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Posted 1/18/2010 10:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hello All -

I am excited to share that I am 7 weeks pregnant but unfortunately I started to flare about two weeks ago.  My GI had me stop taking all medications (other than Canasa).  The flare got so bad on Friday that I went back to taking my Lialda (4 pills a day).  The Lialda has helped greatly although I am still flaring.  I was having serious cramping, urgency and was going 10-12 times a day by Friday...mostly water and bleeding...  I called my GI's office and he is still not recommending the Lialda.  I am very frustrated and confused because I can't imagine that the risks of the Lialda would outweigh the risks of a bad flare on the baby.  I asked his nurse to check with him again today.  Against his recommendations I am taking the Lialda at this time.  I have NEVER gone against any of my doctors before but in my heart I believe that it is better to take Lialda and at least lessen the flare than to be pregnant and having 10+ watery BM's a day.  I would NEVER, NEVER, NEVER want to harm my baby by taking the Lialda but also don't want to harm him/her by not taking it...Thoughts?  Suggestions? 

 

Posted 1/18/2010 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
I would do the same thing, I don't think it's really harmful at all, it's just a 5asa right?
Posted 1/18/2010 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, it is a 5asa.  My mom is actually encouraging me to see another GI because she does not think mine is helping me much...I am hesitant to change while pregnant but I don't know...
Posted 1/19/2010 2:28 AM (GMT 0)
Definitely stay on your Lialda! Check out the sticky thread at the top of the main page (titled UC resources). There's an article in there that covers pregnancy and IBD, and covers all of the meds used to treat UC, and their safety in pregnancy. Loads of women have had completely healthy babies while taking mesalamine!

I really think you need to find a new GI, honestly. This one doesn't seem to up on things. IMO, it's much more risky to go into a severe flare while pregnant than to take mesalamine.

Oh, and congrats!
Posted 1/19/2010 3:10 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, congrats! Gee, I was on 5ASAs through two good pregnancies.....
I hope the Lialda continues to bring things back under control!
Posted 1/19/2010 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
Fruitgirl,
Thank you so much. I really like my GI as a person but I have been questioning his judgement for a while. about a year ago one of his nurses told me that I was one of his only patients right now with UC which did not make me feel too confident in his experience with the disease. He has also said a few things in the past that made me uncertain about his experience. Now that I am pregnant and it is not just about me - I think I will start looking into other GI's. My mom has some upper GI issues and really likes her docotr so I might set up a consult with him. I am going to continue with the Lialda as long as I need it to control this flare. Thanks for the refernce to the resource thread - I read it and feel much better about my decision.
Posted 1/19/2010 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Songlady - I have just wanted to cry over this - I really appreciate your support!
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