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7/27/2007 8:06 PM
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10/5/2010 9:34 AM
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Question for those that have been pregnant...

I used to drink Miralax daily. I only stopped about a month ago. I had been dealing with constipation until labor day weekend then for some reason my bowels totally freaked out and I was going about...

10/4/2010 12:50 PM

Crohn's Disease
Question for those that have been pregnant...

Thank you guys! I feel fairly confident now that I will be able to tell the difference. I too was able to feel the baby move fairly early because I knew that what I was feeling was nothing that I had...

10/4/2010 12:35 PM

Crohn's Disease
Question for those that have been pregnant...

I am 21 weeks pregnant and was told I was in remission before we even started trying. My biggest problem had always been constipation. Had two resections for narrowing and scarring. Now, I know that...

10/4/2010 10:49 AM

Crohn's Disease
What is everyones favorite flavor and brand of meal replacment????

Chocolate Boost!!...

12/17/2009 1:32 PM

Crohn's Disease
Humira first shot

After reading how much people were saying it hurt, I prepared for the worst for the first shot. It wasn't comfortable, but it was not nearly as terribly as some people make it sound. I was on...

12/15/2009 3:16 PM

Crohn's Disease
Which Colonoscopy Prep Solution?

I used LoSo prep once. My doctor's office gave it to me when I scheduled the test, so I'm not sure where you get it. It wasn't nearly as much liquid as other ones. Not bad....

8/4/2009 10:38 AM

Crohn's Disease
Why the Decadron?

Thank you. That's probably why they didn't say much about it, but I just want to know what is given to me an why. Much appreciated...

3/20/2009 6:24 AM

Crohn's Disease
Why the Decadron?

I had my first iron infusion last week. My hemoglobin was 8.6. Today is was down to 8.5 when I went in for my next infusion. This time along iwith the B12 and the iron, I got an iv of Decadron. I'm...

3/19/2009 7:45 PM

Crohn's Disease
I'm so confused...changing symptoms?

Yeah, the first resection was ileocecectomy and the second was in the same area. My last surgery was almost a year ago though. Would it take that long for things to start screwing up?...

3/10/2009 8:43 AM

Crohn's Disease
I'm so confused...changing symptoms?

My biggest problem has always been C. Never really had a problem with D at all. Have had two resections for blockages. Well, a couple of months ago I started having this cramping pain I had never had...

3/9/2009 9:41 AM

Crohn's Disease
barium enema

I would have to agree with the other posts. I will tolerate a lot. Have had so many tests, but that one I will NOT do again. I actually was in a bit of pain. Not sure if there are different kinds....

1/27/2009 9:43 AM

Crohn's Disease
Could it be the Humira?

So I had my first dose of Humira about a week ago. Everything went fine. No reactions or anything. I've have always gotten lots of headaches, so I can't say that those are from Humira. Today,...

12/18/2008 11:18 AM

Crohn's Disease
OT - How long does it take for local anesthetic to wear off?

When I had my wisdom teeth pulled, I was still a bit numb when I went to bed. It's kind of scary, but eventually it does go away....

12/16/2008 9:26 AM

Crohn's Disease
Immediate Humira reaction

Thank you. I know I am probably worrying about nothing, but I guess it's better to be safe than sorry. I will probably just see how I feel afterward. If I am still worried, then I will wait in the...

12/10/2008 8:12 AM

Crohn's Disease
Immediate Humira reaction

This may seem like a silly question, but I get so paranoid. So it has been impossible to get a hold of a someone to get a nurse to come out to get me started on my Humira. I have a GI appt. tomorrow,...

12/9/2008 4:08 PM

Crohn's Disease
I'm new here and just had a re-section. Advice?

I know the shoulder pain you are talking about very well. I don't remember exactly, but I know it lasted at least a couple of weeks. I had a CT a couple of weeks after surgery because the disease had...

12/1/2008 11:14 AM

Crohn's Disease
Sensitive teeth?

Do you have a problem with acid? like reflux? I didn't think I really had a big problem, but I asked my dentist about my teeth being so sensitive and he said it could likely be from acid because of...

