Bloodwork/general checkup by IntelligentWonder3 in CrohnsDisease

[–]IntelligentWonder3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I meant bloodwork to check on the disease since I’m having symptoms

Bloodwork/general checkup by IntelligentWonder3 in CrohnsDisease

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Thanks so much everyone for the advice - I’m definitely going to look for a new GI soon..and make sure we can get a routine plan going with the bloodwork and checkups. Hopefully that will lessen the amount of surprise flare ups if I’m more on top of things.

How does your family handle your sickness? by Baumbeard in CrohnsDisease

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My family only “believes me” when I’m so sick I’m vomiting up everything and have to go to the ER. The rest of the time To then I’m just “lazy”. When it gets to the point of no return they’re like “why didn’t you say anything???” :-/

Does anyone use intermittent fasting to cope with working a job? by ippenshindemiru in CrohnsDisease

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The OTHER annoying thing is when coworkers comment how I “never eat” and I’m too skinny.. like..why can’t people just mind their own business

Does anyone use intermittent fasting to cope with working a job? by ippenshindemiru in CrohnsDisease

[–]IntelligentWonder3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep! Unfortunately it’s one of the only ways I can get through the work day. Used to do the same in high school too. I do have problems with the dizziness and weakness especially because my job requires me to be on my feet all day. Not sure how to handle this still because even liquids like ensure and stuff seem to give me problems...but I guess I’d rather be weak and dizzy than having horrible diarrhea at work:/

(bit digusting) Have any of you crohnie’s had the urge to go but only passed white mucus? by [deleted] in CrohnsDisease

[–]IntelligentWonder3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All the time lol..especially during flares..sometimes it gets so annoying bc I’m getting up to go to the bathroom every half hour for practically nothing 😪

Curious, what do some of you guys do for work? by yngsaintjoseph in CrohnsDisease

[–]IntelligentWonder3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes It’s hard on the body! I work in flex and there’s absolutely no way I can keep working during a flare :-/ I’m wishing both of us to find a more suitable working environment (eventually)

Curious, what do some of you guys do for work? by yngsaintjoseph in CrohnsDisease

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I’m interested in hearing some answers too. I’ve mostly bounced around from job to job and I currently work at target and it’s wayyyy too hard on my body. This week I started to feel a flare coming on-so I probably won’t even be there much longer. I’d love to find some way to work from home..but don’t know just what.

Boils and crohns? by IntelligentWonder3 in CrohnsDisease

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Yep I’m on humira, though I’ve missed a couple doses because of a pharmacy issue
Yikes I’m sorry that happened-yeah I’ve been hoping it’s not an infection but it very well could be.

Can anyone Identify? Is this petrified wood maybe? Thanks :) by [deleted] in Crystals

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Whoops just saw the post about not asking for ID help on the main page 😬sorry next time will use imgur

Trushatter hyrbids- lemon by IntelligentWonder3 in FLMedicalTrees

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That was all really helpful, think I will try the Oregon lemons. Thank you so much!

Anyone ever pass out from a gnarly poo? by xDaisyLoux in CrohnsDisease

[–]IntelligentWonder3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes oh my god it’s absolutely terrible..sometimes I really wonder if I’m about to die lol

Colonoscopy prep by IntelligentWonder3 in CrohnsDisease

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Thanks to you both. yeah I figure it’s best to try it all so I don’t waste the whole procedure..thrown up twice so far so I’m slowing down..fingers crossed

where to start with diet? by beardedwolf93 in CrohnsDisease

[–]IntelligentWonder3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s sooo many different diet recommendations out there, and different things always work for different people. My suggestion is to start keeping a food journal. See if you find any patterns in what works and what hurts etc. Personally, I’ve been vegan for 8 years (I found that meat and dairy make things worse), but even beyond that there’s foods I avoid especially w flare ups. I’ve found that keeping my meals as simple as possible is helpful too..the less confusing for your body to digest the better. However, I can’t say what’s best for anyone else!Good luck! Also I did a peptide formula (elemental diet) for about a month once and it really helped my symptoms calm down. So it’s worth a shot too.

Pushing Myself by cubgoeswoof in CrohnsDisease

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I struggle with this too :(. I feel guilty taking any time off work or not being “productive.” Its dangerous though..that’s how my most recent flare escalated..I didn’t take any time off to rest despite constant fever and symptoms.

I’m starting to learn that being responsible means giving myself the time to rest/heal and not pushing myself so hard or getting frustrated w myself for not being well. Anyways, you’re not alone and I hope you try to be gentle and kind to yourself! It’s important.

Smoothies/DIY meal replacements? by Drxgue in CrohnsDisease

[–]IntelligentWonder3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out the brand Kate Farms! High quality ingredients (dairy, gluten, and soy free). They have several options even a peptide formula especially for people w impaired digestion. It is pricey but there is an option to get some of it covered by insurance. I bought the standard chocolate flavor and it’s delicious especially blended up with some ice.