thank you all so much for your replies, it's really comforting to hear from other moms having gone through something similar. I'm still wavering over what the best decision will be for both of us....
I'm hoping there are some been-there-done-that moms out there that can help me out /community/emoticons/sad.gif I just gave birth to my first child (little girl!) on the 2nd. I have been...
I've not got any kids yet, but hopefully soon, I've been doing lots of work trying to prep my body for it over the past year. If it eases your mind at all, every doctor I have talked to (my GI,...
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Oh I love teas! Camomile is one of my favorites. I also picked up a handy tip on teas from a prior thread on them here. Nowadays I love to use fresh ginger and honey (or agave) to steep my own...
I am on the four pills three times a day regiment finally. I fought my doctor for years on it b/c I would always forget the middle dose. Though I set a reminder on my computer at work and one on my...
Just seeing Dakotagirl's post on scopes reminded me that I had a question... Am I making this up in my head or did I see on here that mixing Magnesium Citrate prep with Sprite/Sierra Mist makes it...
mmm I keep a store of easy mac in my house for only after scopes! it's about the only non-organic thing I have! of course that is what I will eat, that is if I'm not in total agony due to...
My onset at 14 came out of stress and anxiety I believe. My family moved, I started public school for the first time, took honors classes and a new sport. Seems so silly now but it was a huge deal to...
Congratulations bratcat!! That is awesome news /community/emoticons/cool.gif ...
I've never tried flaxseed oil capsules myself but my first instinct is to assume that it might be trying to do the same thing as the fish oil that you already take. They are both derivatives of omega...
Sorry to hear Katie. I really hope the Asacol works out for you. Maybe now that you know your diagnosis for sure it will help you and your doctor be able to treat it better. Get some rest and *good...
I agree, you will be less likely to be steroid dependant if they are in the form of rectal meds rather than oral. They are usually my first go-to med when I feel a bit of a flare coming on....
I believe that you cannot have those things before a scope b/c the dark color shows up funny. Could make you look like you have dark spots or blood when you really do not. I have never heard of it...
Mmm I have to echo the oatmeal suggestion from Sherry. That is my morning favorite as well. Kashi actually sells a vanilla flavor in little packet servings. I throw that in the microwave for a bit...
I am going through a similar situation right now myself. For a few months now I have been meeting with doctors about the safest course of action. The biggest piece of advice I have gotten is to go...
Such wonderful news for your family! My whole-hearted congrats to all of you!...
I feel for you ComedyDork. It is nearly impossible to 'stop' thinking about the disease. Something that is very hard for others to understand. Though at the same time I'm sure it's also very hard for...
As I'm sitting here sipping tea through my daily-read of the UC forum I was stopped dead in my tracks by a thought I just had. And obviously, I felt so compelled I had to share it! We are awesome!...
Thank you all so much for you help! So far my blood tests came back showing that my immunity for MMR it is down and I do need the shot. Also my GI seemed to gawk at me even asking the question about...
Last week I went for a check-up with my ob/gyn and when I mentioned that hubby and I would like to "try" later on this year the doc told me that I might need an MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) booster...
I hear ya sister! I also lose a ton of hair what seems like constantly. Heaven forbid I wear my hair pulled back all day, then when I take it down at night I get fistfuls of it coming out! Though...
I just put this on another thread (sorry to be redundant) but antibiotics can definitely put you into a flare. I've had it happen to me before and luckily I haven't had to take them since. I'll...
I would also say check into why you need the anti-biotics before you start taking them. My GI highly recommends not taking one unless absolutely needed. I've had them throw me into flares before....
Oh I feel your pain! In the past my side effects have began to fade around 10-15mgs. Drink lots of water and stay away from sodium!...
I also have had problems with flagyl in the past, it was part of what kept me in the hospital one time. The doctors seemed to not even consider the fact that it might be doing more harm than good....
Hi Beth, Sorry to hear that the 5ASAs could have potentially given you such a bad reaction! I hope that it is not the cause for you. I figured maybe I could at least go on record for you here that I...
So sorry to hear about your daughter's diagnosis, I really hope the remicade infusion helps. The only idea I would like to reinforce from the other replys is the one about flagyl. A few years ago I...
Thank you for filling me in! You don't know how helpful it is to have you ladies on here to bounce things off of regarding pregnancy - it is just a wonderful yet scary idea to me b/c of UC. Anyways,...
JEG - do you mind my asking if you were flaring when you went into the pregnancy or did the flare kick up after you had already conceived? I would like to try for a baby this year and have heard...
My cousin has chron's and implants. Over the years she seems to keep developing more and more autoimmune issues, like her body won't stop attacking different parts of her. I don't think that doctors...
Congratulations on your pregnancy! I have never had children, but hope to soon so I have been doing a fair amount of my own 'research' on this topic. I took 6mp for about two years then stopped last...
The side effects are the worst - sorry to hear you are not feeling well. The biggest helper I have found is to be very very sparse with the sodium, it minimizes the moon face and overall weight gain...
My husband and I are in the same boat right now, thinking about a baby later in the year hopefully. Biggest thing my GI has told me is to be as healthy as possible going into conception, he offered...
Is there a big different between tumeric in a liquid form (haldi) and capsules?...
I second the sodium comment. I am tapering down from 40mg right now and have been super strict on the salt, and (knock on wood) have yet to get moon face. Some foods are also natural diuretics (sp?)...
Thank you for all of the insight, sounds like I am on a similar track to everyone else. I do take the specially coated pills as you mentioned, that makes me feel better. Its worked well so far, I'll...
I've noticed that a lot of members on here take Fish Oil supplements - just curious how much you take daily? I'm not sure that I'm getting enough to make it worth while....
dakotagirl so sorry to hear that you are in the hospital, even though it is rough for now hopefully it will get you kickstarted into feeling better. I have been in your spot a few times before and...
I am the same as expecting226 as well. For me, there are no food related triggers, everything is related to stress and getting myself worn down. I'm in a flare now for that very reason, busy season...
For me 15mg was always the magic number for side effects to begin fading, 10mg for sure. I usually stick to low sodium foods and it seems to help a bit. Everyone might be different though....
In regards to the VSL#3 - any preference or better results from the packets vs the capsules?...
I have been on Asacol for many many years now and stayed on it regardless of whether I am in a flare or not. My doctor decreases when I am in remission for longer periods of time. It's always seemed...
Taking 6mp during a pregnancy is pretty much just not an option for me, same with any other of those types of drugs. Truthfully the whole suggestion made me call my doctor into question and makes me...
I am glad you mentioned going into the pregnancy healthy, I have read that when going into a pregnancy that if you are healthy you are more likely to stay that way. Same for vice versa, going in...
My husband and I would like to (hopefully) try to start a family at the end of the year. I went off of 6mp in December to let it cleanse out of my body. My doctors are being rather adamant with me...