My nausea makes me think back to the old days when I was pregnant and had morning sickness. It feels exactly the same....except that now I'm not throwing up non-stop. It truly is a horrible feeling....
I had cataract surgery a little over a year ago; it was truly a painless experience. They run in my family, so in my case I doubt there is a prednisone connection. I've never taken prednisone for...
I've gotten flu shots for years and have never had any problems. Never had the flu, either....
Not since my first resection 30 years ago. It's getting very old....and so am I....
In my case it was sewn together....
I had a colonoscopy on Friday, and the doctor removed a polyp. Can anyone who has had one of these procedures tell me if it is common to have a sharp stabbing pain in the general area where it was...
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Just curious: is this Colofal available everywhere? Looking it up on the web all I see is in reference to the U.K....
I used it; it helped....
I've had the bloating nightmare ever since my second re-section back in 2005. This is not anything I'd ever suffered from in the past, so it has to be surgery related, I think. Like you, the bloat...
I'm very lucky in that I have a part-time job where I am just a few steps away from the restroom...and my supervisor suffers from IBS, so she totally understands the intestinal issues I deal with on...
I lost 15 pounds after my 2nd re-section 3 years ago, and I've not been able to gain it back. I feel worse now than I did before the surgery....
I was able to get insurance through the OMIP; a person has to be turned down by at least 2 regular health insurers for coverage due to pre-existing conditions in order to qualify. Getting...
I seem to be the only person in my family that has been affected by it. No family history of it at all....
Same reactions that I had. I ended up on the floor crawling, vomiting, fever and chills, etc. It was horrible. I get nauseous just thinking about it....
Another vote for crappy....
I haven't had one for many years, but I can tell you that you have to be very careful to get rid of the barium because it can and will solidify into concrete if any remains in the colon. This...
I sympathize with everyone in this boat. Been there, done that, still doing it after 40+ years of Crohn's. If someone ever comes up with a miracle remedy for gas, bloating, diarrhea and cramps I'd...
The main side effect causes a severe drain on my bank account. /community/emoticons/cry.gif ...
Unfortunately for me the diarrhea never got any better. Questran helped for many years, though....
I've basically been in a flare for 5 years. Nothing seems to help except for a few days, and then it just picks up where it left off. I feel like I've been beat up....
I've had canker sores all my life; I've found that frequent rinsing of the mouth with plain old hydrogen peroxide works wonders. It's cheap and painless and actually works..at least for me. I ate a...
I tried it for awhile, but it didn't really help the diarrhea that much. It is very expensive, even with insurance. I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact that I'll have horrible diarrhea for...
Horrible bloating and trapped gas are my main problems these days. It feels very much like labor pains, and it is always bad in the late afternoon and early evening. Nothing seems to help; it just...
I've reached the conclusion that I need to stay away from my doctor for awhile. I feel better when I do....
Thanks for the input; actually I wasn't aware that I was having any strange symptoms until my doctor noticed some irregularities on a couple of CT-scans I've had this past month. He's suddenly...
Do the rest of you find that whatever it is that is ailing you is automatically assumed by your doctor to be Crohn's related? Do you ever feel that maybe they are not noticing other symptoms that may...
30yrs! Your case encourage me a lot! I wish I can have that luck! My terminal ileum is narrowing with scar tissue and ascending colon is also scared. Although I feel better at the moment after 1...
You have my sincere sympathy....
I had my first resection almost 30 years ago. It got rid of the terrible bouts of cramping pain and vomiting that I'd suffered with for almost 20 years. Yes, it was worth it in my case. I basically...
You've come to the right place. We can all empathize with your feelings here. Feel free to vent all you want. Sometimes it actually helps....
Does anyone have any really good suggestions for what to do with the terrible gas and bloating problems that a bunch of us apparently are tormented with? Mine is most unbearable in the late afternoon...
I asked my doctor what he thought about probiotics, and he said, "what are probiotics?" Hmm....
I quit cold turkey 15 years ago, after having smoked for 35 years. It was easy to do after the doctor told me I could either quit or die an agonzing death: my choice. My husband also quit at the same...
I take it, and I honestly feel that it does help....
I look forward to my early morning 2 cups. I figure it's one of the few real pleasures that I have left, so I do it and deal with the consequences. Sure it gives me diarrhea, but so does everything...
Imuran certainly does....
Wouldn't it be nice if we didn't have to worry about these things??? I wonder if there is a medical term for "people with public bathroom phobia"? It's all so embarrassing....
It looks like a hole to me. All I know for sure is that it doesn't belong there and it hurts....
Try not to puke. I had a bad reaction to medication and wound up having to throw-up several times a few days after surgery. It was beyond awful....
Thanks, chroniemom....I have a very sore little odd looking spot in an area that I can actually see. It sort of looks like a tiny red circle. Since I'm widowed, intercourse is no problem, but I...
Can someone describe what a tiny vaginal fistula looks and feels like? I think I might have one, but I need more information....
How can a person with a chronic disease NOT be depressed? When your life is regulated by the nearest bathroom it is very difficult to be happy and carefree. Perhaps I'd be depressed even if I didn't...
I used it for many years and it really helped control the dirrahea. Unfortunately though, it began to make me bloated and gassy to the point where taking it was no longer an option. It's certainly...
I've been happy with Medicare. I also have a good supplemental plan that is reasonably priced, and they pick up everything that Medicare doesn't pay...which is generally 20%. I have no complaints....
I don't fit any of those categories either. I guess I'm just one of the lucky ones who get to deal with this charming little malady....
I've used Just A Drop for quite awhile. It works fairly well, but there is really no magic answer to this dilemma....
I had my gallbladder removed and still have the pain the surgery was supposed to cure. I would be very cautious about this if I had it to do over again. I am sure they took out a perfectly normal...
I know exactly how you feel. I can't even remember what it meant to actually feel good, what it meant to be able to eat whatever sounds good, to be able to go take a walk without worrying if I can...
I've also had two resections, and my gas problems got worse with each one. It's a nightmare....