Yes, prednisone definitely affects your blood sugar levels. I found that when on higher doses (30+mg, which I know some might not consider 30mg very high) if a strict diet alone doesn't help then...
I would love to, where can I send you my story?...
Ive lost mine after 2 years of exercising, mostly yoga and strength training. Also by watching what I eat. been a hard 2 years but I am finally down to both pre-pregnancy weight and pre-dx weight....
It will probably get better once you are completely off. I had gestational diabetes pretty bad when I was on 20 mg of prednisone my entire last pregnancy. It was insulin dependent and no matter how...
I was around the 10-12 week mark before I started noticing any positive effects, and then we had to up my frequency to every 6 weeks instead of the 8. After each infusion I notice the improvement...
I left AF CUC just after he brought Adrienne on board and moved down to Southern Ut County and started seeing Chris Biesinger. He is really friendly and great, but once I started Remicade he said he...
I had a small blood blister but I wasnt sore....
please get out of CUC! I had Dr Bodily there, worst dr I have ever had, but I did like NP Biesinger there. billing also sucks there.... unfortunately Ut County is limited in GI's... I drive up to...
its kinda salty, but bearable. I found if you chug it cold and dont try to breathe after your swallow, then take a drink of powerade (i like the blue powerade zero) you dont taste the prep....
my sister has been on tysabri the last few years for her MS and she has done very well on it. I know its not CD, but its something. I did ask my old gi about it once for curiosity sake and his...
I had nausea/vomiting every morning and fatigue the whole year I was on it. we never go above 75 mg as my wbc would drop. I also had constant stomach pains/aches. once we stopped the meds I felt...
none of my symptoms changed, the only physical changes though was that when I was dx with UC my whole colon was inflamed and then when I had a repeat colonoscopy later that year it showed patches of...
One of the dr's I consulted with prescribed me Xifaxan for my SIBO, it did the trick. I didn't have any reaction or side effects on the 10 days I was on it....
I had steroid induced g.d. and only insulin could control it and even that wasnt great. I was on 20 mg my whole pregnancy. have them keep an eye on your levels and see if you can get a meter for...
The only ways I know how to get B12 are through shots and taking it orally. There might be an option for getting it via iv but not sure....
What kind of medications are you on? Sulfasalazine and Mesalamine have been known to inhibit the absorption of folate, and when there is not enough your B12 can suffer as it helps in folate...
I am like this. I am always cold. Right now my feet are ice despite having socks and a blanket on them. My hands are freezing and I can't get them warm. I've always been like this though. I am known...
yay!!!!!! That is very good news!...
Welcome Nikki! I am glad to have you on board! :D...
Grin, no body should have to be ashamed of this disease. I am incredibly glad you are not. This disease may not be pleasant and it may 'rob' you of certain life's pleasures. But that does not mean we...
I had very bad acne on Entocort (huge cysts everywhere, not fun) but I didn't get many headaches or nausea....
I am very happy to say that I am in clinical remission!!! My colonoscopy today was clean and had no signs of active CD (except for my anal fistula, but that is healing up nicely) My dr said my colon...
I am so glad you are still here! It was Feb 5, 2009. I had been extremely ill with no explanation as to why and then was dx with UC. 10 months later on Dec 30th I was dx with CD after a repeat...
mashed potatoes. Good thing too, because I love them!...
It's that time again! gross.... I would like some suggestions on how to make Moviprep more tasty. In the past I've only been able to drink about 1/3 of it before I get ill and any further drinks come...
Oh my Sniper!! This completely shocked me! I'm glad you are still with us. I have always enjoyed reading your posts and comments. Please rest up :( hugs!...
Thank you for your responses. Minnie, my dr is aware and is one reason why we want to do the colonoscopy and the levsin I am taking is an antispasmodic....
I am getting what feels like a side stitch on the left side of my abdomen. It is constant and when I move it starts stabbing and it really hurts. I also have a lot of cramping. This has been going on...
I know what you mean. When I was working in retail I hated calling in sick, because my managers threatened me all the time. My direct supervisor when I would call in would make me find someone to...
I know what you mean. We had a border collie mix growing up, Molly. She was the best dog I have ever had. She died when I was 16, she had cancer that had spread, and when it spread to her brain we...
My first two infusions i was very tired for about a week afterwards. All I wanted to do was sleep and I seemed to get more tired every day. But it went away, I don't get tired at all now (I've been...
It's usually a couple days. I get mine every 6 weeks as 8 weeks wasn't cutting it (I hope that's not a sign that I will wear out of this med soon) But I am doing pretty well on it and feel normal...
you sound like me! Ever since starting school I have had normal bathroom visits and have only had one spasm attack so far (2 weeks into the semester) Of course I did get my remicade right before...
I worked FT for 1 year, then PT for 4 months after my diagnosis of IBD. I was pregnant and out on Mat leave for part of that. But I was in retail, my managers said they were understanding and wanted...
I just started school this week. I have found that if I eat a nice wholesome breakfast I don't need to eat until dinner. However I still take a snack or something just in case! My snacks are usually...
I feel embarrassed asking this, but ever since I started taking Entocort 2 months ago (8mg) I've been having awful awful acne, thankfully though it's not on my face, it's every where else. They are...
flagyl made me weak enough that i couldnt walk as my legs wouldnt work and just trying to left my arms was a chore, I also had involuntary hand movements, and nausea/vomiting. I discontinued it but...
I wouldn't worry too much about the 6mp or mtx, one of the dr's I was consulting with while trying to find a new one said that as long as there's at least 6 months from stopping it it should all be...
Congrats!! many women have been on these meds, hopefully Stef17 will see this, shes the most knowledgeable, all have had perfectly healthy babies. the only thing with remicade is that they should...
yes, 900 for a 30 day supply! I think the brand is around 1000-1500 for a 30 day....
Since they just released the generic entocort and some of you were responding saying your copay was $5, I thought I would check into it and see if I could switch over to it instead of using the...
so glad to hear your home! Now hopefully you can really rest....
I started it about a month ago and it took a week or two before I started feeling better....
tylenol, if they are hot and achy I will do a cold compress (i either stick my hands in water or if its at night I move my hands to where the cold spots are on the sheets) and keeping my...
I keep a small 1 gal bucket with garbage bags in my trunk. I haven't had to use it yet thankfully, but its there ready to go just in case....
I had something very similar happen when I was pregnant with my daughter, I would basically feel seizure like activity and it was very hard to explain to the dr's and my ob that sometimes I would...
For those who've seen nutritionists for their CD, how helpful was it? I struggle to find things I can really eat so most of the time I don't eat much of anything and usually have less than 1000...
My only experience with BC/BS is that the main hospital system here in Utah doesn't accept it and I've had a few friends out of state who've had them and had bad experiences. But it does all depend...
I found out yesterday that I will be needing surgery on one of knees very soon. my knee cap is almost completely out of joint due to a genetic disorder and a past dislocation. we are hoping to do it...
good luck Gail!!! I hope everything goes well for you!...