FairyGen - That's good to know - about the blood thinning. I didn't know that. kazygirl - thanks for posting the information that it's not recommended for pregnant women. I didn't know that either...
I just wanted to let you all know of something that has really turned me around. Turmeric. It's a spice, and it's supposed to be good for inflammation. Recently I became aware that is was available...
Last summer, I had two terrible bouts with nausea. The first one lasted about 3 weeks, and my doctor finally figured out that it was being caused by the Asacol he had me on...1600mg 3X per day. I...
I am really sorry that you are in this situation. Being 19, you are still at an age where your parents feel responsible for your choices. I can understand that they want you to do the right...
Hey there Comedy, It sounds like your parents put alot of pressure on you. I am sure they mean well - I'm not dogging on them but sometimes parents can want the best for us so badly that it actually...
Hi Red, So sorry...I know what you mean about being a pin cushion and being REALLY sick of doctors. My UC is just one of the things that have allowed me to fill the pockets of the doctors in my life,...
I've been on Entocort several times over the past 2 years...usually for about 3 months at a time. I just finished my most recent course of it and I have never experienced bruising....
I only recently would consider my UC under control, so my comments may not count, but sometimes if I eat a big meal, I have had stomach uneasiness and spasms during and after a bm. Sometimes it has...
To all of you out there who have offered all the many ideas and things that have helped you, and been so embarrassingly honest about this disease - THANK YOU!!!!!! Eight weeks ago, my doctor did...
Thanks Sara, Yuckygut, and Severin for your input. I did look up the information on brewing my own kombucha. I have a very weak stomach when it comes to things that look gross...I do not think I...
Hi Nacho, I have struggled with this for months. I would agree with KSU about the position of your sleep. I hadn't really thought about it, but whenever I stay on my back, I wake up less with that...
Hi, I'm a new member here on this site and after what I've read so far, I can't believe that there are so many people out there who deal with EXACTLY the same embarrassing things I do! I only know...