New GP wanted me to see the GI doc

[Peggy]

I went to my GI yesterday on the request of my new doc, I guess just for a once over. The GI agrees with everything I am doing, short-term Entocort when necessary, Asacol, avoiding gassy foods, etc. He much prefers Entocort over Prednisone and was impressed I chose that route myself without seeing him. I told him about this wonderful group, the research, the diet some are on, etc. We discussed the difference between LC and CC and he believes the diet will help those with LC, but not CC. I told him if it works for them, great, especially if they don't have to take meds...he could only agree.

I also thanked him again for the letter he gave me in 2003 that still enables me to travel much more comfortably on planes and that I've gotten the opportunity to use it because of my friends here LOL.

Hugs
Peggy

p.s. Luce the question you asked about Carole I prefer to let her answer herself.

[barbaranoela]

Pippi~~~~~~ great news----its not only our support but *U* doing whats right for *U*!!! That deserves CREDIT!!!!!!
How are U feeling--neck wise and etc.???

I havent been to see my GI since 04---and I hope not to ever have to again!!!

I think all of us here---need to Pat ourselves on the back for taking care of issues by reading all the info printed here and doing the things that make us feel better and stay on that wellness road!!!

Dont cha think so too~~~~

I know everybody here has been an inspiration---

luve
cuz--Barb

[Peggy]

Yes, Barbie, I do agree what an inspiration everyone here has been and the road to wellness is one I want to keep traveling!

The neck is doing very well, thanks for asking. The pain is not gone, but certainly much much much better! I did really well on the long drives to and from Spokane neck-wise. Now I just have to start doing more house cleaning...I can't use the neck as an excuse anymore

Love ya doll
Cuz'n Pips

[barbaranoela]

did U say HOUSE CLEANING------thats next on my list---after I so some cooking

Louies stuffed peppers *smell* delicious---and he said they were great--
I cant answer cus I dont like peppers---

I told U peoples waaaaaay back--me and Louie are 2 different type of food eaters~~~
Presents a hard thing deciding what to C.O.O.K.(((shudders--hahaha))

luve B

[Liz]

Hi Peggy. Sounds like you & your GI are getting along just fine. Makes all the difference when you have one who not only understands your problems but takes note of your own observations & feelings about how your body reacts to different meds. I think that we know ourselves best & more doctors should be prepared to listen to what we have to say about what we have learned.

Good luck with the house cleaning, darned thankless task. Don't know why we bother, it only gets dirty again.

Just finished mine for the day. Robert is very good though. He does the vacuuming & come along after him with the mop. He also puts on & hangs out the washing, says it is his job. I don't mind now that he understands that you do not put dark things in with fluffies or red things in with white. Also he must not stretch the bottom of T shirts along the line as you peg them.

We work really well together. He cleans the outside of windows as I do the inside.

Barb do you have to clean up after you cook or do you do what my ex-chef brother used to do when he visited. Toss everything in the direction of the sink hoping that a kitchen hand would come along & wash up for him. I straightened him out about that.

Love

Liz

[barbaranoela]

Twinee---actually we both look @ the *build-up* and who ever feels the sorriest does the dishes

luve twinee1

[JJ]

My Japanese student vacuumed the downstairs bedrooms...dining and living rooms today...bless her heart! I scrubbed the kitchen floor....almost an even trade..NOT.....hahahaha...she had it much worse! JJ

[kate_ce1995]

UGH Housework. Peg, if you've got Ron doing it now, I'd keep using that poor neck, even if it is getting better! Geoff and I had it out again yesterday about the housework. We are both so tired after work and our weekends have been so busy that the house is a cluttered disaster area.

Glad your GI thinks you are on a good regime.

Katy

[CAMary]

Ahh housework....

"Housework-intolerance" - now there's something I'd like to be diagnosed with! "Sorry, can't scrub the toilet - Dr.'s orders! "

Mary

[JJ]

Hi Peggy....glad the doc agrees with your course of action...I too have learned SO much from this wonderful group! Sorry to hear you're still having neck pain...take care friend! JJ

[Lucy]

Peggy,

Great PR work for this site!
Maybe your doc will tune us in one of these days. Ya think?

I'm glad you were able to drive those distances and do so well with the neck. That's great!

Yours, Luce