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sigh. oh, Sara, this is just an unbelievable bummer. don't hate me for saying this: I think you should obtain all the surgery n...

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Any word on how she is doing?...

I understand exactly what you are going through, as I have the same diagnosis. I'm dealing with acceptance and trying to find (in...

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LORRIE, I POSTED THE FOLLOWING IN REPLY TO YOUR FIRST POST SHOWN ABOVE, BEFORE I READ THIS ONE, SO I COPIED IT HERE. PLEASE KEEP ...

Lorrie, I am so glad to hear your son is doing better. I disagree with the others who are in favor of the surgery right now. I ...

I feel your frustration with energy. Even now, 654 days after my third surgery, I don't have the same amount of energy I once had....

Eric, I would LOVE to hear about some work from home options. Unfortunately, I sometimes think I can't even do that with any cons...

Oh Lizz, I'm sorry. Coincidentally, I started working from home right when my UC became hospital worthy. I forget what you do, but...

What about Gatorade? I have been able to drink 1 a day if I think of it....

Michael, I checked my post-op info fro my hospital and found chicken soup, bouillon and Pedialite on the suggested list. Pedialit...

I'm finished with all surgeries. Had my takedown on July 13th. I do well with hot tea but everything else causes my intestines t...

Michael, what phase are you in, ie. 1st, 2nd or 3rd surgery and how many days since then? I ask because I couldn't tolerate water...

Does anyone have recommendations on what to drink other than water? I've tried every kind of juice and prepackaged teas and my ne...

I am so Glad you are completely healed, God Bless you and take care of your self. My son is going to have this surgery too. Hard f...

Sara, Jake has had a busy summer. We have been meeting with the surgeon several times and his gastroenterologist. Jake had his...

Lorrie, I still have the bag and I have to empty it several times a day. It is no where near as many times as I had to go befor...

Lorrie, How are things going with Jake? I have been thinking about him and your family. I hope that your getting the answers that...

Dianne,Its been awhile, how is the Remicade going? I have to tell you, my doctor is blaming a lot of my problems on the Remicade. ...

Danna, Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I really throw myself into work when I'm not recovering for what ever surgery I ...

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Eric, I actually got UC when I gave up smoking when I was in my early thirties a few years ago. There is def a link with smoking...

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Kanaka & Daniel, both of you gave me good info...THANKS! I seldom have burning issues but use Calmoseptine when I do. I tak...

I had my j-pouch done in 2002 and I end up with a case of pouchitis like every six months. I also have the burning, it feels like ...

I have had similar issues with the burning/itching. I too use Calmoseptine, which can be purchased over the counter. In addition...

Hi Terry, Thanks so much. So far, for past 1 year, I have been fine with some bad days of itching and burning. But last week has ...

I'm still having problems 15 months after takedown with waking up to find I had a bowel movement - often 1-2 time nightly...maybe ...

Merry, Thanks for the response. I will start eating probiotics again. I am surprised that you do not eat fiber/imodium. Then how ...

Lizz, it's your old fellow Crohnie friend from KY! Sorry to hear you have been going through so much. I've heard that it's prett...

have you gone in for your year check up? Maybe your pouch needs to be adjusted with an exam. Calmoseptine helps with my burn when ...

Hi, Please help me. I had my takedown more than a year ago and have been good so far. Now for past week and half, by evening, I...

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