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Not pleasant, eh? However, I spoke with a family member who is in the know and she says there's no need to call to let the company know (although my sister and I thought it was not great practice lol).

Aww, Doug, you made me laugh. :) Today I walked across campus, through an art gallery, across campus again, and to the blood testing centre. Off-topic: What do you think about going for bloodwork and finding dried blood in your seating area, near where your arm is supposed to rest?

Hi: My GI takes about the most laid-back approach possible. (Off-topic: I both like and dislike this approach.) Anyway... abscess #1 developed with a fistula back in early spring. My instructions are simply to express the abscess and call if I develop a fever. So it's abscess develops -...

Catching up on your news and I see here that you have an interview! Right now! Thinking about you and sending good luck (not luck, confidence!) vibes.

Makes me wonder if we have the same GI! /jk (Although our GIs most likely are in the same city.)

Walked around a theatre festival (after catching a show) with a friend this evening. Street performers, food vendors, people people people!, performers in costume advertising their shows....we likey. My favourite was a guy dressed as a mariner -- cardboard boat to stand in, plushy whale at the...

Hi Hannah: Your pharamacist is probably your best bet here. S/he ought to be more aware of the latest literature on side effects compared to your GI. You could also consult the latest edition of a drug guide (some can be downloaded as apps; a university library might have one or two, as well)...

Aww, the psychologist (and teacher of a cognitive psych course) loves that you know the definitions of top-down and bottom-up processing. :) My GI starts light and goes heavier only if absolutely needed (and even then, only after trying everything else and waiting to see if things get better on...

Jill, how did your appt. go? Read your post with concern.

That remind me of Crohn's? Weighty Ghost by Wintersleep It's Only Pain by Katie Melua

Delighted to read your update, Shannon. It looks like you have truly found a way to be live WELL with Crohn's. -Kelly

I've been visiting with people from class this week (and a bit last week) on the short walk from the train to our lecture hall. Nice to walk and talk, or be waved over to sit on a bench, watch squirrels and maybe a rabbit or two, and talk about class things. Today was the last day, boo. They're...

Hi Hayley: Poor you! It could be virual -- labrynthitis, in which case a walk-in clinic can give you the Rx for the meds that you need to treat the condition. With lybrynthitis your vestibular system is disrupted. You would typically also vomit every time that you move your head (from the...

Wonderful news and a beautiful story to read.

Lolz, poor Hunter! A Crohnsie Wish: Tomorrow may you only have conversations about school supplies and skipping ropes.

Here's hoping Imuran is a good success for you!

I walked through a corn maze yesterday. We covered about 5-6 kms and hilarity ensued when we tried to answer the trivia-type questions at each major juncture (How many times do the wheels on the bus go 'round? How many litres of milk does a cow produce in a year?).

LOVE the tl;drs!!!!

I didn't walk today but I did ride my bike to church, which garners comments every time (I pull up in my helmet and dressy flats with a big bag carrying my piano music and am hard to miss). I certainly don't do it for the attention: since I live car-free, it's either walk or bike (too short a...

I'm on this, by doctor's orders (due to narrowing in small & large intestines). My goal is not to alleviate symptoms, but rather to prevent a blockage. However, my stomach is noticeably calmer on the low residue diet.