The gastroenterologist will usually prescribe a mirlax/gatorade mixture. Go with the orange gatorade. Every other gatorade flavor mixed with miralax is intolerable and you will eventually vomit....
Hello, I last posted back in May after having my second colonoscopy following my initial pancolitis diagnosis in 2008. I received the "all clear" from my gastroenterologist, i.e. complete remission,...
I was diagnosed with pancolitis in May '08. I started immediately on asacol, intentionally lost 30 lbs, cut out a lot of the sugar and fat in my diet, switched over to lialda after 6 months. Had my...
I am not religious or anything but the first noble truth of the Dharma Buddha is that: "Existence is suffering." And then we all die. Yes I am a ray of sunshine, today....
Thank you very, very, much everyone. If there were a way to eradicate this illness for everyone, everywhere, I would devote my existence pursuing it without thinking twice....
Not a trace of the disease is present following my initial diagnosis one years ago which was classified as moderate pancolitis. The GI doc wants me to continue on my normal dosage of Lialda (two...
If one is currently taking Lialda or Asacol, when does one stop taking this medication prior to the procedure? Thank you, Edward...
Lialda has been available for sometime now. I switched to using it a few months ago after being on Asacol. Both medications are identical in the way they handle my UC but Lialda is more convenient...
when I sit down for extended periods during the day, my UC symptoms (pain, gas, tenesmus) get worse. During the week, I work with computers and end up sitting 8-10 hours a day. On the weekends, when...
I heard a strange comment from someone recently when the subject of my UC was brought up. Basically I was told that I had a "white person's" disease. Obviously this was ignorance on their part and...
This disease sucks. :sad:...
Ever since I had my first symptoms and diagnosis. I have noticed that most of my symptoms appear in the morning versus the afternoon and night. Pain, gas, frequent bm's and rarely, after beginning...
A have had tail bone pain for several months now and raised this to my GI's attention. He ordered a complete set of X-rays of the pelvic region since the intensity of my pain was unusual and to rule...
Also, as bizarre as it may sound, would PETA be up-in-arms about this? I mean exposing poor nematodes to our vicious gastrointestinal immune system. Remember, they also want to call fish "sea...
I am just wondering if this type of therapy has gone beyond clinical trials. Will this treatment option be available to the IBD patients anytime soon? It may be gross but I am thinking that it beats...
I have been having a persistent lower back pain and tail bone pain since last summer. GI wants to eliminate the possibility ankylosing spondylitis. On a more positive note, I am switching from the 6...
I think I can supply the Eastern seaboard with natural gas,. :rolleyes:...
No D or blood...just abdominal pain. Waiting for the tylenol to kick in. :cry:...
I was with my fiance when I was initially diagnosed so I had never faced this predicament. I do sympathize, however. I do think that honesty is the best policy. I would tell someone that I am dating...
I've heard conflicting information regarding the development of bloated facial features from taking doses of Mesalamine. I've not noticed a difference personally but other have....
Jerry Springer: You are not the father but you have IBD!...
If Oprah doesn't care, there is always Maury. But then again, that might not be the best avenue to discuss our disease with the public at large....
LOL....
Hey Everyone, Sorry to get back to you so late. Been extremely busy. Otis is fine. Called the vet and described what happened. Since he only ate one tablet, there isn't much risk but if it had been...
Otis is a pretty stupid Basset Hound but he is one of my best friends. He seems fine but should I take him to the vet? :confused:...
WTH? Never heard of this. It sounds gross but if it works, it works. But I wonder if helminthic therapy might be more viable....
Why such a wide range of ages for the initial onset of UC? Does everyone have a different "clock" that eventually triggers the auto-immune response associated with IBD? I am aware of the genetic...
1. I started having symptoms in earnest in November of 2007 at age 40. Mostly blood in the stool and frequent bm's and then later, fatigue and a sense that "something wasn't right." I thought I had...
A rabid chihuahua is attempting to burst out of my abdomen this morning. On rare occasions UC can be funny. :smilewinkgrin:...
If the transplantation of major organs such as the heart, liver, kidneys, etc. is now routine, why is it not possible to transplant a colon?...
I just want to find out how much the out-of-pocket expense is for Asacol assuming that it is not covered by insurance. Can it be obtained more cheaply in Canada? I have insurance at the moment but...
Peety, Acupuncture on a cat? :smhair: And your skin is still intact?...
1-2 but my symptoms are pretty much under control with Asacol. When I first sick: 6-8 times/day....
Thanks for the input everyone. Now I know that I am not alone in this. Oh and I am not a violent person but sometimes, Ka-Pow!! LOL....
I haven't personally met anyone else with UC and many of the people I know have no idea what this condition entails. After explaining to them, in depth, what the disease is and what may be some of...
I thought that ulcerative colitis was strictly a human disease. I had no idea that it also impacts pets. http://www.purelypets.com/articles/treatingcolitis.htm...
Not East Indian but my cuisine is known for spicy food as well (Puerto Rican). Just about all of the literature that I have read emphasizes that diet is normally not a trigger for UC but it can...
Is it possible that two people suffering from UC with nearly equivalent inflammation and disease extent could experience completely different outcomes where one person is bedridden from the pain and...
I have pancolitis but a mild form. It really depends on the amount of inflammation rather than the extent as far as symptoms are concerned....
Thanks for your insights madabs, Sorry that I didn't spell check the original post. When I was originally diagnosed via a colonoscopy, there was very little inflammation present in the rectum but...
My name is Edward. I was diagnosed with UC about nine months ago. So far, it has been pretty mild compared to what many people go through but I know that it can get much worse without warning. Thanks...
Hi, I am a 41 year old guy and was diagnosed with UC last April. My Gi characterized by condition as mild-to-moderate and my symptoms are pretty much under control with 2.4 g of Asacol daily....