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I had my CT scan on Monday and I had my colonoscopy today. Both were fine as far as my Crohn's is concerned. However, there were a few things that showed up on my CT results that I wasn't exactly thrilled with, but it isn't really anything that is going to bother me. But, considering my family...

Whoever has thought to have finals on Saturday mornings should be shot. I'm just saying. Dragging my tired, possibly flaring behind out of bed this morning at 6:30 was too unnatural, I couldn't imagine having to do that on a Saturday. I managed not to miss too many classes because of my...

Aw, thanks ^_^

Stress? Check Not eating regular, healthy meals? Check (I eat well for my dietary requirements, but, sometimes I do forget a meal until I'm super hungry. That contributes to some of the pain, because I will sometimes overeat. Yuck. Bad news. Exercising? Half Check. I am getting exercise, but...

Wth is up with finals on a Saturday?? I'm annoyed that my final tomorrow starts at 8:45 when the class didn't start until 9:30AM. Ugh. Thanks, tho! And good luck with your finals!!!

Thanks for all the wishes of luck, everyone :) So, I have an update. I stopped in to see my GI today because I happened to be across the street registering my car and he's sending me for a CT scan on Monday morning. I'm still a relatively new patient of his and he wants to get a clear picture...

Thanks Crabby & Nyx ^_^ I'm taking the "keep calm and make it to winter break" mentality for Finals. Just glad I have only one test left, but, it is the only one that I really had to study for. All of my other finals were take home tests. This one won't be too much fun. Early American...

Been so MIA around here. I guess that was bound to happen given that I found this forum at the end of November. It is that time of the semester for me...finals. A time when my symptoms rear their ugly little heads. It is bad enough that I'm coming up on Humira shot day, as my symptoms usually...

Indeed it is :)

I'm not really sure if there is, I have yet to explore all of the nooks and crannies myself as I, too, am a new member :) And I'll say this much, not having insurance made treatment that much more difficult for me, though, I lucked out with my GI in NJ, without him I bet it probably would have...

This is our dog, Brodie. We also have a cat named Strawberry, but, she does not photograph well. Imagine this cat: only with more indignation. We got our dog to add to our family and to serve as a companion to me when my partner is not around as our cat just doesn't care much for our...

Well, here's hoping it happens soon :( It took me a while to get there, but, part of my problem was that I didn't have insurance, nor a lot of money, and was kind of in denial about my Pentasa not working because I was afraid of the possibilities at the time.

And that's why it is worth it to use BC to suppress a period, for the improvement of the quality of life. :) I have a couple internet friends who have endo, and they both suppress with BC because life would be significantly less than awesome with a period. Hopefully, if your doc ever takes you...

If life is miserable with a period, to the point that a Crohnie is flaring, and suppression helps eliminate the flares, then I find it to be worth it for that Crohnie. I was just trying to say that it isn't accurate for a doctor to tell their patient that there is absolutely no risk, there...

If you go to the wiki page on this forum for colonoscopy prep, there are some good tips on how to deal with the prep, such as using wet wipes versus dry toilet paper, creating a protective barrier with vaseline or a similar ointment to prevent over-irritation of the rectum, etc. It might seem...

I have to speak up here. I just did a whole metric crap ton of research on menstruation for a co-curricular research group at my university to be submitted to the CDC proposing the use of menstruation as a vital sign. There isn't yet enough research to conclusively say that there are absolutely...

Yes, yes, they are. I can still remember my first one and, oh, how I hated it. Funny thing is, one of the last times I went to the gyn, they told me that I had a very mild yeast infection, and, come closer to my period, like a couple of days before hand, before the pain hits, it sometimes feels...

It is awful whether I'm in remission or not. I think it is a bit harder to gauge how awful when I'm not in remission because life just sucks generally then. It is the only thing that didn't get better with Humira. I very well might have a cyst, it is a possibility, the first time I went to the...

I currently wear a USB Medical ID Bracelet. With all of the things I am allergic to (codeine, ceclor, amoxicillin, tylenol sensitivity, latex), I've been wearing one for the last 5 years at the urging of my mom, an ex-roommate with similar allergies, and my GP at the time - with my allergies...

Hi! I used to be on the patient assistance program where I received my Humira for free for a year and I am now on the Humira Protection Plan which reduces your copy down to as little as $5. Basically, you will want to call up 1-800-4Humira (1-800-448-6472) Monday-Friday between 8:00AM & 8:00PM...