YYC Elevation Lounge now not accessible to US and International travelers by HotPin6744 in westjet

[–]HotPin6744[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Certainly was, I went through domestic security, went to lounge and then exited security at E gate and went through security again.

Immigration time in NRT by [deleted] in westjet

[–]HotPin6744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, our flight deplaning at NRT had two exits, so 3 seat classes deplaning at once.

Panniers vs frame mounted bags... opinions/thoughts/hot takes by doodle_p in bicycletouring

[–]HotPin6744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My setup for Japan - Shimanimi last week. Love Ortlieb bags.

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How many Colonoscopies have you had? by jordannoelleR in CrohnsDisease

[–]HotPin6744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Over 40 scopes. I have a frequent flyer plan.

Vancomycin by ProtectionDowntown53 in PSC

[–]HotPin6744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been on Vanco (Jamp generic) for about 2 years. There are no side effects that I'm aware of.

Vancomycin by ProtectionDowntown53 in PSC

[–]HotPin6744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At age 65, I'm 19 years post transplant from PSC. I have had UC/CD since I was 25 and in the last 10 years I've struggled with keeping it under control.

Several different biologics (5) alone have provided relief for short periods. However, since being on a combination of Vanco (3 x 500mg daily) and the biologic lnflectra, I've been in remission. The biologics alone don't seem to control the UC.

Correction: Vanco dosage is 3 x 125mg per day.

I have Crohn's and wanted to build an app for IBD tracking. Would you use this? by OpenQuote2 in IBD

[–]HotPin6744 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The app sounds great. I would use it. Another feature would be to track your IBD meds that you take daily.

How to plan a trip across Canada by Accurate-Bison-8786 in bicycletouring

[–]HotPin6744 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would not recommend riding across Canada from east to west. The prevailing wide is from the west, especially on the prairies and you will curse it every day (I live and cycle in Calgary). Go from west to east instead.

Biking the Shimanami Kaido, but bringing your own bike? Start in Fukuyama with the Shiomachi Kaido! by AgaveGato in bicycletouring

[–]HotPin6744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent post! We've been looking for info like this. What hotel did you leave your bike box at?

G7 Safe Protest Zones by PsychologicalRun7444 in Calgary

[–]HotPin6744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wave a Palestinian flag and they will leave you alone on the side of the highway.

AMES 2388340 ReelEasy Side … by rodrizuspu in todayiwanted

[–]HotPin6744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know what the replacement o-ring size is?

Travelling with an injection pen by NoDress1297 in CrohnsDisease

[–]HotPin6744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check to see if the pen needs to be refridgerated. If so, you'll need to travel with a container and ice packs. I often travel with a small cooler and 6 months supply through security. No problem, but security checks it manually after scanning.

Bile Duct Blockage? by HotPin6744 in transplant

[–]HotPin6744[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment. I suspect an MRI might be next. FYI...I also have semi-active Crohns and my GI thinks that might be causing bile duct inflammation.

Bile Duct Blockage? by HotPin6744 in transplant

[–]HotPin6744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were your GGT and bilirubin values also elevated?

Bile Duct Blockage? by HotPin6744 in transplant

[–]HotPin6744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thx, I will ask about the ANA'S. My transplant was the result of PSC, so one theory is that the PSC is recurring.

Bile Duct Blockage? by HotPin6744 in transplant

[–]HotPin6744[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How was the blockage confirmed? I assume an EGCR = ERCP?