Could be oral allergy syndrome pmedic said... I love fresh bananas but unless they are organic, I cant eat them. Now I can eat dried bananas even if they are not organic. Not sure why that is but it...
I assume you are female so I will not suggest testosterone levels be checked. I don't think that vitamins will help you much. I humbly suggest an exercise program with meditation or something that...
I wonder if they have tried this on Chronies http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/01/09/scientists-use-repoopulating-to-cure-deadly-gastrointestinal-infection/ ...
I think the ads are good in that they are bringing awareness of the disease to the public. I think that using humor is a good way to defuse the not very pretty subject of frequent BMs and gas etc...
If necessary have a relative EXPRESS mail the refills to you. Be sure to pack them exceptionally well...
Age 5 and over can fly alone on non-stop flights iirc...
That is something you really need to discuss with your doctor...
That is good. Sometimes when I am dehydrated I ask the nurse to let me have more of the saline IV after the remicade. Been awhile since I have need it though. I hope you will feel better soon. I find...
Yes. Being overtired or stressed can worsen your symptoms. Just being over tired can cause you to sleep very deeply and not wake in time to make it to the bathroom if your D is real thin or sudden....
I agree with the above that you should investigate why your hair is breaking. BTW isn't omega-3 fish oil supposed to be good for the skin and hair?...
Wow it sounds really good to be free of the med and all the side effects. I wish you success....
OK but you may need to keep it under your hat because it will cause you to fail the physical for most departments. Try to watch what you eat and see if you can figure out what foods trigger you. I...
I am always trying to encourage people to "go for it" and live their lives and so on but I think you should know that CD is supposed to disqualify you from being a cop. I have known one officer with...
Sounds like you need to phone or email the doctors office if that is possible. Or perhaps make a consult appointment. Bring a friend who you think is very sharp (mentally) to help you take notes and...
I would like to add to beesting that I found that eating bread before bed set of my reflux also....
I like Gumby's advice here. If none of your drugs say you can't drink then you will probably be OK. Best not to drink much in your life though since many of the drugs you may have to be on in the...
I want to see your doctor! To me it is a no-brainer, bacterial transplant first, LDN later if you don't get the results you need. I have been thinking about getting a tranplant myself instead of the...
I use Prilosec and have taken it on doctor's orders continuously for many years. Eating smaller meals is helpful and quitting eating MANY hours before you go to bed at night may help. Some foods are...
I don't know about if the immodium will stop the grumble in you gut but it sure could. Well since you are following directions I will leave you be....
Sorry NCOT. At least a mirror won't be too expensive. :(...
Did your dr say to start the immodium two days early? I was thinking to use it only when you need it like before the trip to the slopes and home or if you get hit with D and don't want to leave a...
The more you say about yourself and your passion to ski the more I think you should go. Limit yourself as you feel you need to. If you don't feel you need to limit your activity once you get up there...
I wonder if you should discuss the increased mucous with your doctor. I also wonder if you are eating a healthy diet and perhaps you could benefit from supplements like B-12 and D-3? Maybe a good...
I think you could benefit by restricting your diet and seeing if your symptoms improve. Then you slowly start to eat other types of food like milk and cheese and indvidual types of fruits, vegetables...
I agree with the above advice that you should go for it. You might not want to push yourself to the limit so that you don't trigger another flare. Just have a great time, watch what you are eating...
Always seems to be about 7 days for me. Last fall one infusion never seemed to really kick in though IIRC. Moved my infusions to every seven weeks becasue they seem to wear off before the dose time...
FYI- My nurse practicioner is one of us and has been on Remicade for 10 years. She REALLY helped me through my tough times because she has walked in our shoes. Go For It!...
I was told that the medication leaches through the shell but I understand your concern. They often passed through me. One came out with the shell cracked and a sharp edge; that got my attention! Ouch....
Normal for me when I was in similar shoes. Work your way back. Eat really really healthy . You may need to push yourself a little but; Try not to push yourself so hard that you flare. Know yourself,...
Thanks for the update Bob. I am really glad for your good news. Looks like my daughter may have this DD. Scope is scheduled for Monday. She is 22....
Strong emotions; especially bad ones clearly trigger flares IMO. Please call your doctor and share your concerns about the side effects of Prednisone. See what she thinks you can do. Try to take care...
I am not feeling very "fun" now. This news saddens me. There ought to be a way to resolve whatever the problem is with less of an edge. In any event the support for Nanners and Ivy is amazing and...
I second the motion for you to play Bejeweled. I have BJ'd 3 and it is fun....
Holding in gas seems to increase the pain for me. It almost seems to move up in my abdomen so that I can't get "rid" of it. Try to let it "out" whenever it is possible or get up and walk away from...
I can't speak to female hormone issues but I can say that prednisone made my temper very short. So it could indeed be the that. If you feel that what is happening could cause a serious problem at...
I tend to stick my hand through my waistband kind of like "Al Bundy" to take the pressure off when it hurts. I often have to open my pants when I am driving to take the pressure off. About two weeks...
For me over the last few years that I started Vita-D: I don't get the sore throats and colds I used to get. I am amazed. I always got 2-3 sore throats, colds, respiratory types of things. Hasn't...
Sorry to both of you. I ate fairly normally and I think I am OK so far. Got my Remi infusion yesterday. Hope you both get back in shape real quick!...
Happy Birthday!!...
Easy does it....
When someone tells me I look great I say, uh I say, hmmmm. Oh yeah nobody tells me I look great. lol...
Mom's house. Wish you all happy times and good health....
I volunteer...
I haven't experienced crohn's that far up so I can't speak to that. Now I understand what you are saying about the rice. It is a bummer indeed. I hope you get your diet issues worked out. Try not...
I vote for fly and rent. If you compute gas and all it will likely be cheaper and timesaver. Go find a place to live and then come home to pack and get ready. 16 yoa if licensed should be ok since...
That is so uncool. You know they sell crohn's shirts that say "But you don't look sick"? I always feel weird when I tell someone I am not well cause I know I generally do not look sick. My youngest...
Padme did you notice any problem while you were eating the rice? Sounds kinda weird to me as far as OAS. I guess I am just hoping for you since rice is a comfort food for me? goodnight...
There are WAY more of us here with CD and OAS than I expected. Interesting don't you folks think so? But since I rarely eat anything I am OAS sensitive to then the relationship, if any, must be...
I don't think they need to go to the small intestine. It is the character of the ulcers the makes the diagnosis??...
Wow I am surprised to find so many other OAS friends. I have used regular Coke or other Cola soda to help relieve MILD symptoms or to bridge the time until the Benedryl kicks in. Should be nice and...