Thanks for the tips. I'm not sure porphyria would be my problem since I don't have acute abdominal pain, just regular UC-related discomfort. But I'm always on the lookout for an explanation for the...
I take Lialda and also have occasional red tinted urine and purple stains on the toilet. The urine color is slightly reddish brown, similar to iced tea. Reported it to my GI and internist, but since...
Minnietoty, thanks, you gave me the courage to try my first dose of Nexium today. :) And MNBeachgal you might also look at the GERD forum. I found some posts about 'silent reflux' that sound a lot...
Thanks. I'll probably get brave enough to give it a try this week....
Does anyone use Nexium? My GI just prescribed it for my frequent bloating, gas, and noisy tummy gurgles that I've been having after eating. I also feel air gurgling up my throat (not really a burp)...
I am on Lialda and have the same problem. Reported it to my GI, who expressed no concern after I told him there was no back pain associated with the staining - which I guess could indicate kidney...
Hello, I had the exact same symptoms with my ulcerative proctitis last spring. The combination that has helped me the most is canasa suppositories every night, plus taking a large dose of citrucel...
I take Canasa once per day as my only UP med and have also noticed hair loss, I'm glad you posted on this! Been taking it for about 3 months & I'm shedding like crazy....
Hello, I have ulcerative proctitis and am currently on Canasa once per day for maintenance. I tried oral 5ASAs but they give me a bad rash. With Canasa the rash is very mild, so I opted to stay on it...
No, you didn't read too much into my post - I am concerned that my dr does not have much UC experience, much less experience with a patient who can't take the basic meds. He's a 2000 med school grad...
Thanks for the replies! Very helpful to hear what has worked for others. I am staying on Canasa once per day for now. It is giving me a very mild rash but I can live with it. But I'm thinking the...
Does anyone have experience with UC/proctitis and allergies to sulfa and oral mesalamine? I've tried Lialda & Colazal, which give me a rash on my face. Canasa supps are the only thing I've tried that...
My thanks to both of you for the advice, it is very helpful to know what some of my options are. I'm new to this, and I suspect my GI might be too because he's a rather recent graduate of med school....
I have just been given a diagnosis of crohn's disease (or less likely - ulcerative colitis - GI isn't sure). I've been unable to take sulfasalazine or oral mesalamine (Lialda) due to sulfa allergy....