Where is Peaches?
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My Butt Hurts
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People come and go.
I miss a LOT of people that used to be on here.
I miss Jed, Drew, RHOV, Kim and Mike, Froot Loop, Colt, Mini Cooper, Kittee, PPL, I haven't even seen Soup or My.Decomber on here in a while.
I miss a LOT of people that used to be on here.
I miss Jed, Drew, RHOV, Kim and Mike, Froot Loop, Colt, Mini Cooper, Kittee, PPL, I haven't even seen Soup or My.Decomber on here in a while.
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george?
Autumn rose, bell sky, beth, misscris, danM, jillian, daisy dueller, dayng (well just as I say her name I see she's posted somewhere... lol woops!!) , cookie cat, aijen
Autumn rose, bell sky, beth, misscris, danM, jillian, daisy dueller, dayng (well just as I say her name I see she's posted somewhere... lol woops!!) , cookie cat, aijen
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I know iv only just joined (and you wont miss me that much if i left) but it seems theres only ppl feeling crap posts and no ligh hearted / fun /random posts.
I know ppl post here for support and they should be given it but what about post where no matter how you feel it will bring a smile to your face or even make u laugh. I joined a mnth or so ago as it seemed a place where you could relax have some banter etc... not feeling the same vibe anymore
(rant over lol)
I know ppl post here for support and they should be given it but what about post where no matter how you feel it will bring a smile to your face or even make u laugh. I joined a mnth or so ago as it seemed a place where you could relax have some banter etc... not feeling the same vibe anymore
(rant over lol)
People come and go depending on how life is treating them, I know I def have cut back heaps as I have come into remission, but most members I still keep in contact with.. its like an extended family.
Peaches is taking a break like many others on the forum do over time but she is doing well and loving life! Im sure she will be blessed to hear she is missed.
I agree rygon the forum has lost alot of its fun since a handful of members have disappeared due to feeling like they couldn't be themselves anymore... which is sad as sometimes people forget that its good to have a section where member can go to joke around/banter, have a laugh that nearly makes you **** yourself, make light of our situation rather then have to think about this disease 24/7!! It doesn't always have to be doom and gloom and at presents the forum is lacking this light heartness it once had.. which is a real shame as I know it has made alot of members retreat away.
Peaches is taking a break like many others on the forum do over time but she is doing well and loving life! Im sure she will be blessed to hear she is missed.
I agree rygon the forum has lost alot of its fun since a handful of members have disappeared due to feeling like they couldn't be themselves anymore... which is sad as sometimes people forget that its good to have a section where member can go to joke around/banter, have a laugh that nearly makes you **** yourself, make light of our situation rather then have to think about this disease 24/7!! It doesn't always have to be doom and gloom and at presents the forum is lacking this light heartness it once had.. which is a real shame as I know it has made alot of members retreat away.
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Tan said:
actually, the staff here have worked hard over recent months to ensure there is a place exactly for lightheartedness, fun, and relaxation, as most of our members will be aware.
it is a shame if people felt they couldn't 'be themselves' anymore.... all we were endeavouring to do was to keep the fun posts to the relevant threads, and not in serious discussions, nor in every single thread that was created.
if you've been a member here for over a month, and have 50+ posts, you may pm one of us to request a password to the Zone, which is where the adult fun section is.. or have a look through our Anything Goes forum.
we are not just doom and gloom, by any means!
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its like anything. Even this place can be too much of a good thing if you go all OCD on it. There was a bit of a realization among some of the membership I think, that priorities and the purpose of being here had become a bit unbalanced.
people need to manage internet time appropriately with other things in life and great places like this can be just as much of a time sink as MMO games or other time-wasters.
All good things in moderation
people need to manage internet time appropriately with other things in life and great places like this can be just as much of a time sink as MMO games or other time-wasters.
All good things in moderation
I agree with Kenny. Spring is here, and I am going to be cutting back and do more outdoorsy things. Cut firewood, build two rock retaining walls, landscaping, and riding my motorcycle.
