I developed pancreatitis from taking 6-mp. I was in hospital for 4 days on IV fluids only. Stopping the 6-mp made my numbers drop immediately. Day 4 I ate jello soup and a popsicle and tolerated it...
Sorry this is long but here goes... I have had UC since I was 15, but experienced symptoms around 12. Over the years I have tried all the standard UC medications and nothing seems to work for me....
I have urgency and a general feeling of sickness a week or so before I'm due for Remicade. I also have rounds of shortness of breath (I had an ekg test done and everything came back ok, I'm thinking...
I was dependent on Prednisone for years. When I started Remicade I gradually began improving and was able to taper off 60mg of Prednisone. I was in 100% remission for 3 years from Remicade! Even...
Not sure how well I tolerate aspirin. I have had flares from taking ibuprofen, so I have always stayed away from all NSAIDs. I talked to the pharmacist today. He said that my "allergic reaction" were...
I did hydrocortisone suppositories for a week and they didn't do anything. :( Seems so strange he would offer something that he knows I'm allergic to. Still don't know if I'm going to do it...
I had a colonoscopy today and it showed mild proctitis. I was relieved it wasnt that bad and localized to one area. The doctor prescribed Canasa suppositories before we up the Remicade dose. I had a...
Thanks everyone! I have a scope scheduled for next week. Scheduled remicade is still 3 weeks out. Will probably increase Remicade amount, unless it is just hemmies (that's what I'm hoping for). I...
Remicade was an instant life saver for me! After 2 years completely symptom free, I started noticing urgency a week before the infusion but it would always go away after my treatment. Last month I...
im curious what the dermatologist said about this rash. i thought i had a rash or bug bites and i ended up having a staph infection! i thought it was just from prednisone or something. i didnt get to...
How does coffee effect you? I'm tapering on prednisone and my BMs are normal. Coffee always makes me have to go, sometimes before I'm done with the cup! I'll have some in the morning, have my morning...
Haha I know how you both feel. My whole body just feels puffy. Its discouraging because I had just lost all the prednisone weight from my last round then I had to go back on it! Vicious cycle but...
I know alot of us either are or have been on prednisone. I'm wondering how long it took for all of you to lose the weight, clear up your skin and when you noticed things getting back to normal. I'm...
Im on prednisone and suffering from acne as well, i work at sephora so i have literally tried everything! I really like: Peter Thomas Roth "Acne body wash" and "Acne buffing beads (face and body)"...
My question is, has anyone experienced sores or itchy bumps with prednisone? I do get acne from the prednisone, but this is different. I started out with about 4 itchy bumps on my forearm that looked...
I take my dose in the morning always before 11 and I always have a full breakfast. I also take prevacid and tums before I eat then the prednisone after the meal. The stomach aches and nausea start...
Ugh I can think of some restrooms that required a shower when I got home. It's terrible! Nordstrom has the best bathroom I've ever been in! There's music, its super clean and the stalls (at the one...
I was on 40mg for about 3 weeks (I've been on pred over a year ranging from 5mg-60mg) I saw improvement, and then It stopped working like I was on nothing at all. I had my dosage upped to 60mg (which...
Yeah its something that's definitely happened to me. I'm in college and a lot people don't know how to hang out unless they are partying. It's no fun (for me at least) to be at a party and be sober...
I took about 4 hot baths yesterday and it came to a head, and I went to put ointment on it and it popped. Possibly one of the most disgusting things I've experienced! The human body is pretty gross!...
Thanks for the information everyone. I checked out the website, none of it looks like mine. What I have isn't purple or red as indicated by the sites that I've looked at. Today it looks like there is...
I dont think its a hemroid, but I have a dime sized swollen lump to the right of my anus, not coming out of it. (ahh so graphic) It kind of hurts to sit and walking is well, kind of awkward. Could it...
I'm so surprised that alot of doctors say food doesnt really make a difference. When im flaring i eat alot of chicken, rice, pasta, and steamed veggies. I really like the V8 fusion juice that has...
I have had a long and rocky relationship with prednisone. Its definitely a good way to get the bleeding and inflammation under control. If you have never used it before it will most likely be...
I've been on 40mg of prednisone for a month as well, and I keep getting worse. Have you been on prednisone long term? I havent been without at least a small dosage for over a year and it just stopped...
I will definitely mention it at my next appointment. I have a colonoscopy on Tuesday, if it is still left sided then that could be an option. Im worried its further in my colon then it was 5 years...
I know just how you feel! 6mp put me in the hospital as well, and I've stopped responding to prednisone. I go for a colonoscopy on Tuesday, and then I'll know more. I'm probably going to have to take...
I have really dry skin too, I believe it might be the prednisone. I have steroid acne and dry skin on top of it, its so frustrating! I work in makeup and skincare (Sephora) so I've tried everything....
Thanks for the info! All these reactions sure are scary! I am taking prevacid before I take prednisone to help with stomach pain and nausea. Its helping a little bit I think....
I developed a fever, vomiting, chills, dehydration within 4 days of taking the Asacol. I had to be hospitalized for a few days. Im just confused on how I would be able to take other 5-ASA drugs if...
I had a serious reaction to Asacol a few years ago. I just saw a new GI today and he recommended trying some of the other meds (Lialda,Canasa...etc) before starting Remicade or Humeria. Is anyone...
I'm 20 and was diagnosed at 15. I had symptoms when I was 11....
Ive been on 40mg for 4 weeks and im feeling the side effects hard this time. i get light headed and hot flashes. I get really nauseated but i dont vomit. I felt like i could though sometimes. I just...
I agree with the early morning BMs. I am flaring now as well, but I wake up alot in the middle of the night. I havent been able to sleep a full night in a long time. My best hours are probably from...
I have been flaring since mid may and have been taking 40mg of prednisone. I was responding well as far as the bleeding goes. I was having pretty normal stool with a little blood from time to time. I...
Ive been on prednisone for what seems like forever and this time around my stomach really really hurts. Its nothing like the lower cramping that comes with UC. It comes in episodes, and its been...
I started taking this about 2 weeks ago. I can tell an improvement, but I am also on prednisone so it might be a coincidence. I was gassy the first few days, but so far so good....
I told my GI about my symptoms and he just shrugged it off, said there wasnt really anything I could do about it. He said it probably was so smelly because of the blood. I still have a little bit of...
Ive been flaring for a few weeks now. The blood and d have improved with increased prednisone. Last time I had a flare in January, the prednisone made me a little nauseous. This time around I get...
I took ibuprofen when i got my wisdom teeth out and it put me into a severe flare. tylenol is the best for me!...
I was allergic to the Sulfasalzine as well. I was on 6mp for about 6 months and was doing really well, I then developed pancreatitus and had to go to the hospital. I was in remission during the time...
Thanks for the advice, its appreciated! I had an allergic reaction to Asacol, and 6mp. So as of now, im not on any remission medication. I tried endocort enema before, no luck that i can remember,...
Ugh its always the worst at night! 3 bms all day, until about 9pm now its about 11:30. I've had about 6 and anticipating more. I hate being woken from a deep sleep to run to the bathroom! I ate by...
I know how you feel, i started having a flare up a couple days ago and im waiting for the prednisone to do its job as well. I have a flight to san francisco tomorrow and im pretty sure im not going...
Thanks for the info everyone! I do monitor my diet. Definately no raw veggies or greasy foods, those are the worst. I tried wheat and gluten free for a while with no luck. I do have food allergies as...
I am 20 years old and was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 4 years ago. i have tried numerous medications, and none seem to work for me. I first was on asacol, which I had an allergic reaction to....