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Oh honey, please go get checked out before things get bad. I hope things are not bad like you think. But, I believe at this stage we know our body. And that just stinks. This disease is just crazy, and there is just no knowing how to controlling it. Honey, I am praying for you.
Hugs honey.
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I am just glad to hear you are feeling better. What a relief! I understand why you stopped the Lialda, when you feel as bad as you have for the last few days you are desperate for relief. And sometimes I think we do know our bodies better. I know what is too much for me, when at times other say "Oh come on, its no biggie its just a picnic or just a salad".. I know.. I know when I need more sleep or when the pain is not right. I am just grateful you feel better. I hope you continue to feel better each day.
Hugs honey,
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I am sorry you are going through all this. Unfortunatily, its not an uncommon story. You need to keep pushing your doc and keep letting him know you feel awful. The only way the doctors know you are not feeling well is when they hear from you. Its sad, but when they do not hear from you they just assume all is fine. Make an appointment, call in between, and try hard to understand some times making diagnosis is based on how long the diarhea last and how long the symptoms lasts.
Try to keep up on the fluids (sports drinks help greatly), and gets lots of rest. And communicate and communicate with your doctor. I am sorry you are such a hard time.
Hugs,
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I am starting to think the same, that you might belong in the hospital. Keep us update kiddo. Lots of love..
Hugs,
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I know sweetie. I am tired of this crohns and garbage. It seems to be a neverending cycle of crap! I am sending you big hugs honey. I wish I could help you out, or wave a magic wand and make it better even if just for an hour. I just had another blockage last week, and it beats down on me mentally as much as physically.
When do you go back to your doctor? Honey, I know you are mostly in the bathroom and in bed. Let your Mom take care of you and know that we will be here when you need us.
Hugs, hugs and more hugs,
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I wish I could help you more. Keep your head up, and make sure you see a doctor you trust. Just because he has a fancy title does not mean you trust him/her.
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I have had one, and trying desperately to avoid another.
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No one seems to have a good answer for that.
Take care.... Give your bowels a chance to rest. It might help.
Hugs,
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How did your daughter make out at the orthopedic? I hope she did not break her arm again. What's the deal? Does she think she is a monkey or something?
.. Holly went through a phase where she broke her leg, her nose, and her arm all within 1 year! Yikes! It was crazy, but then she was crazy. Trampoline, roller blade stunt tricks, etc. Now, I just duct tape her to the couch and turn on the TV!
.. Just kidding! Let me know how both you and your daughter are. You sound exhausted honey. Take care of yourself.
Hugs,
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Thanks for the hugs. Sorry, I did not get a chance to post this last night. After a cat scan, yep I have another small bowel obstruction. Because of my history at this hospital (I had all my surgeries there) and crohns history, it was decided I could go home with pain meds and a clear liquid diet. As long as I promise to return if anything worsens. I am a bit better today, but as I stopped eating yesterday morning I am now 24 hrs without food, so my bowels have had a short time to rest.
So, instead of my fancy chocolate fudge coffee, this morning I am sipping chicken broth! Not the same at all!
But maybe by Monday I can have coffee, maybe.. I slept a bit last night, only about 5 hours but hey more than I would have if I was at the hospital. I can't even begin to tell you how scared I was, thinking Oh crap here comes the surgery decisions. How am I suppose to avoid these blockages? I did not eat anything I was not suppose to!
Hey... wait.. Mindy I just reread your post. Your playing should you go the ER or not. Honey go.. Because if you wait too long you are going to be in the 4th of July mess at the ER. Thankfully, I was in and out of the ER in less than 6 hrs. Plus, I don't know about you but when I play the "should I go game" it usually means I should, and I end up going when the pain is really out of control.
What's going on Mindy? I hope you are feeling better today.
Let us know.
Hugs back at ya, sweetie.
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