Guest guest Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 At 10:52 AM 11/27/2009, you wrote: I discovered that it said hormone therapies, ex. birth control, cause flare ups. All I can tell you is that I had a normal gut as a child, teen and young adult. I went on birth control about two months before I married in 1976; within four months, I had IBS which plagued me until finding SCD in 2001. I also known my symptoms were always worse right around my period. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 I've been on birth control for years. I tried stopping a few weeks before surgery, but only lasted a couple weeks. I was getting too much pain in my sides (ovarian cysts, I guess). As soon as I restarted the pills, all was well again. According to the " spit " test, yeast isn't an issue for me. BCPs can cause yeast problems for some people though. Holly Crohn's SCD 12/01/08 > > > Hi all! > > I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday. I just wanted to give an > update and ask for advice from the group. While doing some > investigating on Crohn's, I discovered that it said hormone therapies, > ex. birth control, cause flare ups. I had been taking birth control > due to a Complex Ovarian Cyst. I immediately stopped it and am > feeling better within days. Has anyone else experience or heard > anything of this sort? > > Thanks, > > > Crohn's Disease > SCD 11/09 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Hi , I had an alleged love affair with birth control for years.. In the absence of my period or I would just get it for weeks and weeks on end.. I would go on birth control.. feel better to not feeling great and having to switch brands. I eventually developed horrible ovarian cysts while on birth control especially skipping the week " off " and just taking the pill straight through.. So yeah.. I have totally experienced feeling better when I removed Birth Control. I attribute it to being one of the main reasons my Crohn's got so bad. Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Hi Jodi, This is amazing news. You were preparing for surgery when I first joined this board, and now look how far you have come. I am so happy for you, and also for the hope you give others. I do hope you will stick around on this board to advise and inspire us PJ > > I wanted to let ya'll know I consider myself in remission with the Crohn's. I won't say completely symptom free as I have some effects of shorten bowel syndrome from the surgery. My life has comepletely changed due to the diet and surgery. I am a new person. > > If I practice mindfulness and don't over indulge I am totally fine. > > Sure I have sensitivities and other health issues I am addressing but it's all very empowering getting to the bottom why I have been so paralyzed with health issues. > > I am going on a road trip tomorrow and am taking snacks with me- dripped yogurt, lamb/bison jerky along with canned salmon and some tea and dehydrated veggies that I made. > > I am set for meals as my friends are totally cool with my diet (protein + veg and a key fat) > > I also went to a dinner party and a different party. I had some wine and also some vodka and was completely ok. > > It is so nice being back in the land of the living. > > I attribute a huge part of my healing to the fact that I do mind/body work.. Releasing and acknowledging years and years of emotional trauma. > > I wanted to thank Dr's Haas and Elaine G. I also want to thank the old timers.. specifically the wonderful and amazing Marilyn that I consider nothing short of an angel in my life. I also want to thank all of you for the constant love, support and good vibes ya'll give me.. Having my hand held through hell is one heck of a gift you all provided me with.. for this I am forever grateful. > > I wish you all nothing but the best of health and for you guys to find your recipe on your healing journey to propel you to new levels of well being. > > Jodi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Hey PJ.. Thanks so much! It's hard sticking around when feeling better but I totally love and dig this group. Jodi > > > > I wanted to let ya'll know I consider myself in remission with the Crohn's. I won't say completely symptom free as I have some effects of shorten bowel syndrome from the surgery. My life has comepletely changed due to the diet and surgery. I am a new person. > > > > If I practice mindfulness and don't over indulge I am totally fine. > > > > Sure I have sensitivities and other health issues I am addressing but it's all very empowering getting to the bottom why I have been so paralyzed with health issues. > > > > I am going on a road trip tomorrow and am taking snacks with me- dripped yogurt, lamb/bison jerky along with canned salmon and some tea and dehydrated veggies that I made. > > > > I am set for meals as my friends are totally cool with my diet (protein + veg and a key fat) > > > > I also went to a dinner party and a different party. I had some wine and also some vodka and was completely ok. > > > > It is so nice being back in the land of the living. > > > > I attribute a huge part of my