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I think you meant to put http://www.whensexhurts.com I have checked it out, and it seems to be a great place! I think it was a great idea to create a site for people who have that problem, since it isnt really limited to ICers. I am glad that it is taking off. Thanks for reminding everyone about it! Hugs, Amy
Just adding my 2 cents worth. It's really a wonderful, light hearted place where you can feel comfortable talking about sexual issues. Definately come on over and visit!
04/17/09 Crohn's disease almost killed me with a combo of extreme constipation from pain medications. My bowel ruptured, I almost died from peritonitis and spent several days in the ICU then more in a private room on the floor. If you have any questions about severe constipation from pain meds please don't hesitate to send me a message.
Oh yes, there is a discussion for everyone, if something doesn't suit you skip on over it and on the next! Very user-friendly!! It's safe and non-judgemental whatsoever, and as Sandy said - lighthearted, we're all in it together so might as well have fun while trying to figure it all out!
Hugs,
Tracey How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time...
Harry arrived 2/23/09!
*IC Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
Dx's:
IC dx'd Nov 2004
Lymphocytic Colitis dx'd July 2005
Possible IBS Current IC Meds
Vistaril 25mg in the evening Previous IC Meds taken:
Cystoprotek - 2 caps 2x's a day
Elmiron, 100mg 3x's a day
Ditropan, 5 mg 3x's a day Others:
Wellbutrin 150mg 2x's a day for Anxiety/IBS
Pepcid 40mg a day for GERD
Zytrec for Nasal Allergies
Align Probiotic daily for IBS
IC Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
04/17/09 Crohn's disease almost killed me with a combo of extreme constipation from pain medications. My bowel ruptured, I almost died from peritonitis and spent several days in the ICU then more in a private room on the floor. If you have any questions about severe constipation from pain meds please don't hesitate to send me a message.
It is a wonderful place..
And the Goddesses are a true sport...lol .. There are alot of helpful threads!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs
Ronda
ONE Second, ONE Bite, ONE Breath, ONE Pill, ONE Minute, ONE Teardrop, ONE Hour, ONE Sip.. ONE DAY! I will Prevail from this disease! IC Hoping for a Cure!
Meds For IC: Lyrica-25mg Glucosamine-500 MSM-500mg, Prosed Ds -When Flaring
Other Meds: Levlite- Continious Birtcontrol, Micardis-40mg for High Blood Pressure
Meds I have Tried:
Topamax,Tofranil, Elmiron, Atarax, Cymbalta, Elavil, Enablex, Detral La, Prydium.
Lexapro< Bad reaction to this med!
Intstills, could not continue them due to some kind of reaction after 3rd instill. Tasted the lidocaine in my mouth, tongue and lips went numb then went into what seemed like a panic attack. Shaking, racing heart, tingling face/head, blood pressure shot up..
Dx With IC in Nov 2006 with Hydro/Cysto
Hydro/Cysto Caused Bladder to Rupture.
Other Dxs-Vulvodynia,Fibro, Endo, IBS, HPV, Migraines, Spastic Colon, Mild Dysplasia.
ICN Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
Hello everyone, I'm so happy to find you all. Now I can continue learning more about what my body is doing to me, and I have so many questions but above all, I no longer feel alone, because I was the only one I knew who has IC. While I'm babbling on, can anyone point me in the direction of an article I can send on to family and friends or that I can print out for them to help them understand what this is? Most of them think the pain is mostly in my head for having nothing more than a bad, recurring UTI. And where do I learn about the IC diet? It looks like I keep triggering my flares from what I eat and what I do. Well, I am thankful for all of you. Can't wait to get to know you all... Sincerestly,
dianna_rose...
Hi there dianna_rose!! This is a great place for support and information etc, and whensexhurts.com is another great resource! Here's a link to the Patient Handbook here at the ICN, it's the go-to place for all sorts of information - medicines, treatments, tests, diet, etc...
I look forward to getting to know you as well and seeing you around the boards!!!
Hugs!!!
Hugs,
Tracey How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time...
Harry arrived 2/23/09!
*IC Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
Dx's:
IC dx'd Nov 2004
Lymphocytic Colitis dx'd July 2005
Possible IBS Current IC Meds
Vistaril 25mg in the evening Previous IC Meds taken:
Cystoprotek - 2 caps 2x's a day
Elmiron, 100mg 3x's a day
Ditropan, 5 mg 3x's a day Others:
Wellbutrin 150mg 2x's a day for Anxiety/IBS
Pepcid 40mg a day for GERD
Zytrec for Nasal Allergies
Align Probiotic daily for IBS
IC Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
:welcome Diana Traceanne gave you the link to find everything you need, and you also have the boards to learn more.. You will find a wealth of info with in these pages.
'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'
I'm sorry, Sharon, but there was something about the combination of the Forum being titled "Sex and Romance" and your Thread being titled "Come Join Us!" that just absolutely cracked me up!
Like, uh, yeah -- maybe when we get to know each other a little better...
Peace, Carolyn
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Laura (11), Susannah (12 1/2) and Maman (that's me!), North Wildwood NJ, September 2007
Hugs,
Tracey How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time...
Harry arrived 2/23/09!
*IC Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
Dx's:
IC dx'd Nov 2004
Lymphocytic Colitis dx'd July 2005
Possible IBS Current IC Meds
Vistaril 25mg in the evening Previous IC Meds taken:
Cystoprotek - 2 caps 2x's a day
Elmiron, 100mg 3x's a day
Ditropan, 5 mg 3x's a day Others:
Wellbutrin 150mg 2x's a day for Anxiety/IBS
Pepcid 40mg a day for GERD
Zytrec for Nasal Allergies
Align Probiotic daily for IBS
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