yes, remicade and humira are thought to be safe during pregnancy. They have not shown any issues so far, and the benefits to the mother (and therefore the baby) outweigh the risks. talk to your GI....
I also heard that ensure, boost, etc are not only good to pack on the calories, but are also good because as liquids they give you calories but allow the bowel to rest a little bit. Although, it is...
What time do you eat dinner? can you eat earlier? I read in a colitis book that it is better to stop eating early in the evening or have your largest meal for lunch. I dont know if that will make a...
I am also very sorry for anyone who has to deal with this at a young age. I hope that his school is aware of the situation in case he needs help.. if he is back at school? I hope so. One little...
sorry, i meant 6-8 capsules EQUALS 1 teaspoon...
for sure you need to take more than one metamucil capsule -- I am pretty sure they recommend 6-8 capsules to increase 1 teaspoon (the usual dose) of the powder anyway, I have been on the metamucil...
this is so strange. I was on remicade for about 2 yrs and I am also on Prograf (immunosuppressant for liver transplant) and I never got sick (sniffles) I didnt make a conscious effort to avoid...
I have been on humira for just over 8 weeks. Last week, it was working okay, but I wasnt satisfied. I happened to have an appt with my GI that had been scheduled to see how I was doing on the humira....
I think the stories you are telling are very nice to hear... nice to hear something other than the butt stories. Sometimes I wonder if we are all too crazy about our azzes. I had a liver transplant.....
I started the metamucil last week also. I chose the flavoured one (berry) but sugar free... it is very sweet but still pretty good. I started with one tsp per day and so far it has really increased...
do I have to be 100% normal before I stop trying? after 2 yrs on remicade, it failed about 4 months ago, then we tried to increase dose, decrease interval between doses, etc no help. loose, frequent...
i still dont get this. colitis is an autoimmune disease due to your immune system over reacting. if this drug is used in AIDs patients - it must boost your immune system. the same reason it cant be...
well, he didnt call back and it is friday night, so I guess I will wait til i feel better or til Monday. however, if I am 5 days late on humira, what are the ramifications?...
hey all - help!! i have been sick with bronchitis (not too serious) since monday. My humira dose was due on Wednesday, but I was too weak and had a fever with chills. I called the humira helpline to...
in canada - my remicade was about $3000.00 per infusion and the drug and infusion nurses, etc was all included in the cost. my drug plan covers 100% (I pay extra for that - totally worth it) for the...
my GI (and my liver transplant specialist) have both agreed that imodium to do things - like go to work, is totally acceptable. as long as you dont get dependent on and use it instead of telling your...
So I went to GI yesterday -- shocked that he somehow fit me in within 48 hours. unheard of. He has switched me to Humira. I am hoping to start before Xmas. I asked him about aspartame, and...
I am going to get off the diet drinks today. I dont drink coffee.. that stuff makes regular/ non-UC people go to the bathroom, I could barely handle that when I was pre UC. but, i do drink decaf. I...
I had the liver transplant for Primary sclerosing cholangitis -- how did you know? my liver enzymes are fine. My liver doctor is very happy with how I am doing. I drink diet coke every day... that is...
thanks for everyone's feedback I have had everything - rectal - oral - steroids, 5ASA - all that stuff. I will call my doctor right now. He said that if the remicade is not working, I can try...
I totally understand where you are coming from. it is so sucky sometimes. I just want to sit in a dark room and cry, but I try to stay positive and remember that it could always be worse. and as a...
and what is the problem with long term use of lomotil and immodium. I never take them continuously. i always take at least an 8 hour break so I can actually go to the toilet. and I always take 1 day...
what kind of dose of l-glutamine?...
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I have been flaring for so long, I dont remember what normal is. Obviously, 1-2 formed bowel movements per day with little gas, no urgency would be ideal. so, my question is this -- what should I be...
