Another New Guy

Deuce, hi! I saw your response about my sig in another thread. I have the "ONCE" about Apriso because I was on Asacol previously, and didn't like having to take pills three times a day. The lunch dose could be awkward, if I was out to lunch on company business.  So I really enjoy popping all four in the morning with breakfast!

That said, welcome to Healing Well! Nope, you're doing great by posting a thread introducing yourself...we're not so formal as to have a separate folder for all new folks.

Anyway, that's great that you're doing better. I do want to suggest you think about using the suppostories or enemas (my personal choice, since they treat more area) even when you're in remission. Studies show that people who use a mesalamine enema in addition to oral meds stay in remission longer than those who just use oral meds. Since flares start in the rectum, and the oral meds don't always reach the rectum, it makes sense. Yeah, using enemas isn't fun, but it's not really a big deal, either. It's worth it if I have longer stretches of remission, for sure!

Hi - and welcome!
You introduced yourself well, no problem there!

Wonderful that your symptoms - your flare - came under control with the pred and suppositories. What were those, Canasa?

Let's hope you have a mild case and it won't interfere with your career! That is entirely possible. A lot of folks who are regulars here have special challenges and aren't necessarily the "average" UCer!
(Whatever that is, lol). What I love about this site and the people here is that they have a lot of knowledge and aren't afraid to question what they've been told - a lot of bright folks who think for themselves. So, if you have questions, ask away!
And, right, good to meet, sorry it has to be in this way!

You're welcome! And I forgot to say that it's just twice weekly use on the enemas when in remission, not every night. If you'd like to read the studies (or the abstracts of them), let me know and I'll find them for you.

My recovery is actually going very very well with a few minor bumps in the road and thank you. As you can see you already have quite a bit of responses here. The people here are great and have gotten me through some of the bad times dealing with this stuff. You will surely find it an asset. Good luck to you!

lol. I was gonna put ****, but somehow, Laughing My @$$ Off takes on a whole new meaning now.

Welcome! As you can see here you can find excellent reviews and 'how-to' for the wide variety of meds available.

Not all GIs may mention this but many on this forum have found probiotics to be very helpful.

Diet may not be necessary but some veteran UCers have found that having a food diary to be useful, or at least watching how what you eat can affect symptoms. One lady here mentioned on this forum that she entered flarestown on three separate occasions after eating crabcakes. That helped me realize that I am allergic to shellfish and it was contributing to my then current flare.

Hi new guy...welcome to the forum! I was wondering if the Deuce was related to something "mobile".

I too would suggest you NOT stop rectal meds, and encourage you use the retention enemas rather than just the suppositories.

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