I am on the first few days of a two week treatment....
I did a search and there was one topic about Flagyl with mostly negative experiences. I wanted to offer a different perspective. I have had UC for just over a year now and have been in a pretty...
One of the most stressful times of my life (getting rejected to Ph.D. programs I thought I would certainly get into + pressure from my then fiancee to move) and a bad night of food poisoning or some...
Thanks Sue. I figured it hadn't been around long enough to see if it will be stable for 40-50 years. I hate not knowing for sure, but I guess that's my own issue! You make a good point that it isn't...
Since surgery is looking more and more like my only option, I have been coming up with some questions for the j-pouchers and more knowledgeable folks here. The big question that I haven't been able...
I have been on the stuff for the past two months and have not really seen any change. Although I have been on probiotics for a year already....
I actually stumbled on your blog through some other avenue (Google maybe) and found it incredibly helpful. I am around the same age as you but have only had the disease for a year. I was looking into...
Using the steroid enemas caused me to experience some thinning of my hair. Other than that I noticed little change. As Old Hat recommends, a good vitamin supplement will help (I used some Hair, Skin,...
Thanks again for all the responses to this topic. At this point, since I am only a year into my life with UC, surgery is not even on my radar. I feel like I need to exhaust all my options first....
There is no doubt in my mind there is a significant connection. My UC showed up after an incredibly stressful two months in my life where I had been denied, unexpectedly, to a few graduate programs I...
Quincy, Actually on your recommendation I take pill form fiber supplements. I think I am gonna give myself another six months and if nothing improves perhaps talk seriously with my doctor about...
Thanks for the replies, it's just nice to see the range of experiences people have. I am also taking fiber supplements Quincy and my colitis is throughout the entire colon, although my doc seems to...
Hey all, So I am at my one year anniversary with colitis and feeling a bit down. My condition has improved somewhat (20-30 BMs down to 10-12) but it still is really rough. It is difficult when I...
I would also visit Crystal Cove park. It is an amazingly beautiful beachfront area with some hiking trails and usually not very populated. They also have cottages for rent at Crystal Cove but I think...
Wow, it is so great to hear about other people struggling with this issue. To answer Quincy's question I am male, so my concern is less about the actual pregnancy and birth and more about the...
Hey everyone, I am nearing the age and in a relationship where having kids is becoming a really important topic of discussion. I am noticing lately, however, that I am really questioning having kids...
Thomas I would agree with quincy, the watery movements with no other symptoms (minus some hunger pang-ish feelings) is what came right before my flare (a week to two weeks before). Definitely see the...
Stress has definitely been one of the key components of my flaring and has been something I have yet to find a good solution too. I am a graduate student and at the end of every quarter things get...
I just checked, the fiber drinks I am taking do have artificial sweetening. Looks like I am gonna switch off of those. Yes, I am still bleeding. I wasn't thinking about switching off the 5-ASA, but...
I was on Asacol along with Prednisone and I was taking quite a few a day, I can't remember the exact number. I switched because I wasn't seeing much of a change and my dad and another person I know...
I have UC throughout the whole colon. I started on the Asacol and switched to Colazal. The only enemas I have tried so far are the corisone, they are called Colacort. I am currently using the Reuteri...
Hey everyone, Diagnosed in April 2007 and have been in a flare ever since. I have been visiting these boards regularly and have really appreciated all the info. I felt the need to post because my...