Just diarrhea, only had a little blood over two days. The frequency seems to have gone down to anywhere from just two times a day to five or six times a day, but I'm also wondering if I have some...
I've been back on 35mg of Prednisone since this past Thursday as well as a double dose of Lialda (up to 2.4mg from 1.2), and I'm still going. The two previous times I've taken Prednisone I started...
It'll be interesting to see what happens. I just reluctantly took my first dosage of Prednisone this morning after breakfast. The GI has me on 30mg for a week and a half, followed by a 5mg taper...
It's been quite the ALMOST five years now. GI problems began in November of 2011, diagnosed with IBS in 2013, then UC in 2014, then back to IBS in 2015, now I'm being told I have Crohn's. Started...
Update: Been off Fluoxetine for a little over a week now. Night sweats aren't happening as much, and when they do occur it's not as severe as it used to be. However, my diarrhea is still out of...
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Went from 10mg of Lexapro to 20mg of Fluoxetine as the side effects from Lexapro were insane. I have IBS, which is why I got on SSRIs in the first place, but I still have a lot of diarrhea (although...
I haven't. I definitely need to consider making some changes to my diet as the current one just isn't working. One thing I am miffed about is that I went to my PCP yesterday, and he's telling me...
So, as the title reads, down eight pounds in just under six weeks. Still not sure if this is my IBS, the Fluoxetine, or a combination of both. Either way, it's starting to get me a bit worried and...
Update: Doctor switched me over from 10mg of Lexparo to 20mg of Fluoxetine. I was on Lexapro for about three weeks, and have been on Fluoxetine for about a week now. I've noticed that my night sweats...
You do make a valid point. I guess what I am hoping for is that I finally adjust to 5mg, and up the dosage to 10mg in hopes that my body stays adjusted. But, you are correct in that we should be...
Update since my last post. I know it's only been a couple of days since I made this topic, however, I decided to go back down to 5mg for now and see if my body does a better job adjusting to the...
Thanks for the replies, I really appreciate it. I figured I just need to keep going with it and let my body adjust....
Hello All, I started taking 5mg of Lexapro a little over two weeks ago and was instructed by my PCP to up the dosage to 10mg a few days later. For the past week/week and a half, I have been having a...
Upped it to 10mg after three days due to doctor's orders....
Got on Lexapro last week to help with my anxiety and depression, as well as my IBS, and I went up from 5mg to 10mg after three days. I notice that I've been going to the bathroom about four or five...
Now I'm not so sure if I should use it. Seems like I'm having D three to four times a day now. This is out of control, not sure how much longer I can deal with this. The Psyillium Husk capsules...
How has Lax a Day been working for you? I go on average three times a day, but on bad days I can go upwards of 5+ times. I can only get a small amount out the majority of the time and I always feel...
I'd say I drink anywhere from 80-120oz of water a day. As for bland diet, basically something like the BRAT diet to see if my symptoms subside. Today has been pretty bad; I think I've used the...
I've been taking three Psyillium Husk capsules twice a day now (morning and night) for a couple of months and have finally had what feels and looks like full, mostly solid bowel movements. However, I...
I used to post on here last year as my last GI told me I had Ulcerative Colitis. Short summary: Been dealing with stomach issues for about four years now. Last Halloween I got food poisoning, had to...
Been on Fluoxetine for a little over two weeks now and have been having diarrhea once in the morning for almost a week now. Is this a normal side effect? Should I be concerned?...
Long story short, GI potentially misdiagnosed me with UC when I actually have IBS. Three years of stomach problems, used to alternate between diarrhea and constipation, now I mostly have...
Nope, no blood. That's the thing, I've never really had constant diarrhea, blood, or pain. When my stomach problems started three years ago, I alternated between constipation and diarrhea, then had...
Thanks everyone, I'm done with the Uceris. Going cold turkey from here on out....
I've had the metal taste in my mouth since before I started breaking them up, so I know its not the partial tablets causing it. So, is my new GI wrong as well? I shouldn't be breaking them up to...
The new GI I saw on Monday wants me doing 2/3rd for one week, followed by 1/3 for one more week. I can't take being on meds right now and have been doing 1/2 a pill the past few days. I missed...
I'll definitely ask about the sigmoidoscopy. I'm losing my mind, I haven't felt decent since last May or June. Feels like I go through brief periods of respite that last a month or so, and then I'm...
The new GI I'm seeing did tell me that he wants me to get another Colonoscopy, I haven't mentioned it to my primary GI, though. Should I definitely go through with it?...
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Nothing about crypt abscesses in my report at all...
I'll try and keep this short. For almost three years now, I've been suffering from bouts of gas, bloating, small stools, and sometimes very frequent small stools like im dealing with right now. I've...
Gary, I've read that many times, and I somewhat agree with that sentiment. When I saw my first GI back in the very beginning of 2013, she told me it sounds like IBS and basically dismissed me....
Thanks for the replies, everyone. Honestly, I need to start keeping a food journal, I'm not sure what sets me off. I've had periods (albeit very short ones) in the past three years that I've been...
Saw my GI a couple of days ago and he thinks I'm not actually in a flare up right now, but that I'm experiencing IBS symptoms. I've been having a lot of gas as of late, a ton of bloating, appetite is...
I'm on Dexilant right now, and my GI has me taking one in the AM before my first meal. It appears to lessen the severity of the taste for some of the day, but it doesn't go away completely. It's...
Sorry for the repeat topic everyone, but I still can't get rid of that darn taste. It always happens after I eat and I'm beginning to think it's not the Prednisone. Is it possible it's the Uceris? I...
Damn, that long? Well, it's good to have some kind of answer, I appreciate it,...
Been off of Prednisone for a couple of days now, but every time I eat I get that awful taste in my mouth that doesn't seemy to go away. It's really frustrating and I feel disgusting. is it the Uceris...
Congrats! I just got on Uceris and 6mp two weeks ago and am crossing my fingers that it works for me as it has worked for you. Keep it up, and I hope you stay in remission permanently!...
I figured it would take some time to get going. I'm actually thinking I'm out of my flare up right now, and that the bloating and gas are all from the Prednisone. I just started 10mg today and will...
I'm really hoping the Uceris works. I'm feeling somewhat better right now, my mind was absolutely decimated earlier today, though. The bloating seems to be subsiding right now, but my appetite is...
Thanks for all the responses everyone. For those asking where my Colitis is concentrated, I have Pancolitis, so, everywhere. Saw my GI today and he wants me to fast taper off of Pred, so I'll just be...
I have a Deviated Septum, so I do sleep with my mouth open, but dry mouth in the middle of the night has never been an issue up until now. As for rectal meds, I asked my GI about them and he said I...
Just updated my signature, thank you for the feedback, everyone. Does anyone have any idea as to why I constantly wake up with dry mouth after a couple of hours of sleep? Is it possible it's a side...
I appreciate the response, but surgery is the LAST thing I want to do right now. I'm hopeful that there's SOME form of medication out there that will work. Getting out of this current flare up...
I've been flaring up since November and can't seem to shake it. As Liadla wasn't working, my GI had me do some blood work and got me on 100mg of Purinethol and 9mg of Uceris, I'm still taking...
I was thinking it might be an absorption problem, either way, I'll have to speak with my GI. Thanks for the responses, everyone....
I've been fighting another flare up since the beginning of February and have noticed that I've been feeling very hungry and lightheaded lately. I'm back on 30mg of Prednisone and feel like the...
I was recently diagnosed with UC back in November, but have been dealing with it for over four years. Here's what I think about specific foods and drinks (keep in mind, this is MY personal...