I was on it several times usually staring with 40 mg. My phamasist told me to take a zantac with the pills to help with stomach pain. I didn't gain a pound due to the drug....
I also had surgery in fall of 2008 after exhausting all options. I was so scared of the temporary bag that I just couldn't face it until I had no choice. I had the surgery in 2 stages, the surgery's...
Hi When I had a blockage nothing was coming out. maybe you have a partial block? I was in a lot of pain, nauseous when I had the blockage...
HI I had surgery in Calgary and I felt so much better a few days after surgery, even though I was recovering from the major surgery (colon removed). I now am very happy to be free of disease. I was...
Hi I had the first surgery Oct 08 and was back at work in just under 3 months (I was very weak going in). Second surgery March 09 and I was again back at work in 6 weeks. I was in the hospital for 9...
Hi I just had my second surgery in March 09 and had my first and only experience with pouchitis in June. I have so many questions. Can you avoid pouchitis with probiotics? Is fibre really needed now...
Hi I was on imuran from Oct 07 to Sept 08. My dosage was increased to a pill and a half in May 08. I stopped having my period by July and in September/October 08 i spent over 20 days in the hospital...
Hi My heart goes out to you as well. I had severe pan colitis and had to have surgery last year after a dangerous drop in white blood cells and neutrophils with imuran and uncontrollable flare. My...
Hi I have UC and roscea on my cheeks as well. I use rosaliac cream which does help somewhat, avoid tomatoes and wear 60 sunblock...
After having severe pan colitis I have had 3 infusions since June 08. I was feeling 95% within a few days of the first infusions and continued to be well after the second, until I received a stomach...