It's also called a virtual colonoscopy and yes, the prep is the same as a regular colonoscopy. I had one several years ago when I first started having symptoms - it cost me $900! Apparently it's good...
I assume Salofalk is the same as Rowasa, they are both mesalamine. The stools are not really black, more like brown with black spots. It sounds like that is probably what's causing it, since I'm...
I started on Salofalk two days ago. This is my first time on a rectal med, I've only been on Asocol before this. I have been having lots of bloody BM's and was passing lots of bright red blood for...
quincy - thanks for all your helpful insights - I will read up on the meds before I go. Wish me luck, I'll report back on my GP appointment next week!...
quincy... I will ask him about the rectal meds - I've never had to take any before so I had no idea what to ask for! How long do they need to be taken for - just until things get better or is it more...
Hi Redfern My colitis is throughout the colon (pancolitis). So far increasing the asocol hasn't done a whole lot for me, I am planning to increase to 12/day tomorrow. My GI did tell me I could try...
I have upped my asocol to 9 per day, if that doesn't help in a few days I will go to 12. I agree that I may need other medication but without a doctor to rely on right now, that's not really...
I was diagnosed with UC about a year ago. Since then I've been feeling well until a couple of weeks ago when I started flaring. Unfortunately I am currently in between G.I. doctors, one has...
My GI told me to taper off Asocol, I was fine with taking it forever if need be but I admit I didn't ask him why I should stop taking it - it actually never occurred to me! The last time I saw him I...
What are the first symptoms anyone experiences when they are starting to flare? I'm currently tapering off Asocol, I started at 6/day, yesterday I went down from 5 to 4/day and suddenly I'm not...
Has anyone found that Asocol seems to increase the effects of alchohol? Since I've started taking Asocol it seems that even one glass of wine makes my head spin. I don't drink very often so it's not...
I can only speak for myself but that was what got my last flare under control. I hadn't been diagnosed with UC yet so they couldn't give me any medications. Out of desparation I started daily...
Anxiety or panic attacks frequently happen "out of the blue". Stress causes the body's nerves and regulatory systems to over-react, the more stressed you are the more erratically it can behave. Since...
What you're describing could also be from anxiety - that feeling of unreality is quite common with anxiety, so is dizziness and the shakes. You don't have to be feeling stressed to have anxiety...
Sweetie331105 - thanks for the list! I'm never sure what I can or can't take, this will be really helpful. I'm going to print a wallet size one to carry with me! /community/emoticons/turn.gif ...
I agree that there is a brain/gut connection but I have to disagree with you, Probiotic, that it only works one way. Anxiety can cause so many physical symptoms and stomach problems are one of the...
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I asked my GI yesterday about the flu vaccine - he didn't recommend it. He said my immune system is already good - too good in fact - that's why I have UC! It seemed to go against the advice of...
I'm travelling to the Caribbean in January and deathly afraid I will start flaring before I go or while I'm away (my first real flare happened last year just before I left for holidays, I was sick...
Anxiety will cause all those palpitations, skips and butterflies - visit any anxiety message board and you will find this a constantly recurring topic! I've been dealing with anxiety for many years...
Thanks for your replies - this board is sure a great resource! It certainly is easier to take everthing at once, if I have to plan out pills ever 2 hours I can see me forgetting a lot of them! I'm...
This may have been asked and answered before, but I'd like to be sure I have this right... I am taking Asocol (2 - 3x/day) and calcium, probiotics and will be starting fish oil - can I take all of...
I'm not sure what kind of fillers are in it - I probably wouldn't know if they were good or bad anyway /community/emoticons/confused.gif (so much to learn - so little time!) This is the info from...
I also live in ON, and you are right, the health care system varies between provinces, here is not as good as AB, even with all the cuts Klein made. I live in Alberta - sorry to tell you we're in no...
I'm taking All-Flora by New Chapter - it doesn't say anything on the bottle about reactions, just to take 2/day, which I am doing. I was told to take it at least 2 hours away from the Asocol, which I...
I just started on probiotics this past weekend - I take it just before bed. Since then I've been getting very itchy hives on my hands - my knuckles are now red and sore from scratching. Could this be...
I assume that any kind of psyllium tablets would require the same consideration? I was told at the health food store that probiotics should be taken 2 hours away from medication as well - does this...
Thanks for your replies - it is so good to have somewhere to go to ask questions and find reliable information - my doctor didn't seem too eager to sit around discussing what I should be doing next -...
That's interesting about the antibiotics - thanks for mentioning it! Do you know if there are any other interactions that are worth knowing about ? Are there any problems with taking Asocol along...
Thanks so much to everyone who replied - It's very confusing when there is so much available out there, it's so helpful to hear from people what actually worked for them. I'm printing all of your...
I've noticed from people's signatures that many here are on probiotics and fish oil. This may be a stupid question, but what exactly do people take as probiotic? Is there a pill one can take or is it...
I've been lurking here awhile but haven't posted before... I was diagnosed with Colitis in September 2008 - and was put on on Asocol (6/day) and I'm going back in November for a followup. My GI told...