10/22/2008 7:00 PM

Crohn's Disease
do you feel that your doctor neglects you?

I totally get how that feels. My doctor didn't return my phone calls for over a month. Actually, it was his nurse. I was getting so depressed and upset thinking that it was me, and they were avoiding...

10/18/2008 5:57 PM

Crohn's Disease
Nausea from Vanilla boost/Ensure/liquid nutrition drinks

I like the chocolate, but I can't stand to drink the vanilla. It's just too sweet. It's like eating frosting. I wouldn't say it makes me nauseous though....

10/3/2008 10:11 AM

Crohn's Disease
first surgery

HI, There's not much more I can add other than it may take longer for your bowels to wake up. I was so scared the first time. Mine took 5 days to wake up, but eventually it will happen. Other than...

10/2/2008 3:22 PM

Crohn's Disease
Are doctors resistant to iron infusions?

I've gotten to the point where I can't take it anymore. I've been anemic for at least 4 years. Just couldn't get my levels up. My GI doesn't want me taking iron pills anymore until I get my digestive...

10/1/2008 8:03 PM

Crohn's Disease
Is anyone a vegetarian and still has symptoms?

I have been a vegetarian for 10 years. At least a few years before I started showing symptoms. I do not eat a lot of vegetables becuase I cannot handle them either. I have a lot of carbs and soy...

9/26/2008 7:08 AM

Crohn's Disease
You have to buy one of these!

I have to agree. I love my heated mattress pad. Ours is king so we also have the dual controls. It's nice getting into a pre-warmed bed and relaxing. Only problem is my dog loves it too and has to be...

9/22/2008 7:14 AM

Crohn's Disease
Changing Dr's & hospital??

I don't really have an answer, but I just wanted to say...I am going through the exact same thing. Had the blood tests about three weeks ago. Called the nurse for results and she mumbled to herself...

9/15/2008 12:10 PM

Crohn's Disease
colonoscopy prep advice

At first I was so excited when my doctor gave me the RX for Osmoprep instead of having to do the gross liquid. That ended once I started taking the pills. After the first two doses I started gagging...

9/4/2008 2:49 PM

Crohn's Disease
lump in my throat?

Thank you all. At least I'm armed with some knowledge. I called my GI to ask about it because I just always figure whatever goes wrong could be related to Crohn's. They want me to see my GP, so I am...

8/28/2008 12:42 PM

Crohn's Disease
lump in my throat?

Julie1014, I'm sure it is very possible that it is acid related, but something I read said that there aren't problems swallowing. Anything more solid than pasta takes some effort to go past the spot...

8/28/2008 8:10 AM

Crohn's Disease
lump in my throat?

Thank you. That was vary confusing, but very interesting. I will mention it to my doctor when I go in to complain about it....

8/27/2008 12:56 PM

Crohn's Disease
lump in my throat?

The only thing that may explain it is the reflux, but I do take 20 mg Aciphex 2x a day for a couple years now for duodenitis and an ulcer. The rest of that I don't think I can relate to. Thanks....

8/27/2008 12:33 PM

Crohn's Disease
lump in my throat?

Does anyone know what I'm talking about ? I tried searching, but didn't find anything. It feels like I have a lump in my throat that makes it hard to swallow. I went to my GP a while ago for it, and...

8/27/2008 12:16 PM

Crohn's Disease
MRI with or without barium

My sister is an MRI tech and she had never heard of it either, but trust me, it was barium. I spent a lot of time staring at the bottle....

5/22/2008 2:35 PM

Crohn's Disease
MRI with or without barium

I'm not sure. I know they did two different areas, but they already knew what they were looking for. It was at the anastamosis from a recent ileocecectomy. I'd had a CT done and my other hospital...

5/22/2008 1:20 PM

Crohn's Disease
MRI with or without barium

I had an MRI with barium. They were looking for narrowing. I don't know if that matters. I had to drink a lot of it. 3 bottles of stuff. I did end up throwing it up because it just wouldn't go down...

