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    From Crohns to UC??

    It's not unheard of for diagnoses to change. Having relocated several times due to my dad's job, I've gone back and forth between Crohn's and UC. I was originally diagnosed with Crohn's, then living in California (Huntington Beach area, in Orange County), the diagnosis was changed to Colitis...
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    Miralax Split Dose Prep for Colonoscopy

    Hi everyone. I'm asking for some opinions on this. I have to have a colonoscopy in the morning, and my doctor uses the Miralax / Gatorade prep. However, this is the first time that the instructions specified a split dose. The first half of the solution I had to drink starting around 4:00 pm...
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    My Life Story

    Hi everyone. I've been a member on this board for awhile, and one of my first posts 5 years ago now was a brief version. Here's a longer version of my story. I was originally diagnosed in 1992 with Crohn's Disease, and was treated for as such, including Methotrexate shots every week. This...
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    Update - Had Colonoscopy Today

    Hi everyone. I just thought I would post an update since I last posted. Going back to last September when I had my last scope, there was some narrowing in the colon near the rectum. They ordered a barium enema test, which confirmed that. I saw my doctor in December, and he wanted to do...
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    Stricture Update / Doctor Visit Today

    Hi everyone. I posted quite awhile back stating that I had both a colonoscopy and a barium enema test. The reason being, in the colonoscopy, they encountered a stricture which they couldn't get passed, and they did the barium enema test, which at first, during the pictures, the radiologist...
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    Humira - Financial Assistance Program

    Hi everyone. To those of you on Humira, do any of you have the Financial Assistance program that is offered through myhumira.com? The reason I ask, I have to switch to an Individual Health Care plan (as opposed to group), because of a merger in my company, and the new company doesn't offer...
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    Pill Cam Test - Possible Stricture

    Hi everyone. I'm thinking a pill cam test might be next for me, however, I'm a little nervous about that. Basically, starting around late September this year, here's what happened. I had a colonoscopy done in late September, and it revealed a stricture, which the GI couldn't get the scope...
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    Had Barium Enema Test Today

    Hi everyone. I had my barium enema test today, which I guess went okay. The radiologist kept saying he couldn't see the stricture that showed up when they did the colonoscopy, so I don't know what to make of that. The prep yesterday wasn't as bad as I thought. The radiology lab where I went...
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    Magnesium Citrate Prep Question

    Hi everyone. I have a question regarding the magnesium citrate prep for a barium enema test, that I have to get done in a couple weeks. I was at the drugstore today for an unrelated purchase, and saw that they had a cherry flavor magnesium citrate. I find most doctors wouldn't allow this, as...
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    Advice Needed - May Need Surgery

    Hi everyone. I'm hoping for some support / advice. First off, sorry if this is in the wrong thread. Admin, please move if you deem necessary. Anyway, I had a colonoscopy yesterday, which could have gone better. They found some scarring in the colon near the rectum, and as such, couldn't get...
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    Barium Enema Questions

    Hi everyone. I had my colonoscopy today, which unfortunately, didn't go so well. My GI stated that there looked to be some narrowing in the colon, so he couldn't get very far at all. I think if you're looking at the diagram of the colon, he was only able to get a little past the rectum to...
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    Miralax Prep for Colonoscopy

    Hi everyone. I have to have a colonoscopy this coming Thursday. This is my second or third time using the Miralax prep method. I was just wondering how you guys go about preparing the solution. My plan was to mix the Miralax and the Gatorade that Wednesday before, then put in the...
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    Capsule Camera Pill Test Question

    Hi everyone. I don't really know what to call this, but my GI is thinking about doing a test where you swallow a pill with a camera. Has anyone had this procedure, and how does it go? They said that they would do it at the hospital / clinic where I see my GI doctor. He actually wants to do a...
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    Colonoscopy Prep Question

    Hi everyone. I have to have a colonoscopy in September, since it's been 3 years since my last one. I have what may be a silly question regarding the prep. My doctor uses the Miralax prep method, which I usually mix with Orange Gatorade. My question is, in drinking the Miralax / Gatorade mix...
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    My Humira Syringe Disposal Service

    Hi everyone. I've been on Humira for about 2 years now. On average, I order a new syringe container from my Humira once a year. I just ordered my third one, and received it today. However, the one I just received is a bit different than in the past. In the past, they shipped both the...
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    Humira Shaprs Disposal Container

    I got the sharps disposal container through the myHumira program. The first container is full, and I am preparing to send that back. My question is, can I go ahead and order another one now, or do they need to receive the first one before I order the next one?
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    Teen Self-Diagnoses Herself with Crohn's

    Someone may have beaten me to this, but didn't feel like searching the whole message board. There was an article that I originally found on Yahoo about a teen in Washington state who diagnosed her own illness, correctly I might add. I included the link to the article. My mom and I were joking...
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    Another Colonoscopy

    Well, I've had more colonoscopies than I would care to remember, and tomorrow (Thursday the 16th) is another one. I finished the prep about half an hour ago (slower than most would like). I just started feeling really nauseous and gagging with about 2 glasses of the Miralax and Gatorade mix to...
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    Question About Miralax Prep

    To those of you that use or have used the Miralax prep method for a colonoscopy, are you supposed to have another glass of liquid in addition to the solution? Example, you have the Miralax mixed with Gatorade, but do you keep a small glass of water, apple juice, or similar liquid next to it, or...
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    Humira Update

    I just started my Humira injections today, and will try to keep up to date about my progress. It was pretty easy. The nurse did the first two injections, then I did the last 2 (4 injections total to start). We did one on each thigh and two on the abdomen, one on each side of the naval. The...
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