Actually one of the side effects of Rowasa enemas (mesalamine) is hemmorhoids as listed on the meds. I just noticed when I went off the rowasa they went away. Though perhaps, Max89, you are right and...
I dont know that this is helpful but like you I automatically feel I want to stay away from pharmaceuticals. But you are eating an anti-inflammatory diet already. You didnt mention any bleeding so...
lol- sorry for the Dune ref there. Got to keep a sense of humor with this stuff. I have had internal Hems for 20 yrs now off and on and diagnosed UC for 10, but its taken me until now to realize that...
Kazbern- yes, thanks, that is what we have as well- an HSA. Only, we just started it so there's only 300 in there. Remind me not to flair until its built up a bit! lol ;-)...
but I think that the 35 and 4 and 4 dollar amounts are all co-pays. The meds cost 4 hundred something and then your insurance covers MOST of the rest. I don't have a co=pay, I have a deductible of...
what is the difference between Canasa and Rowasa? I do take the Perrigo mesalamine Enemas- which is, I guess, the generic Rowasa. But I cant find any great deals on Rowasa- it is a bit less from...
wow! This is all awesome info! Thanks for your suggestions. I guess I need to do some research now......
Does anyone else have this problem?? The horrid cycle of trying to make money leads to stress means flare-up which begets doctor visits begets doc bills begets MORE stress which leads to MORE doc...
A friend who lives in San Francisco has recently been diagnosed with Crohn's and needs to find a better doctor- perhaps a combo east/west or alternative med doc. Any suggestions? Thanks!...
Have to agree. Noone who's been diagnosed as having uC les than a year or even two ago counts as a sucess story. Some poeple get more of a temp. UC. Oersonally I've learned that the UC is like my...
Even butter gets me if Im in a flare. If Im not in a fl;are I can usually sneak in an occasional baked sweet but nooo milk. I even tried raw milk. No luck- D for days. no goat cheese or sheeps. but...
Thanks for the responses I forgot to update my tag lines...The Rowasa is an enema. After the last flare a year ago I tapered of the enema and stuck with the Asacol for a while but I was often dizzy...
Sigh...well I've been trying homeopathy now for just over a year and while it was a good transition off prednizone from my last flare in dec-Jan. of last year, and it seemed, after getting the right...
Everyone is so different. Bread seems fine for me- thankfully- but I am definately alergic to dairy- even butter now (esp. if I'm flairing. Its annoying, especially eating out but then it is worse to...
Hi, yes- this is a great thread. I have had both IBS and UC for over 20 years and only am just figuring out the mucus thing. Right now Im frustrated because my Hemmies are acting up (internal only-so...
no- my Uncle in-law is not a doctor. He's on it himself-but in a self dosed kinda way. Thanks for the comments- sounds like it wouldn't be worth going down this path unless I really have to. My...
I've never had a bad reaction to the asacol. In fact- Im never quite sure that the oral form is doing much of anything for me. Sorry not to be of more help....
My uncle in law thinks I ought to go on some valium derived med (sorry- I forgot the name) for anxiety. I know alot of my flares are caused by anxiety and I tend to hold my anxiety in my gut, as I'm...
I've had some luck with both herbs and acupuncture- but I've found it to be fairly common knowledge that its the herbs, not the acupuncture, that make the difference. The nice thing about acupuncture...
Hi Wow- it seems kinda unoriginal at this point to say Im 34 and have two kids. Whats up with all these early 30's moms with UC (not to leave out the rest of you by any means- just an interesting...
Hey There, Dont know about pretzels but coffee is a diarrehtic (spelling??)- makes you go poo. Instantly. Wham! Bam! Bathroom maam! caffeine gets right into your system. Thats why everyone drinks it...
I totally get that. I lie on my back with my fists wedged under my lower back and a warm bottle on my tummy. Feels better....
sounds a whooole like tastier than fish oil! thanks for the tip!...
hi Sara, Sounds like it could be hemorrhoids to go with your UC. Whatever the case I have been on the same sort of drug path as you. My GI lets me self prescribe the Rowasa up to 3X's daily! Though...
THATS FUNNY lol I hate those gowns- post having two babies I never hope to be in one again. Did you know though- you can actually wear your own long tee shirt if you want to??...
Kazygirl, Ive been through the first three levels of the Forum. I got a lot out of it- though more on the life skills- ways to cope with life level rather than the breakthrough level. My husband went...
Heres a tip for anyone on the Rowasa Enemas... I shake it up really well as directed but then squeeze the bottle gently to get all that extra air out(so the liquid just reaches the top). Recap it...
I guess my big question with UC is- is this just who we are now and we need the drugs or is there still a healthy baseline in us- an optimal possibility of health where there is no UC? What do you...
Shes definately a homeopath. Turns out she meant just the steroids/prednisone needed to be over. She says to stay on my Asacol. Im feeling better anyway so maybe i won't know what was the homeopathy...
Oh the joys of differenciating between UC and Hems. I have both and internal Hemmeroids are more difficult to diagnose. If there isn't any mucus and the blood is bright red/fresh than its probably...
I had a flare right at the beginning of my pregnancy last January. Luckily I got it under control with the Rowasa Enemas and Asacol (they didnt take me off). Acupuncture helped as well. I think at...
Hey Troy, I hope you find a way to get to your GI and nip this thing in the butt- pun intended. Blood in the stool is totally normal and indicates that you are having a flare up. For me- when it is...
Thanks for all your responses! What a great site! (I was originally on Rowasa- forgot about that bit.) Doesn't it just seem like nothing is a perma-fix? Im not really certain my ASA is doing any good...
All these drugs!! I can't believe in reading through some of this how many people are taking copious meds and yet still have symptoms and are flaring. Its rather disheartening. At any rate I have the...