Hi journy2health, I'm kind of going through the same thing right now. Started at 50mg. for just 3 days then 40 for 10 days but soon as I went to 30 the bleeding started again. So I decided last night...
When I was put on Asacol I was in my first flare. By the time I realized it was the meds making me worse I had 13 of the side effects. Mouth ulsers were really bad I had 8 at one time. Rash up my...
I've done very well the 2 times I've taken it. I usually stay at what ever level it takes me to. The side effects are not too bad. Alittle insomnia on the high dosage but gets better as I taper. As a...
Wow ! that was really good. Being big into the natural form of treatment there were a few thing I haven't heard about. I'll look into those. Thanks!...
Welcome Scorpion24, You've certainly come to the right place. I'm sorry you are now amoung the ranks dealing with this awful disease. It sounds as if you already have a good handle on what you should...
Thank you soooo much!...
Can somebody please explain to me how to post a link....
Elaine.. I understand your not being able to do this but you may want to look over this FYI.It was just published in Oct. http://www.wjgnet.com1007-9327/14/5990.asp. (I've got to learn how to post...
Nana, I'm not so sure I'm the best example of how to deal with this. I'm pretty stubborn and after the asacol hell I wouldn't go on any other uc meds for a while. They did put me on an antibiotic but...
First of all I was just plain scared to take it since it surpresses the immune system but I told the DR I would research it before I made my decision. There were three things I found that I would not...
I can't tell any specific changes but they certainly can't hurt. Our guts get messed up with meds and not always eating the best diets. I can't seem to leave the sugar alone and and I know that just...
Hi Nana..I'm so sorry to hear he's so sick on top of all the UC .Sounds very similar to what I experienced. I can't do any of the masalimine meds. Not even the enemas. Within a few weeks enough of it...
I don't know , not having a child, but I suspect for a 10 year old especialy it's not so much physical pain as just not wanting your mom to have to stick something up your butt!! And i'm sure as with...
What about Caprylic Acid? I bought some then read somewhere that people with UC should not take it but I also remember seeing that someone on the forum is taking it. Anybody know anything about it?...
Don't you just love iherb? been using them for years....
I LOVED August Rush. Two of my favorites are both quite old but also feel good movies...The Kid w/ Bruce Willis and Second Hand Lions....
Good article. Thanks....
P.S....You are no bother. That is what we're here for. We all care and have all been through it, too....
Hi Teacher1980....I was diagnosed in July. It really is scary stuff in the begining. When I started seeing the mucus I was so afraid it was pus but after tests was assured it was just mucus which is...
I'm with you Fruitgirl, I can eat just about anything as long as it's not too greasy or spicy. (I really miss Mexican food! )And there are a few fruits that bother me. Even salads are fine. So if it...
I actually feel my UC started when I was stressing over trying to get my house sold. My sister and I have moved in with my mom to care for her. She has dementia. The yard here is 1 1/2 acres and an...
Elaine.. I'm so glad to hear your husband is in remission. The stress of that couldn't have been very friendly to your system. I really hope the 6-MP works well for you. I'm really trying to...
Hi AMK77...As for the 6-MP..I feel anything that suppresses our immune system, unless nothing else is working, is just scarry!! I've been reading a book "The Immune System Cure" and it really makes a...
Tami, I'm so sorry to hear you're hurting so bad. I was quite fortnate that when I went on them they got rid of the last of the joint pain I was having. If I hadn't been so scared of them because of...
My Doc STRONGLY suggested I take them....
Shoot hit the wrong button!I'll get the hang of this pretty soon. Elaine, It won't be long before we'll be able to say the same....
Christine and Mamas Boys, I'm so glad to know you're in remission. I pray it stays that way....
Well, I just spent 30 min. answering each one of your questions. Had computer trouble. Lost everything I had writen so now I'll start over. This could take a while 'cause I'm not very fast at...
I thought it about time to actually join in. You guys have really helped me get through the last 9 months. You have all taught me so much. In the begining, in the worst of my flare, some of the stuff...