Oh and I forgot to tell you I was very nervous about doing the shots in my stomach so did them in my thighs for a long time. Finally decided to try stomach and it was so much better! Definitely let...
I switched from remicade to humira back in January because of health insurance issues. It did not work at all for me and I went into a full blown flare. Still in flare (although better) since going...
I've seen a Naturopath Physician (M.D.), she is great. She put me on an anti-inflammatory diet and gave me supplements (Fish oil, Vit D, Turmeric, Quercetin, Probiotic). THe diet is very restrictive...
I was very sick on 6mp too. Constant fever, nausea and vomiting. It was horrible! Have you looked into Remicade? It has helped me alot--when no other medications were helping at all....
I agree! Soak, soak, soak in the sitz bath. I like Calmoseptine for a barrier cream too....
I take New Chapter brand All-Flora. I think it's great!...
I have not had any side effects from increasing my dose. My body knows when it's been 6 weeks though and if I'm late getting my infusion I start having some problems....
I had my initial one in 2006 and my docotr said I won't need another one for 10 years (from then)...I was surprised as I thought UCers had them more often....
10mg per kg every 6 weeks...
I am on 10mg Remicade every 6weeks. The incresed dose and frequency has worked wonders! Good luck to you!...
fyi the info in my signature is not accurate...I updated my profile earlier but for some reason it is not showing up. The only IBD med I'm on is Remicade every 6 weeks......
Hello, I was diagnosed with UC 4 years ago and in the last year my doctor has mentioned that I may have "Crohn's" not UC, as I have been having Perianal issues. I think he calls it "perianal...
I had thrush in my mouth when on Prednisone--not fun! I also got cracks in the corners of my mouth/lips. I used Nystatin and did Diflucan once as well. They both helped. Let your doctor know if the...
Oh yes, I have long, deep, vertical striations on my stomach as well from being on Prednisone. I've been off the Pred for over a year and they are just starting to fade some. I also have some on my...
Has anyone read this book "Healing Digestive Illness" by Russell Mariani? I went to a workshop this weekend where he spoke about his program. I had never heard of it before and I'm wondering if...