I know its UC, i have had it for over 15 years with multiple doctors and biopsies... I was just really surprised my most recent one said there was no active disease when so many foods seem to give me...
A recent colonoscopy showed no findings of active disease. However I still never have formed stools, get cramps, certain foods bother my stomach. What is the deal? Is it just from the prior...
Get steroid enemas or mesalamine enemas. The inflammation in the rectum makes control difficult. Localized medicine to the area helps me a lot when i have those problems....
My insurance pays 500 dollars a year for preventive care. Otherwise i haev a deductable of 500 dollars. Does anyone know if a colonoscopy is considered preventive for people with UC? I have a higher...
I should suck it up and get a colonoscopy. I just have avoided it because i don't have the money to pay for my insurance deductable right now....
thanks for the post. That is interesting. I wonder why jewish people are more likely to get it. What did people do like 500 years ago or in the time of King David when they had it......
People must have had this disease. What did people do before asacol and prednisone came around?...
When you go in remission is it like you have normal formed stools like before you were even diagnosed. I have had UC for many years. I havn't been in remission as far as I know but mine is well...
I don't think its such a big deal. Come on guys... its not going to kill him overnight. I self dose myself on prednisone all the time. I work shift work and it wreaks havoc with my UC. Since...
Just saw the TV show "House" and it reminded me of those worms for IBD. Has anyone actually tried them and actually went into complete remission? Is there any way I can get my health insurance to pay...
Anyone in the USA have experience getting a whole life policy and having ulcerative colitis. Denied or high rates?...
I wanted to buy those pin worm's based on that research out of utah, but its just too expensive. If it really would make my life better I'd try saving up for it, anyone ever try it? Also I recall...
If you are on it for under 10-14 days you can stop suddenly. I have taken 60mg prednisone many times when I have a flare up and I taper myself off it rapidly. I actually like the side effects of...