My GI had said that she had patients that were able to remain in remission with just the Remicade, and that was what she was hoping for me. I guess I'll probably have to go back on the Asacol. I...
My GI wanted to have me off everything except for the Remicade infusions. I was really doing well, until this week....
Has anyone experienced problems after taking Sudaphed? I was in remission for about 6 months and I've just started bleeding again. I'm trying to figure out what may have triggered it, I took Sudaphed...
I went to my GI complaining of constant fatigue and she sent me for blood work to check all my levels, everything is back to normal, but I tested positive for Lyme disease and now have to go on...
I also use Forvia - it's GREAT!...
Jerry Garcia- What's LDN? For me, Remicade has been a life saver. I'm down to 2-3 NORMAL BM's/day, and my GI is starting to taper down my other meds. Her goal is to have me on just the Remicade and a...
It took 3 years - I was flaring on and off for all this time. I went to my doctor several times, who put me on various meds, saying I had IBS - take fiber, lower stress, etc. It didn't get better, I...
I was around 130 before I got sick, then I got down to 115 in a week, was hospitalized, got out, went on prednisone, jumped up to 145 and am still struggling to take the weight off. I've been off the...
I am currently on Asacol 3 3X/day, 50mg of 6MP, cortenemas 1xweek and remicade infusions every 8 weeks. My concern is that each time I'd go see my GI, she would add to my list of meds and not take...
Really???? I'm on the 6Mp and exhausted all the time, so I thought that was why I had no sex drive - very interesting..........
My doc prescribed Tylenol with codeine which really helps the pain and has a side effect of mild constipation, which for me, just stops the diarrhea which is a plus. I don't get constipated from it...
I'm on Remicade and I just came down with a nasty cold, which I know is going to be hard to fight off. What does everyone take for colds? It seems everything out there has something I can't...
I am exhausted after my infusions, I sleep for a full day, but it's worth it....
My doc prescribed Lidocaine jelly which numbs the area before I use my rectal meds - It helps a lot!...
That's a great article - glad to see I'm not alone in my thoughts on all this. Thanks!...
I'm finally (dare I say it!!!) in a remission. It's taken 7 months, lots of different meds and a lot of frustration to get here. Any advice on how to avoid flares and stay in remission? Anything I...
I guess she feels I'm mildly depressed from dealing with all this UC stuff and it taking so long to get into a remission, big weight gain from all the meds, etc.. I'm just generally all around...
Anyone have their docs prescribe antidepressants? My doctor wants to prescribe LExapro - anyone on it? Side effects I should be aware of? Thanks.......
My doctor is trying to get Remicade approved by my insurance - anyone on it? Does it work, and if so how quickly? Any side effects? Anything has to be better than prednisone, right???...
I was in Mexico last year and I was fine. I actually felt better there then I do when I'm home, maybe I was more relaxed or something. Most places use purified water for their ice cubes, just ask....
I've been off the prednisone for 2 weeks and the weight is not coming off!!!! I was on it for 7 weeks, gained 15 pounds....I've been at the gym every day, eating healthy meals, what gives??? How long...