Hi, all thanks for your replies. Today I went to the community center and found some classes I can join, if I can get myself out the door. They have bingo every day. I've not ever played, but it...
Hi, I too used to have a problem with shopping ( and still do a bit)...for over 50 years now...but I sort of found a way to deal with it. At least a way not to spend so much money. For one thing I do...
Hi, I like many of you do and have suffered from depression for a long time( for me, since I was a young teen). It's been over 52 years since I can remember not going thru periods of depression that...
Hi, it's now 4-5 days since you've posted and I hope you are feeling better, but if your not, then you might want to also read up on Pancreatitis as well as the Liver. Just so you know, it's a...
gumby44, I've not seen any adds on them, but I do take them. I'be been on them for years. If you put in a google search from Crohn's (and or Celiac) and digestive enzymes you will come up with a good...
Andi87, I'm so sorry. I've not totally been in your shoes, but I can understand the emotional pain you are going thru. No, it's not fair. I've come to the conclusion life is not fair.You said you " I...
Hi kimmysue, that's good news. The sooner you find out what they have to say the sooner you can get started on some treatments that will work best for you. As for the rectal pain, sorry I've not had...
Ah....darn...thought I'd included all I needed to...but alas...my brain is not as fast as it was. I though I'd included even thing, but I forgot something important (my brain is the next project I'm...
kimmysue and dusty....it occurred to me that you may not know that it's a good idea to go to a health food grocery store. There you will find gluten free heath foods. There are 2 brands that I use. I...
Hi, everyone. Since no one replied, I decided to try it myself and see what happens. I did call the customer service of Nopalea and the person I spoke with was very helpful and stayed after work...
kimmysue I'm 66 and came down with the beginning symptoms of this some 13 years ago after a life time of eating anything I wanted. I loved milk and dairy and cheese,....and Oh did I love my mashed...
Ah....just read you posted this and wanted to be sure to reply specifically to your last questions... You said "....heart pounding...It also scares me,"...be sure and read the symptoms of...
Hi, sounds like you've had rough time of it, but you've come to the right place for lots of support. A number of others have already posted a number of great ideas that you might want to consider...
Cassyj09 Hi...it's been 30 days since you've posted...have you tried Nopalea and if you did, what do you think of it or do you think it's too soon? somethings do take a few months to work...I'm not...
Sinusallplugged did it work?...
Hi dusty, how are you doing today? I just popped back in to see if you or anyone has replied to my posts here and on the subject of Nopalea. I've been doing more reading myself and I now think that I...
I've been seeing these adds on TV for Nopalea juice and I'd like to know if anyone with Crohn's or any inflammatory disorder has tried it? If anyone has, does it make you feel better or improve the...
Hi, don't know if this will help, but I take a lemon, cut it in half and squeeze it and drink the juice and rub the rest of the lemon on my writs and face and the pain in my gallbladder is gone in...
Dusy...I too have had all the same symptoms you do. As for surgery, I agree with the others.I'd say from my experience and others I've read about on here and other sites for the last 3 years, there...
dusty...I agree, you are not in remission, and to the best of my knowledge, it does not go away. It's just the diet that is helping and just so you are aware...you may take all the tests and scopes...
HI, sorry you are down. I know very well what that feels like. If you are going to go on Prozac (which I've taken and works well) also consider asking your Dr. for Generic Wellbutrin...personally I'...
Hi, sorry for the long post, but I really hope I can be of some help, as mine is not the usual progression of Crohn's. I've battled with what I believe to be Crohn's for 10 years and mine started off...
notahappycamper I was on it...Cholestryamine and for ime it was like a miracle.It really worked well. I took 1/2 packet ever 12 hrs, morning and night (ended up being 1 packet day). My Dr. thought 3...
HI all, I too was in the same boat as most of you, tied to a bathroom that I had use typically 12-18 times a day.All the tests for Gluten and scopes came back negative..to make very long story...
Oh for got to mention in regard to Remicade, have you tried Cholestyremine? It's been around for years. It worked wonders for me and now I'm even off it. It not expensive and non addictive. Here in...
