I need to put weight back on. Anyone have ideas? Lost 28 lbs. in 6 weeks. I am on Pred. and Asacol, just don't want to balloon up from the Pred. any ideas my ribs are showing. Dont even want to look...
I am only on it 2 times a day so I hope that should help. Haven't had a flair up in 5-6 years. Have not been on any meds for that time either, but went back to smokiing and that helped me for years....
Thanks all. I just started cutting down on Pred. only been a couple days on Asacol. See what happens....
Does anyone know how long it takes for Asacol to start working? Only been on for 3 days. Also on Pred. was 40mg for a week now started to cut back on that to 35mg a day. Working on bad flair due to...
Pred. is making me crazy. I have been laid off 6 weeks now. Had to lay out money for Cobra insurance, so there goes 1 week unemployment every month. I am in full blown stage and the thought of...
Is Acetaminophin OK to take with Pred. Currently on 40 mg. Or should I be taking something else. I need something for the abdominal pain. I will be on Asacol next week also, will that help with pain...
I too almost went to the hosp. I Knew what it was and went to my DR. I told her to put me on pred. I know I dont like the side effects, but I dont have insurance anymore. She tried to start me on...
I am going to give them a try. I hear they have oder control and are very obsorbent. Plus if you have an accident, they can be changed out easily. May give me a little piece of mind, especially when...
Hear is a question that I can only ask you guys. Has anyone tried using Depends? I am thinking of tring this, in case I have an accident....
Thanks, dont have the job yet. What makes it stressful now, is to start a new job with full blown UC. Hope they dont call me to soon, this way I may get a handle on it. I dont think a new employer...
You are not alone, just remember that. I too have lost my job and no insurance now. My UC has been in remission for several years and the stress has brought it back full blown. I am thankful that I...
Abdominal cramps, they come and go. I have been drinking more water and sometimes I add gateraide. I am seeing my Dr. tonight and am going to ask to increase the Pred and put me on asacol. Bad part...
How long until the cramping stops?...
I am in a full blown UC, Have not had problems for several years. How long does it take Pred to start doing something? Besides making me feel like crap. Been on them about 2 weeks. Started at 10mg...
I havejust recently lost my job. 5 weeks now. I had been in remission for several years, do to all the stress it is back full blown. I now have no insurance and have to pay out of my pocket. I wanted...