Everyday something happens to us, for me the recent months have not been good except for corresponding with the group, having this quality time with Jean (young johnnie) and waiting for windows to open. When I did the newspaper article that I sent you all about oxycontin, my friends asked me for some. I never thought anymore about that article for me it was done, I had spoken up for the people who could not get the med.
This month another window opened for me in a way that I was not even looking at. Purdue Pharma has asked me to be a patient advocate for them. I am not sure what my role will be, they mentioned several things, but I am excited.
So maybe while we are all in pain, or not having a good couple of days, windows will open for you, or decisions that you make like moving ;) will start things happening in ways you did not expect. Keep your eyes open and I wish everyone painfree days! - Debbie
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I made this pooping colon animation all by myself!
Do you like it?)
This is my "ASK THE CHRONNIES"
QUESTIONNAIRE.
Maybe you could answer "yes" or "no" as to if this is normal Crohn's Life.
IS THIS NORMAL????
Yes__No__I feel EXHAUSTED all of the time.
Yes__No___I have no appetite (except for salsa and MARGARITAS).
Yes__No__It's bordering on my mind to look into Disability as every work day is becoming overwhelming.
Yes__No__I have very little desire to do anything, except sleep.
Yes__No__I am depressed even on antidepressants.
Yes__No__I am anxious/panicky even on antianxiety drugs.
Yes__No__I don't heal, in terms of wounds or infections.
Yes__No__I can't tell if the Remicade is doing anything for me because I am so tired.
Yes__No__The bathroom scene goes from one extreme to the other & is starting to interfere with work.
Yes__No__I am having trouble sleeping unless I medicate & I can't do that every night or they lose effectivenenss.
Yes__No__I can't get a grip on the stress, or all the everyday things that HAVE to get done.
Yes__No__My JOINTS are killing me, especially hands and feet.
Yes__No__I just generally feel achy all over.
How to Poop at Work (Thanks Millie !!!)
We've all been there but don't like to admit it. We've all kicked back in our cubicles and suddenly felt something brew down below. As much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise, the WORK POOP is inevitable. For those who hate pooping at work, following is the 2001 Survival Guide for taking a dump at work. Memorize these definitions and pooping at work will become a pure pleasure.
ESCAPEE.
JAILBREAK
(Used in conjunction with ESCAPEE).
Definition: When forcing poop, several farts slip out at a machine gun pace. This is usually a side effect of diarrhea or a hangover. If this should happen, do not panic. Remain in the stall until everyone has left the bathroom so to spare everyone the awkwardness of what just occurred.
COURTESY FLUSH.
Definition: The act of flushing the toilet the instant the nose cone of the poop log hits the water and the poop is whisked away to an undisclosed location. This reduces the amount of air time the poop has to stink up the bathroom. This can help you avoid being caught doing the WALK OF SHAME.
WALK OF SHAME.
Definition: Walking from the stall, to the sink, to the door after you have just stunk up the bathroom. This can be a very uncomfortable moment if someone walks in and busts you. As with all farts, it is best to pretend that the smell does not exist. Can be avoided with the use of the COURTESY FLUSH.
OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER.
Definition: A colleague who poops at work and dam* proud of it. You will often see an Out Of The Closet Pooper enter the bathroom with a newspaper or magazine under their arm. Always look around the office for the Out Of The Closet Pooper before entering the bathroom.
THE POOPING FRIENDS NETWORK (PFN).
Definition: A group of coworkers who band together to ensure emergency pooping goes off without incident. This group can help you to monitor the whereabouts of Out Of The Closet Poopers, and identify SAFE HAVENS.
SAFE HAVENS.
Definition: A seldom used bathroom somewhere in the building where you can least expect visitors. Try floors that are predominantly of the opposite sex. This will reduce the odds of a pooper of your sex entering the bathroom.
TURD BURGLAR:
Definition: A pooper who does not realize that you are in the stall and tries to force the door open. This is one of the most shocking and vulnerable moments that can occur when taking a dump at work. If this occurs, remain in the stall until the Turd Burglar leaves. This way you will avoid all uncomfortable eye contact.
CAMO-COUGH.
Definition: A phony cough that alerts all new entrants into the bathroom that you are in a stall. This can be used to cover-up a WATERMELON, or to alert potential Turd Burglars. Very effective when used in conjunction with an ASTAIRE.
ASTAIRE.
Definition: A subtle toe-tap that is used to alert potential Turd Burglars that you are occupying a stall. This will remove all doubt that the stall is occupied. If you hear an Astaire, leave the bathroom immediately so the pooper can poop in peace.
WATERMELON.
Definition: A turd that creates a loud splash when hitting the toilet water. This is also an embarrassing incident. If you feel a Watermelon coming on, create a diversion. See CAMO-COUGH.
HAVANA OMELET.
Definition: A load of diarrhea that creates a series of loud splashes in the toilet water. Often accompanied by an Escapee. Try using a Camo-Cough with an Astaire.
UNCLE TED.
Definition: A bathroom user who seems to linger around forever. Could spend extended lengths of time in front of the mirror or sitting on the pot. An Uncle Ted makes it difficult to relax while on the crapper, as you should always wait to drop your load when the bathroom is empty. This benefits you as well as the other bathroom attendees.
FLY BY.
Definition: The act of scouting out a bathroom before pooping. Walk in and check for other poopers. If there are others in the bathroom, leave and come back again. Be careful not to become a FREQUENT FLYER. People may become suspicious if they catch you constantly going into the bathroom.
Things to do in a public restroom:
Stick your palm open under the stall wall and ask your neighbor, "May I borrow a highlighter?"
Say "Uh oh, I knew I shouldn't put my lips on that."
Cheer and clap loudly every time somebody breaks the silence with a bodily function noise.
Say, "Hmmm, I've never seen that color before."
Drop a marble and say, "Oh shoot!! My glass eye!!"
Say "Dam*, this water is cold."
Grunt and strain real loud for 30 seconds and then drop a cantaloupe into the toilet bowl from a high place and sigh relaxingly.
Say, "Now how did that get there?"
Say, "Humus. Reminds me of humus."
Fill up a large flask with Mountain Dew. Squirt it erratically under the stall walls of your neighbors while yelling, "Whoa! Easy boy!!"
Say," Interesting....more sinkers than floaters"
Using a small squeeze tube, spread peanut butter on a wad of toilet paper and drop under the stall wall of your neighbor. Then say, "Whoops, could you kick that back over here, please?"
Say, "Boy, that sure looks like a maggot."
Say, "Dam*, I knew that drain hole was a little too small. Now what am I gonna do?"
Play a well known drum cadence over and over again on your butt cheeks.
Before you unroll toilet paper, conspicuously lay down your "Cross-Dressers Anonymous" newsletter on the floor visible to the adjacent stall.
Lower a small mirror underneath the stall wall and adjust it so you can see your neighbor and say, "Peek-a-boo!"
Drop a D-cup bra on the floor under the stall wall and sing "Born Free."
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