It could be a number of things. For example, I just had my gall bladder removed -- the gall stones were terribly painful! I would not hesitate to call the doctor or go to the ER if you get really...
Hi Shany! I also am allergic to remi. I was put on it because of three delightful (NOT!) peri-rectal abscesses. They switched me to Humira but I am allergic to that too. I am one of the rare ones, I...
I am so glad things are working out for you!...
Hello Defa, Welcome to the Forum! I agree with what the others said. Skin tags seem to get worse when your disease is active. Removing them during an active time is just asking for trouble. I had a...
Hi Junerainbow, I think that is a good sign. Some doctors don't like to accept tests from other doctors, and they want you to take them all again. Sounds like he wants to consider all the information...
Hello Auntybert, Welcome to the Forum! I am sorry you have Crohn's Disease (CD) but at least you have found a forum with very expereienced people who are friendly and helpful. There are quite a few...
I totally understand the desire to have this surgery!! Here is what my CR Surgeon told me. The odds of success in non-CD is 70-80%, with CD it is 40-50%. If the operation fails, you will almost...
I suggets you google Helminthic therapy to see more information about using hookworms. There is also a yahoo forum run by a company. People ask questions and share their successes and failures....
Wow that is great news that its not a fistula!!! :turn: :turn: :turn: Heal up soon!! Did the numb the area before the lancing??...
Hi NDBC, I can't help you diet suggestions, but I think you may need more antibiotics. I finally went on flagyl and levaquin for several months until the infection and inflammation were gone. I got a...
So Artist Guy are you admitting you caused the earthquake? Crohnie gas power!! Glad you are OK!!...
Hello Angela! I'm glad it is over. Praying for a swift and complete recovery for you!...
Hi Kay, I suggest you call your doctor and get in to see him/her ASAP. The quicker the better so the infection -- whatever it is from -- doesn't get much bigger. Oh I really just despise abscesses!...
Hello Ellie81, What meds are you taking? In the beginning it does take time to find the right treatment that works for you. I have learned you need to be very proactive with this disease. Call you...
Hello Ant34, I am sorry you are feeling so poorly. This disease can really drag you down! I am glad you are seeing a doctor soon -- but I am wondering if you can see the doctor sooner than two weeks....
Hello Grace! Welcome to HealingWell! I am so sorry you are having these problems. It sounds like you are on the right path now. Many of us have had really bad experiences with doctors at first. This...
I have read many post from folks who keep a diary of what they eat every day and what problems they have. Maybe it will help you figure out what works for you?...
Welcome to the Forum Mia24! You iwll find lots of wonderful people who are very kind and willing to share their experinces. You are not alone in this disease. I do want to point out that many on this...
Hello Sofee, Sounds like you are really going through some hard times right now. Hard times, especially a chronic illness, really makes you evaluate what is important in life and what life is all...
I am allergic to Humira. I started on Remicade and became allergic after 5 infusions. My wise GI gave me one pen of Humira to be safe. Good thing -- whole body hives! If you told your new doctor you...
Hi Isergodur, I only took one pen of Humira (full body hives!) but I used an ice pack to chill my stomach before the injection. That helped some....
Hello Jeanneac, I would certainly see your doctor. You need to find out what that is about and get some treatment. Do you have any drainage from it?...
Welcome to the Forum Whatsnext! I suggest you check out the ostomy board too for their advice and experience. I hope you find a clear path forward soon and she gets some relief!...
Have they cultured recently? It may be something else this time that takes a differnet med to kill. Just a suggestion....
Yea! Glad you are getting better!...
Sniper is your CD contagious? Watch out household appliances!...
Hello JaSanne, I am so sorry you are in so much pain. I had a horrible time after abscess surgery and couldn't sit for many months. When I was finally able to got out, I was thankful that my church...
What is that, Colly_irl?...
I agree with the "fanny fungus" idea. What a nice happy way to describe it! It might take a creme or one pill of diflucan to get rid of it. In the meantime, avoid the extra irritation by not wiping...
Hello Fistula101, Sounds like the plug caused an abscess to form. Have you gone to the doctor? I'm not sure if you have Crohn's or not, but fistula plugs have a low success rate in people with CD....
Welcome to the Forum KEL1318! You will find lots of caring people here who share and support each other. I am sorry you are having problems. This disease can affect so many things -- well beyond your...
Oh I am so sorry to hear this!! Please take care of yourself. Prayers for peace and comfort for you and your family....
Welcome Nuttytart to the Forum! I am so sorry you are having these problems. But you have found a great forum with many people who have been exactly where you are now. I myself had a bad start but...
Hello J-, Are you having any pain or just nasea? The inconsistent nasea is exactly what I had before Christmas. Turned out to be gall stones that were plugging the bile duct sometimes after I ate. It...
I recently increased the D I am taking from 2,000 to 3,000. I've seen significant improvement with the 2,000 -- before I felt 1,000 years old with some muscle soreness. If all continues to go well, I...
I am glad it is over and went well!! Sometimes I think the stress and worry leading up to the test are worse than the test itself. Hopefully there won't be a next time, but if there is, you will know...
Wow Smallgit, it really sounds like you have been through a lot. You must be very strong!! Good for you!! I'm glad you are getting a second opinion and hopefully they will have a solution for you!...
Oh Roni that does not sound like fun. How long has this been going on? Are you getting dehydrated??...
My all time favorite cereal is Cracklin' OatBran. So sweet with brown sugar. But gosh it is dangerous!! Quick as lightening!...
Isn't paper the 1st anniversary? Toilet paper is an excellent and thoughtful gift for a Crohnie. I just realized my 3rd anniversary was yesterday. I received my diagnosis over the phone. All my doc...
Praying for you and your whole family....
I hope your scope went very easily!...
Yuck and double yuck. Think of it as a nice spring cleaning. Stick with it so you will be very clean for your procedure. The last thing I would want is to not be clean and have to repeat it! Ugh!...
Thanks for the update! So glad to hear you are safe. A volcano on an island just doesn't sound good. Its hard to argue with an active volcano and lava. But clearly you all are used to it. Let us know...
Isergodur! I hope you are safe!! How close are you to the volcano? :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: Praying you, your family, and friends are not in harm's way....
I agree with Ivy – that we have a moral obligation to help those in need. And there are so many ways we can contribute – donating money and/or time to charity hospitals, clinics, support groups,...
Hello Satieheart26 and SherBear69, I am glad you both are doing well! I have had my setons in for about 2 years and they really are doing the job for me. I was having recurring infections and...
Before we all move to Crohnie Island, are there plenty of toilets there? Or are we going in the ocean? And can we import toilet paper -- or are we using palm fronds?? :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:...
Dag gum Sniper! That twas a mighty tall tail youse a told. Successfully navigating a muddy cow pasture does rise to the level of Olympic competition. I think adding wildlife will make winter sports...
I am really sorry all this is happening! I totally understand not wanting to go to the doc because it might mean time off from work. But if it is something like pneumonia, the sooner you get on the...