Hmm. Thanks guys. It was gone this morning. My last lab work didn't show inflammation, but I don't believe it. Ill have to follow up...
It's been a few years. I had a great almost decade of remission and didn't follow the advice of vets around here to stay on my maintenance meds. Been having mild/moderate symptoms and woke tonight...
I agree it doesn't sound like a flare. You could always ask about blood work. Knowing that things look good could be reassuring....
Sniper! I have barely been around the past few years. Glad to pop in soon after you did. Glad you're staying ahead in your and your wife's fights....
It was Crohn's. figured out a trick. Contractions are supposed to ease by resting and staying on my side. When they got worse I switched to pacing which helps move things when I'm semi-obstructing....
It's nothing regular, but I've got the back pains with it. I'm certainly not at transition or anything. ;) I'm supposed to go in immediately because of another risk factor I have, so I'm trying to...
I have two nasty strictures like that Habs. We've finally figured out that a tiny bit of inflammation in the area causes all he to break loose, but when there's no inflammation (and I follow my low...
Hi all! I haven't been around since my last flare in 2011. I'm just nearing full term with another baby and seem to be having both contractions and Crohn's pains. I'm having trouble deciding which is...
Ivy -- so nice to "hear" from you! Big hugs to both you and Gail. You've both been a huge support to me and all of us for so many years. Thanks for all you have done and continue to do. Your words...
In the maternity section you can buy "belly bands" that work like the rubber band but give you more coverage....
Embrace the true maternity pants!! They are awesome. You can slip them on and off just like sweats, but you can get cute tailored styles. You can even get pretty decent deals at Target and Old Navy....
Also -- Dr. Hale has a hotline that's really helpful. A mom on another Crohn's forum called and he was actually in the room to help answer her question. Check the site. It's really useful. wonderful....
I don't have Stef17's links but I know they are from Dr. Hale's site. He is the expert on medications and pregnancy and breastfeeding. I have not taken Imuran myself, but I know mothers on here have...
I'm nearing the end of the first tri w/ number 3. It really could just be a bumpy first trimester from the hormones. Hang in there. I felt perfect with my first, sick the first trimester with my...
I haven't had surgery but have severe strictures and am expecting baby #3, so I can give insight on that. Humira can be safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Search back and see. I know for sure...