I had a colonoscopy for the first time in 7 years on Sunday. Recently I’ve had a couple of flexible sigmoidoscopys without any pain killers, but this time I opted for sedation given the extent of the...
Ha! Well you can be as skeptical as you like, but it’s something I’ve noticed having stopped mesalazine 4 times now. The first two times I’d only missed a couple of days does, being away for long...
While, I completely understand and agree with what your saying. All this time I have been having issues with severe proctitis right at the bottom end, so I’ve not been experiencing problems higher...
Sorry in advance as this is a bit of a grim topic; but has anyone else noticed that stopping mesalasine (asacol) tablets has the effect of making their stools harder. I’ve had a couple of occasions...
I’m back using predfoam enemas again, and I have a query about the dosing. When using a new pressurised canister unsurprisingly there seems to be more foam dispensed compared to the latter 10-14...
I’m currently under a consultant at Preston hospital, who I believe has an interest in gastro, but who is not a gastro specialist. I’ve had an ongoing flare up for the best part of 18 months and I...
Sounds like bliss!...
I could have written this thread name. It’s how I often feel. I think the first thing to realise, is that probably the very worst our disease can do from a humiliation point of view is crapping...
I’m reading this thread with great interest. I was diagnosed 20 years ago and I’ve been flaring very badly now for the last 18months and just about had enough of it. I have moderate to severe...
Just now reading this response, nodding to every single word, while sitting on the toilet, getting myself mentally and physically ready to tackle taking the kids to school in the car! Roll on the...
There’s no doubt that my current year long flare up was triggered in part by stress, it was a tough year! Has anyone on this forum tried meditation for managing stress, and has it had an positive...
How long did you give it before you threw in the towel with Simponi?...
Tomorrow I’m due to take week 16 shot of Simponi / Golimumab and I’m really not sure if I should. I’ve not noticed any improvement with the drug, and if anything every time I take a shot I wonder if...
I’m about the same length of time into Simponi as you, and as I mentioned in another thread this week, I don’t beleive it is working for me. With all drugs, you have to weigh up the pros and cons. If...
Hello everyone, I am new to the forum, but unfortunately not new to UC. I have been putting up with the symptoms for the last 15 or so years. This last year I have had a flare up which is proving to...