I am 35 and started Remicade last year. I live in Canada, so it was the only biologic approved for UC at the time. I personally would prefer humira because you inject yourself once a week versus...
The main reason we haven't gone to 6-MP is the potential side effects.... Mainly cancer. My chances would be significantly increased due to the other drug combinations I am on. Plus, there is a...
Thanks, Pluot, due bear, and ByeByeUC. You have all helped me realize that I was only looking at one small portion of the equation. Is everyone a candidate for a j pouch? I realize it is a stepped...
Thanks for all the responses! Ok, so clearly I wasn't detailed enough in my initial post [I thought my signature was automatically listed... whoops]. I felt bad about "whining" about my symptoms. As...
I should have mentioned, I have been seeing a RD who specializes in UC for 4 months... Avd have removed ALL possible trigger foods and am on probiotics (3 depending on current symptoms). My GI does...
I trust my GI doctor, but can't help but wondering how you know you are ready for surgery. I have been in a flare for about 5 months. Despite the added immunosuppressants, I'm not getting better. He...
Berries do not cause blood for me, but I do notice they are not fully digested and increase urgency. My dietician has them on the list of foods to avoid for potential flare due to the seeds and...
I had my gallbladder removed due to a large gallstone and intense pain. The sone actually blocked the path so my bile was backing up. Attacks were brought on my eating fats. The link between fat and...
What province do you live in? I am in Ontario, and I have a case worker. Fortunately my insurance covers the prescription dug cost, but she told me about a lot of options to help pay if that were not...