I take 2 capsules 2-3 times a day. I take it with water but probably not 8 ounces, just enough to wash them down well. Also, give it at least 2 weeks. I noticed a big difference right around 2 weeks...
Same as Fruitgirl for me . . . . But yes, if you've got a history you'll definitely need to do them yearly!...
I use the Charmin Ultra Strong in the red package. It is so nice and thick I only have to use a few squares! My sister came to our house a year or so ago and came out of the bathroom and said "OMG...
Thanks for the suggestion Quincy! Right now I'm dropping my afternoon dose by one every week so that I can hopefully get down to just 3 in the morning and 3 at night. I sure hope it works because I...
Trial & error . . . . I'm in remission right now and my Dr is trying to get me from 9 Asacol's to 6 by removing my mid-afternoon dose. I'm tapering down but if I start having symptoms I'm sure...
Almost 1 hour to the second for me!...
Great thread. My biggest fear is what to do with kids - at home & (especially) in a store if I were having a flare. We don't have kids yet but your suggestions are definitely great for future...
My flares usually occur between September and January but I'd say they are more due to the stressful Christmas season than the change of season/weather. :smilewinkgrin:...
Please don't self medicate on prescription drugs . . . talk to your doctor and see what he/she suggests. Metamucil bulks up the stools and will also help to absorb liquid in the intestines. Give it a...
I'm also over Trader Joes. I went nuts when it first opened and tried a variety of different items (frozen, fresh, nuts, wine, etc) and never really found anything I couldn't buy somewhere else for a...
Try Metamucil if your body can tolerate it. I was spiraling this summer and it made all the difference in the world. I also made it through the holidays without a flare - which I haven't done in a...
I'm mixed on his reaction. I do think he needs to show a bit more sympathy but then again my husband says I'm not very sympathetic myself (a trait I inherited my from mom - thanks mom!) and I...
My bet is it is the Imuran. It made me feel awful and it was getting worse when my Dr finally pulled me off it because my livers were not looking good (I was having my blood drawn every 2 weeks)....
I don't have an answer for you on the UC question . . . but personally I always got them and then I quit chewing gum and started rinsing nightly with Listerine and I haven't had any since!...
I'm with one of the previous posters - I'm never sure I'm flaring until it last more than a couple of days. One day and it could just be a bug or something you ate. My flares are never happen that...
I was at Costco today and figured I'd get a price for my Asacol prescription just to see if I could save some money and the price was out of this world. They could only save me 25% off retail (with...
I've used Express-Scripts mail order for the past 3 years and I've been happy with them. Much cheaper and considering the prescriptions and I'm set up with auto delivery so I don't do anything but...
I've used it before and it works well. I wouldn't use it every day but its good for when the irritation is really bad. I probably use Aquafor or just regular hydrocortisone cream for more normal...
Interesting info and it definitely makes sense. I started Metamucil in July and have seen a world of difference but have been staggering it every 2 hours with my Asacol and now I don't have to -...
I agree . . . go an enjoy yourself take some immodium if it works for you and maybe some of diapers and don't eat anything before you travel if possible. Plus, sometimes when I have to force myself...
I take it both ways and I occasionally see pills. They are typically shells or empty pills so don't worry....
SAM - stick with the fiber pills. It honestly took me 2 weeks to the day to really get the full benefit. Also, I did have a few days like what you are describing where I didn't go at all and it was...
I started taking Metamucil in July and WOW has it made a difference! At the time I was spiraling into an all out flare and within 2 weeks I was feeling so much better. The last time I tried taking...
I was on it earlier this year because I was having a problem tapering off prednisone. I ended up having to quit it because it my liver couldn't handle it but it did serve it's purpose of helping me...
I don't have (noticable) side effects from Prednisone. I am hungry but it's manageable and the weight gain is never anything more than a few pounds. I did have the moon face the first time I was on...
