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The longest my GI has ever let me go between blood work is 6 months. More often if I have worsening of symptoms...regardless of what med I have been on.

Best to rest and let your body fight the cold. I hope you feel better soon.

I feel for you...I have anxiety, if it's not Crohn's it's something else I am worrying and obsessing about. Very hard for me to control. Took Prozac for a bit, but prefer to try to manage it on my own when possible.

I work an early job too. I usually get up around 5am and I find if I get earlier my tummy is all messed up. I seem to do better if I am not rushing in the morning, but still have issues the earlier I get up. I think setting the alarm a bit earlier is worth a try. I would love to know why this...

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Start to feel nauseous after eating, then pain after eating. Diarrhea and frequency increase. Pain in lower right side and often behind belly button. Feel exhausted and achey.

I am much more prone to down play how I am feeling as well.

When I went on disability my doctor had written a note saying I was unable to work. Same when my husband went on it recently. Do you have a Dr note stating you are unable to work? Also make sure you applying for state disability, not social security disability. Here is the link for California...

I only had a flu shot when I was taking Entocort since it weakens the immune system. Usually I do not get sick...knock on wood...so I haven't gotten the flu shot. Only had one shot in last 10 years or so. For some people it might be great, for me I choose not to get it unless it's necessary...

Have you tried Vega One? http://myvega.com/section/vega-one/

I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder

I have no signs of the disease (or active disease as my Dr put it). Still have the disease, just not patches of inflammation. It might be embarrassing but if you want more answers and info from the doctors you will need to push for it. If you don't understand something then let them know that...

What symptoms do you have? CT scan should help see extent of inflammation in the small intestine...but I am puzzled because colitis implies large intestine. Did they see it in the colon during the colonoscopy?

I think the stronger meds are a good idea to get you out of the flare. Aside from the pain, flaring causes damage to your intestines. I figured out what I could/couldn't eat through trial and error. It really varies from person to person. For me the foods that bother me the most are fried...

Thanks for the info. I do not work for Kaiser, just have their insurance. What I am considering is becoming self-employed so COBRA will be great, but my concern is what would I do when it runs out? I will have to dig deeper I think and try to find out from Kaiser what the next step would be.

Beer lately has been giving me issues. You could have one and have water or something in between to lessen the chance of getting drunk. I seem to be good with Vodka, ciders, rum. But, all in moderation. Last time I had a hangover I swear it lasted 3 days.

So, I am seriously considering quitting my job and going into a different job field. Currently I have Kaiser Permanente insurance through my employer that I love. I have looked up the quotes for independent insurance, which I knew would be expensive, but I know I will need insurance. I am not so...

Deist :)