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I definitely understand how stress can take over that is why I bit my tongue and talked about it instead of getting angry and having an argument about it. I hope you and your husband are doing as well as possible you sound like you have an excellent relationship and a fine family.

That's true thank you for your perspective.

I'm sorry for what you are going through. I've been there myself. Have you thought of pouring the Ensure or whatever else in a glass and flavoring it with things you like and can tolerate like perhaps vanilla extract or sugar until it tastes good? I agree with Johnnysmom that Carnation...

What she asked for was happily granted by her bosses because most people work the Saturdays begrudgingly. We knew about the requirement of 2 per month to begin with. She decided to take on all the Saturdays this month for me and now she wants the freedom of her weekends off at least every...

I'm just starting to get over a really bad flare that lasted for about 3 months. In the last few weeks my wife offered to change her schedule so she can be off one weekday to help me out with my son so I can rest and she would work on Saturdays when my mom could come by. I was talking to a...

I'm sorry you are having a flare. I hope it is short and you get right back to remission. For me I always have a flare in the winter months I don't know maybe there is a seasonal aspect to this or maybe the stress of the holidays. Good luck to you and happy new year.

I was diagnosed when I was 13 and put on prednisone for the next 4 years. Being extra puffy and full of acne along with being constantly sick definitely made an awkward time even worse. I was an outgoing, active kid that just retreated inward. Funny thing happened once I had my first...

Tenacity, thank you very much for your support and information. No matter how bad I feel thankfully I am usually able to take my son to the playground, outside to ride his bike, to the library or bowling alley. Having these times give me tremendous joy. I will certainly research Low Dose...

Thank you! I certainly will provide updates and look into more regular B12 shots.

I don't know my specific level of B12 just when it is low for the range so I don't get them regularly only when my level is deemed low. My doctor and I left our last conversation with her having me do a stool sample to rule out infection. I am probably going to get a second opinion at the...

Thank you so much for taking an interest! I really appreciate it. My vitamins are monitored every quarter. I get B-12 shots when I am low and have been on and off of Iron supplements being borderline anemic. Right now I am going through a flare. My appetite has slowly decreased to nothing...

I am currently in therapy now and trying to work things through. I am on Lexapro and Xanax right now for anxiety. I know I can't be completely the same anymore but I would like to recognize the person I used to see in the mirror.

Thanks for all the support. Crohn's-wise I have had 5 surgeries. The first was in 1994 which was a bowel resection to get me off of my dependence on prednisone. That one I got over immediately. I had 3 surgeries in 1999, which entailed an emergency surgery for a pretty bad abces for which...

That's just awful I am sorry you are going through this. I would get a new doctor, try to find one affiliated with a good hospital. As for meds I took prednisone for way too long as a teenager to no avail. I have had success with 6MP, Entocort (much milder steroid with less side effects)...

I would say if you have any thought based on your history that you might have a blockage I would call your gastroenterologist and head to the hospital just in case. I'm sorry you are going through this.

My name is Craig and I have had Crohn's for almost 23 years since age 13. I have had 5 Crohn's surgeries and 9 overall. My last surgery was 2 years ago and involved a month-long hospital stay. I am now on disability and am a stay at home dad to my 3 year old son. I am so lucky to have a...