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  1. TammySue62

    Flare Up Time

    Well spring has almost sprung and this means alot of flare-ups for most crohnies again. Anyone else been slowly getting sicker and sicker... I mean the big bad "D"s ,nausea ,wicked heartburn stomach pain and my entire body just aches. I feel like total crap!!! I am really hoping that my...
  2. TammySue62

    Prednisone Question? Help

    I have been on prednisone for over 30 yrs. now You know the routine 40mgs. for a week then decrease by 5 mg weekly.I have not been able to totally wheen off them (been on 2 tabs daily for 3-4 yrs)untill now. I have been pred. free for about 6 weeks now. My question is does anyone else suffer...
  3. TammySue62

    Anyone Else In A Flare ?

    Yep that time of season again . Fall and the flare-ups begin. Mine started in Sept. tho Came a month early.
  4. TammySue62

    Hello Its Been Awhile

    Just popping in to say Hi Alot of new people and faces.Greetings to all Where have the familiar faces gone... I have not seen any posts from katisue, ruth,kev the old fart,and Tony-a,and so on
  5. TammySue62

    Finally

    Hello All Finally I was approved for remicade the second time around. Had my first infusion on Tuesday followed up with another one in 2 weeks. So far I have not noticed major change except that my joints and muscles are not as achy today, Still have frequent b/m really watery. I am hoping this...
  6. TammySue62

    Spring

    SPRING The first day of spring officially starts Thurs. and how is everyone feeling?
  7. TammySue62

    Tis The Time For Flare-ups

    Hi All Did everyone turn there clocks ahead an hour last weekend? Is anyone experiencing flare-up symptoms Lately I have been really hot and sweaty feeling nauseated most of the time and really tired. Bowel movements have increased and seem to be more runnier. Tis the time. Is anyone else in a...
  8. TammySue62

    Remicade verses Hunira

    Has anyone been on Remicade then switched to Humira then back on Remicade? Just curious Humira is not working for me no longer Having bad joint,muscle back and stomach aches. I am assuming that my body is going threw withdrawls from lack of Humira. I'm not sure if I can go back to remicade.:
  9. TammySue62

    Trouble Breathing

    HI ALL I have noticed myself sometimes breathing heavy especially at night time.I can hear myself ,then I suck in some deep air a few times which gets me back to normal breathing. Does anyone else experience this? Or is it just me. Could the Humira be causing this? By the way I have decided to...
  10. TammySue62

    Help!!!my Hair

    I cant believe this. Its been over 3 months now that my hair is just falling out in gobs.I swear my body must think that it is taken chemo therapy.At this rate It feels and looks that Im going bald. For the life of me I cant (nor the drs.can)figure out why!I no having CD and being on Pred.and...
  11. TammySue62

    1 in every 200

    Crohn's Disease On The Rise Yap this is true. I read somewhere on the web( cant recall where tho.)that one in every 200 Canadians suffer from CD. I was at my GI's last week and he has confirmed this is true. Why I ask. Well he could not give me an answer. Just thought that I would share this...
  12. TammySue62

    People

    WHERE ARE ALL THE SENIORS GONE ? I have noticed for a while that the old gang don't hang out here no more. Like Ruth, Nancy,carolinajak,GNC Crohn's Man,Valentina,etc... TAMMY:ywow:
  13. TammySue62

    Humira and Teeth Aches

    Humira and tooth ache This may seem odd but, shortly after switching from remicade to humira my teeth started to throb.I have two teeth aching bad.To the point where I have to get them pulled on Monday or ASAP.Now they are constantly aching. I can stand alot of pain EXCEPT teeth throbbing.I...
  14. TammySue62

    Fistulas

    ANOTHER FISTULA I don't believe this another fistulae. This makes # 4 for me. I wondered why it was hurting more then usual on my bum. I just hope that I can avoid or postpone the surgery till after x-mas Why won't they stop draining or close up? This has been an on going problem for me since...
  15. TammySue62

    New Drug

    Hi EVERYONE I herd of a new drug thats used for crohn's called CIMZIA Has anyone herd of this drug or is anyone using this drug. But of course it is not available in Canada yet. TAMMY
  16. TammySue62

    Update

    Hi Everyone AS alot of you know had to go see the surgeon on May 22nd with my answer. I said no that I will wait a few more months for know. There is just to much going on in my life right now and besides that my GI wants to try me on Humria but I have to stop taking the Remicade for 3 months...
  17. TammySue62

    Are You Satisfied With Your Doctor?

    This is a very good link that my girlfriend e-mailed me. Is your Doc. knowledgeable enough for you? Is you doctor more like your friend then a specialist,Gi ,GP Dietitian etc... CHECK OUT YOUR DOCTOR: If you want to see your doctors rating...there is this site... Go to the bottom of the page...
  18. TammySue62

    Actenol Or Fosamax

    Hi everyone I have a Question. Which drug is better Actenol or Fosamax (Alendronate) Besides the price.Actenol is about 120.00 and fosamax is 20.00 I have both here. You take one pill once a week with a glass of water and do not lay down or take other meds.for at least 1/2 hr.after taking either...
  19. TammySue62

    Omega 3-6-9

    Hi I have been looking for the right bottle of Omega3-6-9 Can't seem to find the right one.Some bottles say for the heart, and other things can.t remember right now. But I know that I'm supposed to get the one that contains flax seed and fish oil I believe.The bottles basically all contain...
  20. TammySue62

    Warning Flare-ups Time

    SPRING AND FALL Did you know or have you noticied that your worst time for a flare-up are at the begining of spring and the begining of fall. This was told to me by 2 GI Dr's. 1 pain specialist and 1 Crohn's surgeon. Seems odd or wierd aye. But when I think about it ,my symptons start to flare...
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