Again, thank you. Very good information to know....
Des and everyone else, Thank you for your advice and support. I really appreciate it....
If you're on any kind of antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication, consuming alcohol can be very harmful to you. Alcohol by itself can and will exacerbate your anxiety problems. Steer very clear of...
Thank you, all....
Just wondering. Thanks....
Just wondering....
I had Mono about 18 years ago. I did not have too much of a sore throat just horrendous flu-like symptoms. I was as sick as a dog. Good luck....
Your thoughts would be appreciated....
Your thoughts are appreciated....
(I just tried it this morning and it works well): - Place a 16" sheet of aluminum foil over the toilet seat - Make sure you allow the foil to hang down below the seat about 4-5'' into the toilet bowl...
Based on your experience and and understanding of IBS and IBD, please tell me if what I've been dealing with for the last 15 years is IBD or perhaps IBS. Here's an outline of my story: -- In Feb....
Based on your experience and and understanding of IBD, please tell me if what I've been dealing with for the last 15 years is IBD or perhaps IBS. Here's an outline of my story: -- In Feb. 1992 (I was...
I don't know how the radiologist can say it felt grossly normal when they didn't even examine/touch me....
No, no pain. What does the hernia mean?...
I'm just curious....
I had a CT scan of my abdomen about a week ago and below is the radiology report of the scan that I just got in the mail yesterday. I'm not sure what it is saying. Does anyone speak Medicalese? I'll...
I had a CT scan of my abdominal area about a week ago and the doctor's office said it was negative. He was actually looking for signs of Diverticulitis. Will a CT detect CD or UC? Thank you!...
Yes, see if your doctor will prescribe a sleep med. like Trazadone (a non-habit forming and inexpensive sleep aid) and an anti-anxiety med. like Ativan for during the day (don't take both at night...
It could be because: - You're bleeding and you're light headed from the loss of blood. - Your medication. - You're dehydrated. - You have not eaten anything lately. - You're not getting enough...
Katie, Keep the humor going. It's okay to laugh at yourself once in awhile. Too much of it though could come across to others as self depreciating. Also, as has been mentioned, you want people to...
Wow! That is very interesting. I had no idea that 95 percent of a person's serotonin supply is found in the colon. If your colon is out of whack then it could affect your serotonin levels. I am...
I believe that most of what we are in life is a direct result of our genetic make up -- in other words, we inherrieted from our parents much of what and who we are while the rest is "learned" from...
Now that will clog up a toilet....
And I have this every once in awhile but not on a regular basis sometimes with pain in the gut and sometimes with no pain....
I firmly believe that humor can cure all that ails man (and woman). After all, the human intestinal system is a creation of God and so is having a sense of humor. If you want to, tell us a story...
Okay. I know I'm posting way too much on this forum but I firmly believe that humor can cure all that ails man (and woman). After all, the human intestinal system is a creation of God and so is...
Becca, I am so sorry to hear what you're going through at such a young age. You are absolutely right, you're at an age when you should be having the time of your life. And you know what? Don't let...
It's that obvious?...
To add insult to injury, I not only deal with my funky intestinal problems but also suffer from minor amounts of depression mingled with larger issues surrounding anxiety (Generalized Anxiety...
As I've mentioned in another thread, I've been dealing with some watery diarrhea lately anywhere from 2-4 episodes per day. Last Friday I surpassed my old record of 7 BMs in one day with 12 BMs on...
Thank you all. I was able to set up an appt. with a GI doctor for 10-1. It's a ways down the road but it will be nice to finally talk to someone who can give me a correct diagnosis. In the mean time...
Thank you all. I really appreciate your support and advice. I am trying to get in to see a local GI here that will hopefully give me some clear direction on this. I'm 48 and I know that CD and UC can...
Quincy, Thank you for replying. It was the family doctor that I go to that felt like the rash was Eczema. I probably should go to a dermatologist for that just so they know. I believe the family...
I've been dealing with intestinal problems for the past 15 years (I'm a 48 year old male). Initially, my family doctor diagnosed me with Ulcerative Colitis. She performed a Sigmoidoscopy (sp?) back...