Thanks for all the replies and advice. I had the extractions done this morning and this afternoon I'm not feeling too bad. I took one pain pill about 3 hours ago, but they are very mild. I just...
Thanks for the replies, I really appreciate it. Tooth Fairy - I'm allergic to Ibuprofen(sp?) would Tylenol help? My biggest concern is the anitbiotic, I DO NOT want to go into a flare because of my...
Hey guys...quick question... I'm having my wisdom teeth extracted tomorrow. My oral surgeon told me to ask my GI is there is a particular antibiotic he should use so not to aggravate the colitis too...
I posted a few days ago about acne after prednisone. Okay, last night and today into this evening the skin on my face has gotten really dry all of a sudden and the acne is clearing up. The dryness is...
Thanks for the replies everyone! The last time I took Pred I was on it for 3 months and this didn't happen...so I wasn't sure what was going on. I hope everyone's face clears up soon, I'm a fifth...
I was on Prednisone for about 4 months. I took my last pill right around Jan. 31. Since then I have had terrible acne on my face and I can't seems to get rid of it. Much of it is cystic acne (under...
Jones_77 - Yes, I have read "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" and I frequent the website (message board) that goes along with it. That book has been very helpful to me and so have the boards. I think...
I have been trying to get pregnant for a year and a half. My ob/gyn seems to think that my UC and PCOS are related and that the UC only compounds my problems. I'm not on either of the medicines you...
Thankfully I can still eat glazed donuts and drink instant hot chocolate. However, many of my favorite foods have become no-nos. They include: Anything with a tomato base (pizaa, spaghetti, baked...
How long were you on Imuran? I took it for a month and couldn't tolerate it. My doc hasn't said anything about waiting to get pregnant and he knows we are actively trying (without much luck). I...
Tigger is my favorite cartoon character and my husband and I got married in Tennessee, which is our favorite place to vacation....
Oh, I hate to admit it, but yes I have experienced this contraption. I think the absolute worst part is that you feel like they are turning you upside down on your head. I didn't think my doc would...
Southeast Texas...that's one more for the south! /community/emoticons/tongue.gif ...
I don't have a problem with cold at all. However, if I get hot I immediately have to find a bathroom, it's very bothersome as I'm a teacher and have recess duty everday....
I've had kidney stones for the last 13 years, but was only diagnosed with UC 2 years ago. My docs have explained that you can be predisopsed to stones because they can be genetic. When I first...
Dear Imuran, When we first met I thought I was really going to like you, I thought you would be a great friend. Now, just 28 days later you have caused so many problems in my life I wish I could...
My doc seems to think there is a connection between my long term BC use (15 yrs) and developing UC. When he gave me the diagnosis he suggested I get off of BC for good. However, I'm sure that is not...
I am currently on 10 mg of Prednisone. I began this round of Pred in October, and am currently trying to get off of it while starting Imuran. For the last two weeks I have had awful headaches on and...
I had this problem earlier this year, thought it was an H, had some bleeding and lots of pain. Turns out it was a fistula and I had to have surgery for it. You need to get in to the doc before the...
I have been on Prednisone since late October. I just went down to a 10mg dose earlier this week, but about 2 weeks ago my knees started hurting really bad, like I have arthritis. They are very stiff...
My GI told me that it was possible prolonged use of birth control pills can contribute to UC symptoms. When I was diagnosed last year I gave up birth control....
I went to see my GI yesterday and found out that my bloodwork shows that I have moderate enzyme activity and that I can probably tolerate Imuran. My GI said that 85% of people have not problem with...
Okay, I just read the post about breastmilk and got to thinking... I was not a breastfed baby as I was too sick as an infant to breastfeed. However, my GI has explained to me that UC has a lot to do...
Hi! Just a quick question: Has anyone taken Imuran during a pregnancy? I'm not currently pregnant, but we are trying again as soon as I get off Prednisone next month. I'm tapering the Pred now, but...
Okay, it is possible that I have an unhealthy addiction to juice in general. My top two favorite juices are orange and apple. So, last Sunday I got a great idea while I was living on apple juice...
I believe that it is a fistula. While I was being examined yesterday he put a probe through it and believe me it went right to my colon. It has been draining and it is very disgusting. My general...
This is an update.... I went to the surgeon yesterday and lo and behold he says, "oh yeah, that's a fistula." I nearly came off the table. Now he wants another colonoscopy before he does the surgery...
Thanks for all the replies... I just got home from the GI. He said it is a hemorroid and that I have to see a surgeon. He game me a prescript ion for a cream to use and I also have to let the surgeon...
I too was switched to generic from Colozal last month. I've been wondering if it is as good as the brand name. When my pharmacy called to tell me that the brand would be over $300 vs the generic at...
Thanks for your replies. I have an appt with my GI tomorrow afternoon. I'm just worried he's going to tell me the worst. I have a penchant for having rare complications with medicines and diseases,...
Hi all! I have not posted here in many months as I was trying to concieve and put UC out of my mind, but that has not happened on either count. Anyway, I have a question that I'm sure consists of...