I would never recommend smoking to anyone, but it is thought that smoking can actually prevent/control UC symptoms. some people smoke when they have to go on long car rides, etc to control the...
my doctor told me that if I wanted to get pregnant, I can stay on the remicade. he said there is pluses and minuses. but he would rather keep me in remission. and there is no study that shows any...
maybe you should discuss this with your doctor? going off a steroid can lead to relapse of your disease. Maybe the doctor can give you an alternative to the steroid (you mentioned remicade -- so you...
i have a weird bruise rash thing on my ankle. It is very hard to touch, feels kind of warm and hurts like a bruise when I touch it. today I was getting remicade adn showed it to the nurse in case it...
That is very interesting. I take 2 Lomotils in the morning every day. Otherwise, I wouldnt be able to go to work. and then about 5 hours later, I take 1-2 immodiums. This holds me over until I get...
I found that omega=3 fish oil cap actually made my diarrhea worse. I started them when I was doing well, and I ended up with diarrhea for a few days. when I stopped them, I was fine....
good for you. good attitude. I went to Florida a few weeks ago for my sisters wedding. I also took a lot of Immodium and Lomotil and skipped lunch most days so I didnt have to worry about having to...
I loved remicade. it saved my life. After the first dose, my life changed. After the second and third doses... I almost forgot I had any issues. 3 yrs later and now, I have developped antibodies to...
I also hate people that dont think you are sick because you look fine. how do you look normal and fine anyway? I remember post transplant I was on the subway and i needed to sit down. An old lady got...
Mucous plug -- is this about the size of a pea - usually a few of them together and sometimes hairy? sorry for the graphic sometimes I get these whit=-ish things with brown hairs on them, like...
you stole my title for a post. but I didnt have the dreaded colonoscopy. that is worse this is my 3rd dose of high dose remicade with no response. so, that didnt go so well. my doctor wont see me...
I have back pain (lower back pain) when I know I will have to go soon.. and I am flaring. i think it is your colon pressure - sort of. but mine usually feels better about 20 minutes after the release...
First, I have to say that I have seen a lot of doctors and 99/100 of them have been amazing and very empathetic. however, I went to see a new specialist and met his resident. The specialist was...
This is not your fault or theirs -- the builder shouldnt have been so cheap and should have installed thicker walls with more insulation. My apartment is so quiet. you are out in the hall you can...
I also have sclerosing colangitis. supposedly the two illnesses often appear together. They only biopsied me when they were totally clueless what was wrong with me. It didnt help them figure it out.....
I loved Remicade until it stopped working. I never had any side effects. not one! nothing! I am looking forward to Humira. It will help me, it has to! but, I am not scared. Your doctors weigh the...
This happens to me on my immuno suppressants due to a low platelet count. I also heal very very very slowly....
for Trillium =- see if you can get assigned a social worker to help you fill out the forms, and whatever else you need. Your doctor should be able to find someone to help you out. I read the original...
not all antibiotics should throw you into a flare. make sure they give you something light. do not take erythromycin or clindamycin.. for sure!! also, the probiotics 2 hours post antibiotic is a good...
i have been getting remicade for over 2.5 yrs and I have never had a single problem... not even fatigue. i get infused at a clinic with at least 3 other patients being infused at the same time as...
what do you do when you are invited to someones house for dinner? a) the menu -- I can usually find something I can eat so I dont like to be fussy before going. however, last night, she cooked all...
keep in mind that the 5ASA products dont CURE a flare up in everyone, they are more to take every day to maintain a remission. So, they may seem like they are doing nothing right now, but they need...
I would suggest you make sure you go before boarding (of course) and ask them to tell you the last possible second you can go before landing. now, I know sometimes you can go, and you dont have to go...
I think the doctor usually prescribes what he feels is best for you and if he gets a kick back it is a bonus. Most doctors think of you first. Believe me, I have heard them complain about the drug...
I am a pharmacist == this is fine. there is nothing in Nyquil that wil interact with the sulfasalaxine...