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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
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    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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. aweitzm1

    Probiotic Recommendation

    Hi All, My doctor wants me to go on a probiotic VSL#3 however it is way too expensive does anyone have any recommendations for an inexpensive probiotic that helps with Crohn's Disease. Even with the coupons the VSL#3 would be $80 a month. Thanks
  14. aweitzm1

    Food Interference Testing

    I see any allergist for allergy shots as I have hay fever. I was thinking of going to her and asking to be tested for food intolerance as I have never been allergic to foods before. Is that the same testing or is an intolerance to food have a different test and which type of doctor conducts...
  15. aweitzm1

    Feeling like a druggie

    Does anyone else feel like all they do is take tons of medications. Right now I am having a flare up so none of it is working. I am praying once the Humira is approved I will start to feel better. Between my primary and GI doctor I take the following. I feel like a pill popper. My stomach can't...
  16. aweitzm1

    Uceris and Weight Gain

    I have been on Uceris for about almost two months now and have gained back 10 pounds. I am nervous about the rapid weight gain because I finally lost the weight I wanted and was comfortable where I was at. Does anyone else experience this with a steroid and do you battle the rapid weight gain...
  17. aweitzm1

    Just Diagnosed - Humor

    Hi All, Thank you for letting me join. I have just been diagnoses with moderate CD. After years of GI issues and everyone telling me it has to do with anxiety my primary doctor finally became concerned and sent me to a GI doctor. I lost 40 pounds in a year w/o trying to diet. I first went to...
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