I think until a definitive cause for UC is found, there are just too many variables. Just as different medications/treatments work for different people, different triggers/events "seem" to trigger a...
I didn't realize there was a shortage until I picked up my meds yesterday. My pharmacist gave me a week's worth and is expecting some more by Monday or Tuesday. From her comments, she expects this to...
I would agree that none of the drugs are addictive in the sense of becoming an addict. Having said that, you can easily become dependent on Prednisone. I was required to take it almost continually...
I'd be very curious if you have two different things happening here. When I was first diagnosed with UC in 1999 (with a Sigmoid scope and biopsies) I spent about 6 days in hospital. About 6 to 8...
I don't think I've ever been told how involved it is, but from my symptoms it is at least left-sided. The main reason I can tell is that during an acute flare, I can tell when my bowel movement gets...
I found this site late one night while looking for info on drugs and probiotics. I was diagnosed in 1999 and have experienced many of the same up's and downs as many of you here. Unfortunately for...