Yes, now that I think about it--that is probably the same reason why he waited to give me the lialda. Thank god my insurance does cover it...
Thanks Jrob. My Doc seems to have much more confindence in the Lialda and says I should "feel the positive effects within days." (which I did) It just made me wonder why he didn't start me with that...
thanks for the replies. I have been taking the lialda at night and my symptoms seem to be gradually improving....
Hi- To all those taking lialda--when during the day do you take it and do you have a meal first? later? My doc says 1st thing in the morning with my orange juice but I am thinking it upsets my...
Hey I have not posted in a while but wanted to let you know the sunflower seed and spinach diet did not work for me after trying it 6 weeks. I am happy to hear it works for many--but not me. I have...
I have been using the rowesa enema for 8 days now and I think there is overall improvement but is it normal to not have a BM at all for a day or two? This never happened since I had UC. Does this...
I just finished reading my c-scope report and it says I am "moderately to severely inflammed up t0 50 cm" of my colon. This seems like an awful lot to me. I was wondering what others people had read...
Hi- I wanted to ask if anyones doctor had them take prilocsec in the morning? I realize its for heartburn but my doc said it might help with the urgency. I have taken it 3 days in a row and do not...
yes, I have been eating just the kernals and may try some of that sunflower seed butter. I am eating canned spinach (popeye brand) Surprised to hear garlic worked for love4cats. I am willing to try...
thanks to all of you for your comments. I am sticking to the seed/spinach diet for at least a month (since I went out and bought several cans of spinach--I might as well eat them) I am finding that...
Well, saw my GI (NP really)today and she put me on the Rowesa enemas while staying on the Pentasa. From what I read here, this seems to be effective and am looking forward to the relief. I also...
thanks to all!!! It so great to hear from people who are in the same boat as me. I am continuing the sunflowere seed/spinach diet and after Monday being a bad day, I am slowly getting better but also...
Chuck-(pushing forward) I mean to offend no one and I appreciate your opionion. You tell me to "get a life" and that is precisely what I am trying to get back. I realize this disease is different for...
I am on day 4 of the spinach and sunflower seed diet and the first 2 days were good--3 BM's total and less urgency. However on day 3 --some uncomfortable but not worse than ever cramping and then...
Thanks for the info red-34. I feel more confident hearing from people who are living this disease than those in the medical field. I hope my hip pain subsides for a bit with this cortisone shot....
Thanks for the reply. I have recently started tylenol and that takes the stiffness edge off enough to get through the day. I think tylenol is ok? As far as oxycodone--I am not sure if that has...
I am scheduled to get a cortisone shot in my right hip. (I eventualluy will need a hip replacement but orthopedic wants to buy some time with this shot) I have not been able to contact my orthopedic...
Thank you unclebubba. I am going to start slowly with a few handfuls and a can a day (maybe half can at lunch and half can at dinner) I sure hope I get some positive results soon....
Just diagnosed with UC Dec 1st, 2008. On Pentasa 3000 mg daily. Also dicyclomine but no improvement yet I want to try the spinach and sunflower diet since reading so much about it here. My question...
hi I am newly diagnosed but I had symptoms the past few years, just rarely. Now, its almost a daily problem as I go 4-6 times a day and am dealing with urgency almost always in the morning. This is...