nicotine

ire123

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Joined : Nov 2008

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Posted 11/15/2008 4:22 AM (GMT 0)

I recently have been reading a lot of studies about the use of nicotine patches to control UC. A study done by the Mayo Clinic and they have found pretty good results with there use. Have any of you heard of this or have tried this?

pb4

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Posted 11/15/2008 5:46 AM (GMT 0)

It's been discussed here numerous times...like anything, it helps some and makes no difference for others...it's a very individualistic disease for sure.

:)

jenjim

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Posted 11/15/2008 5:49 AM (GMT 0)

I have seen improvement with the use of nicotine patches. I am not currently using them since I am on Pred. I'll save the patches for when I am off of Pred. I started to see my first signs and symptoms of UC after I quit smoking several years ago. It is interesting that these are connected, too bad smoking is so bad for you!

ire123

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Posted 11/15/2008 6:06 PM (GMT 0)

thanks. i had just seen some research and thought it might be worth a try. i am on pentasa right now and seeing no improvement. I don't take steroids because I have tried then twice before and have gotten horribly ill from them and had to stop taking them. So i am really looking for some new ideas.

kazygirl

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Posted 11/19/2008 12:18 AM (GMT 0)

my doc prescribed nicotine patches and said his patients have had great results. the gum supposedly works too.
i just went back to having about 1-4 cigarettes a day and i think its helping me.
i get better every day. (knock on wood)

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