Hi Holley. I feel you pain! I had a resection surgery almost 5 years ago and had a horrible time with D for several weeks afterwards. After a few days of D, having a bowel movement caused...
Thanks krw135. I forgot about the nutribullet. I'll check that out....
And Happy Valentines Day to all the men and women, especially my husband who is waiting for me to come home from my ski trip....
OMG, I love coffee too! When I went through a period when I couldn't tolerate coffee (or much of anything), I would smell my office mate's coffee, to try to sate my coffee obsession. Sometimes I go...
This thread was started 4 years ago, but the same dilemma still exists - juicer vs blender. I have avoided most vegetables for years. I think it's time I start putting more effort into what I'm...
Is it possible that there could be a bacterial infection, other than strep? Perhaps a culture and sensitivity test would be a good idea....
Hi Han. By the time I was diagnosed, I had a lot of scar tissue and medication, including Azathioprine, didn't seem to help. I had a resection and have been on Azathioprine for the last 4+ years and...
That's a good question. It seem like every social event revolves around food and drinks. When my husband and I get together with friends, it's a 2+ hour meal at a restaurant. I enjoy the company and...
OB/Gyn, definitely....
Yep, it's always something (unfortunately). I hope your surgery goes well. ~SB...
Metoo- As mentioned already, you could try a smaller dose of Cholestrymine. I take 1/2 a packet/day. I didn't like the artificially sweetened powder, exactly the opposite of HabsHockeyFan. Another...
I've read that bleeding after a colonoscopy when polyps have been removed is normal. But if it continues, it would be a good idea to call your doctor. ~SB...
Mom of 2 Teens, I'd vote for 6MP. I took Humira for about 4 months without any improvement. I think I was already at the point where scar tissue had formed and no medication was going to touch that....
Lynn, glad you're "OK" and that you have a supportive and loving husband who will be there for you, through sickness and health... Reading this thread has been heartwarming - although we all suffer...
Thanks for the Probiotic advice pb4. I took the Dicloxycilin for one day (yesterday), woke up at 4:30 am with the big D, and was ready to give up on the abx. I l/m for my GI to call me back, to ask...
Thank you so much for your responses. It's so nice to have a place we can come to for advice from people we have come to trust - our fellow Crohnies here at HW. I haven't had much luck lately, so I...
Thank you so much for your responses, and Razzle, thank you for the advice on alternative treatment. You have all helped me immensely. I'm so glad I was able to go right to the experts - those who...
I posted this in the Crohn's Disease forum - I went to the dermatologist today to check out a funky looking bite on my abdomen. It's dark red in the center, then red about the size of a quarter, then...
I went to the dermatologist today to check out a funky looking bite on my abdomen. It's dark red in the center, then red about the size of a quarter, then a white ring around that. The doctor thought...
Great fart story- with a happy ending....
Will, I take Azathioprine 125 mg/day. I don't like the cancer risk either, but I'm trying to stay in remission (4 1/2 years post-resection) as long as possible and I'm really enjoying my quality of...
Look up Lichen sclerosis, another possibility....
My GI told me that Azathioprine breaks down into 6MP and something else and the something else may be beneficial. So he prefers to prescribe Azathioprine over 6MP....
Dorri - I've been taking Imuran (Azathirprine) for several years with good results. I rarely get sick, maybe 1 cold/URI once a year. I get blood work every 3-4 months - to keep tabs on WBC, liver and...
That's awful! So can the son sue his father for medical malpractice? Kidding... I defend medical malpractice cases, so that's where my head goes.......
I was wondering how you were doing. I was hoping you hadn't posted lately because you were doing well. Sorry to hear you're still having a rough time. I hope you're feeling much better, very soon. ~SB...
I picked up my Rx, and there was a black box warning - for the risk of blood clots, stroke and death. Lovely! Add that to my increased risk of cancer from Azathioprine. Blood clots, stroke, pulmonary...
Aww Andi, I'm sorry you've had such a difficult recovery. I hope you're over the worst and that good health is just around the corner. ~SB...
It's almost "tomorrow!" Good luck and I hope everything goes smoothly. I'll be thinking of you. ~SB...
I always felt well when I was on Entocort. It did raise my blood pressure. I have osteopenia and I think Entocort may have had something to do with that....
I have a good life. I think most people who know me, socially and professionally, do not know I have CD. Or if they do know (because I don't hide it), they do not think that I am affected by it in...
Hi Vicky. I've been on Azathioprine for over a year now, just increased my dosage from 100 mg to 125 mg. It takes several weeks to months to become effective. When I first took Azathioprine, before...
Hi Andi. I'm sorry you're going through so much right now. It sounds like a ton of stuff to deal with. Please try and focus on getting well now, one day at a time. It sounds like you received very...
Hi gapman. Welcome to HealingWell. I had an ileocolectomy 4+ years ago. I chose to have the surgery because I wanted to enjoy life more than I was able to - with a stricture, scar tissue, whatever it...
Hi bamagrl. I hope Remicade works so well for you that you get back to your old control freak self!...
Sounds kosher to me. If your offer is still available on Friday, I may very well be interested. I have an appointment with my GI on Friday - he wants to bump up my meds based on my recent...
I'm so sorry you're not feeling well Gumby. I hope the Solumedrol and Pred clear things up for you. Your ER doc does sound like a "pompous jerk." I don't think the warm and cozy docs generally opt...
Happy Anniversary Randy! Maybe you can have a champagne chaser with your TPN to start off lucky year 13!...
I just wanted to thank Nanners and Ivy for all their support and the time and effort they have put in this forum through the years. I strongly believe that everything happens for a reason, it just...
I think Questran has given me a false sense of security. To me, it's a "wonder" drug. With it, I feel like I have some control over this "dirty tricky crohn's disease." When I don't take it, crohn's...
My brother has Crohn's, my parents did not. I think there's an overall increased risk of our children getting an autoimmune disorder, not necessarily crohns. My oldest daughter has ITP, another...
CrohnieToo - I'm sure you have lovely feet! Mine, on the other hand, not so much... Thanks for the info about the studies on Forteo. I had no doubt that you did your due diligence before taking the...
I knew this would be the place to get a jump start on my research into these risky drugs! Thanks so much for responding. Your answers, as always, are very helpful and very eye opening. Rosemary -...
My ob/gyn recommended I take Fosemax or Evista (or another of the osteoporosis prevention type drugs) because I am "losing bone and heading toward osteoporosis." The risks are not pretty - esophageal...
Hi sickychicky. I don't have any information for you regarding you question, I just wanted to tell you that I love your name! Sickychicky! Very clever. I hope you feel better soon and that everything...
Wow, same goes for me. I gave up wearing earrings a couple of years ago. I never would have thought to link my reaction to earrings and CD. I think you're onto something Zanne!...
Good luck tomorrow Vicky....
Conker - you might want to ask you GI or surgeon about taking Questran. It comes in a powder that you mix with water. Questran controls diarrhea by binding with the bile salts that aren't absorbed as...
So glad to hear that....
If you have access to an elliptical machine, that's a great way to get in some aerobic exercise. It's easy on the joints and you can add resistance as you feel better and build up stamina. I agree...