If carbon monoxide is really the inhibitor of UC, why are the drug companies not making an inhaler. Could it be the profit margins would not be as much as their other UC drugs? I see that some would...
From what research I have done, it is not the nicotine but something else in the smoke that provides the help....
Just an update. I don't get on the forum much anymore, but I still care for all of you that are still having problems. Joe...
I started back smoking after being quit for 3 years less 8 days. I am 61, so smoking risk are not as important as being normal. Lets face it, if I live to be 80, I still only have less than 7300...
Sara14 I got the inhaler the doctor said I needed to use if I continued to smoke. It is "combivent" It has ipratropium bromide as the main drug and albuterol sulfate as the other drug. Is it helping?...
I learned a long time ago that money does not bring me happiness, only my attitude does that. After building my log home on my land in Montana, I would probably give away the rest....
I didn't think to ask, but when I get it I will let you know. It is being mailed to me from the VA....
As the moderator, do you know if any doctors visit this forum? I think they should and keep an open mind. I just got a new primary care physician (insurance change) and after telling her about the...
I have no issues at all. I have calculated that I smoke 9/10 pack a day or 18 cigs. I am 61 so I can take chances. I would not recommend anyone to start....
No meds. I won't say much for fear of being locked out....
I did not see anything deleted. The Lord as I said put everything (my belief) here for a purpose. Snakes, rats and tobacco. We may not understand why or for what purpose and many things may be...
I was on it for less than a month. Took 3X3 per/day and within 4 or 5 days the bleeding stopped but the other symptoms were still present. After the initial 10 day doses he then put me on 2X2...
quicy: I understand your feeling toward smoking. If smoking related illnesses were in my bloodlines, I don't know if I would have selected the choice I made. At 61, I can take risk that I would not...
Excuses about what; being totally free from all symptoms for going on 3 weeks. No excuses needed. I sorry smoking didn't help you since I see you are on a real regiment of meds. I hope every thing...
I am 61 and was Dx in December 2007. I had been having symptoms since September, but waited for my normal physical before telling my regular Doctor about them. After testing I was told 20% of my...
Thanks for the help, and keep posting my wife loves this site! Frank[/quote] I will keep you posted as to whether or not this stays in remission...
Actually UC for about 11% of the folks that have it; it affects the eyes. I know mine were red and itchy all the time. That has also cleared up. I am just bouncing around with joy for all the things...
I was always about a 1 pack per day smoker and that is what I limit myself to. I believe the Lord put everything here for a purpose and for me smoking to clear this up at least in my case just might...
If I felt any better I would have to take something for it, Colazal comes to mind that might make me feel less well. If I didn't know how old I am, then I would say I feel like I did when I was 40....
I only smoke at my stove where I turn on the exhaust fan. I can't stand a house that smells of stale tobacco smoke. I do not smoke inside my car or anyone else's. I try to get downwind when I am...
After the 4th cig my cramping was gone, by the next day all bleeding had stopped, but I did make two trips to the restroom. A noticeable drop (going 6+ prior) By the 3rd day all symptoms were gone....
Yep, but thank goodness lung cancer is not in my bloodlines. I am a firm believer that individuals are pre-disposed by their genetical makeup to different diseases and something in the environment...
Just an update. Since starting back to smoking after 3 years, all of my symptoms were gone after the 2nd day. Sixteen days later and I feel great. I was also in the 11% that have arthritis in the...
It is interesting that it showed up after a trip abroad. Within a month from returning from Germany, I started having symptoms and was diagnosed 3 months later (December) with UC. I stayed in Germany...
Hi Beth My ankle swelling has been going on long before I was diagnosed with this disease. It doesn't bother in any way. I feel bad after reading all of these posts. I am just thankful I really don't...
I started back smoking. Within 4 cigarettes the pain was gone. Within 24 hours there was no bleeding, no abnormal gas, bloating and associated swelling had virtually disappeared and has completely...
I was on Colazal for 10 days at 9/day. Bleeding stopped but other symptoms (bloating many trips to the restroom, aching in the left side) were still present. My Doctor cut the amount to 4/day and...
Having just been told I have UC in December, just how long do you have to be without symptoms to be considered in remission?...