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 ...

Still sick.. still lower abdominal pain.

Monday, August 11th, 2008

I don't know why I seem to be so unable to grasp the pain involved with crohn's disease.  For some reason, I keep thinking that "this time", I will get better.  Honestly, I think deep down, I believe one of these times, medicine or treatments are going to ...

Catheter is Out!

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

I had, for a few minutes, actually considered taking the catheter out myself.  I was glad the dr called me and was able to set up an appointment with the hospital (even though I am not happy with that hospital and I'm not exactly one of their favorite patients).. and ...

Another CT Scan - Abscess Observation

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

I left the hospital early on Tuesday, against their wishes... and immediately got in contact with my Doctor. I spoke with the assistant on Tuesday evening and then again on Wednesday afternoon.  This morning (thursday) my doctor called to tell me I needed to come in so she could ...

CT Guided Drainage & Hospital Complaints

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

On Monday, I was told I needed to have an abscess drained which was getting bigger and the main source of all my current pain.  The doctors assistant made an appointment for the following morning at 7:30.  The assistant didn't have any other information for me, but told ...