I have not been on here in ages, but when I had to be on everyday, searching for answers, you all were so kind and helpful. There is so much valuable information shared, and although the topic itself...
Good morning Healingwell. I have been gone for so long because things with my son are great! 6MP is his wonder drug. He gets his bloodwork done every 3 months, and all is well. He got sick when he...
My son was diagnosed at 15. He started out on Asacol, and it would work for him off and on. Asacol totally quit working and he was very ill for a relatively short period, his junior year of high...
Thanks Quincy. Have a great day!! PLUS our Gamecocks beat # 1 Kentucky last night:)...
Just an update on my mono patient. He is finally back up and running:) Working, going to classes, and just left for the USC (South Carolina:) Kentucky basketball game. He did move home from the dorm,...
Wow Winter, I pray Jack doesn't end up with such an ongoing problem. He is 19 and a freshman in college:( I am sorry you had such a difficult time. Thanks for writing....
Thanks. He is feeling better, and I hope he will continue to rest:) He had his regular bloodwork done today. Maybe the doctor will give us a call if his counts are still way off....
Well, Jackson has his appetite back, and I think that is a good sign he is getting better. He ate a decent dinner last night, and then after we had gone to bed, made himself chicken nachos!!! I was...
Gotcha. I will call on Monday:)...
Sherry, I plan to call his GI on Monday, but is it your opinion that he should cut back on the 6MP? That is the piece of the puzzle that concerns me the most. I would hate for him to flare on top of...
Thanks Sam. He is eating a little better, and tried to go to a shop to spend some Christmas money. Nearly passed out in the car (I was driving:). So, I guess we have a ways to go.......Take care....
Merry Christmas! Jack is not doing great, but he is not doing any worse either. He is not taking Tylenol anymore, and his fever is in the 100 range. Thanks for all of the posts, and hopefully, he...
I am sure everyone reacts differently. He just told me he feels a little better today, so he is going to continue vitamins and lots of vitamin C. He ate more last night than in the past week, so...
Wow....thanks for the tip. I have been worried about the 6MP, but this is the first infection/sickness he has had in 2 years. If he does not get better soon, maybe he will stop the 6MP. It has worked...
I believe knowing the problem is half the battle. He is taking vitamins and lots of vitamin C. Tons of electrolyte bevs, and is really doing okay. The fever is the down side. Thanks, and happy...
Thanks Sherry. Thank goodness he gave up lacrosse with college....... Take care of yourself:)...
Thanks Heather. He is absolutley pitiful. Right here at Christmas:( I will definately check out your suggestions, and once again.....thanks....
Well, my son found out yesterday he has Mono. I was relieved to finally have a reason for his temperature and headaches, but now I am concerned about his liver. He takes 6MP for his UC, and is taking...
Thanks for the advice. He suddenly seems better, so maybe the fever killed the bug (finally:). If not, I may try one Motrin. I knew that Motrin was bad during a flare, but wondered if it would...
Is it okay to take Motrin if you are not having any UC troubles? My son has had a fever for several days, and is taking Tylenol. The doctor's office suggested Motrin to try to fight the fever. Just...
Yes, very cool:) He is so happy, and doing so well. I really do appreciate all of your wisdom through the "crappy" times:):) Love you!...
Sorry about your troubles. My only suggeston is to make sure you have a doctor that you like and trust, and that you feel comfortable with. My son is the UC sufferer, and it took several tries before...
I have not been on here in a very long time because my son is doing great! He started college in August, and had a blip the week before. I guess it was nerves because it never turned in to a full...
I have posted this many times before. 6 mp is my son's miracle drug. Just went to the gastro on Thursday, and he doesn't need to go back for a year. He will continue bloodwork every 3 months. Best of...
jays_fan. First of all, I am so sorry you have UC. My son is also 18 with UC. He plays lacrosse, and had a great senior year, thanks to 6MP. He played on a travel team last year, and rode in a van...
