Archive for the ‘Medication’ Category

Cutting Back on Prednisone

Friday, September 26th, 2008

I had my doctors appointment last week - the day after our Ike Wind Storm here in Dayton... Crazy days. Anyway, Dr wants to have me to have another CT scan to see what's going on with the absess I had.  If it's still there, she'll put me back ...

Treatment / Medications for Crohn’s Disease

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

I've been meaning to post this.. if for no other reason than to have it for my own records down the road.  As I'm sure things will change soon since I'm still having issues. Current Daily (long-term) Medication: Asacol® (mesalamine) - affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation - 2 ...

Freebies for Crohn’s (IBS)

Monday, August 11th, 2008

For my crohn's disease, there doesn't seem to be any specific foods that irritate, or even that specifically soothe.  Well, no.. I can't say that.. I know that when I'm feeling particularly poorly, there are some foods I definitely want to stay away from... like anything gas-causing (beans, onions, some ...