Hi Everyone, I'm new to the group. I was diagnosed with U.C. back in 1984. For the past 5 years I have been symptom free and not on any medications. I have a...
Hello and Welcome! I have the same problem. I can't lift anything over 20 pounds. I was told that the weight puts a strain on the abdominal area. Because...
Jaimie, Thank you so much for the information. I couldn't find anything on-line regarding this issue. Wow, what a dilemma. I love this job and can't quit. Do...
Judith, If you are doing heavy lifting on a daily basis I would consult your specialist. At times I do do some heavy lifting but try to keep it to a minimum. ...
hello all!    Based on the feed back from you all on Remicade I will be taking the drug. I have to set up appointments, etc. My question are there side...
Jamie I take the day after off I'm always a bit tired. More from the premeds! Been on remicade 2 years I get it every 5 weeks! Good luck! After 24 hours I feel...
I don't think you are overreacting.  I think you are smart to be cautious and aware of side effects of medicine.  I must have missed earlier e-mails so...
A whole paragraph was some how left out of my message.  Here is what to expect...  A nurse will be with you throughout the infusion.  You will be asked...
Jaimie, I agree, plan to take the next day off. After my very first infusion I felt kind of achy all over, but it went away after a day or so. As someone...
Hi, I was diagnosed almost 2 weeks ago with ulcerative colitis. I am in my 40s and I thought this was something people generally get younger. I am taking 40 mg...
Hello All- I wanted to share with you one of the fun ways I am beating my Colitis blues. I love photography, travel, and scrap-booking. As we all know, travel...
Welcome Linda. I was also diagnosed at an unusual age 50+ with Crohn's Disease. I think it takes a while to get to know and work w/gastro doc to figure out...
Hi Linda, Me too, 47, Crohn's. I was diagnosed last February. www.ccfa.org is a good resource. You could also look into weightloss drs and then within that ...
... on Asacol and it did nothing for me....For the past year I have been on Colazal (3 capsules 3x/day) and it does help control diahhrea and urgency although...
... with no side effects like hair loss. It helps form the stool and helps with urgency!! Diane ... years ... flu ... pounds ... and ... doctor ... I've ... ...
Hi Colleen, That's great that Nichola's fistula has stopped draining. Maybe the Humira is working...fingers crossed and prayers going out for her...where is...
Well, Ciao, Frannie, I come from a fine line of Italian ladies from NY and NJ! A fine line of little Irish ladies too. I guess there were some men involved...
Since the holidays can be a stressful time and not the best for us Chronnies, I thought I would forward these 4 suggestions from Dr. Weil for reducing stress....
Hi Crohns_n_colitis, I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First,...
I have been diagnosed with Crohns for at least 10 years. Apparently my absorption of Potassium is not good and that causes a loss of Potassium. Therefore...
Baruch: I also had a loss of potassium which sent me to the hospital several times with dehydration. I had infusions in the hospital (often for days). I...
Patt: Thanks very much for the Potassium info. I shall stop drinking any carbonated drinks too. Yes the term is Hypokalemia of course. I have tried taking pure...
Hello all- I got my first remicade treatment today. It went well. I'm tired and didn't know I would get benadryl. I only slept for like 30 minutes. It...
Glad to hear one infusion and you feel better already. No tips on the wrist pain. ... From: Jaimie ODell <jaimielea130@...> Subject: [crohns_n_colitis]...
Hey everyone, I was wondering if the remicade infusion made you cramp and give anyone nausea the next day. I'm having loads of cramping and had a hard time...
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