Goooooooooooooooood News!!!!!!!!! But with it comes a worrying dilemma.. HELP!

Hello everyone!!

You are the first for me to tell that i am now pregnant (apart from hubby of course). I did the test yesturday and it still hasnt sunk in!! Very early days yet, only two and a half weeks pregnant.

I've found myself thinking about the sulfasalizine im taking and the effects it may have had in the early stages of development. I dont see my GP untill tomorrow and will book in a appointment with my GI then too. But im tempted to just stop taking my meds for the first trimester at least, what do you think?

I've reading research on the drug and pregnancy and some sources contradict one another. Which worries me alot!! I was put on sulfa 4 months ago and before this i was on Asacol. The switch was to help aid my joint issues. However i'm not sure if i should go bk to asacol as it seems a little safer (absorbed in the colon). Im not in remission, no blood but alot of gas and diaherria and prob go around 6 times a day.

Just wanted some feedback from those that have been in this situation!! Or any knowledge on the issue. 

I just want a healthy baby and dont want to take anything that may harm it!

Thanks Red im SO happy i'm overwhelmed!!!!
With all the downs i've had with this condition, i hope it doesnt take away or effect this one miracle i've been granted, just want a healthy baby!!

:)

It's not true for every woman, but sometimes pregnancy causes UC symptoms to go into remission. Your immunity lowers so your body accepts and allows the baby to grow, therefore allowing your UC to calm down as well. I hadn't been diagnosed yet, but now I know I had UC symptoms before becoming pregnant with twins three years ago. I was totally symptom free the entire pregnancy and 9 months after. My UC took off after a stressful family event and then I finally got a diagnosis. I took Asacol while nursing twins and that was fine, I've heard a lot of UC meds don't pass through to the baby because they stay in the gut. Just my experience :) Congrats and here's wishing you a healthy, flare-free pregnancy!!

Thank you so MUCH guys and gals!! Im so excited, its such a great feeling.
I just hope i can enjoy the experience and have a happy outcome! Defo will talk to my doc and GI tomorrow. From what i have read Asacol does seem more safe, the only worry is i stop the sulfa and my joints kick off which is dibilitating to say the least!
Malkavian - Yes i have read that too and have been taken double the reccomended dose (800) for 3 months now. Il get some bloods done to see if my folic level and iron is sufficient.
Currently im experiencing gas and diaherrea but i have been since june so thats not because of the pregnancy. I hope i can be one of the lucky ones to experience remission in pregnancey.
My only worry is with the diarehea my baby is recieving all the nutrients its needs and should be having.