when i was first diagnosed with proctitis, I usually suffered from constipation, and all your other symptoms.....no D. My GI told me this is usually common with proctitis and D is usually marked when...
I used to use Canasa, but they began having no effect on my flare. I have more recently tried the Rowasa, but due to my symptoms, I have a hard time keeping the medication in, if you get what I...
SueBear, you are right. I am steriod dependent, so this is why my GI is quickly getting me onto Remicade and has gotten me on Imuran. I am just concerned (I guess I should be happy if this happens)...
I can sympathize with you, as I am currently going through similar symptoms, and have been flaring since August, ugh! Hang in there, and be open to new medications, as this can be necessary. My...
I had a colonoscopy yesterday and had a sigmoidoscopy back in 2006....
I need an opinion here. Based on my colonoscopy yesterday (severe proctitis), my GI wants to start me on Remicade ASAP. I've become dependant on high doses of prednisone (40mg) and can't taper below...
Yes, it was Fleet something or other, LoveAngels. And I agree, anything that is less to drink has got to be better! no matter what is tastes like. With moviprep, they make you drink 32oz in the PM...
I've just started the prep for my first colonoscopy. How miserable!! Has anyone else here used Moviprep for their prep? I was supposed to use some phosphosoda stuff, but apparently it was pulled off...
I also danced most of my younger life, so maybe that, combined with this horrible flare may be causing my joint pains....
quincy - how long was your friend on Imuran before the starting having such bad pain? I've only been on it for two weeks now....kind of crazy that it could effect me so quickly....but maybe not!...
Lately I've been having back pain and pain in my knee joints as well. Is this normal based on the medication I am on? I am only 25, and find it hard to believe this is normal for someone my age....
Hang in there sicklygirl. Eventually you will fall into remission, it's just a matter of time. Just don't be afraid to try more advanced treatments. They seem to have much better overall success...
I was successful at keeping pounds off while on prednisone. I tried to stay away from high sodium foods, which so many foods are very high in sodium. The food cravings were hard to stop, but I found...
I take Ultimate Flora - 15 billion. I take one in the morning and one before I go to sleep. I started taking it two weeks ago and MIGHT be helping with my flare. It's too soon to tell. I can say that...
I have also been thinking about how I will deal with Thanksgiving. I've decided that I will probably eat small amounts of everything. My feelings are, Thanksgiving comes around once once a year. It...
Thanks for the input everyone. I'm just at the point now where I think I am intolerant to any type of food, not just lactose. Anything that needs digested causes issue. Anytime I eat something bigger...
I've been reading some literature online. Is it true that UC can cause lactose intolerance? Has anyone had experience with this? I'm trying to figure out if I might be intolerant. It seems odd that...
Thanks for responding Katie! I've never had a colonoscopy actually, just a sidmoid back in 2006 (which was pretty miserable!, I think i'd rather have a colonoscopy and just get knocked out). My...
Hi Everyone, I just joined this forum because I am having a tough time battling my 3rd flare up since being diagnosed with UP over two years ago, via sigmoidoscopy. Currently, I've been trying to...