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Thank you! I'm trying to ask the doctor if I can fly if it were to be drained since if I have a catheter in place, it would stabilize the pressure. Unfortunately he walked out of the room before I could ask him, so I have to wait until Monday since he won't be here over the weekend. I'd like to...

Hi everyone! I'm typing this from the hospital. It looks as if I have a small abscess (3 cm), and am currently on IV antibiotics. I am traveling from Philadelphia to London with my family in a little less than a month, and a few of the doctors are advising against it because there is a risk...

I have to say that link made me tear up a bit! I feel horrible that he my sorrow or frustration is mirrored in him, but most of the time he is so strong for the two of us, and he really motivates me and helps me feel a lot better and always makes me smile and laugh through the pain. He makes me...

I honestly cried the first day I was diagnosed and told I need to go on a biologic! Haha I felt very scared after hearing all of the warnings/side effects. However, I've calmed myself down and I'm not too worried...I'm starting to feel VERY excited, to be honest! I have to get a Barium X-ray on...

Hello! My name is Caitlin and I have a question. I recently got diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and my doctor wants to put me on Humira. What are all the tests that you have to take before you can get Humira? I feel very anxious (I'm leaving to work at Summer camp on June 7th and NEED to get...

Hello everyone! So I've recently been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, but have been dealing with the mystery for two years. My best friend (and significant other) has been by my side through it all- the countless appointments, hospital visits, surgeries, endless days of feeling horrible...

Thank you! :) I have informed my doctor about my plans pre-diagnosis, and after my diagnosis, she aid she's going to try and get everything prepared before I leave, and so far everything is getting done very quickly, which I am very thankful for! I'm currently doing a Colonoscopy prep for...

Good morning everyone! My name is Caitlin and I just got diagnosed with Crohn's yesterday:ybatty:, after basically two years of wondering what has been going on (I also had an infected urachal cyst removed a year ago). It appears that I also have an internal fistula between my ileum and some...