We just got Metlife and mine was actually cheaper than intitially quoted and cheaper than my husband's who is the same age. I can't remember the amount of coverage on either of us - but they...
Give Metamucil a try if you haven't already. I had similar syptoms (without the blood) a month or so ago and decided to give it a try and it's work wonders for me. It took about 2 weeks to really...
I agree with Supersaw. There are days I would love to be able to work from home - but I also find that it helps me to actually have to get up and function. I had to travel for work a couple of weeks...
I just had one with the Movi-Prep last week and I started off with loose stools and went to all liquid by the 2nd or 3rd movement. I did probably have 10-15 liquids stools before it tapered off 2-3...
Check whatever meds you are on besides the Prednisone. I had terrible heart burn and discovered that it was caused by my Asacol!! Prednisone does mask other medication's symptoms so now that you are...
My SIL is an Optometrist and the last time I was on prednisone she asked how I was feeling and I mentioned I was tolerating it well this time around and that the side effects were manageable. She...
I've been using it for about a month now and I'm happy to report back that it has really helped. I was probably a week or so away from a full-on flare and it really helped my system (stools, gas,...
I haven't but I honestly considered it this weekend. We were at a get together at a small cabin on a lake with 1 bathroom and 50 plus people. I had my exit strategy and spot all picked out but...
I just started it Monday but so far I feel like there's been an improvement. I did start with a half dose (so 1/2 tsp once a day) and plan to slowly work up from there. I tried the capsules in the...
Great suggestions so far. I don't eat, take immodium just in case and yes, get an seat by the aisle if possible. But honestly try to relax, stress will just make it worse. Have a great time!!...
I ran out at lunch yesterday to get some Metamucil to try for some stomach discomfort I've been having lately. I didn't want to buy the big container because I wasn't sure how it would work so I...
I didn't see any immediate improvement and after a month or so my livers started to get worse so my doctor took me off. It also made me feel miserable the first day or so I was on it and then towards...
I was diagnosed in January of 2007 but now realize I've been having annual flare's since the early 90's. Before I was diagnosed my flares would go away on their own, now they just seem to get worse...
I don't drink regularly just on special occasions and it never seems to bother me, but I'm also in remission between flares and I don't drink at all during flares....
I generally feel pretty good between flares. I do still have to take all my meds and occasionally have a loose or bad BM but I feel fairly normal. I do however still always know where the closest...
I just got off it a month or so ago because my body couldn't tolerate it. I was on it over winter so I thought I was doomed to get some nasty cold and I didn't end up with even a small cold. I agree...
I travel outside the country regularly and have never had a problem with any medication. It shouldn't be a big deal if your name is listed on the prescript ion label and defintely keep anything...
The Dr upped my dose of Asacol (from 6 a day to 9) and I started losing hair like crazy. My hair is really thick so I'm okay with it but if I had thinner hair it would be a bit alarming....
I don't have a bunch of noticable side effects when I take prednisone but I wouldn't want to take 20 mg before bed!!...
I've never had any noticable side effects from Asacol however I have noticed a lot of hair loss lately and my Dr did up my dose to 9 pills a day. I blamed the hair loss on coming off of prednisone a...
I agree with Fargman, I've been on Asacol since being diagnosed and it's a great maintenance drug but it has never gotten me out of a flare. My personal rule is that I let it go until I see blood and...
Honestly, being on a bus with only one bathroom and then on a bathroom-less tour would be enough to make me flare. I need to know that I have full access to a bathroom at all times or I get some...
I do think the longer you are on it the more prone you are to side effects, but everyone is different. I've been on it 3 times and have not had any noticable side effects other than the jitters the...
No affairs here but I'll agree that most of my flares are caused by a combination of stress and diet, bad diet being the first ingrediant/irritant with the stress being the actual trigger. And yes, I...
Immodium here too . . . I take it when I'm going to be on a flight or somewhere without access to a bathroom for a prolonged period. Oh, and only take it if you need it, keep it and a bottle of water...