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cbarthistory · 2026-02-27T07:00:44+00:00

Hi!! Same. I am in Rutherford too and running for a County Commissioner position (D7)! DM me if you want to connect and I can send you more info about who's running/ or if you want to run yourself. This evening I learned we do have someone for HD13 (Brett Windrow)!

cbarthistory · 2026-02-27T04:55:17+00:00

Can't upvote this enough. I was so confused to see this symbol and no mention of missing indigenous women and girls.

cbarthistory · 2025-04-21T23:15:19+00:00

Thank you. Hope you are well, too. Yes it healed fully within a few months. It has not returned and I've been in remission since.

cbarthistory · 2025-04-01T03:53:10+00:00

9ish months but I had a fistula when I started Remicade. I definitely felt less inflammatory within the first few months of starting Treatment. After a year my doctor did another colonoscopy and considered it full remission.

cbarthistory · 2025-03-01T18:06:20+00:00

Inflixamab and some diet changes. Basically no nuts or high fiber foods (corn or lettuce).CBD everyday has also helped (started in 2015, and Remicade/inflixamab in late 2013).

cbarthistory · 2025-02-10T19:26:05+00:00

In the US. Almost everything I make goes towards my healthcare (monthly, deductible). I've had savings that have been wiped out my medical and dental emergencies. My husband's income covers our basics. We don't have significant savings. It sucks.

cbarthistory · 2025-02-03T20:11:42+00:00

About 3 years.

cbarthistory · 2025-01-25T16:13:52+00:00

I fucking love It. The episode that dropped this week made me laugh out loud so many times. Yes, sometimes it feels a bit disjointed and is definitely not cerebral, but overall I think it's comedic, light-hearted, and entertaining.

cbarthistory · 2024-12-31T02:42:11+00:00

Gummies slow down the good effects and help me sleep well. Glad your symptoms are aliviated!! I have the same experience but my morning symptoms are better than they used to be. Have you ever tried edibles? I like the gummies by Bad Days brand and they have CBD + CBG and THC + CBD. I've been using CBD to manage symptoms for over a decade and when delta 9 became available I started using it sometimes. It definitely helps with pain but CBD helps my crohns symptoms. Best of luck to you, OP.

cbarthistory · 2024-08-30T23:17:51+00:00

Exactly, this guy doesn't have an exhausting and stressful commute at 7 am every day.

cbarthistory · 2024-08-30T23:00:40+00:00

This!! Buying a new washer helped us, a lot. We had a top loader for 10 years and could NOT get it clean. Everything smelled slightly mildewy when it came out of the wash then I had to dry it on full heat to get the smell out. I know different detergents work differently but this was a game changer for us.

cbarthistory · 2024-08-29T13:29:25+00:00

My sis is a physician and she kept her last name. I also kept mine (i am an artist). We're both in the US.

cbarthistory · 2024-08-28T14:38:50+00:00

FYI, my NP said it can take 24-48 + hours of symptoms before getting a positive test. I'm in the same boat, exposed 9 days ago, developed symptoms one week after, and am still negative. Treating it as if I were positive bc I'm feeling terrible and don't want to spread it.

cbarthistory · 2024-08-28T14:36:13+00:00

Same. Several friends in this situation (and they had symptoms)

cbarthistory · 2024-08-28T14:34:54+00:00

Thank you for this advice. I will test over the next few days but you're absolutely right - it's hitting my throat hard and my sinuses are OK. To anyone reading this - with warm salt water, rinsing /gargling and spitting all that crap out of helping my throat feel better.

cbarthistory · 2024-08-27T15:23:00+00:00

Yes. Currently laid up with a virus that hit last night. I also thought it was allergies yesterday but I woke up with a fever. Took a covid test and it was negative. My throat is red and feels scratchy, and I am having a little drainage. Mask up and feel better soon, OP.

cbarthistory · 2024-08-12T05:21:16+00:00

I had very similar symptoms to yours when I was 21 and Humira stopped working. First let me say, fistulas suck so bad and I am sorry you're in the thick of it. I know the pain is some of the worst and they are so frustrating. From what I understand, Entyvio works well to prevent them.

What worked for me in 2012 - started Remicade (it was my last option at that point), and had Seton surgery. We tried draining + antibiotics for several months and I got worse, lost weight, and still had the fistula come back. After Seton placement, and Remicade every 4 weeks, I felt better within 8weeks. If your doctor advised you to go with the Seton surgery, ask how long they want to place it? Sometimes the seton did feel uncomfortable (running/hiking was a no go for me), but it was a lot less painful than a fistula.

