Had a phone call with my GI, finally. She said it is fine to get whichever vaccine I am offered, IBD patients have not shown any higher side effects from the general population. As it happens, my...
Poopydoop, it seems the vaccines that the Americans don't want are being shipped (sold) to Canada, so that's something anyway. We don't produce vaccines domestically which is why we are way behind...
I remember some years back there were a few members of this board who were experimenting with DIY fecal transplants. I had a vague memory of copying instructions someone posted... just in case one...
Thanks toomuchpoopin for that great info. You addressed some of the things I have been wondering about. I'm 54 so should not have to wait as long, but still any amount of waiting is a risk. Thanks...
Old Hat, BC did relatively well with the original COVID strain. But recently we have become overrun with the variants and they are spreading like wildfire. Not as bad as Ontario, but the worst it's...
Thanks for the input... I don't think I get to choose which vaccine I get, aside from choosing to get AstraZeneca right now, or wait and get whatever is waiting for me when they call me in (probably...
Thanks for all this info, poopydoop! I tend to be one of these people who are hypervigilant about "symptoms to watch for" so my poor GP might be in for a few calls if I get this shot......
Thanks for that input! Do they tell you the warning signs when you get the shot? Or do I just trust google if I search for it?...
Hi everyone. I tried doing a search of the forum to see if this has been asked before, but maybe I am not using the right key words - I didn't find what I am asking. My question is about the Astra...
Recital meds... what I needed back in the day when I was taking piano lessons....
This looks odd to me, but maybe someone has seen results show up this way before? Second time I've done this test. The reference range is >=50 ug/g is negative for active IBD. My score in August was...
Okay on my report the reference range says "equal or below 50 ug/g is considered negative for IBD" so like iPoop said, units can vary. Don't ask me what "ug/g" means other than the sound you might...
I always had two steps forward, one step back when coming out of flares....
Pill version! Oh, music to my eyeballs! Please report back on your experience with it....
I do believe stress played a part in my first flare which led to my diagnosis of UC. It was not the only component but was one of the factors. Since then, not... but a couple of months ago my anxiety...
Okay I actually did google it... it's "ferretts", with 2 t's, so not the animal, haha....
Oh good heavens, of course. Whew!...
Ferrets??? What??...
Oh that is good news!...
I don't know if it's "normal" but it is common....
Yes I have polyps every time....
NCOT, I haven't heard that it's going to be for perpetuity! I've heard that it is until a certain percentage of the population is immunized (was it 80% ? or something?), and then we achieve the much...
It is hard to predict when the bottle of magnesium citrate will take effect for you. For me I recall it would begin quite quickly. If only taking one bottle, the drama would probably be over in time...
To me it sounds like it IS a two part prep. My prep used to be two bottles of the magnesium citrate ("citro-mag" is what I used). I wouldn't skip it or you might not be properly cleaned out. FWIW, I...
OH no, I can well imagine the feeling of panic when you slept through your alarm!! Whew, what a relief that it turned out so well in the end!...
I've had stages during my flares that were like that....
I won't be the first to volunteer either... but how long would you say it would be wise to wait re "long term safety studies". I worry about the long term safety too, but OTH I don't want to isolate...
Maybe she could find a female GI to do the scope. Mine is female; I feel more comfortable with female health professionals personally, all my doctors/dentists are female. Keep in mind there is always...
I don't think they are rare. I think only once did I have just one polyp - usually I have more than one. My GI always is able to tell that they are inflammatory (or she uses other terms that...
Well I can totally relate. I have overwhelming anxiety when it comes to colonoscopies, but in my case it's more about the prep because I have so much trouble with it. But they always find polyps...
Don't feel dumb, I used to use that stuff as my prep and was never told to dilute it....
Heck, I've never even heard of it. The lovely one I get constantly is uveitis....
You know, this would not surprise me. Very interesting....
Sounds ouchy, but hope it works as quickly as possible. Thanks for the update....
Oh for crying out loud. We have enough to handle with this disease, who needs all this hassle??? Completely unnecessary....
Sure does! Ha. The info about the when and where was on the pathology report... so... *eye roll*....
I have posted here and there about the frustrations I have with getting copies of my colonoscopy & pathology reports. I have never managed to get both of them, and it is like pulling teeth to get...
Okay thanks....
I am looking at my pathology report from my most recent colonoscopy and see both of these terms used. When I google, it seems like they mean the same thing...? Or is there some subtle difference....
Don't have Aldi's either, LOL....
Wow, sounds amazing! Too bad there are no Lidl's where I live. :(...
Okay let us know how it goes, plus what your doctor says....
Oh boy, that sounds unpleasant. I've never had one that big, but I have had smaller ones and as I recall, they took a loooooooooooong time to go away. I used anusol just to soothe things a bit but...
Yup, I looked on Amazon.ca. I can't order from the American Amazon site....
Got another email from Metamucil, after I gave them my address. They are sending two $2 coupons. Big whoop. I'd hoped for a free container or at least 50% off....
Yes I looked on Amazon.ca. What country are you in? It seems that the shortage is only in Canada, not the US....
Well, my husband ended up buying a generic brand. I'll choke that down and try again when that gets low. Maybe I'll have my coupon by then......
I have checked Walmart.ca and no Metamucil is in stock. I am not going to order from the States. It's not life or death. Thanks for checking though!...
Well at least they responded, even if they weren't all that informative: "Thank you for reaching out to Metamucil! I am sorry to hear that you still can't find our Metamucil powder products and I...
Never knew of this website, thanks for the suggestion. All the Metamucil powders are "sold out". Interesting. So it's not just the stores in my area. Maybe it's just Canada since Michele can find it....