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Nothing completely stops my pain, but the BRAT diet (Banana Rice Applesauce and Toast) slows it down a tad. Not sure what the laws are in Kentucky, but you might want to ask your doctor about Medical Marijuana. There's no research saying it makes crohn's better, however it stops my nausea and...

Sometimes your symptoms will not be as bad, and you'll feel almost normal. Watch what you ate when you start to flare again. Sometimes diet and environment can make your symptoms worse (though they don't cause your disease). If you pay attention, you can stay away from the worst of it. Crohns...

The other day my mom said "I have been having an IBS flare, and it makes me feel like I can almost understand what you're going through." I was like I've hear "I have IBS, so I know" before, and yet what she just said wasn't ignorant... Is it a fine line in words? Or is it because I'm bias...

When I went in to get a CAT (or CT?) Scan, I was attempting to drink all the CRAP they give us. I said to the doctor "Is it more important that I get all this down, or that I dont throw up?" He said "drink all of it, don't throw up." "If I drink anymore, I will throw up" "You didn't drink...

When we (my siblings and I) were younger my mom suffered from Chronic and debilitating migraines. We needed to bring her pills, stay quiet and help her with anything she needed. When she was sick we had "choose your own" dinner nights. We were talking about it recently and she was very suprised...

Thanks everyone! I felt wrong just ending it, so I explained what he was doing, and I said if he makes me feel like that again, I'm gone for good. I felt like he really didn't understand what he said, so I'm giving him a chance to show me i misunderstood him. Wish me luck, and I love all your...

My disease was in my small intestine only at the time I was put on Budeconide! I completely forgot! The power of a group.

Yes I bothers me. I had to tell a bookstore to take crohns books away from eating disorder and nutrition books. Ignorance will never go away but we're here, and we know (not exactly, but damn close) what you're going through. I recently saw a comic strip saying "Broken hand? I just got a...

My boyfriends best friend came over today, and he (often) makes me feel ignored, unwanted, and generally crappy about myself. I told my boyfriend today about how I felt, and as usual he said I was overreacting. But I wasn't letting him get away with the conversation ending again. At the end of...

Note: neither are long term answers.

I was put on budeconide first, and prednisone second. Prednisone is more aggressive and has more side effects, but it works better and faster on more people. Some doctors like the aggressive route, put someone in remission, then worry about maintenance. I found that some doctors in canada are...

While on disability I am still getting benefits and enough money to cover my share of the bills, with a bit left over. I have been extremely fortunate and have not had to rely on him for money. As for money for dates - our "date" was really just making plans to watch Hells Kitchen and...

Livers!

I just moved in with my boyfriend to our very first house. Things were going fine, but I am now on disability and very very sick. Since I'm stuck at home all day, I dont mind doing all the housework and cooking dinner, but I'm starting to feel taken advantage of. My boyfriend is treating me...

My doctor asking me "What grade are you in?" I'm 23. When they never look at you when they are talking. They don't answer your questions. My very first GI told me I was an idiot. I got a transfer to someone else... my first appointment she tells me she is going on maternity leave, and I will...

I have tried every medication on the market, and most have made me worse or hospitalized me for a different reason. Even prednisone didn't help after the third time they prescribed it. I am now just starting Humira and after that it is medical trials or surgery. I am finding it hard to be...

I have been in a flare up for years, and I have to say where I am right now is about the worse I have ever been. I have been having accidents and I am non stop in the bathroom. What makes it terrible is it's the beginning of summer, which means camping season, and a friend of my boyfriends is...

If she is on infusions, they are very expensive. Currently I am paying 3000 dollars per treatment. HOWEVER, how much does she owe you? 200 dollars will not help much and for long, and you should maybe keep in mind this is her friend asking for it. Is her friend going to pick it up? I wouldn't...

I have been sick since I was 15 with no relief. It have gotten worse and worse as I got older and most medicines made me even more sick. I finally was put back into remission, thanks to Remicade, but I still can't seem to lift my mood. My B12, Iron and Vit D are all back up to normal, so why do...

Be positive! She's pushing you away. Dont let her! I'm 22 and 2 years ago I pushed all of my friends away from me, and sank into a deep depression. Luckily I found my boyfriend after I realized I made a mistake. I used to want to run away from life as well. I spoke about moving to France...