Hi, like all of you I had UC and IBS....but I felt that somehow there was an answer or cure. I did all the tests and scopes an scans several Dr.s could think of, but they found nothing. Finally I...
I too take 75mg of thyroid meds and have for several years. and I've not had any problems like weak legs from the meds. BUT I did experience a weakness in on of my legs about 10 years ago and when...
JRBear, I read you post and you and I have a lot in common. I've had to take thyroid since I was a child. Also when I 1st had problems my DO said it was IBD and there was nothing I could do, but try...
Hi, I too have had/have this as well as other autoimmune diseases and disorders. It's not fun. Read my other posts as I tell a lot about what I've done that has helped me get thru this and what's...
I too send my prayers to all of you and hope the very best for you. Know that all of us on these boards are here for you, please drop in often and let us know how you are doing....
I do not have cancer, but I do have other serious autoimmune disorders as well as depression and anxiety. Wellbutrin works as a maintenance anti depression drug for me, but for instant relief of...
I too have GERD. I have learned thru much reading and experimentation how to keep it at bay. 1st I did a lot of reading, on this web site and all over the net. I learned about the various organs in...
mt4 I agree 100% with you. You are on the right track. I hope the others will do the same as you and move forward with thier lives and seek help for themselves. There's an old saying, as I'm...
Hi mike619er--are U in the SD area? No matter, I've been where you are at and here's what I've found after a life time (I'm 65 now) of doing battle with what sounds like at a min. depression and...
Hi, all, I too have been thru almost all of what all of you have talked about. I am 65 and have been diagnosed bi polar since 1965, over 46 years ago. I was diagnosed when they 1st discovered the bi...
Hi glutenfreecupcake and everyone. I have gone thru most of what all of you have been thru as well as other things. A ruined career, a ruined marriage (marriage can handle just so much, no matter...
Hi Keriamon, thanks again. You got me started on the right track when I 1st came here....at that time I had no idea what was wrong...Thanks again...I'm going to the Dr. this am to see if she can tell...
pappardelle--go to the website gallbladderattack.com and read the beet recipe for pain..it works wonders! I use it all the time...I'm never without a supply...good luck rgrwfe---thank you...you give...
Hi, I've been thru some of what you are going thru....click on my ID and then read my posts and you will see what I've been thru. As for your C...I'm not much help there, but if you are willing to...
I forgot to mention...I don't have any pain associated with my finger popping open when I open my hand up. I do have a little pain in trying to make a fist with a swollen hand..but I think that is...
I've posted in the past ...basically I had diarrhea for 10 years. I was told it was IBS, but I felt it was something else. After going thru multiple Drs and tests I finally found a web site that...
Ka..how did it go? I had one done 2 weeks ago and it went very well. I hardly knew anything had been done. I didn't even have gas...but was quite sleepy the rest of the day and I did have one heck of...
Hi, I've been on it for almost 2 1/2 to 3 weeks now and it's working wonderfully for me. Although there are some other things I'm doing that may help the meds work better for you. I've posted some...
Hi all, I too had diarreah for 10 years and not one Dr. did me any good. The gastro. Dr.s I went to didnt' listne to me either...but I persisted and I think ( I really hope) I've found somethings...
jt...I really feel for you. Although I'm a woman...I can really relate! I've had diarreah for 10 years..but I found a remedy...I usually say a cure...but it's not really a cure..but it is control and...
Hi, this is a bit long, but I think you'll find some answers here. I too had diarrhea, 8-15 times a day for 10 years! I was told it was IBS. I had several tests...all negative. I've had 3 scopes,...
AZED..LOL...guess you are already here! Sorry I'm listening to the CNN news...and it really caught my attention....
AZED..I've had the pain with and without the probiotics. Your post sounds like what happened to me.also you might want to go here and read what these people have posted...you might find some answers...
Hi, I'm not sure about GERD and skipping beats...but here's what I can tell you that I do know that might help you...I have GERD, IBS, and I thought I might have gallbladder disease, but all that...
Hi yes I've just been thru this..and there are some things I've found that can help....there are several things that tie together...1st read my post on the IBS and GERD threads on Habba...