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great danes get a tough break...they're couch potatoes Dusty :

Thank-you Andi :) I have been reading your posts, just haven't had much energy to respond to them....yet.... I am also thinking about you and hope things are improving for you. Still try to picture what it would look like seeing a massive iceberg :D :D

Its funny sort of because when I first read the title to your post, "How the hell do you deal with this?" I hesitated at first typing "stick around the forum" I didn't want you to think that I was minimizing your situation. I am glad you did stick around as it appears the power of this forum...

Hi FxyO, I have just went through something similar and it is distressing to feel like a walking time bomb. My guess is Crabby is right, as I was on dilaudid and perc's - not even remotely close to the dosage of opiates you are on...and it made me very constipated. I was given 3 different...

I hear ya! funny you mention that as someone was talking to me about a "narrative" I forget the name of the actual writing but it was about a man who was in hospital with cancer. He use to run up and down the stairs before his procedures and surgery because he was nervous and loved to run...

Hi Canshay WELCOME to the forum :D I am glad you found it as it has helped me immensely. I am sorry you are scared. There are a lot of people on here who have been in a similar situation but I believe there are a lot of drug options left. Where are you from? maybe if you can give a little...

Thanks everyone..:D Just an update: I signed the release of information for the advocates to talk to the doctors so I dont have to repeat everything. This is usually a temporary solution getting this GP but they told me today that they are going to request that they take me on long-term so I...

Hi HeliGuy First off, it is important for people with CD not to take any NSAIDS. I didnt know this either until I got here. So, if you can find another alternative to the advil until you get concrete answers, you might consider refraining as it can make you worse. I also wanted to say I am so...

that sounds very scary ... I am too glad your mom was there for you

Ya, that would be freaky! I hope the scope goes well also. Let us know :)

okay - thanks Mayflower, Dustykat and Mountaingem... I think I just needed to hear that again.. back on track now and fighting for some appropriate treatment. :thumleft: I refused the Donnatal.

When we get stressed, we tend to hold our breath...especially when we are angry, upset or frightened about something. It was explained to me that by holding our breath we are depriving ourselves of oxygen and so our bodies go into a panic...making the stress even worse..so as simple as it...

Hi Mike! Welcome to the forum! I am glad you found us :D I am also happy to hear that your crohns is finally under control and I hope it stays that way. Please look around the forum - there are a lot of really great knowledgeable/supportive people here. I am sure you will also have some...

wow Ed. I am also sorry that happened. I dont have a bag but I wish you the best at your prom :D

Happy Birthday :) I am sorry this is late ..but none the less, I hope it was a happy one :D

Donnatal is used for: Treating irritable bowel syndrome and intestinal inflammation in combination with other medicines. It may also be used along with other medicines to treat intestinal ulcers. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Donnatal is an...

ya..IS Matt fattening up btw?

Magnesium.. what is it? What foods provide it? Signs of deficiency, etc.. http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/magnesium/

FDA Warns That PPIs May Cause Hypomagnesemia March 02, 2011 RELATED CONDITIONS Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers The FDA has notified healthcare professionals and patients that prescription proton pump inhibitors may cause hypomagnesemia if taken for prolonged periods of time (in most cases...

I agree with STLgirl and the ER suggestion Im not expert but that doesn't sound good ...at all.. Hope things improve for you josh - sounds terribly painful!