I am one person not having any symptoms, but the symptomatic people do need the forum more I think. I know it was real important to me when I was in a bad way.
Dan
I am one person not having any symptoms, but the symptomatic people do need the forum more I think. I know it was real important to me when I was in a bad way.
Dan
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ah well put the three of you!
i think at one point many of us realize that we have other things we need to give our attention to as well =]
ding, i think you guys have done a great job on this place. not at ALL do i feel like it is gloomy here, i think there is just as much sillyness, just in a different way maybe.
and i also think that a bit more focus has been put back on support, maybe it is just me, but i have noticed more activity in the so called "serious" forums. and i think thats a really good thing.
and theres plenty of sillyness in the "serious" areas too =]
im def sad that some felt like they had to go away, but the best we can do is be here forthem when they return. cause eventually, we all do come back
i think at one point many of us realize that we have other things we need to give our attention to as well =]
ding, i think you guys have done a great job on this place. not at ALL do i feel like it is gloomy here, i think there is just as much sillyness, just in a different way maybe.
and i also think that a bit more focus has been put back on support, maybe it is just me, but i have noticed more activity in the so called "serious" forums. and i think thats a really good thing.
and theres plenty of sillyness in the "serious" areas too =]
im def sad that some felt like they had to go away, but the best we can do is be here forthem when they return. cause eventually, we all do come back
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my personal opinion, is that cf is much better now. serious and important issues aint getting buried under silliness.
well done ding and co for steering the boat in the right direction.
well done ding and co for steering the boat in the right direction.
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Am still around MBH! Have been through a bit of a rough patch...
Having alot of new migraines which I finally saw my GP about yesterday and he is trying me on some "wafer" medication to see if that works. Also coming down off the dreaded pred and having side effects from that along with symptoms from all my health issues returning so trying to "rebalance" and cope.
Been fighting my disability - lost the part I was fighting for yet again but kept the part I have. Still fighting it..
Trying to sort out our wedding in September and finally booked where its going to be. Had my bridesmaid Fiona down last week and we spent it catching up, having some fun and going to see mutual friends.
Managing to stay at work full time also. Now? off to bed as shattered and working tonight again LOL
I did catch up with Kim earlier in the week and both her and Mike are doing fine. I agree however they and others are missed greatly!!
I do read almost every other day here but havent been up to posting much with above going on. Always think of you all though! ((hugs))
Having alot of new migraines which I finally saw my GP about yesterday and he is trying me on some "wafer" medication to see if that works. Also coming down off the dreaded pred and having side effects from that along with symptoms from all my health issues returning so trying to "rebalance" and cope.
Been fighting my disability - lost the part I was fighting for yet again but kept the part I have. Still fighting it..
Trying to sort out our wedding in September and finally booked where its going to be. Had my bridesmaid Fiona down last week and we spent it catching up, having some fun and going to see mutual friends.
Managing to stay at work full time also. Now? off to bed as shattered and working tonight again LOL
I did catch up with Kim earlier in the week and both her and Mike are doing fine. I agree however they and others are missed greatly!!
I do read almost every other day here but havent been up to posting much with above going on. Always think of you all though! ((hugs))
That's one good thing bout not having a computer
I'm not locked in place too use it or have to lug a laptop around
so I can get out an about an still jump on here when I hav a spare moment
and being an iPhone it's not the easiest thing to do lotsbof typing on (sore thumbs lol) so I can't spend ages on here
just the right amount of time for a vent, a laugh, some information or perhaps some advice
great place here an a great job by all incharge
I'm not locked in place too use it or have to lug a laptop around
so I can get out an about an still jump on here when I hav a spare moment
and being an iPhone it's not the easiest thing to do lotsbof typing on (sore thumbs lol) so I can't spend ages on here
just the right amount of time for a vent, a laugh, some information or perhaps some advice
great place here an a great job by all incharge
merrywidow said:
I agree!
