I've been told by multiple dietitians that if you're going to eat fruit, it's best to choose something other than grapes, because they will push the blood glucose higher than other fruits. Also,...
I know your medications affect this. I am on Inflectra (fake Remicade), and my GI and primary have told me I should not take live vaccines....
I have had first dose of Moderna, with no adverse effects. Hearing about all the people who have "recovered" from Covid who are still having issues months later, I will definitely complete whatever...
I just received a letter from my infusion center today, outlining the extra measures they are taking to prevent infections. I'm a little worried, but I do know they'll protect me in every way...
Another issue with pain management is that the FDA seems to be reclassifying most pain medications as scheduled drugs. Two years ago, Tramadol was no problem - it was not scheduled and no extra hoops...
This is an interesting discussion. I never considered my symptoms highly diet-related, although when they were at their worst there were a number of foods I eliminated or restricted severely (mostly...
My psoriasis is predominantly on my face and neck - not the best location. Sometimes in the middle of a flare my face will start to burn and tingle like a first degree burn. This doesn't surprise me,...
Zen Hen, thanks for your comments. I'm so bad; haven't logged in here for months. My psoriasis continues to be consistently active, but varying in degree. This week, it decided to try something new....
I was on Prednisone off and on for about 6 months. Then, because my flare was still bad, my doctor put me on Endocort, which is released in the colon and supposedly not absorbed systemically so is...
Lanie, don't be like Judy. Judy broke both of the bones in her lower leg several years ago and still has no idea how it happened. Judy walked on the leg for more than two months and it was 95% healed...
Thank you for asking, yes, I'm now about 80% clear with topical steroids. I hope they continue to work for me....
simon71, as a 22-year veteran of ulcerative colitis, let me tell you I don't think anyone with UC, whether it be mild or severe, flaring or in remission, is obligated ever to feel "lucky." I had a...
Good luck, Andrina. I know this is a decision not taken lightly. I hope you are as happy with the results as everyone else who opted for surgery....
As a user who has frequented several of the forums here over time, I have always found it interesting how the same foods and environmental substances are perceived as causative for so many of these...
Not to be a Debbie Downer, but I wouldn't rely too much on that blood sugar above 140 leading to organ damage. I have worked very hard to keep my blood glucose down. Fasting is rarely above 100, and...
Another issue is that the biologics can have some serious, if rare, side effects. I remember when they first started appearing, we were all sure if we took them we'd get lymphoma or something equally...
I have been a HealingWell member for many years, and hung out on the Ulcerative Colitis board until a couple of years ago. With that issue in a long and stable remission, I've not been around since...
Of the biologics, I believe Remicade still has the best statistics for inducing and maintaining remission in people who have UC. You might want to discuss this option with your doctor also. I hope...
I've been absent for far too long. As some of you may know, I went through a long period last year of trying to heal up some skin sores. Flashing forward to fall, I was well and feeling sassy again....
I agree that Prednisone is a possible culprit here. Longer-term use can cause a condition called osteonecrosis, which is degeneration of the bone with significant pain and eventual loss of function....
Our weather has actually been pretty mild, Lanie. And winter was so mild I sort of missed it completely. At least this year we're getting plenty of rain so we shouldn't have a recurrence of the...
OMG, I can't believe this discussion has been revived. I can only hope this has helped anyone who actually tried it....
I'm not sure if I discussed this here, but I've suddenly been having problems with skin wounds. I have some loose skin on my abdomen (a lasting effect of steroid therapy), and I developed open,...
What you describe sounds very much like depression. It's very common for those of us who have chronic health issues to be depressed. I encourage you to discuss this with your primary care doctor. A...
I had similar treatment for AVN in my shoulder. I don't know how old you are, but spontaneous AVN (not caused by injury or medication) is sometimes seen in adolescent and young adult males. The usual...
The thing is, I don't have vertigo. There's no sensation of dizziness or of the surface under me moving, and no faintness. I'm thinking it seems more like a CNS thing, like my body just continues...
Most of the weight gain is from water retention, although it does stimulate your appetite. Resist the urge to increase your food intake and limit your salt intake; that's about all you can do to...
I agree with notsosicklygirl. If your GI doctor is talking about getting you off medication for your IBD, you may want to get a second opinion and consider a change in doctors. Do you know what parts...
Hello, all. I'm continuing to do well as far as my BGL goes, however have a new challenge. Over the past 8 months I have been falling more and more frequently. I don't pass out, I'm not dizzy, I...
I always nap during my Remicade infusions. It's very relaxing for me....
I have two small dogs (Cavalier King Charles spaniels). They make me laugh every day, no matter how bad I feel. When I'm having joint pain, they are like little heating pads that come to me. They...
Ooh, I used to call that "lava poop" because that was what it felt like to me. My anus was finally cleared up by a cream my GYN(!) prescribed. It is named Lotrisone, and it contains both an...
And, less than a week in, he's already saying he wants to keep the coverage for pre-existing conditions and adult children living with parents. I don't think he has any concrete idea of how he's...
I decreased mine from 9 a day to 6 (3 capsules twice a day) about ten years ago. The full dose seemed to make my stools much softer, and they're better on the lower dosage....
The first thing is to look at your daily diet and your activity level. Sometimes it's easy to fall into thinking that once we're medicated, everything is taken care of and we don't need to worry any...
Sometimes steroid side effects aren't at all visible until they are. Then you have a completely collapsed head on your femur or humerus, likely with intense pain. Or your vision is fading due to...
Please be sure to be tested for C.diff before you take steroids. This nasty little bacterium can make us very sick, and steroids would only make it worse....
Strong emotions are associated with changes in brain chemistry. So it makes sense that yes, they can trigger seizures in some people....
I fail this test big time because of the peripheral neuropathy in my feet....
The FDA's creeping tentacles keep engulfing more of the market, also. This year they put Tramadol, which is not an opioid, on Schedule II. Now I have to make a trip to my doctor every time I need a...
My dentist noticed my extremely dry mouth and recommended a product called "Spry." It's an OTC spearmint-flavored spray that stimulates your mouth to generate saliva. It really helps me....
I just finished a z-pack a week ago. It has never hurt my stomach. I think often we can tolerate it because it's only a 5-day course of treatment so our colons don't have as much time to get wound...
I'm not familiar with the Canadian system, but in the US if you have any insurance that's government-funded (such as Medicaid, Medicare, etc.) you aren't eligible for the pharmaceutical company...
Antibiotics terrify me these days. For years they didn't seem to bother me (I was already going 20 times a day with heavy blood, so maybe I just didn't notice.) As time goes by, there are fewer and...
Today I can finally reliably produce an audible voice. Husky, but audible. I saw my PCP Thursday, got a shot of Rocephin and a prescription for Zithromax, which I finished today. Just a reminder for...
Finally home. Everything peaked yesterday while we were driving, and today I feel like I just might live. I managed to enjoy the visit despite the challenges, but haven't been able to speak above a...
There's something just fundamentally wrong with an insurance company deciding what treatment we need or can have. Very few of their employees are M.D.'s and they usually aren't the ones making the...
Last Monday my allergies flared up. Burning eyes, runny nose, productive cough. No fever and all drainage clear. Sometime during the day yesterday the bacteria moved in and set up housekeeping Still...
I was in rehab for four weeks, off my walker after three weeks. Two months after my knee replacement, I was able to do everything I could do before I had knee problems. I will say, however, on a long...
Summer was hot and dry. So now autumn is brown and crunchy. I know there are a lot of areas getting too much rain. Could you please send a few inches to East Tennessee? Thanks....