My son has had incredible results with 6MP. It took a very long time to get him into remission, like maybe 6 months. It was worth the wait. One benefit over Remicade is with our insurance, a 3 month...
My son has had bouts of nausea with 6mp, but not enough to quit taking it. For the most part, he is doing great. He is supposed to take 100 mg one day and then 75 mg the next, but he only takes 75 mg...
I am so happy for you:) I hope you stay in remission for a very long time. Congratulations!!...
I guess it is always something with kids and sports. He did play the whole game. We lost though, so he is sulking upstairs. I haven't seen him yet:):) Might not want to see him right now! Take care...
Hi coach is a physical therapist, and he is pretty good about knowing how far to push. He will take him out if he complains, and he will complain if it hurts too much. Jack did say it felt better...
Thanks Sherry. He has been icing it, but he has a game at 11:30 this morning:) I guess I am too scared to try. Thanks. Are you good? High 82 here today. It was 20 on Monday though!!!! Take care of...
Is is okay to take Motrin for a day or two if my son is doing great with his UC ? Will Motrin cause a flare, or is it just bad for you if you are in a flare? He plays lacrosse and his ankle is pretty...
Hi Keylime. First of all, you need to get some sleep:) Second of all, your son IS a good boy. Most high school kids do drink, and having UC is probably going to make your son (and mine) want to drink...
Every time I mention 6 mp, I worry about jinxing my son. Anyway......MIRACLE DRUG. He has his blood tested regularly, and once in a while he gets a little nauseas, but he is in complete remission. It...
Hi Jody. Where in SC do you live? We are in Columbia....
Please see all of my positive posts. I praise 6mp frequently on the board:) It has done wonders for my 18 year old. He does have an occasional wave of nausea, but that is it. It did take about 6...
When my son had his first Prometheus (sp) test, the doctor drew the blood, and sent it directly to California, or wherever the lab is. We could never get insurance to pay because it was "out of...
It has worked wonders for my son. I try not to worry about what the long term could bring, because watching my high school aged son suffer was hard to bare. I pray it is the lesser of two evils. You...
I have said this before, but so far, 6mp has been the magic pill for my son. It took over 6 months to put him into full blown, wonderful, remission. I thank God every day. He gets regular blood work...
What college? Jackson got accepted to USC yesterday, University of South Carolina, not southern cal:):) I'll bet if you came down here, you would never look back!!! At least come for a visit, and...
Bless your heart Sherry. You are having a rough time. I read your post about the turmoil in Michigan, and knowing someone, well kind of knowing someone :) there, made it seem more real. There is doom...
It took my son at least 6 months to be considered in remission. Hang in there, and God bless....
Prednisone worked wonders for my son. He took it for about 4 months, tapering slowly off, while beginning 6mp. His GI also gave him Actonel to counteract any bone loss. Yes, he gained weight, ate all...
Dearest Bennie. I am so happy for you and Bratcat:) You have been through so much. My son is in total remission thanks to 6mp. I want to pinch myself. When our kids are good, we are good....
My son is on 6mp, and it has worked great. It took 6 months to do the trick. He gets blood drawn monthly. He has had several episodes of nausea, but that passes quickly. All in all, we are very...
Hi Bennie. Hang in there Mom. I admire you so much, and I totally understand the hives thing. As much as I have been through with my son, you have been through so much more. My son, the UC person...
I understand. I didn't mean to appear defensive. This is a support board, and Beth needs our support. Peace....
My son started having symptons in August 2006, and was finally diagnosed in October. Asacol kicked in in January. October 2007, Asacol quit working, and symptoms came back. October 2008, fingers...
Harpo, this board is full of personal stuff. Poop descript ions, smells, etc. Take it easy on Beth. Beth, I was 42 when I had my second child. (I got married late). Honestly, there are so many older...
Tylenol 3 contains codiene. Best of luck to you....