Hey there... I just had my 7th Remi infusion and JUST started to notice an improvement. It hasnt been life changing yet or anything, but its improvement none or the less. I to, have been unresponsive...
I used it!! But be careful... only apply a small amount. Dont like, paste it on. I did, and believe me.. I burnt my butt ridiculously bad! Almost to the point of blistering bad! So yeah, if you are...
Getting a reaction to the H1N1 shot is very individualized, much like our disease is. I received the shot two days ago and have been absolutely fine... no reactions what so ever. I did my research,...
Hey there! Ive been on Remicade now for 9 months and just recieved the H1N1 vaccine yesturday! So far so good.. no wierd symptoms yet. Just a sore arm! Like your son, I was hesitant at first... But...
hey there! I think Im in the same boat as you! I often feel like I have a UTI every so often, but Ive been tested and its been negative. What my GI told me is that because the lower part of my colon...
Hey there, I just had my 7th infusion 3 days ago.. I didnt notice any improvement until my 6th infusion, and even then it was only a slight improvement. Im hoping ill notice some kind of more...
I have had 6 infusions so far... going for my 7th this week. I didn't really notice any improvement until my 6th infusion... and even then it was only a very slight improvement. Im hoping this next...
Hey There! I was on 3000mg of salofalk daily and when my GI upped it to 4500mg I didnt really notice a big difference at all. I know this isnt much help.... but I just thought Id pitch in that I...
I was diagnosed with fullminent ulcerative colitis and my GI told me he determined this by both my scope results and my symptoms. Not only did I have the typical symptoms of tons of d, urgency and...
Hey All! I have my 4th Remicade infusion coming up on May 26th and have recently run into a little bit of trouble. I have been struggling with a cold for the past week now and cant seem to shake it...
Ahhh I know the exact feeling that you are talking about! Although Im still flaring, Im not as bad as I was a while ago and that feeling used to happen to me all the time! I would get the chills and...
Hey there, Ive been on prednisone now for exactly a year and although I have had my share of symptoms, I think they have been relatively mild compared to what Ive heard with others expereiences. I...
Supersaw, It is not just a matter of 'stopping somewhere close' when you have extreme urgency issues. A lot of us dont have time to go in and ask to use a bathroom let alone pull over on the side of...
Well I am glad you agree that eating different foods does make a difference. I never said anywhere that certain foods CAUSE UC though...just to make that clear! haha I just said that by learning what...
, I find that it really does make a difference in what I eat ...for me anyways. I have been in an active flare now for a year and I have found that different foods are more bothersome for me then...
Hey there, I was in a similar position to you when I was first diagnosed a year ago. I started on 40 mg of prednisone (along with a million other meds) and tapered by 5 mg each week. Well when I got...
Hey there! Although there are longterm side effects of Imuran, there are also harmful side effects of long term prednisone use as well. If you need to go on Imuran in order to get you off prednisone,...
I would recommend sitting in a nice warm bath for quick relief... i find that always helps! good luck!...
Im with you on this one... I have been on prednisone for 8 months as well and can't wait to get off of it. Everytime my doctor tries to ween me off I get down to 20mg a day and then I flare right...