For anyone in the UK, if you find volcanic ash is settling on your shoulders while you're at the computer... you've been sitting there too long... go and make a cup of tea!
Jan... glad the wedding plans are progressing!
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Dan Bergy - don't stay away too long! I always enjoy your posts and find them to be very informative.
Plus, you're right, it's helpful for those that are in a good place right now to remind those of us still struggling that there are happy outcomes, remissions, etc. to be had.
- Amy
Plus, you're right, it's helpful for those that are in a good place right now to remind those of us still struggling that there are happy outcomes, remissions, etc. to be had.
- Amy
Hey all - still alive and kicking. Had multiple people tell me my name was mentioned here - didn't want everyone to think I'd fallen off the planet! Hope everyone is doing *splendidly* here. Good to see some old faces (Dan B - nice new avatar! Kelly - sorry about your kitty :O( Jan - hope those wedding plans come together!!) Nice to see everyone else's faces as well - something about this place just feels like an old comfy chair. The volcanic ash reference is a good one though - and I don't plan on having any collect on my shoulders anytime soon It is difficult for me to come here as well....to much water under the bridge I guess. A line got drawn and to be honest - there just wasn't a side I fit on anymore. But that doesn't make this place any less important for everyone else - glad to see the support is still rolling on.....
I'm still struggling with this stupid skin rash (the reason I started coming here to begin with) - anyone have an answer for that yet - it's annoying as crap!! I'm going to a new derm doc in a few weeks and hoping she is a miracle worker. She'll probably put me on more roids - yay! I'll try and remember to come back and post if they figure out what the heck it is so hopefully someone else won't have to go through almost a year of dealing with this like I have. Until then - take care everyone! XX
It is difficult for me to come here as well....to much water under the bridge I guess. A line got drawn and to be honest - there just wasn't a side I fit on anymore. But that doesn't make this place any less important for everyone else - glad to see the support is still rolling on..... I'm still struggling with this stupid skin rash (the reason I started coming here to begin with) - anyone have an answer for that yet - it's annoying as crap!! I'm going to a new derm doc in a few weeks and hoping she is a miracle worker. She'll probably put me on more roids - yay! I'll try and remember to come back and post if they figure out what the heck it is so hopefully someone else won't have to go through almost a year of dealing with this like I have. Until then - take care everyone! XX
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Hey Shantel I am fighting a rash too, my pharmacist gave me hydrocortizone, and Aveeno lotion. It is starting to go away! I have had these rashes when I was a teen but put it poison ivy or sumac. If you tried it already sorry, but it seems to be helping and only one day.
Glad you popped in, I too am not on here much. There is so much to do and little time to do it lol.
Jan: Good to see ya sweetie, I hope you are looking after Duncan and of course your self. Hugs.
Glad you popped in, I too am not on here much. There is so much to do and little time to do it lol
.Jan: Good to see ya sweetie, I hope you are looking after Duncan
and of course your self. Hugs.Hey Kelly - inbox is empty. Oddly enough while I was away I had 118 messages - but my quota seemed to have been bumped back down to 50 unbeknown to me, so it's been "full" since I left! Great! Ding - if you read this - could you please put it back the way it was?
Hey PEN!! So - as for the rash - I figured out that the short steroid taper they put me on back in December for my gut made the rash go away by about 90% on my back. But - after I got off the taper, still struggled a bunch with it on my chest and it has creeped up on my neck and face (attractive!). Been slathering this really expensive ($450 a bottle) steroid lotion called Cutivate on everything until I could get into the derm. Seems to keep it from getting totally out of control and itching all the time - but I still get these really big bumps and stuff. So - tried the steroid route, hopefully they'll figure something else out for me.
Ok - as usual I have sorta derailed a thread LOL! See ya!
Hey PEN!! So - as for the rash - I figured out that the short steroid taper they put me on back in December for my gut made the rash go away by about 90% on my back. But - after I got off the taper, still struggled a bunch with it on my chest and it has creeped up on my neck and face (attractive!). Been slathering this really expensive ($450 a bottle) steroid lotion called Cutivate on everything until I could get into the derm. Seems to keep it from getting totally out of control and itching all the time - but I still get these really big bumps and stuff. So - tried the steroid route, hopefully they'll figure something else out for me.
