I take mine in the afternoon or evening. I take 2 each day. I can't seem to remember it in the am....
I am on Lialda too and YES I lose a lot of hair on it! The other day my husband and I were painting our bedroom and he said "You wouldn't believe how much of your hair I found on the floor behind the...
Y'all aren't alone. I'm from Houston, Texas!!...
Hi Sherry! I would have to agree with the others...age and slowing metabolism. You and I are around the same age and I know exactly what you are going through. I must say, though 5' 6" and 138 is not...
I don't know if this applies to you, but my first prescript ion for Lialda each year is very expensive too (like $200 or so). Once my deductible is met it goes down to $30 a month. I take 2 each day....
I take Lialda too and do lose a bit of hair each day. I know it is normal to lose hair every day, but I think I lose more than a normal amount. I have started taking Biotin and using a "hair mask" by...
I use Zovirax ointment on my fever blisters on my lips. It works best when you start applying it as soon as you feel the blister coming on (you know that little itchy feeling). Zovirax is prescribed...
Unclebubba, Have you ever made white chili? It has chicken, white beans (kidney, lima, whatever kind you like), mild peppers. My mother -in -law made it a few weeks ago and it was really good! I'm...
I too am a stay-at-home mom and totally understand what that entails! I stayed home after my daughter was born. When she started Kindergarten I went back to work (teacher) for 1 year then got...
They are building a new Taco Bell around the corner from my house! My kids are very excited! What's funny is that I have to drive through their driveway to get to my gym!! I can't believe I will be...
I don't do well with salads either. I did have one a couple of weeks ago that had a lot of spinach in it and actually did OK. For me it is the iceberg lettuce that tears me up. I also have to be...
I understand your confusion. I didn't know anything about these diets until I got on this forum. I always eat what I want unless I am flaring. Although, I do stay away from fried and super spicey...
That's really cold for us - breaking out our parkas and scarves!...
It's around 35 degrees here in Houston:)...
I've had great luck with the Lialda. I take 2 each day and have been in remission for almost a year....
It is so funny that I read this today as I just bought this product called Poo Pourri. I got it from a hair salon. I just heard about it and, having UC, had to buy some. You spray it in the toilet...
Sherry, I have heard about the endo walls growing back. Of course I hoped it wouldn't happen to me! I thought seriously about the hysterectomy, but I just didn't want to go through the surgery. I had...
Wow Sherry! I am so glad the ablation procedure worked SO well for you!!!! I am 38 as well ( in a couple of weeks) and done having kids. I had it done in Oct. of '07. It actually worked quite well...
My mother in law uses Bare Minerals because it covers her Rosatia (sp?) She is the one who turned me on to it! The nail salon I go to also does the false eyelashes that last for a few months. I think...
Oh and I do know there is alot of UC reasearch going on. My rant was intended to be sarcastic. When I saw the word "cure" in the headline followed by "eyelashes!" I just got a little jealous, and...
I LOVE the Bare Minerals! Especially since I have never been a fan of liquid makeup! I can really see a difference with them. I am a big fan of Covergirl mascara. The orange one that is really fat! I...
Good one bbc - you must be a man! I guess I just felt a little selfish after reading about the "cure" for eyelashes! I already have long eyelashes! My hair is falling out due to meds, I have several...
Good news! I just read that the FDA approved a drug to regrow and lengthen eyelashes! EYELASHES! Are you kidding me? Don't researchers have anything better to work on like maybe cancer, or maybe UC...
My son's ENT told us that the tonsils are there to "catch" germs,etc. when a person swallows. As you grow and your immunities build then you don't need them (supposedly after around the age of 3). I...
I feel stupid to say it, but I did not know that Centrum Silver has no iron! My GI put my on in right after I was diagnosed. I was borderline anemic at one time and did take iron, but after a few...
I am interested. How are they different from regular multivitamins? My GI has me on Centrum Silver (eventhough I'm 37)...
I absolutely agree about the housekeeper! I can't seem to relax unless things are organized in my house. But, that is one of my ISSUES! If I were to give you the advice that my mother-in-law gives it...
I agree with all of the above posts. I sometimes drive myself crazy with the "was it this food" or "should I have drank that?" I never used to worry about any of that before UC. I am always second...
Thanks Angievirsep93!! I just bought the Biolage mask and I will try it tonight! I will let you know how it goes!! Thanks again for the advice - when I saw your post I remembered reading about the...
Thanks Angievirse93. One more question. How often do you use the mask? I am going to go get some today! I SO hope it helps!!!!...
I started taking Biotin a couple of weeks ago. I have always thought that the Lialda is causing my hair loss. My hair has always been really fine, so when I lose it I really notice! I think I might...
Well Got2believe - I am currently trying to lose 15 pounds as my resolution (though I really don't like that word!). Maybe I could send them to you? LOL...
Hey Unclebubba! Glad you got a break today! I take 2 Lialda each day "religiously!" I should take them in the am, but sometimes I forget and take them in the afternoon. On occasion, I have been known...
I have been taking Lialda for a couple of years now. I have only had 1 flair since I started it. I take 2 in the morning, but I know that dose can go up or down. I also love coffee, but I just have...
Oh how I wish I could eat a big ol' salad! But I can't so I stick to chicken, pork, and fish. Can't help you with the snacks as I have the taste of a 4 year old in that area! LOL - too embarrasing!...
I have been on Lialda for a couple of years now. I take 2 pills each morning and it works for me. I sometimes do hear my insides rumble, depending on what I eat. It doesn't bother me, though. I...
When I was on the pred my doc also prescribed Ambien for insomnia. He said to use it if I needed it and it was wonderful! I have always had trouble staying asleep so it really helped me....
Pushingforward, Just wait til you are in remission and can pass gas again w/o passing anything else! It will bring your appreciation of it to a new level:) Sorry to hear about your "crappy" year...
Got ya. I thought by "compound" you were taking a combination of mesalamines or something. I think I did the probiotics in the beginning. I'm thinking I might also add the fish oil, too. It seems...
Usualy Pred is only prescribed for a bad flare. My GI usually has me ride it out or change meds. My flares usually last 1-2 weeks. Pred is to calm things down and then your other meds are to maintain...
Right now I am only taking the Lialda and a multivitamin. When i did have a flare this summer my GI ran some bloodwork and just had me ride it out. I was OK after a couple of weeks. I am not familiar...
Hi everyone, I am new to this site and have learned so much in the last couple days of reading. I was wondering if anyone has been on Lialda for an extended period of time. I was diagnose with UC in...
In my experience the pred made me feel wonderful, like new person! My energy had gone so far down from the flare that I felt good after the first couple of doses. I think that the bone loss comes...
Hello Pushingforward, I have been reading this forum for the last couple of days and decided to join when I read your first post. I am 37 and was diagnosed with UC in 2005. I have had just a couple...