Yes, it's definitely similar to the cramping I get on my period....
It typically lasts throughout, and then I'm pretty sore the day after. 😩...
Hi all- This question is obviously for the ladies. I've noticed in the past year or so that sex has become uncomfortable, and for a day or 2 after, my abdomen is achy and tender. Any ideas as to what...
Pmedic, they no longer work for me because the trial ended. Therefore, I'm no longer receiving the parasites. Obviously the big rx company funded studies are very strict and there's a lot of...
I participated in one of the clinical trials for pig whipworms last year. I have moderate to severe Crohn's, and this trial actually worked very well for me; however, I wonder if/when FDA approval...
This has been a common thing for me. I've had Crohn's since I was a child, so my periods have always been just terrible. Very heavy, very long, painful cramping and lower back cramps, and my Crohn's...
Hey, all! I haven't been on here in a while because I started a new job a couple of months ago, and I have been super busy! When I started, I felt amazing... Crohn's symptoms were at a minimum. I had...
When I was hospitalized a couple of years ago, I explained to the many doc's coming in to poke and prod on me that I had started the Maker's Diet approximately 18 months before this flare, but that...
Well said, Fruitcake. It's encouraging that science is progressing to help people with certain debillitating diseases, but you're right- we really don't know the effects of these drugs we are taking....
I'm sorry, but I am just amazed at how many people have had these probems. I love this forum! I am so grateful to have found it :)...
Wow, this is very interesting! I have had chronic lower back pain for nearly as long as I can remember. My grandfather was a chiropractor, so I grew up seeing one, and it seemed to help, but it...
Glad I'm not the only one dealing with this! It is very annoying and uncomfortable, to say the least. I read that using antibiotic cream is just about the only way of helping them to heal, so I've...
I have been experiencing this for a few years, and at first, I didn't think it was related to my CD. I thought it may be allergy-related. But over time, I realized it had to be connected because I...
I was give Ultram, which is a morphine-like drug that doesn't have the same addictive properties as other narcotics. But this really wasn't working, and I called my doctor to see if he could give me...
I just watched the Sex & the City movie a couple of days ago, and I immediately thought of myself and the other crohnnies out there that have experienced what Charlotte went through in Mexico....
LOLOL, thanks for the laugh. That's priceless....
I started a 40 mg taper a few weeks ago, and before recently, it had been a long time since I had been on it. Man, it does have some wierd side effects, but it seems to really help my initial...
I completely understand what you're going through, as do most of us, I'm sure. I know what it's like to go through all of the options and feeling like there's no hope. But don't give up! I think...
So I finally found one, and I think he's a keeper! After my last visit to an Urgent Care Center, the doctor on staff set up an appointment for me with a new GI, and it has been such a blessing. I saw...
So, after about 6 weeks of calling, 1 ER visit, and 1 visit to his office, I have decided to fire my doc. I called leaving messages explaining I was having bleeding and pain, was told that he didn't...
Absolutely! I am so grateful for my spouse. After I had my daughter and had a severe flare, he brought my newborn daughter to see me in the hospital everyday. He even had to sneak her in sometimes,...
Just wondering if anyone has ever been given Stadol in the hospital and/or ER. I was given this pain medicatino on my ER visit in January of this year. I got so messed up and sick that I almost threw...
I have heard the same thing, but I'm not sure about the validity. You should probably consult with your GI and gyno in order to sort out the details....
Nawlinscate, that's hilarious. I understand what you're saying, though. Sometimes you just need a moment to relax and forget about this damned disease. I will have a beer for you! Btw, the energy I...
Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one, then! And I, too, would absolutely LOVE a hot tub! I take baths on a regular basis, because my back pain can become almost unbearable, and it helps me to unwind...
Hi all, I was just curious who all takes prescript ion pain medication for Crohn's or Crohn's-related illnesses (arthritis, etc). After going to the ER last week, I got a script for Vicodin, and I've...
