Nexium (a PPI) is much more effective than pepcid. I was on 40mg pepcid for a long time and it could not get my reflux under control on it's own (I have hiatial hernia). My doctor added omeprazole...
Thank you for your work on this study. While I agree with some of the other posters' concerns, I am glad time and effort are being put into studying the effects of diet on IBD. I certainly agree that...
LOL here I thought I was being creative. I was going to suggest that YOU change your name but then I saw you were here first. I will see about changing it...I'm not that attached....
Hey nice name. After lurking on the Crohn's forum I've found a fair amount of people with Crohn's are first diagnosed (or misdiagnosed) with Colitis. If it helps put your mind at ease, you can always...
I'm only on lialda and bactrim (post surgery), my symptoms haven't been that bad outside this issue...
Gary is right on. I have proctosigmoiditis and my GI gave me oral lialda and rectal mesalamine enemas. She said the oral were to "keep it where it is."...
Hi Everyone, I've been on a UC research binge all week following a very painful abscess last week sent me into a bit of a physical and mental tailspin (amazing how needles and scalpels where the sun...
Hi everyone, I usually post over in the UC forum but have found that you folks have more experience with what I'm dealing with. Last weekend I awoke with a painful feeling in my rectum that...
Congrats of ridding yourself of UC. I would not hesitate to make the same decision. Are you currently leaning toward the J Pouch or do you think you'll stick with the bag? Also, any advice for us on...
Just to update, I went to the doctor for mine and it was an abscess. Colo-rectal surgeon had to lance it to relieve the pressure and pain. I would recommend asking for general anesthesia to anyone...
I can tell you at I currently have the same thing minus the frequent number 2. Terrible anal pain and swelling I can feel when wiping. Its a dull ache all day and certain movements send sharp pains...
I'm doing the Lialda 4 pills a day with nightly mesalamine enemas as well. I appreciate the helpful info everyone. I think I'll just stick with what I'm doing unless things get worse or the doctor...
Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with proctosigmoid UC about 3 months ago. I feel like I've been in a mild flare since my diagnosis. Had 1 week of terrible cramps, very painful D, blood/mucus. Once I...
For myself, diagnosed 7 weeks ago and mostly better (still some occasional abdominal and rectal discomfort, not bad enough to call it pain). I don't know if this is remission. My doctor says two...
While I can't offer you much advise, I just wanted to say what a great wife you must be trying so hard to save your husband's quality of life. Not everyone has such a great support system! Best of...
Agree with other posts. Just diagnosed 2 months ago after 5 days of abdominal pain/mucus/bleeding. Colonoscopy showed mild to moderate proctosigmoiditis. Once on 5 ASA's both orally and rectally I...
Yes I had Lyme when I was 3 years old and now have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 34....
I was on the generic colozal due to a miscommunication between my insurance company and doctor. 9 pills, 3X daily. Doctor wanted me on Lialda (mesalamine) but did not think it was covered. The...
This is anecdotal (sp?) but I can say that I just had my first flare (that I know of) after a long winter of inactivity and certainly some depression. I've also, for the first time in my life, had...
Thanks everyone, This diagnosis has been a real downer and I find that doctors will always tell you to "take it easy" because that's the safe answer. In the past I've always found that getting out...
Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with proctosigmoiditis 3 weeks ago and this is my first post. I've seen promising results from colozal and mesalamine enemas so far and would say I'm at about 90% back to...