I have a similar story. I dealt with flares on and off for 8 years before I got a colonoscopy (my fault for not going to a dr til then about it). In 2008 had my first scope. It showed "angry...
I understand how you feel. When my mother in law found out I was seeing an alternative Dr. to treat my colitis, she would smirk as she asked me when was the last time I saw my "witch doctor". Then I...
Welcome to the forum and congrats on your pregnancy. You could go back on pred, it is safe during pregnancy. I was on it during my last pregnancy. I was flaring in the beginning as well. Do you take...
You might want to reconsider not taking Rx meds. I felt the same way, told myself I could snap out of it. I got depressed and anxious after my last flare. I finally asked for meds. I took the lowest...
My symptoms started when I lived in Illinois. Then I moved to California and things got really bad, the worst ever. Despite being in the sun plus I used tanning beds (terrible, won't ever do that...
I remember i knew my last flare was completely over when I could fart with confidence!...
Orange G2 :yeah:...
Same thing happened to me the last time I was on pred. My anxiety was through the roof. I took the lowest dose of Effexor XR. I felt sooo much better within a week. I stayed on Effexor for about a...
My GI was pushing me to take 6mp after we found out I am allergic to 5ASA's. I asked him, if I was your wife or daughter, would you feel safe with me taking this? He said yes. That still wasn't...
That's too bad. Hopefully he will help bring more attention to UC....
Last time I had dental work my Dentist put me on penicillin. He said it was the most gentle. I took extra probiotics around that time and didn't have any problems at all. It's different for everyone...
It takes me a while to fall asleep. Taking 3mg of melatonin around bed time helps. I recommend it....
Yes! Same thing for me. I believe I was on the brink of pancreatitis after being on 5ASA's. My GI couldn't believe such a "mild" drug was causing me so many problems. They were pushing me to take...
Slippery Elm is great for stomach pain. Cheap and easy to find. Good luck at the Dr....
I've been on pred twice, both times were for 3 weeks. I agree with you, get off of it as soon as possible b/c it messes with your whole body big time. Of course, talk to your Dr. about it. Good luck!...
I had both of my children while having UC. Got pregnant quickly with both. With my first, I didn't know I had UC and everything went smoothly. I got pregnant(surprise!) with my second child while in...
I mentioned LDN to my GI last time I was in a flare, he laughed and asked if I even knew what it was for! Booooo! :mad:...
Symptoms first appeared in 1999. Wasn't diagnosed until 2008. Never lasted more than a few weeks on meds b/c they made me worse. So, pretty much never been on meds. Thankfully, I've been in remission...
I was fine the first week on pred, then I woke up one morning and felt like I wanted to jump out of my skin (not to mention some other side effects that were troublesome). Called my GI and I weaned...
butterflymom, I experienced severe reactions after taking anything with mesalmine in it. I tried, Lialda, Colazal, and Asacol. Within 30 mins of taking one of the pills I experienced extreme...
Have you ever tried anything to help with your anxiety and worry? I started taking Effexor XR when I had my last flare. Anxiety and worry are big triggers for flares for me, so I can sympathize! I...
Sounds exactly like what I went through. I started with Lialda, was fine for about 2 weeks then started having baaaad reactions. Increase in bathroom trips, fecal incontinence (which I never had...
I have a success story for you - mine! I was right where you are 3 years ago. Sick as a dog and the GI pushing 6mp on me after 3 5ASA's only made me more ill. I did not want to take something that...
I was on penicillin last time I had dental work, didn't affect my colitis at all. When I took amox the last time I did get a flare. Of course it's different for everyone!...
I know how you feel. I had a pretty bad flare after the birth of my 2nd child. I got really depressed about being sick. Something that helped me get over my flare was going on Effexor XR. Maybe ask...
Timber - what an amazing supportive husband you are! Don't lose hope after reading scary stories online. Your wife will most likely achieve remission once you find the right treatment. Definitely...
Congrats on your pregnancy! I had 2 healthy pregnancies med free. With my 1st I didn't know I had UC. I got pregnant with baby #2 shortly after diagnosis when I was in a flare. I did take probiotics...
Yes! I feel like pred set off some post pardom depression for me. I was fine the 2 months after I had my 2nd child, then I had to take pred and bam I had depression big time. I tapered quickly off...
Same thing happened to me. I asked the nurse at the office and they said it's not a big deal at all! Good luck with your scope!...
I had to take penicillin a couple months ago after dental work. My dentist said it was the mildest antibiotic. I had D a couple times while on it (I'm in remission). I was sure to take probiotics 2...
I had to go super short during my first and worst flare. The flare lasted so long my hair was falling out like crazy. It eventually grew back and is now back to normal. :yeah:...
You're the only other person I have seen that also had a dry cough while on mesalmines! My GI looked at me like I was crazy when I told him that. I only made it 2 weeks on mesalamine before I had to...
Hang in there....
After trying 3 different 5 ASA's and getting even MORE sick, then having my GI pushing 6mp I lost a lot of faith in him and did a lot of research for more natural treatments. What worked for me was...
Sara - YES, thank goodness my drive went back to normal after going off of Zoloft! I will say that my husband was on zoloft years ago just for 6 months, it killed his drive and it has never really...
Sara - I posted on this thread back in '09 lol....anyway. I found that Zoloft and Celexa made my D worse and KILLED my sex drive. I believe that Effexor helped me get into remission and it had NO...
To those who don't take them: Were they simply not effective for your case? Wasn't on them long enough to see if they were effective. Found out pretty quickly that I was allergic. Or did they make...
I prefer to scrunch. Good question! :tongue:...
When I'm in a flare it's definitely loud! I dread using public bathrooms at those times. :blush:...
I tried 3 different 5ASA's and they all made me 10X's worse. My GI wanted me on 6mp after that. I wasn't willing to take something with such dangerous side effects. I ended up going the all natural...
The 2 times that I have been on pred it was only for 3 weeks. The first time I took it I barely had any side effects, maybe a little hyped up for a while after I took a dose. The 2nd time I took pred...
I've had two children both while having UC. With the first there was no issues at all. With the 2nd, I was in a flare when she was conceived but felt great by the 2nd semester. I think the only...
I have had anxiety as long as I can remember. Over the years I have tried, Zoloft, Lexapro and Celexa. I didn't like the way any of those made me feel, plus they gave me worse diarrhea. Most recently...
No history of UC in my family that I have found. Tho 2 cases of colon cancer. I have 2 children under 5. My GI said that if 1 parent has UC then there is a 15% chance that your child will get it, 50%...
Amoxicillin sent me into a flare. I just recently took Penicillin and was just fine. I think it's different for everyone. Just be sure to take probiotics 2-3 hours after you take the antibiotics....
First time I took pred I had a normal BM within 24 hours. Don't look into the pred side effects. Just take it and know that you'll prob feel a little hyped up. Good luck!...
I've been on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo on and off for years. Never had any effect on my UC. You could look into getting the copper IUD, it doesn't have hormones. I looked into it, but the idea of something...
If you aren't responding to Lialda, your GI may try another 5ASA or start bringing out the big guns like 6mp. I was diagnosed in 08. I asked my GI if I would ever be able to be pregnant again. He...
I too am allergic to 5ASA's and was not willing to try anything stronger. I have had great luck with applied kinesiology. It seems really hokey I will admit, but it worked great for me. My last scope...
In remission right now. Had a bit of a flare up, very minor, couple months ago. Went to my alternative Dr. and got some supps and upped my probiotics. Thankfully everything is under control now. I...