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Hi everyone

There is a very special lady on here who has been a tower of strength for me over the past few weeks, she's been my friend thro thick and thin, listening to me moan and whinge, and now she feels poorly, and in pain, and worried that her shots aren't working, and still, she's there for us all.

BIG HUGS AND BIG LOVE PLEASE!

TO MY BEAUTIFUL FRIEND, PENNY (JETTA)

I LOVE YOU
XXXX
 
{HUGS Pen!} I hope you feel better soon. When I get my computer back we got to chat. Prayers going to you my friend.
 
I don't know you that well Pen however even I can tell you're such a genuine person, feel better soon :)
 
Feel better soon Penny. Thanks for being such a great support to all of us - now our time to support you :)

Hope they figure out your meds quick!
 
Penny, you have been a true friend to me as well, through some very dark times. I hope you are feeling better soon dear, you are one of the most genuine and kind people that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Hang in there sweety. Call on me if there is anything I can do...
 
Thank you to each and everyone of you and Joan you are such a sweetheart!!! I joined to help people and if I can help anyone in a time of need I am there. :eek:

I am still in quite a bit of pain, I found out that having a massage therapy (second time this has happened) when they are working the muscles it releases alot of Lactic Acid... I guess I didnt drink enough water after, and I have no gall bladder, and omg, horrendous, severe gas pains and LRQ pain. I didnt sleep to well and this morning it was worse and the gas shot out of me like a cannon. I will never have another massage again! I just found out from a friend of mine who has IBS and she said the massage therapists dont tell you that. I wouldn't of believed but this is a second time.

With the fact the methotrexates side effects I was nauseated and headaches last week but had very little this week so far. Tylenol 3's are helping but only taking 3/4 of a tablet with food and still in bad pain. I am not obstructed, but the bm was pure yellow! Not sure left what to do. Sick of this pain and I rarely go on the forum to complain because I am always in pain from something. My Gp and Gi are on holidays, been 13 weeks with the shots of metho and not sure it is working but not much other choices.

So I help others to take the focus away from my pain. I just hope that I can bike soon for the heel and wheel, my husband says if I can't he will.

Joan is part of my everyday life because she is there for me too and she knows I am home alone alot and she always checks up on me. Couldn't ask for more support than that. My husband has a week to go and he is home for 6 weeks for the summer , he will take over for Joan. Thank you all and hope you all look after yourself because I know 18 years of this is enough for me. Hugs to you all back! :mademyday:
 
oh Penny!! you should've said something - i had no idea you were going through all this pain just now.

aww honey i am really upset to read about you hurting so much - i am sending big squishy cyber hugs, and get better wishes - take it easy hun, don't worry about anything here, just concentrate on getting well. xx
 
Pen, you are such a vital part of the team here on the forum. Always a welcoming presence for new people and a strong support for the veterans. I'm sorry to hear about all of your complications. I hope you get through it quickly and have your husband to take care of you. HUG!!
 
ya...very sweet of your husband to offter to ride for Crohn's for you. Good to know he is so supportive of you.
 
Pen! I hope you feel better soon. You have helped me in ways I can't even explain. ((((HUGS))))
 
A great big hug to you Penny. I hope you feel better soon and are able to do the Heel and Wheel as I know it is really important to you!
 
I hope you start to feel better soon Penny....you deserve it. Hang in there! Sending hugs your way...
 
Dear Penny, I'm so sorry to hear that you are unwell. Thinking of you warmly and sending virtual hugs.
 
Thank you very much everyone... this means so much to me. I am starting to feel somewhat better but still in pain. It usually acts up for a few days. I will be fine, I am a fighter. Having you guys for support means alot for my sanity too. A nice reminder you are there for me and others too! What a great bunch you all are!
 
Ah hell - I wish I could do something to help you. I'm sorry that you're suffering so much. I'm not good at cyber-hugging married women. There has to be a rule somewhere against that?

I wish I could fart "like a cannon". I'm envious, Pen. I fart like my dogs, get me outside fast!

Somebody hug her for me please?
 
Thanks for the cyberhugs, boy you guys are strong! LOL caught them! I am slowly getting there, still bloated and had a better sleep and the D has slowed down, thank God. I have had the rug pulled out from me so many times, I am used to it. Gotta switch to laminate lol. I am still looking after myself, and soon I will be back to my normal self. Even my hubby called from the mine rescue room to call me to see if I was ok! He was finally able to tell me he is promoted to Supervisor, which was a big decision for him but he always looks after me first. BTW my husband and family know that I am a huggy person by nature lol. Thank you all again.

Ed is right, somehow I have been teased and schmoothed all my life:redface:
 
Hey Penny,

How are you today? Are you feeling less bloated? Sounds like you have a really supportive family.
Here's another hug...shouldn't take long to get to you ..I'M from Hamilton :)
 
Awe thanks Keona, so nice of you. Today was the first day I went out, low on rice milk and stuff and bought new running shoes, but started to fell a tad nauseated and came home. Very hot here today! 32C! The pain in the LRQ is minimal but I think my days are coming too... so the worst is over but no more massages ever again, not from my therapist anyways. Thanks for YOUR support to. Nice to see genuine caring from others! Havent been Hamilton way in many moons LOL. cheers!
 
