I am so in love with this forum right now. Just having your advice and support makes me feel so much better about the situation....
Have you talked to your doctor about Amitiza? Many people don't like the side effects, but it has really helped me....
I am not diagnosed with Crohn's, but I have colitis from two colon resections. After my surgeries I have had partial obstructions and bloating is a huge issue. I am looking for ANY suggestions...
YOU GUYS ARE SO AWESOME! I know honesty is the way to go, but i also LOVE the tips. It's so nice to have an outlet for this. Thanks so much!...
WARNING: Take what I say with a grain of salt: I am a recovering alcoholic (sober 1.5 years) and DID NOT drink like a normal person. That said, even the smallest but of alcohol (although there was...
Hi all, I have been gone for awhile, and hanging out on the IBS forum a little but I would really love ANY help with this. Things have been moderately(ish) under control--that is to say I am getting...
Thanks for the reply, Marsky! I SOOOO feel the same way about the one stall/public bathroom thing. We have a one stall staff bathroom at the library but I hate using it because all my coworkers will...
UGH! I have a job that I love but I had to go home early the other day because of horrible stomach pain. I am in school and went to the library (where I also happen to work) to write a paper and my...
Hi Tuesday, I haven't had any side effects with Amitiza, and I am usually super sensitive (knock on wood). As for your procedure--just know that the prep is the worst part. I know that might not...
Please take my reply with a grain of salt, as I have had two colon resections, so much of my pain results from those procedures. That said, I frequently get pain on my lower right side, especially...
I used to hang out on the colitis forum a bit--I basically have surgery induced colitis. But the effect is the same as IBS-C so who cares? Anyway, I have been having way more bloating and pain than...
Hi! I have been taking Amitiza for the last year and it does work, although I have had to up the dose. When all else fails, I go with Milk of Magnesia. Hope that helps! ~Katie...
I just need to vent: I'm so frustrated with feeling like a bad employee. Work can be so hard--I never know wen my stomach is going to blow up or be in pain or what it will do. I hate calling in sick,...
I am on Amitiza--although I am not on Topamax. I have noticed that some days the Amitiza seems to work better than other days. If I need to I add milk of magensia--and that really helps....
hi nana, i was diagnosed with dumping syndrome--i didn't have the frequency symptoms you did--i am sorry that sounds bad! in any case, they were able to determine the condition through a test--i ate...
Hi all, I have had two colon resections for cecal vovulus. As a result, I have a lot of scar tissue in my colon. This means I occasionally get blockages. Sometimes they will clear on their own and...
thanks for the responses! my doctor said it can make people sluggish--she suggested i take it at night--so we will see!!...
i have been on wellbutrin for the past 8 months. my doctor has suggested that i go off wellbutrin for a month (i need to get a blood test re-checked and he thinks that the wellbutrin is messing with...
I recently had bloodwork doe and my lver enzymes were way off. My doc ran a series of tests and did an ultrasounds--all of which seemed fine. He thinks the Wellbutrin may be the root of my strange...
Hi all, My doctor has just prescribed me Levsin for my stomach pain (as well as Amitiza for constipation). Does anyone have any experience with either of these medicines--especially the Levsin? The...
thanks for the info. how do 5-ASA's differ? (Sorry i am a little new at this--I haven't taken anything for my colitis before...)...
i have been flaring worse than i ever have before and my doctor says we need to talk about "anti-inflammatory options" i think this pretty much means steroids. i'm really nervous. any thoughts on...
A nurse practitioner mentioned it. She suggested moderate use, of course, but felt that the others were worse. I only consume xylitol when i chew gum, so I am not sure about the effects of excessive...
hey all, i know i have been MIA for awhile, but it is nice to be back! i do have a question, though, i am pretty worried. my colitis seemed to be doing okay for awhile (quitting drinking and being 5...
I used to be a huge splenda consumer--and i can't say enough about stopping!! i use stevia and i also know that xylitol is a great natural sweetener. it is a sugar alcohol but it doesn't have the...
hey all, i'm ususally on the colitis forum, but i have been dealing with depression for a few years. my doctor just upped my dose of wellbutrin to 300. it has helped SO MUCH. i feel so much relief--i...
yep, linda nguyen. she's hard to get in touch with, though--i speak from experience! that said--excellent and wonderful doctor. let me know!...
I love my GI in S.F. Her name is Dr. Nguyen with California Pacific Medical Center. Keep me posted on how it goes......
hey red, sorry to hear you are having so much trouble! no having experienced this, i am tempted to say nerve damage--but that is solely anecdotal. to be safe, i would suggest talking to both doctors...
hey cory, first, i want to stress how different everyone is in terms of diet. i, for example, would be lost without soymilk--but others seem to have a huge problem with it. that said--here is what...
i have had this happen and my dr chalks it up to the hemmies. she thinks i may have some internal ones that could be causing that reaction. i wouldn't worry about it too much unless it gets worse or...
thanks for the info, guys--if anyone else tries it, let me know how it goes. i've been pleased thus far......
There was some mention of this on posts a little while ago, but I didn't really read any specific answers. I have read that taking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before meals can help quell...
oh no! maybe you can go straight chocolate instead!! (never hurt anyone!)...
i couldn't bear the thought of no dessert, so i had to post this! This luscious pudding offers a tasty hit of calcium to help build bones. If you can't find hazelnut-flavored chocolate, substitute...
hmmm, it really absorbs the flavor of whatever you cook it in...sort of the same way plain, skinless, grilled chicken does. different texture, though...softer. if you are going to cook with it, i...
hope this works for you! roasted tofu with shiitake, soy, and ginger over baby spinach 6 tablespoons soy sauce 6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 1/2 tablespoons...
hey guys, thanks for the warm welcome back. from late december to late january, i was flaring pretty badly. it seems to be more under control now, but i have little bouts that make me nervous. i am...
it might sound silly, but is there a little comforting object (or even a note) that you could slip in the kit. that way, if she does have an accident there will be something that calms her down,...
Hi all, I just wanted to say hello--I have been gone from the forum for awhile now--although my colitis has stayed consistent :( Missed you all and hope you are all doing well...it's nice to have...
i took it to treat a bacterial infection in my lower intestine (colitis related...i think). it was very expensive and worked just okay, i would ask you GI about other antibiotics. ~katie...
hey all, first, i just want to say that i missed you all--it has been awhile since i posted. things have been crazy with moving, starting a new job, etc. i hope all is well in UC land (is that...
great topic! yeah, i do hide it from people. i usually use super vague terms like "stomach problems" or "digestive issues." for the most part, i feel like people just don't want to hear about...
there is hope!...
hey all, i have been MIA--my life has been crazy recently. starting a new job, living in a new city--we all what comes with that kind of stress... anyway i just wanted to say happy holidays to...
recently i have noticed that my heart is beating abnormally quickly--i've never had heart palpatations before, but i think this is what they must feel like. it's not related to BMs, so it seems...
Hi, I just want to say thank you to all of you. I have only been in Chicago two days and things have been far better than I expected. At first I freaked out because you have to use a key to get into...
hey guys, so i just found out that i got a really good job in Chicago, IL. The job provides medical benefits--which we all know is important. Here is my question---does anyone know of a good GI in...
I don't eat much meat, but when i do it is fish: here are my two favs: Sole Almondine Nonstick spray 4 (6-ounce) skinless sole fillets 1/4 cup melted butter 2 lemons, juiced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4...
also you might want to take an iron supplement if you are worried about anemia. also red meat (and if you don't like meat, like me) leafy green veggies can be a great source of iron....