I have a friend with a number of medical problems, and she tells me that she gives herself 5 minutes each morning to feel sorry for herself and cry if she needs to. Then she shakes it off, refreshed...
I am sorry you are going through some conflicting issues. I completely understand. It's frustrating, because you know there's something wrong because you are in pain, but it seems that all your labs...
I know when I was on Imuran, the doctor ran liver tests all the time. I'm not sure if that would apply to remicade or other medications, but it's possible. The liver seems to be sensitive to...
So, I had posted on here last week about an increase in symptoms, ie: blood in stools, abdominal pain, lower back pain. I tried calling my GI for the second time yesterday, and I was told by a...
I believe this disease has provided me with a new way of looking at things. Sure, I become depressed sometimes, and it makes it hard to get through the day. But on the other hand, I think living with...
I know after I had my resection in '07, I was going A LOT. I was going more than I had in a very long time. It took me a few months to get it under control, but it finally settled down. I think it...
Hi, congratulations on the pregnancy! When I got pregnant with my daughter, the first few months were rough w/my Crohn's I didn't even know I was pregnant until I was about 3 months, because I just...
I have posted on here before and explained my situation. Since then I had been doing wonderfully. I went on a new diet and started taking more herbal remedies, and it made such a huge difference in...
Just wondering who all was able to get it done lapo or not. They started my resection lapo thinking it would only be a couple of hours and ended up discovering how totally wrecked it was in there,...
Lady G is right- you will most likely have the tight, crampy pains. But that pain is really low in the abdomen and generally from hip to hip. Are you experiencing sharp pains in one area only? Or...
Hi, I share in your hope. My mom and grandmother always told me that Crohn's symptoms (disease) can just "go away", and as naive as that sounds, I keep that in the back of my mind, always. Otherwise,...
Geez.. what a pain, huh? I mean, sometimes you are in a hurry and you simply do not have time to fix a meal. I can occasionally do McDonald's fries and a hamburger (no bun). I limit all the things I...
Hey, I understand what you're going through. This damn disease is so frustrating! But listen, it's important to do whatever you can on your side of the fence; ie, diet, etc, to control some of the...
Wow, this is so interesting! And wierd! But I am not surprised... that stuff coming out of our bums is full of all kinds of stuff, good and bad. I met with an herbalist who said there are small...
Absolutely agreed w/everyone else. I've been through a few myself, and you just have to be patient and find the right fit for you. Fortunately the doc I have now is VERY modern... he's even the one...
Thanks everyone... I appreciate it. I have not seen a rheumotologist yet. My GI mentioned some of the testing that would have to be done (I'm assuming he has other patients with AS as well). I think...
Hey, guys, I was wondering if anyone and everyone that has both of these problems can fill me on on specific symptoms. My GI said it's possible that I have AS as well as Crohn's, but my chiropractor...
My current GI is alright.... I'd say a 7. He's basically an expert in the field, but he lacks some of the compassion and bedside manner needed to be a great doctor. I have to make sure and go in with...
Wow, I really feel for her. I am 24 and have been living with this terrible disease for about 15 years. I had my TI removed in May 2007, as well as part of the cecum. After a few months of recovery I...
I am so sorry you have to go through this- as if you haven't gone through enough! Please don't give up, though. Show them you are right. You can prove them all wrong. Sometimes I wonder why these...
Completely understandable, but the thing is this: I am 24 years old with a husband and a 2 year old. I know longer have a job since I had to quit a few months ago due to a flare. We pay almost $540...
Just wanted to let you all know that the "new" copay program initiated by Abbott Laboratories is not all it's cracked up to be. I was excited about getting my Humira Rx last month for only $5-...
I'm with Wolfie! I would eat until I exploded!! But I think the one meal I would indulge in first would be deep-fried empanadas and tortilla chips with guacamole topped with all kinds of cheese and...
I would take a bunch of Imodium with me, if I were you!...