Thanks! I think I may be in the same boat. ...
Did you have any issues when you tapered off. I was on 4 pills and my Dr lowered me to 2. I felt like crap so I added 1 pill back. I just want to know if this is something that will pass as my body...
My new refill waiting for pick up has Drug Manufacturer ZYDUS. The pills in my cabinet are from MYLAN....
I need to check my script. I've had the headaches too but didn't notice a change in manufacturer....
Update on my Colitis: the flex sig I had earlier this month showed NO disease. I've had 4 Entyvio infusions and it seems to be working. I had another issue with PEs the week before Thanksgiving and...
It's been a long time since I've posted. I just had my 2nd occurrence of pulmonary embolisms in 18 months. My doctor has decided to put me on Coumadin for life. My GI was certain that uncontrolled...
WHen I had the clots I had every test possible and no reason could be found for why they developed. My GI doc said that uncontrolled IBD could cause the body to go into a hypercogagulative state and...
How long does it take for Uceris to kick in? It's been a little over 2 weeks and I'm not feeling better at all. ...
Good Morning. Today finds me extremely down and depressed. I've been on the steroids almost 2 weeks and I feel terrible. Still bleeding a lot, still cramping/spasms and I don't want to eat. I had an...
I try to carry a mini-febreeze or that poop-pori stuff (basically scented oil). I try to help people out lol....
Well, here is what we decided: Go back on the Imuran and hope the steroids will stave off any strange reactions. She thinks the reaction I had was an outward manifestation of my active disease. She...
Update: Well, I had a rather quick adverse reaction to the Imuran: skin redness and very painful to the touch. Also extreme joint and muscle aches. I'm going back to the Dr today to see what she...
I understand your decision. The Lexapro will not mess with your remission and although the weight gain was no fun, it was better than what I had become. I also suffer from PTSD and before the Lexapro...
notsosicklygirl, she didn't give me names of the new meds. She just said that new drugs were on the horizon and should be out this year. I have to agree that I'm probably more comfortable with older...
Yes, that is what she was saying. She sounded like she would change me over to the newer drugs when the were approved and available. She did mention pancreatitis to me. I know I have to get my blood...
I was on 4 lialda pills a day and 1-1,000mg canasa suppository 7 days a week. Prior to Lialda I was on Colozol. The problem was that even though I didn't have any symptoms that I could feel, I was...
Yes, I'm sorry, that was wrong 50mg tablets. Taking 3 of them a day....
I have been on Lexapro since 2007. I have to take it with food or it tears my stomach up. It took about 4 weeks before I stopped feeling icky when I would take it. It does help with my depression but...
Hi All, It's been a long time since I've posted but I had a dramatic change in my condition and need some advice and support. After years of being on Lialda, canasa or rosewa enemas, my last scope...
Well, here is an update:I woke up at 2am in severe pain last night again. Went back to my old meds yesterday and so far no bleeding. Needless to say I was quite forceful with the nurse when I called...
I was on 9 colozal, 1 canaza 1,000mg in the morning and the rowasa in the evening. SHe changed me to Lialda, canaza 1,000mg every other day and Rowasa on the days I don't do the canasa. I ended up in...
Just got a call from my doc. she wants me to give it another week on that Lialda but go back to daily canasa/rowasa to see if that helps. I was hoping she would just switch me back. I was doing fine...
Yes, that is a good idea. I thought she said they were the same or maybe they were the same family of med. I'm also taking a canasa suppository and Rowasa enema. She said to give it a few weeks but...
I am in a flare. At first I thought it was the stomach bug that's been going around but now I think its my UC.. MY DR recently switched my meds from Balsalazide 750mg (9 pills a day) to this new...
I get overwhelmed easy as well. I've started ordering a prepared meal from out local grocer. It has taken so much stress away from me. I usually just makes dessert, which is something I enjoy anyway....
Thanks so much for your reply. I think I do need some new CDs. The muscle relaxation is a great idea too. I think I should add some gentle yoga an hour before bed to calm me down. I just feel like my...
Hi everyone, It's been a long time since I've posted. Things were going really well until recently. I seem to be in the middle of a pretty bad anxiety/depressive episode. I'm usually triggered around...
I'm on my 3rd GI doc and it seems they all want to get in there and look around for themselves. I guess I understand. They've all had different advice regarding treatment. My current doc is AWESOME...
Hi there. I had real issues w/shallow breathing. I found relaxation CDs and CDs that show you how to breath deeply for relaxation very helpful. I got 2 on Amazon that I really like: Sleep Solutions...
I've had 5 scopes and I was diagnosed in 2004. It's been 1 a year or so for me over the last 3 yrs....
Thanks so much for your replies! It helps to know its not abnormal for UC. I will hav eto chew more slowly and make my meals smaller. I was going to try a raw food diet but with this flare I guess...
Sorry about the grossness, but I noticed something toda that is new for me. I had spinach and chicken for lunch and it made me sick to my stomach. I've had nausea on and off the whole week and...
I'm in the middle of a flare and I've had pretty bad nausea the last few days. I HATE that feeling. I take 1/2 a compazine or preggie pops to help ease it. Mine starts about 10am and lasts until...
I think that is probably the klonopin. When I first started taking it I left like I was in a fog, was very forgetful and had slurred speech. It took a while to get used to the drug. If it gets worse...
I usually start with weakness, mucus, gas and then bleeding. I'm pretty sure I'm flaring now because I've been a tired, gassy mess for 2 days and now I see mucus mixed with blod and VERY loose...
I use baking soda to clean the red rings on my counter from soda or Kool-aid....
Kitt, I'm so sorry to hear about everything you've been going through. I really hope things get better soon! Hang in there....
I have pain in many areas but most noticeable for me is the neck, shoulder and back pain. I also have the fog many times and I'm sure people think I'm on drugs...well I guess I am! :turn: The one...
I take Lexapro. I had to work up to the 10mg dose. I started at 5mg and it helped ease some of the side effects. I took it in the evening, as it made me sleepy and a bit dizzy. I also take klonopin...
This happens to me a lot too. I have forgotten my kids were in the back seat and almost drove them to work with me...among other things. I carry around a small notepad now and write everything down....
Thanks Jratt! I ordered some yesterday....
I do a variety of the following: greek yoguart w/fresh fruit fiber one cereal w/soy milk oatmeal w/egg whites smoothie w/fruit, soy milk and yoguart...
Yes, I am very anemic and currently take the Slow-FE iron tablets with a Vitamin C tablet for absorbtion. I heard the liquid was easier to take and wanted to get some feedback cause I've never used...
Has anyone tried this liquid iron w/B vitamins? I heard it was easier on the tummy and absorbs better than the pills. I'm thinking about trying it out....
I believe that everything happens for a reason so I feel that getting UC has helped me to be a more senstrive person to others suffering with diseases. This is true for my anxiety and Fibro too....
I get this a lot in various parts of my body. I've been told its my anxiety. I'm weaning off my anxiety meds and the burning sensations have been lessening. I find that deep breathing and relaxation...
I did PT for over a year and it really did help me with my fibro. Good luck!!...
Sunshine, have you tried relaxation CDs or yoga in the evening to get yourself in a more restful state? If you really don't want to take the 2 anti-depressants you can talk to your Dr about a longer...
Good thing I don't have dementia....
Thanks for the advice. I did try splitting the pill before I read your post and yeah, it was NOT a good idea. It messed me up a bit. I take my Benzo at night for sleep. I guess I'll check in w/the DR...