Well, finally decided that my "good fight" of trying to hold on to a sick colon for 37 years is over. The final straw was having none of the meds working, and, being diagnosed at Mayo Clinic last...
Don't know if there might be any connection, but I just got back from Mayo Clinic-Rochester where I tested positive on CMV special stains on biopsy for Cytomegalovirus Colitis (CMV Colitis) in...
I would suggest Dr. David Rubin also at the University of Chicago. Problem is, it might take you 4 months to get in to see him. I got in at Mayo Clinic in 1 week with my current GI for a consult. My...
Just got back from Mayo Clinic in Rochester last Friday. Today, I get a call from my GI there. Said I tested positive for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in the CMV special stains made from my colon biopsies...
I have been in a serious flare of UC (pancolitis) since Oct. 07. My GI doc put me on Humira (not any other biologic like Remicade) first. Started loading dose on Feb. 13, 08. Second dose just...
My gastroenterologist started me on self-administered Humira pen shots on Feb. 13. My second round of shots was last Wednesday, Feb. 27. I am feeling a LOT better...from 10+ bms w/ blood to 5-7 w/ no...