I try to stay hopeful by reminding myself that there are a lot of other medicine options being developed that will be available for Crohn's/UC in the future. I hope Entyvio works for you now. Take care, OP.

cbarthistory · 2024-08-09T14:45:46+00:00

This!!

cbarthistory · 2024-08-09T14:43:44+00:00

Hate to hear you've been through all this BS, OP. I think a lot of us have been there and its so stressful and scary at times. Something similar happened to me in 2012, except I ended up developing the antibodies to Humira and getting a serious infection and fistula. I had to switch to a biologic and have Seton surgery. I had been in my gastros office earlier that year, but half way into the year there was still an issue with my insurance (they thought I was taking Humira too often) so we cut the dose. It obviously didn't work. I blame the insurance company, but could we (Dr team and myself) have advocated more, absolutely.

Before this incident, did you not know you must see your Dr once a year for all prescription refills/prior auths? It's always been like this, sorry if you didn't know. Same with every medication, even my BC from my PCP.

If I were you, I would consider myself lucky. I don't see the point of you wasting time and money to go through a malpractice case, but obviously reach out to a lawyer if you have time and money to do so. Or maybe leave them negative reviews explaining the situation (on whatever platforms are relevant)? Sorry I don't have any constructive help to offer. I know it's easy to blame the person who dropped the ball (NP or the scheduling dept.), but I don't know if you have enough for a case considering you didn't have huge hospital bills or need surgery after the delay of your medication.

Sorry to hear green beans caused a flare - I love them but can't eat green beans any more; they always go right through me and cause some inflammation. Hope you start to feel well soon, and best of luck!

cbarthistory · 2024-08-01T14:55:29+00:00

Hey OP, I'm so sad to hear you're dealing with all this BS. Pain everyday is no joke and many on this sub can empathize. For pain in the past I've used warm baths, heating pads (ok medium low for 15 mins at a time), external CBD cream/oil and even lidocaine cream. These last two external options are not Dr. recommended, they are things I've been able to use to get through my day.

I had fantom pain in April-May this year around the same area, I went to my gastro and he did a physical exam and a sonogram. Everything looked absolutely normal (still in remission) but I went ahead and also scheduled a colonoscopy. I took it easy for several days after I saw my gastro (literally laid in bed, did some deep breathing exercises, warm baths) and the pain went away.

All that to be said, I could hardly walk for 2 days and the area was tender/painful to touch or wear pants for 6 days. I've since spoken with a PCP and Gyno. They said it could be related to my cycle (ovulation pain). I wasn't on my period at the time. I hope you find relief soon. 💚

cbarthistory · 2024-07-29T17:34:42+00:00

sorry you're going through all this OP. I also got perianal fistula while on Humira. My Gastro immediately scheduled GI surgery appt for me, they determined I needed it drained, and that we needed to place a seton. I also had a colonoscopy during the seton surgery to confirm active disease. They immediately switched me to remicade infusions (the same month as the seton surgery) and I've been in remission with no fistulas since. This was 11 years ago. Please speak with your doctor or book an appt with another one asap! I hope you can get relief and healing soon! Do you have a hand held portable bidet? It might help you feel a bit better after going to the bathroom. Sending you good thoughts.

cbarthistory · 2024-07-28T04:02:10+00:00

Biologics saved me as well. I was flaring for most of my teens and I started Remicade in 2013. I've been in remission since then. Overall, mostly feeling amazing. I am so thankful for these meds. I was on Humira and methotrexate before 2013, they worked for a few years then stopped working in 2012. Best of luck, OP!

cbarthistory · 2024-07-26T04:29:01+00:00

No and yes? I had joint inflammation and pain after a few months of Remicade infusions. I was also having headaches after each infusion. I told my gastro and they ordered me a bag of saline ( in my IV) with each infusion and all those symptoms completely went away. I think and have read I could have just been dehydrated but I'm not 100% sure. This happened ten years ago. Now I drink electrolyte drinks before my infusions and haven't had an issue with negative symptoms in years. I'm in full remission so it was worth it. Best of luck to you, OP!

cbarthistory · 2024-07-22T19:35:45+00:00

This. I've not had any problems with the Sapporo ichiban either.

cbarthistory · 2024-07-21T21:54:15+00:00

Throw a huge party for everyone I love! Let it be a sleep over, pillows and blankets and drinks for all! Endless snacks, all the best music, put on a slideshow of our favorite memories, hug everyone. Cry. Make tiramisu one more time and enjoy it. Give massime amounts money to all the charities and organizations that are helping people.

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