My mom had another brief stay in the hospital due to her flare. She'll be 70 next month so I've been trying to stay on top of things. Her doctor started her on pred, enough for two weeks. She's been...
What are prednisone side affects? And why are there so many people against taking it?...
Since we're still new to all of this, can someone explain about the Vitamin E enema? I've read alittle about it, but still not too sure what it is....
Thanks for the positive thoughts! This site has been so helpful. We still have a lot to learn about this yucky disease....
When I called her GI the assistant even admitted she wasn't on the steroids long enough. Mom family doc wrote the prescription before leaving the hosiptal. The only other med she is on right now is...
My mom started her flare up three weeks ago. Had a colonoscopy and for sure she was having a severe flare up. Doc prescribed Flagyl and Pred. She was only on pred for 8 days. She is still running to...
I'm just now hearing of probiotics, since I've been researching my moms recent flare. What are they and where can they be purchased? It sounds like they have helped many people taking them....
Thanks for the input! No, she hasn't ran a fever, although she mentioned that she had cold chills. I don't know anything about Ciff D. She just finished drinking a 32oz mug of water and ate 2 pieces...
My mom was diagnosed with colitis about two years ago, but recently had her first BAD flare up. She was admitted to the hospital for about a week where she had a colonoscopy. Her GI doctor said it...