Ok - as usual I have sorta derailed a thread LOL! See ya!
i'll look into the inbox problem, Peaches.. but i have no idea why your limit has reduced. i've certainly not made any changes, and i don't think any of the staff have either.... there are a few glitches on the forum at the moment - maybe this is connected...
anyway, i'll try and increase it for you.
anyway, i'll try and increase it for you.
I forgot you were in NC Peaches. I was in Asheville a week ago, and drove the back roads to Nashville.
I really like that part of the country, actually similar to our part of the country, but we have more lakes, and no mountains.
Skin problems are really tough to nail down, as they are symptoms of about everything, and can exist without any other obvious problem. I do not have any ideas on it, but I hope your treatment clears it up for you.
Dan
I really like that part of the country, actually similar to our part of the country, but we have more lakes, and no mountains.
Skin problems are really tough to nail down, as they are symptoms of about everything, and can exist without any other obvious problem. I do not have any ideas on it, but I hope your treatment clears it up for you.
Dan
Hey, I'm still around. Been up to Scotland again for lots of walking and sunshine - most unlike Scotland! Although I did get blizzard-ed (is that really a word dictionary!) off a mountain just 70metres away from the summit!
Crohn's wise I'm not doing so great. The Humira is not lasting the 2 weeks and not really controlling it the rest of the time. I'm awaiting a call from the gastro-nurse/consultant about upping the dose/etc.
Crohn's wise I'm not doing so great. The Humira is not lasting the 2 weeks and not really controlling it the rest of the time. I'm awaiting a call from the gastro-nurse/consultant about upping the dose/etc.
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I wonder if anyone missed me while I was off getting surgery. I'm still here, just still in the hospital with little chance to see a computer.
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Jer's Girl said:
Yes we did!!! We wondered why you didnt post on your thread, alot of people wondered how it went! Please let us know! I hope your surgery was successful and how you feeling??? Big hugs!
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My Butt Hurts said:
Awwwwww... it made me feel like uber special to come on here today, browse a bit, and see my name mentioned.
Small things in life I suppose. lol
My Butt Hurts
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Awww crap. And I spelled it wrong. Still glad you saw it =)my.december said:Awwwwww... it made me feel like uber special to come on here today, browse a bit, and see my name mentioned.
Fill us in - how are you!?
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I miss, Farm, Santo;s, Imisspopcorn, and Jeddy poo! I know we all need a life but sometimes you gotta come back and let us know how you all are doing!
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My Butt Hurts said:
Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to this!
I've been... okay. The doc seems to have settled on IBS now... uggggggggggggggh. Annoying. No meds. No nothing.
I'm having good days and bad days. Thankfully, it seems my fissure has headed up nicely, so that's a relief. However, I've been losing a LOT of weight, which is somewhat disconcerting. Like 15lbs in as many days. I don't know what to make of that since I haven't been feeling quite as deathly ill as I was not so long ago.
I'm hesitant to get to comfortable feeling mostly okay right now though. Been through that before, many times, and it always comes back. Always. It's an unfortunate cycle for me, and has caused me to delay seeking medical help before because by the time I've hit my wits end and am ready to call the doc, I start feeling better. Enjoy a couple months of relative health then it's right back to using the toilet 20+ times a day.
Right now, I'm struggling a good bit; however, I think it's from the kidney infection I'm fighting. The diarrhea didn't flare back up so bad until I got it, and from what I've read, nausea and diarrhea can be a symptom of kidney infections. Honestly, I'd rather have the normal gut pain than this. I'm fairly certain this kidney pain ranks in the top 3 pains I've experienced in my life... up there with the agony from my miscarriage. And perhaps creeping above it since that pain didn't stretch on this long.
Anyways, you don't want to read so much whining though, so I'll stop now.
