Thanks for the information. I will look into it.I realize ppi medication should be taken every day but My goal is to get off of ppi if possible....
Thanks for the suggestions. I will definitely talk to my doctor to see what my options are. Perhaps another scope would help determine if the hernia has gotten worse....
Question about Haitel Hernia and PPI. About 10 years ago I started feeling acid reflux symptoms. I had a scope done and was diagnosed with a small Haitel hernia. My doctor prescribed protonix(20mg)...
If you experience flare on Entyvio doesn't that mean it is no longer working. Has anyone flared up and continued taking Entyvio? I started Entyvio April 2018. Worked great for a solid 6 months. For...
I am curious what side effects everyone has experienced while on Entyivo. Is it possible to develop additional symptoms overtime. I started Entyvio May 2018, no real symptoms aside from an occasional...
Thank you for all the responses. Overall my quality of life has improved but I was hoping for better results. The biopsies did showed no inflammation. Doc thinks it may be IBS. I have been on lialda...
Definitely doesn't seem like complete remission so Its possible. I will take a another look at the scope results....
I have been on Entyvio now for over 6 months. While I have noticed improvement(no blood,pain, less urgency) and my recent scope looked good I am still having UC symptoms. I usually have to go to the...
Just an update, I have been on the 9MG Uceris dose for over a week now. I have not seen any noticeable changes. Anyone else on this medication and noticed it took a little longer to kick in?...
I usually only go on pred as a last resort to a flare but it definitely helps my UC more than anything else. The only side effect I get while on pred is acne which is enough for me to stay clear of...
Hey Josh, Thanks for the info. I see that you use Slippery Elm. This always seems to help me when I start having flare symtoms. I just ordered a bag of the powder form....
Anyone try Uceris yet? It looks like it just became available within the last couple months. My doctor just gave me a prescription since I am starting to flare. This drug is prednisone but it has a...
I have been trying to add some kind of fiber for years without success. While searching the forums I read that you should start really slow so I decided to just take one metamucil capsule every...
I am so exciting to have found Slippery Elm. It's made a huge difference since I started taking it. Three weeks ago I was looking at 2-4 loose stools a day now they are pretty much formed and...
Hi Adeel, Thanks for the response. I haven't really taken Antibiotics since 2001 when I was first diagnosed. Is there a particular Antibiotic that helps you that I can ask my doctor about?...
Anyone have any tips to firm out stools? I have UC and generally go to the bathroom about 2 times per day. The stools have some form but are definately loose and very soft. Usually I can control when...
I haven't tried digestaqure but i have tried other brands. I am not telling anyone here to try or not try it, just do the research. When you go to research you will also find that the aloe companies...
I haven't heard much news about Colo-pred and can't find too much info regarding the availability. Has anyone on this forum participated in the Colal-pred trials? If so can you give me feedback on...
Hi FitMom, I haven't heard much news about Colo-pred and can't find too much info regarding the availability. How was the trial overall? Did you ever reach complete remission? Did they let you...
It worked very well with me during a bad flare. It took about 2 months to see results but it is important to follow the diet they give you and also the imodium plan they suggest. Back then it was...
Hi Sheldon, When I mix the vitamin E with the distilled water the vitamin e liquid seems to seperate from the water. I just wanted to find out if this was normal and that I am not just taking in the...
Would the Vitamin E enema work if the UC inflamation is higher up in the colon? When I got my colonoscopy done my UC inflamation was high enough up that enemas would not reach....