I had those same pain symptoms when I was on Asacol, along with an increase in UC symptoms. I don't think that's what caused it, but I can identify with the pain. I had if for about a month and was...
I've been on 2.5 mg of prednisone for 5 days and today is my first day without any. The last week I've been unreasonably tired. I've been sleeping for a minimum of 12 hours a day. I got off work at...
I just got news today that big navy is rushing my med board and probably going to try and force a separation. I'm going to get more info on Tuesday and I'm going to fight it every step of the way....
I'm good. I'll stay in until they force me out and I'll fight it until the very end. If I wanted to work in the private sector, I never would have joined. I'm 24 with hardly any college and I make...
Right and that's what they're looking at. After more discussion and the fact that I am actually an exceptional sailor, they're going to fight to keep me in. Most likely, I'll never deploy again and...
I noticed it got worse during my initial flare ups before I started the meds. I've got so much joint pain right now, all I can really do is walk and very small exercises....
Thank you guys for all the advice and help. I'm down to 20mg a day as of right now on the prednisone so hopefully I'll see some change. If not, at least I'll be able to catch up on all the reading...
I know. And I'm taking 4 5/500 vicodin a day, so tylenol pm is out of the question....
Thank you guys so much for all the help....
Thanks Chris. Everything I've read so far made me think that they're gonna give me the boot. Base medical and my chain of command have been really supportive and I think I'm going to get to stay in....
I've got the fat face and a hellacious case of acne on my forehead and shoulders. 12 more weeks and I'll be off this stuff....
The only thing that sort of helps is my Vicodin, but it just makes me feel like I'm paralyzed. Still no sleep. I've tried tea and Benadryl and they don't seem to work at all....
That would be awkward.......
I've been averaging maybe 2 hours a night since starting prednisone. I was wondering if there's anything I can take for sleep along with all my other meds. The doctor said that sleep aids might be...
Every morning, even now that I'm in remission. I have to get up 30 minutes earlier than I should have to just so I can get everything out and still leave for work on time....
That is funny. My gas is so bad, no one wants to be within 20 feet of the bathroom door.......
My doc suggested high fiber wheat bread and lean red meat....
Haha. Looks like I'm alone for now... I did get some good news at work today. It's looking like my hard work has paid off and my entire command is going to go to bat for me to try and keep me in the...
I know I'm a guy, but I have heard nothing but good things about that Nuva-Ring thing that came out recently. I'm in an office full of very outspoken women, so I get all sorts of reviews on products...
I love it. But it all depends on YOU. So many people benefit from Asacol, but when I was on Asacol, I reacted with every side effect possible and it made my colitis WORSE. Lialda is what works for me...
6am, 2pm, 10pm. I don't know why, that's just how the doc's got it prescribed. He's been an award winning GI for 35 years and is one of the best in DFW (I'm actually really lucky considering the...
My prep was GoLytely. It was non-flavored powder in a 1 gallon jug. I used Crystal Light to flavor it up a bit because it's sugar free and wouldn't effect the solution. I don't know about MoviPrep,...
Thank you for the heads up....
Your best bet would be to get in to see an actual GI. I've had everyone from my grandmother to the x-ray technician to my PCP tell me 'how to cure it' and half the time they think that UC is just...
Haha. It's always a rough deal. I was just glad I had a laptop and a fresh pack of cigarettes. I did the whole 12 hours in the bathroom and those two crutches made it a lot easier. Hang in there....
Thanks Judy. I'm really glad I found this place. It seems like a good group of people so far....
I'm new to the site and currently serving in the US Navy. I was diagnosed with moderate to severe UC earlier this month. I had a flare that started in April and (I think) is finally in remission as...
Coffee seems to help with my gas. Trouble with the coffee is it used to make me run to the john, but now that my UC seems to be under control, a 12oz cup of coffee in the morning does the trick....
Your pharmacist is nuts. I just started my prednisone taper. I hate this stuff. I started on 40mg a day and didn't sleep for almost two weeks. I got bumped up to 60mg. I think today is actually...
Hey, my doctor just started me on Imuran last week and it's a lifesaver. Prednisone is an ugly drug. I honestly can't understand why they prescribe it to begin with or why they would have allowed you...