I hope you feel better soon!...
Risan - I have found a low residue diet to be helpful when bleeding. As others have stated, "think white". I liked to make muffins for breakfast - those little pouches that make 5-6 at a time were...
Hi songlady! Welcome to HealingWell! I was nervous about starting Imuran a few years ago. I ended up doing lots of research and finally decided to go for it! I have found that I actually get sick...
Crianor - Welcome to Healingwell! Sorry you had to find us, but we're glad you did! There are lots of caring and knowledgeable people here. I am pretty sure that if I were to have a major flare again...
Hooray! I hope you did a little happy dance....
Congratulations! May your UC continue to behave :)...
.canadaeast.com/lifetimes/article/659326]http://timestranscript[b] .canadaeast.com/lifetimes/article/659326 Good info :)...
Waiting is hard! Sometimes is it difficult for the doctors to tell the difference between UC and Crohn's. Celiac disease can also cause similar symptoms - cramping and D. However, celiac affects the...
I started taking Effexor after my diagnosis when anxiety started interfering with my life. Thinking I didn't need it anymore I tapered of off in in March '08. Big mistake. I started flaring shortly...
http://uk.reuters.com/article/healthNewsMolt/idUKTRE53S08L20090429 ...
http://www.canada.com/life/story.html?id=1539518 Far less in depth than I would have liked, but some good basic information....
I have Osteopenia as well - from pred use. My doctors have said - increase your calcium intake and do weight bearing exercise. Osteopenia is reversible....
What some of you have been saying all along! http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/2346893/Irritable-bowels-could-be-calmed-with-spice ...
I have not mixed the 5-ASAs. But I do take both Lialda and Azathioprine - along with Remicade. So - a lot of meds....
Hmmmm... I wonder what the doc would think if he found skittles... Thanks for the laugh - that was great :)...
I avoid caffeine because of the increased motility and the jitters it can give me. I love a decaf caramel latte and chocolate so I haven't been able to cut out all caffeine. Carbonation is also a...
Has your grandson used anything like A&D ointment or Desitin on his bum? I find those help to soothe and heal the fissures or rawness from the TP and constant D. I also like Aquaphor which I can find...
aned - ugh! I can't imagine having two scopes in a month. How miserable!!! I hope you are able to get some better answers from this one....
Treating just the D without treating the reason for it can lead to the development of Toxic Megacolon. So unfortunately just adding some Immodium is not going to help your grandson. It is unfortunate...
I have been on a BCP for over 10 years now. I wouldn't stop taking it. I like being able to control when my period comes. After I was dx'd with UC, I started on the every three months cycle - using...
I love Mexican food too. For some reason I do really well with it. Although I try to stay away from really spicy salsa - it's not much fun on a inflammed rectum... :( Glad you are feeling well enough...
http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=38&m=1445671&p=1 Another thread on the topic - just consolidating....
http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=38&m=1445845 Another thread on the topic. Just thought I'd consolidate....
I agree with all above about the dose and time line - too little for too short of a time to show improvement. When I am on 40mg of pred, I will split the dose until I get to 20mg. It works better for...
March is my worst time....
Number of night time bms factors into the severity as well....
Be sure to tell your doctor about the expense. Maybe there is some way he can get you some samples....
If you were hospitalized, they would put you on IV prednisone (solumedrol) and fluids. Before surgery I'm sure your doctor would try: Imuran or 6-MP, Remicade, or Humira - depending where you are at....
Have you tried the Rowasa enemas? The same medication, mesalamine, in liquid form. For some reason it is much less expensive than the Canasa, but not as easy to administer. I really don't understand...
Are you talking about Florastor? This is a probiotic I just heard about. I haven't tried it yet, but did get some samples and hope to try them in the next week or two. This one is a different...
Hello! Welcome to Healingwell :) I believe in probiotics. I currently use Culturelle. I'm not sure if it is available in the UK. Probiotics work by restoring the good bugs to your guts. When you have...
I know the feeling of wanting to be off of the pred as quickly as possible. However, I believe it's best to follow the doctor's orders. have you discussed your feelings with your doc? Each time I'm...
You are not the only one with those days! My last flare I had one of those days - okay - maybe more like a dozen... I remember only wanting to feel well again. It was a long road, but I did start...
Hooray!!!!!!!!! If you decide to try a fiber supplement again, maybe Fibercon (or generic) would work? I didn't have much luck with them until I tried that one. I love Romaine salads!...
Have you tried a probiotic? I would also ask your doc for Bentyl (or generic) to help stop some of the cramping that sends you running. Fake sugars can cause so many problems. I try to avoid them...
I had it done in March 2006. It has been worth every penny!!! Definitely investigate and find a good surgeon who has done the procedure many, many times. I used a TLC in Michigan. Best not to do...
Hooray! I hope you did a happy dance :)...
Judy - I do believe that allergies are aggravating things, which is making it hard to tell what is doing what. I'm just trying to keep things from getting worse. I've added Primadophilus Reuteri to...
I just thought I'd ask... I realized this morning that maybe this med I'm taking to free up the mucous from my allergies may be negatively affecting my UC and the mucous in my guts. I do know that...
I have the same problem - pills drop and roll under the island. I have to be fast about getting them so that the puppy doesn't. He did end up eating an immodium pill the other day - thankfully there...
What a doll! He's super cute. Just looking at that picture makes a person smile....
Enjoy every minute of it!...
I know that sleep plays a major role in how my guts behave. Lose a couple of hours and I'll pay for it - maybe just with extra bms. I haven't noticed major differences after sex - maybe some...
I have anxiety and depression on both sides of my family. So when I noticed it starting to get worse, I talked to my GP. We decided to try Effexor XR - and I love it! I feel like me again. I found...
Once again my evil tooth is making my cheek swell. Woke up about 2 am yesterday morning with chipmunk face and pain. This darn tooth has been causing me issues for a year. I'm to the point I just...
Molly - the prednisone can cause unnecessary anxiety. If you continue to feel more anxious than normal, talk to your doctor - s/he can prescribe something to help you through your time on prednisone....
Peety - Congratulations on not letting the UC rule your life! I'd say that's more than a small victory....
I can't imagine what you or your daughter are going through with this. I suggest trying the applicator on yourself - maybe filled with water or nothing - so you can get a feel for the angle that is...
MissMindy - I understand about the hair loss! It is very traumatic. I have gone through the cycle three or four times. About six months after I have been very sick with UC, I will loose hair in...
I don't usually call my doc until things are "bad" for at least three days. Bad to me is a drastic increase in the number of bms - say from my usual 2-ish to 6 or more - where I am definitely seeing...