Well I made it through MOST of the prep last night - I got down one oz bottle of Gatorade and about half of the 2nd bottle. Thankfully, no vomiting! I did go throughout the night, and it is coming...
My worst UC flare was during a time of immense stress and several negative events in my life that occurred within a period of about 6 months, so I definitely believe there is a connection! I have...
I swear by the unsweetened cranberry juice by RW Knudsen brand! I put about 1/4 cup in my water bottle every day and sip throughout the day. It is VERY tart, so I don't think I could drink it...
The plain water is a good suggestion - I might mix 1/2 the Miralax with Gatorade and the other 1/2 with water and alternate. I think that might be what made me sick last time - the syrupy sweet...
I am going in for my 2nd colonoscopy on Thursday. My prep is 4 Dulcolax at noon, followed 2 hours later by the 238 gram bottle of Miralax mixed with 64 oz. Gatorade. I did this prep last March and...
CactusRose - first sending you a big hug! As someone who has suffered from anxiety and panic attacks on and off for the past 10 years I know what an absolutely horrible feeling it is. Like you, I...
So far, only once, and it lead to my diagnosis, so in that sense, it was a "good thing". I was admitted for what I thought was food poisoning. After 4 days, extensive tests and antibiotics, I was...
I definitely have more "issues" during my period. I feel like I almost have "mini flares" during days 1-2 and sometimes beyond. I have often wondered why this would be. I do get pretty bad cramps,...
I was shocked and saddened to read of Glenn Frey's passing. The Eagles are one of my favorite bands, and Tequila Sunrise was always one of my favorite songs. When I read that he had complications...
Yes! I am on Apriso and have the same dosage - 4 pills/day. I take them all at once and have never had any side effects/issues. The pills are large, so I swallow them one at a time with a lot of...
I am going to try to push through and keep taking the Z-pack. I have 3 more to go. My stomach is settled now, but I am afraid to take the next pill - maybe it was the initial 2 together that threw me...
Has anyone had a bad reaction/flare due to azithromycin - aka "Z Pack"? I had an upper respiratory infection since about a week before Christmas. I finally went to the doctor the day before New...
I never knew this existed! I am on Apriso also - 4/day so even though the bottles I get from Express Scripts are huge, I go through them fairly quickly. I can only afford to order one bottle at a...
Have you ever considered blogging? It could be anonymous, of course, but be a way to interact and connect with people and get your feelings out. I have general anxiety and social anxiety, so I hear...
NiceCupofTea - sending you (((hugs))) from NJ USA! You have been through so much, I cannot imagine... As far as therapy - here some therapists will allow for "sliding scale" fees - they base their...
First I am so sorry that you are going through this. UTI's are no joke. I had gotten a few in my 20's/early 30's and when I was 36 got a bad one that turned in a kidney infection that required...
I took it for a week following a hospital stay, and I feel like it took about 1-2 weeks to completely lose the metallic taste, dizziness, and upset stomach-y feeling. I did take probiotics, and I...
OK...after I took the Metamucil it had a strange aftertaste. I looked at the ingredients and realized I bought the sugar-free kind and that it has aspartame in it. I try to avoid all artificial...
Thank you quincy! Any suggestions for rectal med? I have never used any and dr. did not recommend. I took 1 tsp of the Metamucil for the first time today. So far so good! I took it after I ate...
Is fatigue a general side effect of UC? I ask this because I have dealt with what I will call "chronic fatigue" (not clinically diagnosed) for years, and never knew why. I have had Vitamin B12...
Thank you iPoop (lol @your name!) - I have never used a fiber supplement before. I seem to be OK today, didn't eat much yesterday after Saturday's flare and didn't really have too much of an...
I have dealt with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression (both dx) since my early 20's - I am now 42. This was way before I was dx with UC/IBS in May 2015. I was on Lexapro for @8 years, and...
Thank you for your response imagardener2! Yes, this episode on Saturday was non-bloody - probably went about 4-5 times, but cramping and definitely diarrhea, no blood though, thank goodness! That is...
I actually usually don't eat much fruit - another thing I would like to change about my diet. If I do, it is frozen berries or a banana that I put over Greek yogurt. But typically I don't eat...
Thank you for the recommendations. I will look into the VSL. Yes, I am hoping that the flare up is due to holiday overeating and stress and my illness last week. I can't imagine going through what I...
Thank you for this tip! I would not have known. I usually take the Apriso in the middle of the day. Maybe take the Metamucil at night? Also, do you have any recommendations for probiotics? I know...
So far, the Apriso seems to be fine. I started it in May and this has been the first "flare" I have had since starting it. Also, I missed a few doses last week because I was dealing with an upper...
Thank you for the response! This makes sense. And, coincidentally, I did eat some fruit (clementines, pears with skin) and nuts over the last few days, so possible that contributed. I had to google...
I was never a big drinker, but would drink socially - if out with friends, or at a friends house for a glass of wine, etc. Now, I pretty much avoid alcohol because I noticed that even one drink or...
Hi Everyone! I am new to this board - was diagnosed with Left Side Ulcerative Colitis and IBS in May (2015) after a follow-up visit to a GI doctor following a 4 day hospital stay. It is interesting...
Well, I had my appt with the pain management dr./anesthesiologist. After a very in-depth explanation of what is going on and him actually showing me the herniated disc on the MRI, I can see how this...
I have an appointment this afternoon for a consult with the pain specialist/anesthesiologist. Based on that consult I will more than likely schedule the appointment to have the epidural....
Well, had my appointment today to review my MRI. Good/bad news. Good news is - there is a reason for my pain. Bad news - I have a significant herniated disc. Since I am new to all of this, and don't...
mscrowbar said... Seratonin syndrome is very rare. Many people with auto immune disorders and chronic pain take tramadol and meds for depression /anxiety and do not suffer this syndrome. My daughter...
Hi CRPSpatient and thank you for the welcome! :)...
Thank you Screaming Eagle! I have never been to a chiropractor, but know people who swear by them. I agree that I will wait until I have my appt. to review the MRI results and go from there. At this...
requiem_aeternam said... Low back pain can be caused by many issues: low back pain with tingling and numbness down the leg only a few. Frequently disc prolapse (herniation) is associated with these...
Thank you so much White Beard! Yes, it is to get the results of the MRI. I will definitely express my concerns to him and ask about the alternatives. My concern is that dr's sometimes don't want to...
Hi Everyone! New poster here! Dealing with pain in my lower Right back and pain/numbness/tingling down my right leg. A little history of my situation - have had chronic back pain for about 2 years...