5/22/2008 11:47 AM

Crohn's Disease
WHITE BALLS IN THROAT

Hi, I have the same thing. As far as I know they are called cryptic tonsils and there really is not much you can do about it short of getting your tonsils taken out. This is just what I have read. I...

4/22/2008 5:32 PM

Crohn's Disease
OSMO PREP How long to work?

It took me well over 3 hours to get results from it. I was not able to get all the pills down because I just couldn't drink anymore water because I was so full. It's not a plesant wait, but it will...

4/1/2008 11:36 AM

Crohn's Disease
MRI?

I had an MRI to look for inflammation. They made me drink a bunch of barium and gave me a shot of something (can't remember what) to get my intestines to stop moving. They got some info from it but...

3/13/2008 8:35 AM

Crohn's Disease
epidural versus PCA

Does the medication through the epidural make you sleepy like the PCA does? I kind of liked the fact that the morphine in the PCA made me go to sleep. Time went by faster for a couple days....

3/4/2008 10:35 AM

Crohn's Disease
epidural versus PCA

I didn't see anything on this in the past posts, but I never seem to get results when I search. Is there anyone that has had both an epidural and PCA? (not at the same time) I had a resection in...

3/4/2008 10:15 AM

Crohn's Disease
Small Intestine Resection - natural healing (Aloe Vera, Bee Propolis)

I had surgery last November to remove a few inches of terminal ileum, cecum, appendix and the valve. Before my incisions had even healed I was having terrible pain in my lower right side and the C...

3/1/2008 8:36 PM

Crohn's Disease
Chicago Docs...? Any suggestions?

I saw Dr. Cohen at University of Chicago for a second opinion before my surgery. He seemed to be very nice and knowledgable. I'm going back to my doctor in Northwest Indiana simply because it is just...

1/16/2008 10:07 AM

Crohn's Disease
MIRALAX QUESTION?

I have major problems with C and I couldn't tell that it did anything at all....

10/26/2007 8:03 AM

Crohn's Disease
Leg cramps?

I have the same thing. I was wondering about that. I will get them so bad when I'm sleeping it hurts to walk the next day because the muscles are so sore. I figured it was just something I was...

10/24/2007 12:50 PM

Crohn's Disease
Can colonoscopy alone rule out CD in the terminal ileum?

After a colonoscopy my GI said it was probably Crohn's in Ti, but he would not say for sure until I had a SBFT....

10/23/2007 10:02 AM

Crohn's Disease
How do you not eat??

Well, at least I know I'm not alone. Thank you guys so much. I'm going to try this again. Maybe this time I'll have the will power to resist eating everything in sight....

10/19/2007 7:28 AM

Crohn's Disease
How do you not eat??

My surgical consultation is on the 29th. I eat, but I have bad C. I just wish I could eat less because I get so backed up. I drink a Boost in the morning. Usually holds me for an hour or two. It's...

10/18/2007 8:00 AM

Crohn's Disease
How do you not eat??

Maybe I'm strange, but I feel so sick and bloated, but I can't stop eating. I just get so hungry. Doctor is pretty sure I have scarring in TI that is going to be removed. My surgical appt. is not...

10/18/2007 7:42 AM

Crohn's Disease
perianal abscess drained

I took at least a couple months to start getting back to normal. They packed it wil this string of gauze stuff after the surgery and left a little tail that I just had to pull out a little bit at a...

10/14/2007 1:48 PM

Crohn's Disease
perianal abscess drained

I also had this done. It was quite painful for a while. I sat on a donut pillow for a few months. The only thing different was that instead of repacking everyday, the doctor told me to pull out about...

10/13/2007 4:08 PM

Crohn's Disease
Entecort and Headaches

I had headaches for about the first week and a half that I took it, but I just kept taking it an eventually they went away....

9/28/2007 8:14 PM

Crohn's Disease
For those who've had problems with Asacol

Been on Asacol for 3 months and it has done nothing to me and nothing for me yet. Hope you have better luck....

9/27/2007 11:41 AM

Crohn's Disease
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