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    Worried and need someone to talk to (neck lump)

    So...I'm one of those horrible members who only comes on here for moral support when I have worries and have no idea who to talk to. Anyway, I'm on Remicade and I found a lump in my neck. I went for blood work yesterday and am waiting to have an ultrasound booked. I'm scared out of my mind...
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    Constipation post resection

    I'm almost 6 weeks post surgery and for the past 2 weeks have been becoming increasingly constipated. I'm drinking lots of water and eating tons of fruits and veggies, but having a BM only every 2-3 days. I expected things to go the other way after having 50 cm of my small intestine removed...
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    Thinking about starting-any suggestions?

    I have started researching the SCD diet. I am a wife and mom to 3 small children (all under 5). I love food and since my recent flare and subsequent surgery want to try to control my diet (and the diet of my famil) better. More fruits and veggies, less sugars and starches. But I really feel...
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    Passing staples

    Among the weirdest things I've ever asked. Has anyone else passed staples post surgery? They are quite tiny and look like the letter B. I didn't even know (until today) that my innards were put back together with staples!!
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    Sticky You Are Not A Burden!!!

    I've never read this before, but since my recent bout in hospital and surgery, I always felt like a nuisance. One day my aunt told me, "the only one who thinks you're a nuisance is you!" I learned how loved and supported I was! Thank you Dusty! Your children are blessed to have a mother like...
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    Did you start meds soon after your surgery?

    I am almost 4 weeks post-surgery. I saw my GI and the surgeon this week for follow up. My GI wants me to start Remicade as soon as possible. My surgeon says he believes I am Crohn's free at the moment. They both say there is a 90% chance of recurrence. I say there is a 10% chance it's gone...
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    Allergic Reaction to TPN?

    Has anyone ever had an allergic reaction to TPN? I started it last Tuesday and started getting a rash on my forearms Thursday. Now it's my arms, neck, face/head. It's getting very itchy. I thought it was from Nystatin I was taking for thrush, but I haven't had it for 24 hours and the rash is...
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    In Hospital (3 weeks+) waiting for surgery and looking for advice/support

    So I have been steadily losing weight for over a year. Started at 185. I have never lost weight easily and my Crohn's has never been much more than a nuisance. I started to notice I was more tired and in August 2013 that I was feeling full quickly. Went to family doc. Started running tests...
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    Please help!! Something is going on...not sure what to do :(

    I haven't been here in so long! I thought I had control over things. I haven't been feeling good for some time (almost since I had my third child 19 mo ago). I lost weight rapidly after, from a pregnancy weight of 185 to a current 160. Severe fatigue which I attributed to getting up several...
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    Feeling a little blue

    Hello all, I know I've been MIA, but I also know this is a wonderful place to come for support and advice. My CD is fairly stable, but I wouldn't say in remission at the moment....if it's even Crohn's. Since Feb. I've been having terrible joint pain...hands and feet especially. I was finally...
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    I'm pretty sure my body hates me!

    Hello all. This is somewhat of a vent, but I'm also looking for anyone who has experienced similar symptoms. If you've followed me at all, you a know a little of my story, but if you haven't, I'll write a brief update. I'm a 25 yo, have 2 children, sahm. We'd love to have another, but I need...
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    Lyme disease

    Has anyone ever been tested for Lyme disease?
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    URGENT pls read!

    I'm going through colonoscopy prep. While on the toilet 20 minutes ago I suddenly got really sweaty, nauseous, pale, and crazy weak...I fell off the toilet. I managed to convince my 2 year old to get the phone and called dh to come home. I tried to. Call the endoscopy unit with no answer. I...
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    Dreading a colonoscopy

    So tomorrow is the big day! I'm in the middle of prep now. One positive thing to say is that pico is waaaaaayyyyyy better than klean prep!!! I'm about to take my second dose, and I'm not at all dreading it. I know I'm still a crohn's newbie in many ways. This is only my second colonoscopy...
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    Question for the ladies re: colonoscopy

    Hi, This might seem like a really stupid question, but I need to ask it. I think flo is on her way, and I have a colonoscopy on Tuesday:yrolleyes: should I cancel? Call and see what they say? Wait to make sure? Due to babies I have only had 3 in the last year....and I really didn't miss it!!!!!
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