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I to work in sales and my DSM was not at all understanding. I was taking conference calls from the bathroom at work. I was Dx with the flu, spent the day in the ER. When I called in sick for one day, she happened to be there and I was told ok you can have the day off but, need to be at work by...

I do to. My Drs have always told me if steroids help the symptoms its not IBS. I hope you get some answers quickly, especially with you mom having CD. Lauren

My Dr accidentally over prescribed Vit D, I felt awesome! Lauren

Have you tried sitting in warm water and Epsom salt? I think that would be very soothing. How about Tucks medicated pads? This too are very soothing. Lauren

I agree with Ron, let your Dr know asap so he can modify your medication. You don't want it to get away from you. Lauren

My only concern for a c-section is the scar tissue and the chance for adhesions later on. While I have never had a fistula, if its been healed and closed how high are the chances it wold open up again? Congrats on the baby, my youngest is 21 and its so sad to see them grown and just about...

Bgatto- I thought of seeing a therapist for the anxiety that preceeds an attacks and finally came to a decision. No amount of talking was going to change my bodies response to the on coming attack I could feel coming on. My body knows whats starting before "I" do. I just try and ride it out the...

I disagree about the emergency room being superficial care. Having worked for Drs and been an ER patent myself I know what they can do. If a person is bleeding internally, they can evaluate the severity and admit the patient if needed. They can get the patient a consult with a specialist in...

GinaKay- We lone the Austin area. Although maybe not today with all the storms coming through! Lauren

I would be careful with the delay in medication. I did that and it has now spread into other areas of my colon. I personally did not have symptoms that led me to believe it was that active. Where does your son go to school in Calif? I will get you the Drs name. I know it started with a Z...

I am sorry your having such a bad time! I hope things clear up quickly. Lauren

that used to be the first sign things were going downhill terribly! I am sorry your dr isn't any help! Lauren

I think it would be a concern. I am not sure where you live and what type of medical plan you have to follow but, when that happened to me a few years ago, my dr had me go to the ER, the first night they sent me home. I needed to work the next day, Not smart on my end. The following day I was...

Hi Princess, I am sorry for having such a hard time. I am on steroids right now. Prednisone. 40mg for ten days, 30mgs for ten,20mg for ten. then down to ten. I feel ok right now, but, as soon as I come off the meds it will flare right back up! If I could just teach my Dr, a low dose and a...

I am still lost on the way you take the medication. Entocort is made to absorb in the the lower GI tract, unlike prednisone so sin theory less systemic than pred. But ann enema medication taken orally?. My son works in a pharm and this is not something he can find anything about. I don't...

Sure tired of the UTIs. I am on prednisone right now. I t happens less with Entocort. Lauren

I guess if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. It's hard not to grasp at straws. I feel like there are so many variables with CD (and I am going to include all IBD in this) that its hard to decide what to do. The medications are scary and not a lot "known' about our own, its easy to...

Hi dayang123- I just noticed you live in Bellevue- I used to live in Kirkland. My GI was right next to Evergreen Hosp and he really was the best. I was very sorry to have to move and leave his care. If you ever want a second opinion, he's great. At the time I was pregnant and wanting to...

thanks for all your kind words. I am back on disability, so no work for awhile. I think that alone will help. I need to make myself a priority and I have not done a great job doing that. I think if I can rest more, take care of myself when I have an episode, things will be better for me. I...

My husband is in a bit of a pissy mood. Finally had another long talk wth my Dr and went back on disability on Monday. He (husband) says he doest mind, thats awfully sweet of him!, as long as all the bills I am required to pay are paid on time. At this point he can walk out the door for all...