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  1. aweitzm1

    Thoughts on routine Colonoscopy during Pandemic

    Thank you! I plan to talk to him in January on my next appt. He is pretty reasonable and I do not think he will object given the circumstances
  2. aweitzm1

    Thoughts on routine Colonoscopy during Pandemic

    I am due to go in for a Colonoscopy in early 2021. My GI likes to do them every other year and an MRI in the opposite year. With Covid I do not feel comfortable going in for a medical procedure in the hospital. My doctor works out of NYU in NYC so no freestanding building. My thought is to ask...
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    Donating Plasma for Covid

    I agree. There is no way of knowing if I actually had Covid-19 or just a cold from the coronavirus family. I think I just need to get my head around it does not matter. Until they come out with a specific test just for Covid-19 I still need to take precautions. I am just getting a lot of...
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    Donating Plasma for Covid

    Thank you. I do not know what company they use. It went through my PCP and they sent it to Lapcorp that do the actual test. I was told there was 5-7% false positive accuracy. I asked if I should get tested again to re-confirm I actually have the anti-bodies but she said at this time it is not...
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    Donating Plasma for Covid

    Actually I spoke to the blood bank and they said Humira will not discredit me since I am in remission. I am waiting on a call to get more information. From what I am being told as long as you have an anti-body positive test you can go on to the next step. I will have to answer some medical...
  6. aweitzm1

    Donating Plasma for Covid

    I tested positive for the Covid anti-body test. Never even realized I have Covid-19 as I was asymptomatic. I would like to do my part and donate plasma. However, I am on Humira. Does any one know if being on Humira will eliminate me from donating? My doctor is not certain what the criteria is...
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    Drowning in medical bills

    This is correct. I had a similar issue happen to me with a specialty doctor I needed to see. Insurance Companies are required to offer you an in-network option within a certain mile radius. If not than you can petition them to accept the out-of-network hospital for an in-network price...
  8. aweitzm1

    Need opinions

    Thank all for the wonderful feedback. I saw my GI yesterday and we discussed switching me from Humira. I mentioned that I am hesitant to switch because it has been working great for almost 2 years. I haven't had any flare ups. He agreed with me. He called my dermatologist and they agreed that...
  9. aweitzm1

    Need opinions

    Thanks all these are great responses and questions to discuss with my GI later this week.
  10. aweitzm1

    Need opinions

    Thanks I appreciate your feedback. I actually have an appointment with my GI on Thursday (he is impossible to get in to see) and will discuss my options. They both work in the same facility so can also consult which is good
  11. aweitzm1

    Need opinions

    I have been on Humira for over 2 years and it has been working great. I have been in remission for over 18 months. However back in May I found a skin wound on my left heel. I thought it just a callous but after months of it not healing the dermatologist did a biopsy and found out it was...
  12. aweitzm1

    Advice on starting a new job and needing time off for doctor visits

    I was hoping someone has been through a similar process. I have the opportunity to possible get a new job in Sillicon Valley (currently I live in NYC) My amazing gastro doctor is here. He even sees patients after 5 pm which works great with my schedule as its tough to get time off from work. I...
  13. aweitzm1

    Citrate Free Humira

    Has anyone tried the new Humira Formula. I have been on it the last month and have to say I am loving it. Before I hated injecting myself every other week because the medicine would burn. Now that the citrate is no longer in the formula the medicine is very easy to take. No more burning...
  14. aweitzm1

    Colonoscopy Complete

    This past Tuesday I had my annual colonoscopy and endoscopy. For the most part it was what I could hope for. I do not have any symptoms so this was just to make sure I am still in remission. I will have to ask the doctor if I am technically in remission as he did see some inflammation in my...
  15. aweitzm1

    How often do you need a colonoscopy

    How often does everyone get a colonoscopy to check for inflammation. I have been in remission for over a year. Recently my GI scheduled me for a colonoscopy and endoscopy in February. Will I need to go every year for the procedure? I take Humira every other week. I really think I have mild...
  16. aweitzm1

    Documents to bring to new GI

    Long story short my current GI doctor left the practice and I need to find a new GI in my area. (The one taking over her cases I do not like. She wanted to completely stop all treatment for me and believes I do not have Crohn's disease as I do not have the typical symptoms of a Crohn's patient...
  17. aweitzm1

    Colitis vs. Ulcerative Colitis

    Is there a difference between Colitis and Ulcerative Colitis? My father just told be he has had colitis for years and has been on medication for it. (not sure of the medication name but I know it is not a biologic or anything I have heard of on this forum) I have Crohn's disease and trying...
  18. aweitzm1

    Long Term Use of Humira

    I just had my first injections of Humira today. Just a couple questions: 1. If I get any side effects when do they usually appear? 2. If Humira works will I need to be on it the rest of my life or some other type of Biologic? I am really confused as my doctor tells me I am moderate with...
  19. aweitzm1

    Traveling with Humira

    How does one travel and take their medication with them on a plane? I recently booked a vacation for 2018 and since I no longer sleep at night :lol: I end up thinking of questions related to my disease as the flareups happen at night for me. Can you bring the medication in a cooler bag and ice...
  20. aweitzm1

    So Much Pain

    I am trying to figure out my flare ups and having difficulty doing so. I was just recently diagnosed and it seems the steroid and vitamin supplements along with my anxiety meds are making it all worse. I am going to stop the zinc and iron as those two I have a hard time swallowing. Today is a...
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