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  1. Liam-Sman

    Pub Trip London

    Organizing a more informal pub trip for crohns and colitis in London very soon! Join the group if you're interested in meeting up with other people with IBD. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153745571382044
  2. Liam-Sman

    How long can I leave it between infusions.

    I have had at least 10 remicade infusions so far. However I have just got a once in a life time job in france to become a chef for a summer ski season. I currently live in the UK and have my infusions every 8 weeeks. The job is seasonal so I presume it will be until the end of september... Im...
  3. Liam-Sman

    Clear Mucus Diarrhea

    Hey, I have been in remission for about 3 months now. However had diarrhea yesterday and throughout today, I put this down to eating a curry last night (I eat at the same place about once a month, never any problems!). I carried on having diarrhea throughout the day with some minimal stomach...
  4. Liam-Sman

    Dizziness- Side effects?

    Hello im on my 8/9th infusion. I had my last infusion on the 25/04/2014. However I had a reaction for the first time. I kept had a dizzy spell, I blacked out and felt like I was going to faint for a good 10/15 mins. The transfusion was stopped and they did my obs. The infusion had caused a...
  5. Liam-Sman

    Crohns and Alcohol

    Im not a heavy drinker and only drink socially, however I have been experiencing mild pain when I drink. I noticed recently whenever I drink spirits I get a slight burning pain in my stomach about 5 minutes after drinking them. This feeling has been getting worse over time. However I don't get...
  6. Liam-Sman

    Gap year and Remicade.

    I want to take about 6 months out traveling, I haven't spoke to my specialist about it yet. But now im even wondering if its possible to go traveling abroad for longer than 6 weeks and remain on remicade. Anyone had any experience with this? Thanks, Liam
  7. Liam-Sman

    A new first!

    Another one to add to the list, after having crohns for 2 years now I have never shit my pants in public and not had a spare pair of clothes. It was the start of a pub crawl 30 miles away from home with a load of mates... Lucky my dad was one of them and came to the rescue by cleaning my clothes...
  8. Liam-Sman

    Constipation and Diarrhea

    Im on my 3rd dose of remicade tomorrow, I generally thought things where getting better and I was coming out of my flare. But in the last week I have extremely painful constipation followed by very soft stools/diarrhea. Anyone help me out here? Am I just a little anxious and should just try let...
  9. Liam-Sman

    Started yesterday.

    The infusion went fine, however I woke up this morning with a sized bruise on my ankle (About the size of your palm). Its swollen and completely numb. I definantly haven knocked it, theres no pain when I push it or when I walk. Anyone got any help on this? Is it related? Ta, Liam
  10. Liam-Sman

    Ooops!

    I had an exam this morning. My college where fully aware of my medical condition and we had planned well in advance what the procedures would be... I would get 25% Extra time, a private/small group room and un-timed rest breaks when I need them. So I turn up this morning to my written media...
  11. Liam-Sman

    Flare- But Normal Bloods?

    I have been having a really bad flare recently. Having these symptoms over the last month: -Constantly switching between diarrhea and constipation -Extreme Fatigue and Lack of Concentration -Joint pain -Stomach cramps and Wind. However I had a blood test last week because they want to start me...
  12. Liam-Sman

    My Story :/

    Hello all. I finally decided to join the forum to talk about my problems. So here my story. I got diagnosed with Crohns two years ago. Im 18 now and its really becoming enough. Im fed up. I have had two major relapses since I have been diagnosed. My relapses include symptoms of diarrhea (1/2...
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