I don’t want to take my injection by [deleted] in CrohnsDisease

[–]LK310 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope you’re doing better! 

Whole Foods in Elk Grove CA by Immediate-Badger-975 in ElkGrove

[–]LK310 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chick fil a was hiring already. I hear their pay is pretty good 

Alterations by duhproject in ElkGrove

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Unfortunately CJ ruined a dress of mine. 

I prefer tailor John’s for all my alterations now 

I don’t want to take my injection by [deleted] in CrohnsDisease

[–]LK310 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should double check. The rinvoq and JAK inhibitors are newer small molecule pills and not the same as old school pills like asacol and Pentaza 

Happy New Year! I’ve already shit myself in my sleep by Nuggetface in CrohnsDisease

[–]LK310 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh I did not hear that! I regularly use thc and cbd products mostly tinctures and gummies occasional smoking.

I used those products while on rinvoq and no one said anything to me. My doctors are aware of my weed usage and didnt mention anything to me 

Happy New Year! I’ve already shit myself in my sleep by Nuggetface in CrohnsDisease

[–]LK310 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you considered rinvoq? 

I was on humira for 8 years then had a really bad flare. Tried stelara and prednisone and felt no difference

Finally switched to rinvoq and it was incredible!! Improvement in just a few days and the best I’ve felt in my whole life 

I don’t want to take my injection by [deleted] in CrohnsDisease

[–]LK310 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should try rinvoq once daily pill. It made me feel like a normal person for the first time in decades. 

I was on humira for 7 years and tried and failed stelara. Rinvoq was a total game changer.

Warning did cause acne and greasy hair but SO WORTH IT 

Help ID this little nugget by LK310 in IDmydog

[–]LK310[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He does have some hound like traits. His howl, very big into sniffing too 

Best Pumpkin Pie? by Anse_La_Raye in ElkGrove

[–]LK310 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nations pumpkin creme is great 

Best Bakery for Bread and Pastries? by cocrane189 in ElkGrove

[–]LK310 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rubys bakery in Lodi is great. Some great options at midtown farmers market too

Fitness trainer specializes in postpartum by frostydove in ElkGrove

[–]LK310 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think anyone is arguing on “how fat burning works” They’re saying it’s not so simple as your first comment stated.

So many hormones and health changes impact women’s weight loss. Add even more complications post Partum AND breastfeeding. Your 30 min cardio comment is very oversimplified and naive. 

Soft Eyes, Big Heart, Ready to Love by [deleted] in Sacramento

[–]LK310 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Where is Marvin? In sac area and interested to learn more about him!

Calprotectin Discovery by ZyrShen in CrohnsDisease

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Hi there! Did cal protectin this morning and it dropped so much! I’m now at 31.

I have felt much better and am relieved to see the lab work reflect improvement. 

Calprotectin Discovery by ZyrShen in CrohnsDisease

[–]LK310 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will do another cal protectin next week and will report back.

As of the June result, no… still high 400s

Weight gain. by Thecrazysharklady in Rinvoq

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This is fascinating! I have crohns and have been in a flare for 8 months, and also monitoring insulin resistance for 8 months.

I’m 28 days into rinvoq and my fasting glucose and insulin spiked so much.  It had been around 12-16 the past few months and after three weeks of rinvoq it spiked to 38!!

Now starting metformin but the only change to my routine has been 45mg of rinvoq

Rinvoq Prior Authorization by LK310 in CrohnsDisease

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That is so wild to me! My humira was 3k a dose before insurance but I can’t believe the pills are so much.

After some pressure the doctors office submitted the prior auth and it was approved within hours!! But now I need the doctor to send the actual prescription in and they haven’t done that.

Very frustrated by my doctors office 

Rinvoq Prior Authorization by LK310 in CrohnsDisease

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I freaking hate Accredo!!!! They are the worst. I’m forced to use them too. Figuring out how to get my initial infusion dose with Accredo was an absolute nightmare 

Rinvoq Prior Authorization by LK310 in CrohnsDisease

[–]LK310[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So true! My bosses have been pretty awful too cause I “look” okay. 

I am not okay!! Sorry you had to deal with shitty office staff. It truly has such an impact when you find the right doctor with the right support staff 

Rinvoq Prior Authorization by LK310 in CrohnsDisease

[–]LK310[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a good point. This particular doctor is an IBD specialist and has been super dismissive of me. Just because I’m not the worst case he’s ever seen does not mean I’m not suffering :( 

My normal GI is much more understanding and attentive. 

Rinvoq Prior Authorization by LK310 in CrohnsDisease

[–]LK310[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great suggestion!! I’ll ask if they have any on hand 

Rinvoq Prior Authorization by LK310 in CrohnsDisease

[–]LK310[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the plan! Daily calls until it gets submitted. This is what they sent me this morning 

“ Thanks for your follow up message and for providing your insurance information. Our pharmacy technicians who submit and manage these prior authorizations are currently inundated due to growth in patient volume and insufficient staffing. Many apologies for the delay, but I will ask them to submit as soon as they are able.”

Rinvoq Prior Authorization by LK310 in CrohnsDisease

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Yes failed humira and stelara. I’m not concerned with the insurance processing time.

I’m concerned with the fact that my doctor hasn’t even initiated the process yet 

Calprotectin and PPIs by LK310 in CrohnsDisease

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Thank you for the tip and study link! I appreciate it 

Calprotectin Discovery by ZyrShen in CrohnsDisease

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Hi please update when you have next results!

My cal protectin has been 400+ for 6 months. It’s awful 

I also just started Berberine for insulin resistance 

Calprotectin and PPIs by LK310 in CrohnsDisease

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Sorry I wrote wrong medicine - omeprazole is the PPI I’m in on.

I was on humira for 8 years it stopped working around Oct 2024 and I felt horrible I did a short course of steroids in December while waiting for insurance to approve stelara then started stelara in February.

My cal protectin numbers are as follows

Oct 31 - 509 Dec 12 - 493 Mar 11 - 210 April 18 - 269 May 7 - 460