Hi - I wasn't flaring during labor but I did twice during pregnancy. My GI recommended I get a scheduled c section as she was concerned about the pushing and what damage it could do to my rectum. I...
I was on 40 mg of Prednisone for a week and things started getting stable. I then went down to 30 yesterday and within a half hour, I was dizzy and faint, staggered to bed and slept for 6 hours. Was...
Thanks for the replies everyone. Maybe I can start the conversation off with, what has prior boss told you about my preferences? I know old boss knows enough as I was hospitalized at a client site...
Since being diagnosed with UC over 4 years ago, I have had the same boss. He was aware of the hospitalization so to some degree, not details, knows I have UC and the challenges that can come with it....
I took Flora-Q which my GI recommended. I was mentioning it once and a veteran member suggested Risaquad which is equivalent to Flora-Q. It's fairly affordable on Amazon $24 for 30 capsules. I'm far...
wodin said... I have Atrial fibrillation as well as UC, when my AFib was active, I was taking warfarin (Coumadin) as a prophylactic against stroke and heart attack. My cardio doc was able to invert...
I have UC as well as clotting issues. I had a DVT and Pulmonary Embolism soon after getting diagnosed with UC in 2007. When I was pregnant I was on lovenox (similar to heparin) every day....
I either work from home or am traveling for my job (consulting). On a bad day and I'm not able to work from home, I just get up really early to "get it all out", don't each much and/or take immodium....
I talked to my dr. today. She said my creatinine is still at the same levels (1.1) despite being off Lialda for 7 months. She said not to freak out, but that I have mild kidney disease. Nothing they...
KaseyF said... Hmm...that is strange. 6 months versus 2 days is quite a difference. My doctor said he wanted results before the weekend so we could figure out a plan of action right away. Uh oh. Now...
Yes I have had the same thing happen to me back in March. I followed up the blood tests with a 24 urine collection which confirmed there is a problem. I have been off of Lialda since then and am...
Thanks for the suggestions...
As much as I hate it, Prednisone is the only thing that gets me out of a flare. My company gives me 7 sick days a year. Fortunately I haven't had to go over that yet........
I assume I must be going into a flare but I've never had such intesnse abdominal cramping like this before. I know it's a symptom of UC though - what do you take to revlieve the pain? It's coming and...
Lexapro, exercise including yoga at least once a week, and getting a full night's sleep. I am convinced my flares are stress/fatigue induced....
I was on coumadin for over a year after having a DVT/PE. The only time it impacted my UC was when I got a colonoscopy. If they think they are going to take any biopsies, you stop taking it for a few...
I took Ferrex the whole time I was pregnant and I tolerated it fine. Good luck!...
quincy said... yikes....so you're not on Lialda at this point than. Hope all stays well. q Been off of Lialda for 5 months now and only one tiny flare, so who knows, maybe it wasn't helping me...
I fly quite a bit for my job and just try my best to not take early morning flights, which is when I have the most BM's. Also, I will skip breakfast if I do fly in the morning and am feeling not...
Sugar has never been a noticeable issue for me. Too much greasy foods does give me looser BM's but doesn't necessarily bring on a flare. My flares are more stress / lack of sleep induced I think....
Yes I do (did) get regularly tested for kidney function and I'm glad I did. After the initial tests showed abnormal creatinine levels, I went to my primary for more extensive tests. I was showing...
Have you tried liquid immodium vs. the pills? My friend's GI told her that liquid immodium kicks in faster because it doesn't have to dissolve....
I stopped taking Lialda 3 months ago because my creatinine levels were too high, which is indicative of poor kidney function. We are going to test it again in September and hopefully they are back to...
Very sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine how you must be feeling right now....
I had C Diff on and off for 6 months last year. Each time flagyl would make it go away then it would come back. The last time, I added Floristor at the recommendation of my GI and it has been gone...
I guess my only advice for you is preparation for after your baby arrives. That was the biggest struggle for me. The sleep deprivation was terrible on my overall health. If I have another child, I...
LOL my husband had diarrhea because of some bug last week. He's still talking about it! I just bit my tongue....
I was on 25mg of 6MP during my pregnancy. Yes it's a class D so I had the same concerns. My GI spoke to an expert at some conference she was at, and they said it's the higher dosages that are more...
When you call the dr. are you just asking for an appointment? Or are you also explaining the problems and that you would like to at least speak to the dr. on the phone? If I call my dr.'s office and...
Congratulations! I've walked in mine the past few years and it's great that so many people turn out. I just found out I'll be missing mine this year due to vacation /community/emoticons/confused.gif ...
There's been lots of pregnancy related threads on here since I joined a few years ago. Net, net many of us have had successful pregnancies and healthy children. Personally, I did pretty good with the...
Hi Rose - You're definitely not alone. I was diagnosed with UC 3 years ago at the age of 31. Almost 2 weeks later I got a blood clot in my leg and a PE. Because I was so young, I thought it was just...
For me, it's the first signs of an upcoming flare. A few times I've been able to fight it off by slowing down and resting....
I had pretty significant hair loss a few months after my first diagnosis, which was also my worst flare ever. My dr. said the extreme illness probably caused it and looking back I think she was...
Congratulations! Such great news! I did the distance thing with my then-boyfriend, now-husband for over a year. It might take a little work, but it will truly prove that you're meant to be!...
Fortunately I haven't had anyone offer me any idiotic advice and overall my those in my life are reasonably supportive. The one exception would be my parents. My father is a dysfunctional...
Yes I think it's fine not to go but like others suggested somehow congratulate and acknowledge her performance aside from attending it....
Well everyone is different and we all handle stress differently as well. I can't prove it but it's the only major variable in my life that's different, aside from having a baby. When I'm traveling,...
Yeah my GI said risking occasional flares vs kidney damage is the lesser of the evils. I haven't had a flare for about a year now whereas I used to get them every 3-4 months. I'm just hoping the 6MP...
My last scope was in September 2009. It wasn't a full scope either....
Has anyone had issues with their kidney function from taking 5 ASA's? My GI suggested I see an internist as my creatinine levels were high. They did a 24 hour urinalysis, and my glomerular filration...
When I had it, sometimes I had a fever/cramps and sometimes I didn't. But the culture always confirmed I had it. And I actually got C Diff for the first time about 3 months after taking the...
I've taken mine at all different kinds of the day - I try to stay consistent but sometimes the day just goes by and I slowly shift the time of day I take it when I realize I missed the usual time....
Yes just to clarify I have been on it for 3 years when I'm flaring, not the entire 3 years. Usually I am never on it for more than 4-6 weeks at a time, so perhaps that has prevented me from getting...
I have been on and off of Prednisone for over 3 years now. I have never gotten any visible signs of usage such as moon face or weight gain. I do get irritated more easily as well as have problems...
Ok this one happened to me last night and it's not the first time: When you have dreams about poo'ing....
I got both shots this year and was fine. I think I had H1N1 though (no test to confirm) before I could get the shot and I was miserable. I plan to get the flu shot every year - just not the flumist....
Congratulations! And way to go on the remission - it makes taking care of a newborn SO much easier!...
My little girl just turned 13 months and it's starting to be so much fun (vs. just cute to look at & squishy). She has her own little personality and I find myself laughing daily at something she...
Along those lines, I was wondering the same thing with my daughter. She doesn't have any symptoms but I really hope I didn't pass this on to her like my mom did to me. She's only 1 but how young have...