Hang in there...just wait it out and it will go away!!...
Hi, Im not going to give you any recommendations (although I have lots). Ill just tell you that I've been through it maye 20 or 25 times and it's very difficult to cope with. Just hang in there. The...
Good luck with what ever comes your way. I hope you stay healthy and, for all of us, they come out with a cure for UC....
you should try the following before you even consider surgery. I would reccomend them in the order listed: Colozal (5asa) Sulfasalazine asacol humira Just my opinion, but i think your gi dr will agree...
Hi, I have been thorough your situation at least 15 times. I have only found taking more prednisone works. Your temporary solution is a codiene product to slow your system down, but it won't make the...
Good luck. I hope everything goes well for you! I commend you for the sacrifice you are making for your family!!! I know it will all turn out well for you!...
I have been in this position before, but had alot of experience with prednisone. I am sure you will be indulging in alcohol and staying up to all hours of the night!! I am actually jealous of the...
Hi Malkavian, Thank you for your input. As you recognize, the current economic state of the country combined with geographic location and socio-ideological thoughts will influence everyone. That...
I get no-zero-nada for side effects from Humira. I did need the TB test for Remicaide AND Humira, and if I didn't pass I was not a candidate. I do know that if it tells me not to do humira and have...
Good Luck Elaine. Don't take this the wrong way , but I can't ever imagine having this at 69 years old. I am 34 and sometimes wonder how long I will last until I end up either getting the surgery or...
When I took remicaide, Humira was not available. I built up a tolerance to the Remicaide after about a year or so, and thats when I went back on 6MP. I started taking Humira about a year ago with...
I don't think the probiotics can give you any negative impact, unless you are lactose intolerant. I personally take about 20 lactospore pills a day when I go through a flare up....it gets pricey, but...
Kops- Everyone is different. I recommend trying 5ASA's, colozal, avandia, sulfasalazine or asacol before the 6MP. If that doesn't work I would use as a last resort cyclosporin if it meant that or...
I've had about 20 flare ups over 14 yrs or so. It can take up to 10 days for the prednisone to work on me, starting at 40mg/day. SOmetimes, it just tempers the symptoms. I use codeine to get me...
Keep snacking....I over a year on prednisone I gained about 50lbs, but when I finally got off I lost 70lbs in 9 months and now am at my correct BMI!!!!! I love the candy!!!!...
I am now almost 4 weeks into life without 6-MP. Let me tell you my quality life has improved miraculously! Although, I have been through this before and had to go back on the 6mp. I waited for a year...
Darth- I was 20 and in a tanker unit in the Army. I did like you, folks liked me and tried to keep me in. I spent a few months in the supply room and then worked in the church. I was bored out of my...
I've been taking 6mp for 14 yrs. After the first 6 years I stopped for 1 year when I started remicaide, but then stopped remicaide and went back on 6mp. I stopped taking 6mp again two weeks ago now...
Hi- I was active duty Army for 2 yrs and was then diagnosed with UC. In 1996 was discharged into the TDRL for 5 yrs, then moved to a 30% disability rating. Take advantage of the benefits of a...