healing to the fact that I do mind/body work.. Releasing and acknowledging years and years of emotional trauma. > > > > I wanted to thank Dr's Haas and Elaine G. I also want to thank the old timers.. specifically the wonderful and amazing Marilyn that I consider nothing short of an angel in my life. I also want to thank all of you for the constant love, support and good vibes ya'll give me.. Having my hand held through hell is one heck of a gift you all provided me with.. for this I am forever grateful. > > > > I wish you all nothing but the best of health and for you guys to find your recipe on your healing journey to propel you to new levels of well being. > > > > Jodi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Jodi, All your hard work is paying off. I am so glad that you find yourself in remission because I used to cringe at what your posts indicated was the suffering you were going through (right before surgery). So I am relieved to hear you are doing well and getting on with that thing called Life. Now you can continue to create your life the way you want it to be. Enjoy the trip! Happy New Year! Carol CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs From: BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of Jodi I wanted to let ya'll know I consider myself in remission with the Crohn's. I won't say completely symptom free as I have some effects of shorten bowel syndrome from the surgery. My life has comepletely changed due to the diet and surgery. I am a new person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 I am so glad to see your post!!! HAVE a Happy New Year!!!!! ___________________________________________________Loving Care Grammy Gay Surgery '75, CD '94,SCD '97, No meds. '98 SCDâ„¢Stores: http://www.SCDiet.net/ Moderator Indy, IN Breaking The Vicious Cycle by Elaine GottschallTell me where you live to find SCD Pals, Drs. how long on the SCDiet. Put in Subject: SCD or I may not see your post to me. Subject: updateTo: BTVC-SCD Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 6:28 PM I wanted to let ya'll know I consider myself in remission with the Crohn's. I won't say completely symptom free as I have some effects of shorten bowel syndrome from the surgery. My life has comepletely changed due to the diet and surgery. I am a new person.If I practice mindfulness and don't over indulge I am totally fine.Sure I have sensitivities and other health issues I am addressing but it's all very empowering getting to the bottom why I have been so paralyzed with health issues.I am going on a road trip tomorrow and am taking snacks with me- dripped yogurt, lamb/bison jerky along with canned salmon and some tea and dehydrated veggies that I made.I am set for meals as my friends are totally cool with my diet (protein + veg and a key fat)I also went to a dinner party and a different party. I had some wine and also some vodka and was completely ok.It is so nice being back in the land of the living.I attribute a huge part of my healing to the fact that I do mind/body work.. Releasing and acknowledging years and years of emotional trauma.I wanted to thank Dr's Haas and Elaine G. I also want to thank the old timers.. specifically the wonderful and amazing Marilyn that I consider nothing short of an angel in my life. I also want to thank all of you for the constant love, support and good vibes ya'll give me.. Having my hand held through hell is one heck of a gift you all provided me with.. for this I am forever grateful.I wish you all nothing but the best of health and for you guys to find your recipe on your healing journey to propel you to new levels of well being.Jodi------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Amazing Jodi, so great to hear you are doing so well! Have a great New Year and I hope the holidays so far have been nice--sounds like it. Always encouraging to hear good news from folks who have been on the diet. What type of mind/body work are you doing--I get what you mean with the feelings, frustrations, etc. and for so long. You've been through a lot. I'm guessing yoga but would love to read you post about it if you are comfortable with it. Hope to see you post updates, I have wondered where you were ;-). Debbie 40 cd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks ya'll so much!! Debbie- I do EFT work (Emotional Freedom Technique) as well as a couple of other modalities with my practitioner. It has been really effective for me. I do not handle stress, excitement and anger well (well among many other emotions as well) I hope as my fatigue gets better with treating sleep apnea I will be able to start a yoga regimen. Jodi > > Amazing Jodi, so great to hear you are doing so well! Have a great New Year > and I hope the holidays so far have been nice--sounds like it. Always > encouraging to hear good news from folks who have been on the diet. What > type of mind/body work are you doing--I get what you mean with the feelings, > frustrations, etc. and for so long. You've been through a lot. I'm > guessing yoga but would love to read you post about it if you are > comfortable with it. > > Hope to see you