Crohn's surgery

Clodfobble · 05-05-2011, 12:25 PM

I took a few of the kids' shots, because I feel like it's important for me to understand what I'm putting them through. Doing it myself didn't bother me, but honestly, the pain was worse than the big blood-draw needles, because for some reason with the B12 it keeps stinging for awhile after the needle's out. A different kind of pain, if that makes sense.

Pete, ask your doctor about using a transdermal cream. I guarantee you there's a compounding pharmacy in your city (back in the day all pharmacies were compounding pharmacies, before mass production made them nothing but pill-counters.) Some Walgreens and Target pharmacies have even started offering compounding services, because of the ever-increasing need for people to have their meds prepared with no gluten or other additives. Almost any med can be put into a transdermal cream, the doctor just has to write the prescription that way. They'll give it to you in a collection of metered, capped syringes, so you can measure out exactly 1 mL of the cream or whatever concentration you're supposed to take.

dmg1969 · 05-05-2011, 01:01 PM

Pete, I just saw this thread. I'm sorry you had to have surgery. I have Crohn's. I was diagnosed in 2004 after becoming very ill and losing over 50lbs. My twin brother has had it for much longer than I have (I think he was diagnosed in our late teens...we're 41 now). He has had 3 bowel resections along with numerous other surgeries for complications.

I get monthly B-12 injections as part of my treatment. I just have the doctor do them because I have to get monthly blood draws so they do it while I'm there. I do give myself bi-weekly Humira injections. Just juiced myself up last evening.

Crohn's is a real bastard. Luckily, between the oral meds I'm on along with the Humira, I've been able to stave off surgery. I was headed down that road when my GI tried Humira as a last resort. Luckily, it's been working for the past 4 years I've been taking it.

Best of luck in your recovery!

Pete Zicato · 05-05-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Pete, ask your doctor about using a transdermal cream.

I did some googling of b12 for Crohn's and there was a lot of agreement that the shots were the best option. Now that I've got a reasonable solution (I don't have to watch), I'll probably stick with this.

dmg1969 · 05-05-2011, 02:24 PM

Pete, do you also take a multi-vitamin daily? I do...due to malabsorbsion issues, as most Crohn's patients experience.

Pete Zicato · 05-06-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dmg1969

Pete, do you also take a multi-vitamin daily? I do...due to malabsorbsion issues, as most Crohn's patients experience.

Oh yeah. Multi, calcium (because of the years on steroids), and fish oil (to help with the inflammation).

Pete Zicato · 05-06-2011, 08:52 AM

Thanks all. Baby steps all the way.

05-05-2011, 12:25 PM	#1
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I took a few of the kids' shots, because I feel like it's important for me to understand what I'm putting them through. Doing it myself didn't bother me, but honestly, the pain was worse than the big blood-draw needles, because for some reason with the B12 it keeps stinging for awhile after the needle's out. A different kind of pain, if that makes sense. Pete, ask your doctor about using a transdermal cream. I guarantee you there's a compounding pharmacy in your city (back in the day all pharmacies were compounding pharmacies, before mass production made them nothing but pill-counters.) Some Walgreens and Target pharmacies have even started offering compounding services, because of the ever-increasing need for people to have their meds prepared with no gluten or other additives. Almost any med can be put into a transdermal cream, the doctor just has to write the prescription that way. They'll give it to you in a collection of metered, capped syringes, so you can measure out exactly 1 mL of the cream or whatever concentration you're supposed to take. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

05-05-2011, 01:01 PM	#2
dmg1969 I got nothing Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 486	Pete, I just saw this thread. I'm sorry you had to have surgery. I have Crohn's. I was diagnosed in 2004 after becoming very ill and losing over 50lbs. My twin brother has had it for much longer than I have (I think he was diagnosed in our late teens...we're 41 now). He has had 3 bowel resections along with numerous other surgeries for complications. I get monthly B-12 injections as part of my treatment. I just have the doctor do them because I have to get monthly blood draws so they do it while I'm there. I do give myself bi-weekly Humira injections. Just juiced myself up last evening. Crohn's is a real bastard. Luckily, between the oral meds I'm on along with the Humira, I've been able to stave off surgery. I was headed down that road when my GI tried Humira as a last resort. Luckily, it's been working for the past 4 years I've been taking it. Best of luck in your recovery! __________________ Void where prohibited. Your results may vary. Not intended for resale. Do not remove tag. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

05-05-2011, 02:24 PM	#4
dmg1969 I got nothing Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 486	Pete, do you also take a multi-vitamin daily? I do...due to malabsorbsion issues, as most Crohn's patients experience. __________________ Void where prohibited. Your results may vary. Not intended for resale. Do not remove tag. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

05-06-2011, 08:52 AM	#6
Pete Zicato Turns out my CRS is a symptom of TMB. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,916	Thanks all. Baby steps all the way. __________________ Talk nerdy to me.

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