the doctor gave me a prescription for Lunesta. That's the one you see all the commercials on TV for with the butterfly that helps you sleep. Lunesta is designed for long-term use with less chance of...
Boswellia is a genus of trees known for their fragrant resin which has many pharmacological uses particularly as anti-inflammatories. The Biblical incense frankincense was probably an extract from...
Colitis can impair both blood flow and nerve sensitivity in the feet. Poor circulation means that tiny cuts, ulcerations, cracks in the skin, or other minor injuries can become infected, and because...
As with all antimicrobial agents, pseudomembranous colitis can occur during and up to several weeks after azithromycin therapy....
Good Luck! I am tossing up the S word in my mind daily....
Try Rowsa It is like Canasa but get higher up with the medicine and seems to work better....
Yes, Avoid the use of nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen. These pain relievers include brand names such as Advil, Motrin and Aleve. NSAIDs have the potential...
Your hair loss can be attributed to multiple causes, such as malnutrition from Ulcerative Colitis, the medication in Asacol, and stress from this illness itself. Steroids have androgenic properties...
This is a Great Article! I love her words ". I can take road trips with my husband, and attend movies at the mall. I can make plans and keep them. "...
Gas pains can be attributed to acid stomach, acidy foods, swallowing too much air, the other appearance of air pockets in the gastrointestinal system in general and various types of stress that...
Yes, the Dr. will let you go for another week or so it will not hurt you. I am sure he/she will understand....
My Dr and I use them three or four days a week as needed, Its best to Treat Both Ends!...
Thanks I take two pills twice daily. And yes it great info....
Erin- I had that for the first 2 weeks of 6MP 100MG daily. It was awful, after speaking with my Gi he told me about Antiemetics. These meds are designed to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting....
Rowasa & Canasa Are get, I use them and alternate between them nightly....
I had never taken a steroid of any kind before. The first couple of days were okay, though I noticed I felt constantly hungry or my stomach hurt slightly, it was actually hard to tell which it was....
Good Luck Paul. I will keep you on my mind today....
Shamong, NJ...
Thank you, Yes i call my dentist she sees me every 3 months and cleans my teeth....
The burning and itching is simply the flare of inflammation inside the rectum, I would ask your Doctor about Canansa at bedtime, it will help to control what your pains & as my dr and many others on...
Anyone have any other Liquid Diet Drinks that taste great? I have been living off Chocolate ensure the last few weeks. The taste is getting old. Any advice would be great....
My teeth have been killing me lately, Do the steroids make them hurt?...
Well, that pretty much make my decision on surgery easy. No thank you. LOL...
So I am thinking about the surgery thing. I know I have some options left but I just thinking about it you know. Any how my question Is a urinary catheter needed for it? Thanks....
During a flare up no way to fruit. If you are kinda normal then fruit is good in moderation....
Three herbal treatments I have used in the past that have kept me in remission for long periods of time were Isotonix OPC-3, Isotonix Digestive Enzyme w/Probiotics, and Ultimate Aloe Juice. Each one...
Thanks christie, I opted for the 6-MP to try something else first. I have head the"S" word a very times but I am avoiding that like its the plage....
I am drinking a quart of Rain Gatoride every two hours plus two 16oz of water in between, My headaches are starting to clear but My back and neck are still very sore from hospital stay....
Good Choice, Vitalyte is sold at REI and I am a member so I will get it, thanks again....
Thank you. I will look into the Vitalyte, I am very picky wil taste too, Thank you....
I agree Wits, The only pain killer worth taking is Paracetamol (INN) (IPA: /ˌpærəˈsiːtəmɒl, -ˈsɛtə-/) or acetaminophen (USAN) is a widely-used analgesic and antipyretic. Derived from coal tar, it is...
I just got out of the Hospital today and I don't want to go back, So what is the best way to prevent dehydration? Would gatoride be a good idea? I am concerned because of all the corn syrup and crap...
Jenn, UC will not kill you, Its all about quality of life, Moving foward, I am 22 as well, I have a soon to be 6 year old. My whole life insruance policy is under 3mill with met life....
Hey meg, I am 22 and as far as I know I am closed to your age. I also Have been fighting since I was 5 years old. I am new to this support group as well. Let me know if I can help in any way. Steve....
I just got home, They discharged me, I am on a low res diet for one week, 40MG of Steroid, I am to get a CBC weekly for white blood cell counts, I am now on two Lialda 1.2g Pills twice daily, 6-MP...
I was updatd to low res diet today and I am just getting ready for the dr to come in....
So i am in the hospital, I opted to wait before i just jump on remicade, I am going to try 6mp first. Right now I a, on IV drip for fluids and food as I am on full bowl rest. I am really drained, I...
Thanks leaving for the ER in about a half hour. Really you guys are the best....
Wow, thanks I was worried about that one... Cause i don't know if I have the 30 seconds to wait sometimes, Do you think I should pack some clothes They said I will be there for a few days. I will...
Quick question before i head out to the hospital. What if you have to go while getting the infusion Is it something you can you know walk to the bathroom with?...
Allow me to add to my sad story for a minute here. First thank you all for replying to me. I love my GI and they are very open and talk with me through every issue. To add to the stress I am single...
My GI wants me to go to the ER get IV steroids & start remicade....
Thank You beth, I am mostly scared because Remicade seems to be my last option before the surgery, However I have only tried two Meds. I love my GI guy But I fear he is getting paid better if we go...
Beth I was reading this horrible Post, I wish you all the look....
I use Buspirone ( BuSpar ) is an Antianxiety agent, used primarily for relief of mild to moderate anxiety and nervous tension. This drug is useful in treating the elderly,alcoholics,or people that...
Almost 8 months ago I was told I have Moderate to severe UC, I was put on 6 Asacol Daily along with 40mg of Preidonse. I did that for 4 Months and slowly tarpered off onto 10mg daily and then after...