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Ah thank you very much, ive learnt more on here in the last 2 days than I have in the last 4 weeks! much appreciated x

Ive had Barium Enema follow through, MRI scan, Sigmoidoscopy, internal ultrasound, CT Scan, I have had others but cant remember anymore just now. I know it didnt hurt, I just felt uncomfortable. Its the case of leave your dignity at the door and pick it up on your way out! I will mention it to...

What moon face?

Thanks Rebecca, I did say sorry if I was being thick! So many people on here suffer in other ways I just think im getting away with the illness easier than others, its prob due to the fact that its not sunk in yet! hence all the questions.

I have just had an appointment letter come through to book my 4th Colonoscopy, personally I think its a waste of time as by past experiences they cant get the full way round as I have so many adhesions stopping the camera getting too where it should go. Im a little aprehensive about it and to...

Im 36 and was only diagnosed last week, have had symptons for 9mths but have had on and off symptons since 1997 If you are only as old as the man you feel that would make me 41...............

I have had loads of them but everytime I get an appointment at the doctors they go :( just typical but when I do get them oh my gawd they are so sore. I always get a huge one just in the middle of my bottom lip on the inside and it kills me too eat or even talk I have tried ordinary bonjella...

welcome to the forum xx

Excuse me for being thick :ylol: but what symphons do you go through when you have a flare up? Back in Feb when I first became ill the pain in my side was un-bearable, I could not eat anything but yogurts and jellies, but once I was on the painkillers the pain came and went. my bowels went from...

I fell on some ice and landed straight on my bottom back in Feb and I started getting pains in my stomach a couple of hours later on! I still think it was a coincidence but................... what with being in hospital with the same pains in 1997 and having Peritinitus and spending 4mths in...

welcome Cordillia, im new too and have only been diagnossed since last week, its a scary illness but glad I have found this place too get further info from.

ah that explains why I found it difficult to get too sleep last night! I was clock watching for hours and it really annoyed me as I was knackered!! I will call my consultant and see if I can speak to him with ref too taking all three at the same time.

oppps !! Now I have re-read the post I can see thats what she meant!! You can tell im new to all this!! Thanks x

I have just posted on 'my story' the steroids that Im on and im slightly worried as someone asked me if what I was saying was correct. Can someone clarify that what im on sounds right? Im taking Budesonide 3mg Capsules, one to be taken 3 times a day, Avoid indigeation remedies, take 30 to 60...

Hi Joan yes thats right! Budesonide 3 times a day (breakfast, dinner, bedtime) 3mg, to avoid indigestion remedies at the same time, take 30 to 60 mins before food, swallow whole. Is this too much or not enough? im worried now :confused2:

Hi Dexky - Yes I was fully awake for the colonoscopy I was offered the sedation but I turned it down as I didnt think it would have been that bad!!! :blush: and no my surgeon did not remove the bit that was causing me all the pain, the consultant that Im seeing at the hospital now, has said that...

My name is Joanne and im 36 yrs old, I live in Perth in Scotland and I have just been diagnosed with Crohns. Back in Feb this year after having severe abdominal pains and after 5 days of constant pain I called the out of hours doctor to cut along story short he admitted me too hospital with...