yeah I use rowasa and it usually helps but this time it isnt doing the trick. I first used prednisone 2 years ago. I think i was on it for 3 months. Thanks for the input....
So I have been flaring for weeks now and that past 2 weeks I have been having a lot of blood, so I called my doctor and he gave me prednisone. I just got it today and I am scared to go back on it. It...
I often get a little light - headed or dizzy. I blacked out once. I think it was due to such blood loss. Now I think my dizziness is some symptom of colitis. Also, if you are taking Asacol dizziness...
thats pretty interesting. i guess its something that would be interesting to learn more about, i would never do that though unless it was getting down to last options....
I also had added in a b12 supplement last week? think that could be it?...
Ok well thanks for the input. i havent taken rowasa since wed. night, i still have just a few bumps but the itching is gone and theres no new bumps. if it is the rowasa, are there any good...
yeah thats what my mom thinks it is. do you think its from the rowasa? or maybe something else?...
Im back.. I started rowasa about 3 weeks ago and it was working wonders. this past week i have been itching bad all over. I had a few tiny bumps. last night i had bumps on my back and belly and they...
it is sooo nice to have people who relate to this. I am 20 years old and there have been times that i am out of breath after getting dressed, going up my stairs, or spooning out a salad at work (deli...
hmm.. i have alot of allergy/sinus issues so this could be something for me to look into. thanks. im glad that it has been so helpful for you!...
thanks so much for the advice. i am scheduled to see him in 3 months....
well i am on asacol 3x3 daily. and i am using the rowasa nightly ..im supposed to call him and let him know how its going in a few days but i think im getting like 42 or something like that....
Hey. I would be nervous too. Im glad it went ok and I hope that it continues to help. good luck....
I went to talk to my doctor today finally. Its the first time I had been there since September. He said that from what i describe he thinks my problem at this point is just the lower part of my colon...
its funny that you asked because i experienced a similar thing today. I was in the shower and got soooo hot and felt like i had no energy and was about to pass out. its def. not the first time i did...
i tried taking culturelle for about a week. i started having blood again which i hadn't had in a while now im feeling worse and worse. my symptoms were never gone anyways. i would have a bm about an...
thats so great to hear! and it keeps me hopeful of a day like that to come for me and all of us. im very happy for you!...
haha thats funny. it could be handy it seems like it always hits me in the movie theater cuz its cold in there and when i get cold urgency strikes. idk why....
that is interesting about the difference in the gel and the juice. i have used both and didnt see any results with the gel but i drank about a cup of juice 3 times a day and it seems to help...
ok. thank you all so much...
i will request them. is there any that you would suggest? i dont know much about them. i actually didnt know about them until i started reading on this forum...
yeah i haven't used it in a while. i drink aloe vera now..it does help but not as much. i will have to look into the alternatives....
thanks for the advice i will definitely ask about the rectal meds....
has anyone ever tried drinking mangosteen juice? i thought i would suggest it. I was on pred 3 times and the 3rd time it didnt help and symptoms were bad so I read about mangosteen and it cleared me...
thanks for the replies! well, i started using culturelle about 4 days ago. and i have an apt. with GI in about 2 weeks so i am planning on asking him lots of questions. yeah its through the whole...
Hey! Im new here..i've been lingering around reading the forum for about a week. I've learned so much from you guys already. I figured it was time to chime in. :) my name is angela, im 20 years old....