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Recent content by Shake-N-Jake

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    Flaky scalp, flaky skin on the sides of the nose, and hair loss

    Does anyone get a flaky scalp, and flaky skin on the sides of the nose which extend down to the corners of the mouth? Also thinning hair and hair loss? All these are taking place curently and were taking place before any medication!
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    More Narrowing

    Do any of you deal with extreme night time irritability as well as insomnia? Im trying to get back to work and not being able to sleep @ night and the irritability are 2 strikes against me that I cant afford to start off with! I usually....no matter how much activity/exercise, can not get...
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    No longer get hunger pains

    Just wanted to know if anyone usually has some sort of an appetite with Crohns? I have noticed that I no longer get hunger pains! I usually dont crave anything! Basically I very rarely get hungry! I usually wake up and have no desire to eat! Sometimes I wont eat until late afternoon...
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    Disability

    Is anyone here curently on disability? If so what was your experience in obtaining it? Or maybe your currently trying to get it? Any advice would help!
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    Ok foods

    Was wondering about a couple foods and if people can have them or not, and their experiences? 1. Steak? 2. Shrimp? 3. Steamed Crabs? (being from Maryland we love our crabs, well used to!) 4. Icecream? 5. Pizza? (what toppings as well if any?) 6. Ground Chicken or Turkey? 7. Lunchmeat? 8...
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    Colonoscopy

    Quick question? How long after taking Remicade should you have another colonoscopy? Keep in mind that while I know the Remi is working to keep the disease somewhat at bay, Im def not symptom free!!!
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    Need Help Fast!!!!!

    Hi all, was hoping someone had some good advice for me! Im currently living off of my IRA & savings! I couldnt get unemployment since Im not readily available and able to work! Im close to the end and Im really worried! I have went to an attorney and filed for Disability (5months ago) but...
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    Jake n Crohns........My story!

    Well, where do I begin? I dont know when the Crohns began but I know when it started changing my life and me! Summer of 07 I remember having a lot of constipation! Id eat and feel full, uncomfotably full for hours! Even after small meals! So full i felt (Im a guy so I can only speculate)...
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