post updates, I have wondered where you were ;-). > > Debbie 40 cd > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Jodi, This is so good to hear. You were so sick for so long. I'm so happy for you. Misty Kimble CD - no meds SCD - almost 2 years > > I wanted to let ya'll know I consider myself in remission with the Crohn's. I won't say completely symptom free as I have some effects of shorten bowel syndrome from the surgery. My life has comepletely changed due to the diet and surgery. I am a new person. > > I wish you all nothing but the best of health and for you guys to find your recipe on your healing journey to propel you to new levels of well being. > > Jodi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks Misty.. You always root me on! My hugs, Jodi > > > > I wanted to let ya'll know I consider myself in remission with the Crohn's. I won't say completely symptom free as I have some effects of shorten bowel syndrome from the surgery. My life has comepletely changed due to the diet and surgery. I am a new person. > > > > I wish you all nothing but the best of health and for you guys to find your recipe on your healing journey to propel you to new levels of well being. > > > > Jodi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 so awesome to hear!!!! eileen > > I wanted to let ya'll know I consider myself in remission with the Crohn's. I won't say completely symptom free as I have some effects of shorten bowel syndrome from the surgery. My life has comepletely changed due to the diet and surgery. I am a new person. > > If I practice mindfulness and don't over indulge I am totally fine. > > Sure I have sensitivities and other health issues I am addressing but it's all very empowering getting to the bottom why I have been so paralyzed with health issues. > > I am going on a road trip tomorrow and am taking snacks with me- dripped yogurt, lamb/bison jerky along with canned salmon and some tea and dehydrated veggies that I made. > > I am set for meals as my friends are totally cool with my diet (protein + veg and a key fat) > > I also went to a dinner party and a different party. I had some wine and also some vodka and was completely ok. > > It is so nice being back in the land of the living. > > I attribute a huge part of my healing to the fact that I do mind/body work.. Releasing and acknowledging years and years of emotional trauma. > > I wanted to thank Dr's Haas and Elaine G. I also want to thank the old timers.. specifically the wonderful and amazing Marilyn that I consider nothing short of an angel in my life. I also want to thank all of you for the constant love, support and good vibes ya'll give me.. Having my hand held through hell is one heck of a gift you all provided me with.. for this I am forever grateful. > > I wish you all nothing but the best of health and for you guys to find your recipe on your healing journey to propel you to new levels of well being. > > Jodi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 CONGRATULATIONS! We are all very, very happy for you. > > I wanted to let ya'll know I consider myself in remission with the Crohn's. I won't say completely symptom free as I have some effects of shorten bowel syndrome from the surgery. My life has comepletely changed due to the diet and surgery. I am a new person. > > If I practice mindfulness and don't over indulge I am totally fine. > > Sure I have sensitivities and other health issues I am addressing but it's all very empowering getting to the bottom why I have been so paralyzed with health issues. > > I am going on a road trip tomorrow and am taking snacks with me- dripped yogurt, lamb/bison jerky along with canned salmon and some tea and dehydrated veggies that I made. > > I am set for meals as my friends are totally cool with my diet (protein + veg and a key fat) > > I also went to a dinner party and a different party. I had some wine and also some vodka and was completely ok. > > It is so nice being back in the land of the living. > > I attribute a huge part of my healing to the fact that I do mind/body work.. Releasing and acknowledging years and years of emotional trauma. > > I wanted to thank Dr's Haas and Elaine G. I also want to thank the old timers.. specifically the wonderful and amazing Marilyn that I consider nothing short of an angel in my life. I also want to thank all of you for the constant love, support and good vibes ya'll give me.. Having my hand held through hell is one heck of a gift you all provided me with.. for this I am forever grateful. > > I wish you all nothing but the best of health and for you guys to find your recipe on your healing journey to propel you to new levels of well being. > > Jodi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 So glad to hear the great news, Jodi! You've certainly had a difficult ride this past year. It's really wonderful to hear that, in the end, you're doing okay. We should all only know good health in 2010! Ellen 12 y/o dd scd for 3 1/2 years for Crohn's doing great and med-free for 1.5 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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