Pen Im glad you are starting to feel better, Im so you have been so ill lately and suffering so much.. you have always been a great support to all and I really appreciate all the support you have given me.

Sending you all my love and big hugs :)
 
Thank you all once again for your support. Like always the minute I stop taking Flagyl the cramping and bloat and LRQ pain (but tolerated) it come back. For some reason my body needs Flagyl to keep my Crohns down. Gotta what my diet alot more closely and get back on track...cause I am going golfing soon if it kills me. Anyone know of a strong antibacterial that is a natural product? Thanks in advance. Hugs to to you,. keep well.
 
Hello Pen - just read the thread, sorry you haven't been feeling well.

Big hugs and happy thoughts coming to you from Colette and I.

If there is anything we can do to help, don't hesitate to say.

Stephie - the caregiver
Colette - the crohny for 24 years and counting.......
 
Jettalady said:
. Anyone know of a strong antibacterial that is a natural product? Thanks in advance.
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I have heard that tea tree oil is great for this. I have bought a lot of products from Goodness Me (don't know if you have those up north) that have tea tree oil in them and the work great. I also have the pure drops that you can mix in water and use as a spray.

P.S. I saw in your earlier post that your husband called from the mine rescue room. My husband is a miner too!! Just had to share that as I don't get to talk to many fellow miners wives!
 
Thanks for the info Kelly! I will certainly check it out. Just hate being on Flagyl and it is the only thing that settles my flares, I have tried everything!

Actually my husband is a Heavy equippment mechanic in a gold mine. But he just got promoted last night to Supervisor!
:banana: He will be on holidays and then his new job. Retirement is 10 years away , and the beat is getting hard on him. Been in the mining bus for 25 years!
 
Sorry - when you asked about an anti-bacterial, I thought you meant a cleaning product. I think I misunderstood. I don't think Tea Tree Oil will help you out.

Congrats to your husband on the promotion!
 
Hey no problem but I did hear about tea tree oil for health reasons tho. Not to worry. Thanks for thinking of me!
 
ukstephieandcolette said:
Hello Pen - just read the thread, sorry you haven't been feeling well.

Big hugs and happy thoughts coming to you from Colette and I.

If there is anything we can do to help, don't hesitate to say.

Stephie - the caregiver
Colette - the crohny for 24 years and counting.......
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Thank you, I am a fighter and wont give up, like that stupid energizer bunny, I refuse to give up. :biggrin: Hope you are both well, keep us updated on how collette is doing. ;)
 
Oh Jetta I'm so sorry you're not feeling well. I have read in the past that Olive Leaf Extract is supposed to be an good antibacterial for the gut. I don't know how true this is, maybe worth a try?

Sending ((((((BIG HUGS)))))) your way and I hope and pray you will be feeling better soon.
 
Thank you dusty! I will google it and check it out. It is nice to see that even though I have had this disease most of my life there is still something I learn from this forum.

Caught your hugs btw ;)
 
Keeping my fingers and toes crossed that it works for you! Keep us posted, I'd be very interested to hear the outcome.

All the best,
Dusty
 
Penny, you are the foundation of this forum - always there with kind words, advice and support. You are like the martriach that keeps us all going, like a mom that gives the best hugs and make us all feel better just by being so sweet and kind.

This forum is a better place because of you.

I hope you are feeling better very soon. Big hugs to you - Amy
 
:redface: Thank you for the kind words Amy, it makes it all worth while helping anyone who needs help. It is second nature to me, being ill for so many years and have gone through many laughs and many tears, all of you have made me realize I am not alone and dealing with a disease that is very hard to cope at times. I have my up and down days, so I can relate to those who need help and I have found some really great friends here.

Thanks Amy :mademyday: and my day just started.;)
 
Awww Pen, The Pillar!!! I am sorry to catch up that you are not well. This condition is so hard...Big hug to you! You are not alone! Sue
 
Thank you so much so, you are kind to mention this post. My husband just got home and he brought home a cold, getting it now :( . We did everything to avoid it, I used wipes but we both touch everything and I havent even had a kiss from him since he got home last Thursday. He is very aware of me catching things and he would rather suffer than me.

Without him and this forum and some of my friends have been my rock. Still winging it with the cupboard full of drugs I have had that didnt work but keeping my Crohns at bay til I sell my Gp on the 16th of July for a GI referral the one I have is retiring soon and the only appt I could get was end of Sept, I feel like I am starting from square one again. Oh well, I am still a believer in everything happens for a reasonJust want to get some relief or remission but I am fine!!!! Been heck of a lot worse!

Hugs back!
 

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