I had some information that I thought would be helpful to all the...
Well, hubby has been in remission for the past 3 weeks! We never did completely convert to the SCD, but the changes we did make have been good for the whole family. We did wean off the Asacol, and...
Here are a few others...I have found some YUMMY recipes: ( /community/emoticons/confused.gif wasn't really sure if we were allowed to share weblinks, but I figure since they are just recipes? If not...
My huisband was prescribed 6MP, while it isn't Azathioprine, it is also an immune suppresent with with side affects and the risks of cancer. I think each person has to assess their personal...
He knows the bad stuff will be few and far between. Although I was told fried chicken is allowed as long as the batter is SCD...ie Almond flour We are hoping to make a frozen yogurt version of "ice...
Gigi1227 just curious, is 1227 symbolic of something? That is our youngest child's birthdate =o) 1995...
One thing to think about is 'how do you smoke?' the actual physical process. My Father In Law was told by a doctor that it was better for him to smoke. He had COPD and was on hospice, living here...
Thank you all for your posts. It really helps to have a sounding board. It gives you ideas of which direction to contemplate next. He mentioned last night weaning off Asacol. He has no more blood,...
I am looking forward to the "second opinion" And I agree with you Brandon. I have realized that this is very individualized. Each person tolerates things differently. Although, I have noticed a few...
Thank you Sue. It just seems that everything he has mentioned to me, and everything I have read on each of the forums ...we both are leaning to the UC. I just feel they haven't been agressive enough....
I have seen that a lot of people are misdiagnosed. I was logging onto the CD forum because that is what my husband's dx is. He has been dx on symptoms alone and to make a long story short, he has had...
patientspiders , Thanks for your concern. Some days it seems the more I read the more confused I get. I am begining to think he has UC not CD!? Maybe someone out there can give us some ideas as he...
Hello,whyohwhy, you just diagnosed my issue! I am trying to help my husband into remission, and I get on here for ideas and advice. I feel the same confusion as you do....it must be the analytical...
This is thought provoking since my husband has sleep apnea, and still snores and stops breathing (just not as often). When he was taking Entocort, it was worse all the way around. We both experienced...
On the other side of that coin, how much moreso they would be such strength and encouragment for each other during the "storms". If he already treated her like a queen, if the genetic pool "caught up...
[color=#0000ff>Linjade7 , This] My husband was diagnosed around June '06, so we are new to this. No family history (he's adopted and not in my family) so we had never even heard of UC nor CD. His...
curious...If someone is not in remission, does this mean they have tried the prescribed meds and changing their diet, and nothing is stopping the blood and d? I know this is so individualized, but I...
We started "forbidding" our children from purchasing that stuff. The energy drinks especially.... What a lazy generation (me included) - exercise and healthy food are two of the many healthy ways to...
My hubby is tired all the time too. I think it has to do with all the muscles your tummy uses when you have LBM, and in his case pain; and if you are on any steroid, it usually increases your blood...
MishBall2, I agree with you totally! I have the same type DH! But when I started learning to stand up for myself (I'm still learning), he actually went from getting all over me for not standing up,...
My husband was diagnosed June 06, and since he was adopted as an infant we don't know about history, but two of our four children have had bowel "issues". This makes me concerned for their future. We...
I was told Boost, Ensure or Ensure Plus weren't recommended. I will look for Nutren. Can anyone give me some information as to what I'm doing? We are so new to this whole lifestyle, and I don't even...
Does anyone know where I can get a semi-elemental or elemental formula like Crohn's Clear? Or even recipe. Hubby is in a flare, that started in June, started to get under control, and is now back in...
Thank you all so much for your input. I am going to try to get him online this evening to read these. He is on Centrum multi-vitamin. He also was prescribed 6MP, but we are very concerned about the...
Long story short, is there a veteran out there who has any suggestions for some relief? Any suggestions about ruling CD or UC? My husband (40) has been diagnosed with CD on symptoms. Blood, pain and...
We don't know what brought the first flare of CD, but my husband's second major flare was right after taking Doxy for brown recluse spider bites. I wondered if the antibiotics caused the flare....