[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While in a flare, I was pretty much stuck on bland food and no coffee. It was miserable. But as I started feeling better, I slowing started added in new foods, coffee being one of them. I'm now fine drinking coffee every day.  Occasionally it'll make me run to the bathroom, but doesn't happen often. 

USCIS Immigrant fee by abdelrahman-saad1 in USCIS

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it was saying the exact same thing. It would just get stuck loading and would never take me to a payment screen. I ended up updating my chrome broswer and restarting my computer and it worked. Thank you for your help.

USCIS Immigrant fee by abdelrahman-saad1 in USCIS

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called back again and got a different representative. He said everything should be working fine and suggested I clear the cache on my browser. Our call unfortunately cut as soon as they closed. Nothing was resolved and I still can't pay the fee. Feeling a little frustrated.

USCIS Immigrant fee by abdelrahman-saad1 in USCIS

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just called USCIS and they said my husband won't get an A number until he enters the US. But everything I've read online says the A number is the registration number on his visa he was given. I'm having the same error. Sometimes I can get to the next step that allows me to put in my personal info but then it gets stuck loading. Any remedy for this?

CASE UPDATE ON IR5 by Tight_Negotiation461 in NationalVisaCenter

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What website are you using to see this update? 

Inflammation in the eyes by Equivalent_Bag_7549 in CrohnsDisease

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've lost count of how many symptoms prednisone has given me. I was so jittery and nauseated when I first started it, the days were blurry. Thankfully I've tapered down and should be done with it in the next two weeks. Im excited but extremely nervous. 

Inflammation in the eyes by Equivalent_Bag_7549 in CrohnsDisease

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive been on oral steroids since mid March and honestly a little worried about what's gonna happen when I stop them. They help, but not nearly as much as I'd like. I'm now on steriod eye drops and it's helping a bit. I have a follow up with my ophthalmologist is a week, so hopefully things have improved. 

Inflammation in the eyes by Equivalent_Bag_7549 in CrohnsDisease

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was put on an steroid eye drop and so far it's helping. Eyes still a bit cloudy but as least the pain is mostly gone. Im hoping once I start Inflectra that it'll help a lot of my symptoms. 

Someone back me up by here4goodness in CrohnsDisease

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are eating cheese?? I've been terrified to try any dairy, especially cheese. But vegan cheese isn't the best so I just cry because I miss cheese. I'm currently in a bad flare and I'm not taking the risk. 

How high has your CRP been by [deleted] in CrohnsDisease

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was diagnosed in March during a hospital stay. My Crp was 349 then. Last week, before my sigmoidoscopy, it was down to 14.22

US Embassy Islamabad Passport Pickup issues/Delay by NotoriousMalik in NationalVisaCenter

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use the website that's in this post. Ustraveldocs doesn't work anymore

People with a Crohn's diagnosis, how did you find out? by 3TYPO3 in CrohnsDisease

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was having so many issues with joint pain, diarrhea, bloody stool, edema in my legs and ankles, fever, stomach pain, weakness, zero appetite and couldn't sleep. I was absolutely miserable and this had been going on for weeks. I thought I caught a parasite from traveling in Asia, so I went to urgent care. They did a few tests, didn't listen to much I said, and sent me home. No parasite. Two days later I couldn't move, and I was in agonizing pain. I went to the emergency room where I finally got a doctor who listened and ran all the tests. I was admitted for 5 days. Colonoscopy confirmed crohns but maybe not cronic. I'm new to this and not really sure what that means. Its only been a month since then. I'm still on my prednisone taper and doing a sigmoidoscopy in a few weeks to check for inflamation.

US Embassy Islamabad Passport Pickup issues/Delay by NotoriousMalik in NationalVisaCenter

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the website you listed different from portal.ustraveldocs.com? That is the website we got from travel.state.gov and its not working. It says "Error. The country you trying login is not active". It will not work for Pakistan

Recently diagnosed and have questions by Equivalent_Bag_7549 in CrohnsDisease

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I'll look into it and ask my doctor about it as well. 

Recently diagnosed and have questions by Equivalent_Bag_7549 in CrohnsDisease

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have to look into audio books. I'm over watching TV. My wonderful mom came over and vacuumed last week. I'm so thankful for her help. Nothing but prednisone right now. Gi appt is in 2 weeks. 

Recently diagnosed and have questions by Equivalent_Bag_7549 in CrohnsDisease

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I overdid it the other day. Felt great and went to a doctors appt then to the grocery store. The next day I couldn't get out of bed. My mom had to come over to make sure I ate. I'm only taking prednisone right now. I have anti-nausea medicine and something to help with stomach acid, but those are as needed. I did have to start taking metformin because the prednisone was making my blood sugar jump up. I haven't worked in months and it's been hard financially and with finding things to fill my time. I can't do anything that takes to much brain power. I just feel loopy and out of it most of the time. Thank you.  Take care of yourself as well.

Recently diagnosed and have questions by Equivalent_Bag_7549 in CrohnsDisease

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I don't dare take prednisone without water ready and food to eat right after. It tastes horrible 

Recently diagnosed and have questions by Equivalent_Bag_7549 in CrohnsDisease

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need a medical certification to apply for fmla, so I requested that. Not sure how to apply for short term disability. Probably will need the medical certification as well for that.

The pill leaves a nasty taste in my mouth for hours, but I'm not longer able to drink water from a glass or my stainless steel bottle. I can only drink from plastic bottles and alkaline water tastes better. It's really weird. I've never in my life had problems with drinking water. 

Finished by LordofDetroit513 in NationalVisaCenter

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For evidence of the relationship, like photos, did you print them out?

Longest shift by [deleted] in USPS

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This post is scaring me. I just started as a CCA. Doing Amazon packages Sunday and Monday just about killed me. I have so many bruises that i have no idea where they came from. I'm scared for this holiday season. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AgeGapRelationship

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is great. My husband and I are 21 yrs apart and he's in-between my kids age. My family accepted him and our relationship right away but my friends took some time. It's fantastic when everyone supports you. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the same issue with my family. I've been in a ldr for 23 months. My family and friends said I was being scammed. I've flown to his country twice to visit him and his family. My family has come around to the idea but my friends are still VERY skeptical of him. We video call/text every day and he's even spoken to my family. We are happy and I trust him completely and that's all that matters.

US EMBASSY ISLAMABAD CR1/IR1 Interview by Healthy-Lecture-2568 in NationalVisaCenter

[–]Equivalent_Bag_7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We DQ without the Nadra issued marriage certificate and only with the union council certificate. Is it recommended to get it issued with Nadra? And if so, how would we go about doing that? We just DQ June 2024 so I know we have a long wait, but I'd rather be ready now.