I know how to Cut down Goss or Burnett to eventually hit Logan and get to the Highlands...and know how to get to Breckenridge St. from Barrett (to get to CBI/Hammerheads)...if I try anything else ----> Bermuda Triangle.
Are they rescues? I bet they're resuces. Did you rescue them or was it the other way around?Originally posted by iheartrambo:
The gf(we) literally wash the 3 dogs 2-3x/week. I feel like that is so much overkill and a pain in the ass. These rascals don't even get on the furniture or bed either. The backyard is turfed in so they aren't rolling in dirt or anything. Jesus lady, let them be dogs.
Speaking of dogs, anyone want to adopt a Brazilian Mastiff? Super sweet, cool dog but we've already got 150lbs. of dog between the other two and now "we're " fostering the mastiff which brings the total to 270lbs of dogs.
That made me chuckle, probably describes WS, but in reality Ulcerative Colitis is really a pretty nasty disease. Very high risk of developing colon cancer or primary sclerosing cholangitis.
Bah, the risks of developing CRC and/or PSC are elevated compared to the general population, but I wouldn't consider them "very high risks."
They're free to try whatever diets they want, but I hope they also have enough sense to treat her UC with proper medications as well.Originally posted by anthonys735:
LOL
Without going too deep into a friends daughters personal life, it wasn't just gluten free, it was a very specific diet for the issues. Yes, it's a terrible terrible issue. Wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Unfortunately that's not terribly unusual - and a reason why some end up needing their colon removed. Have they tried the biologic meds like Remicade or Humira? They have the best success rates, but still far from perfect. There's also an even newer med that affects lymphocyte trafficking called Entyvio. If she has failed several of the other ones, it's worth a try.
Lived in area forever. Love it. Hate it. The worst part to me all the cross streets in the neighborhood. They've mostly been 2-way stops forever, and you literally cannot see because of all the parked cars. Felt like I was just rolling the dice a lot of time. They've made more 4 way stops.
Yeah, if she failed Remicade and/or Humira, then she has a very tough case. Entyvio is very new (just out in 2014) and worth looking into, if her doctor hasn't already brought it up. Mention it to her if you think of it. Do you know what doctor she sees?
Understood. If you want to email me offline, let me know. If they'd like to email me, let me know that too. I have Crohn's disease and my brother has UC, so I'm familiar with the conditions and always willing to try to help out others. I'm actually sitting in a room at the gastroenterology dept at UCSD hospital right this minute for some tests - and I'm on their wifi. I'm also a volunteer test subject for some research studies (DNA, tissue samples, blood samples, etc). The lead doctor here is the foremost clinical researcher in the world for UC and Crohn's medications. I've been attending an annual conference for about 8 years now.
