I was tested for group b strep and test came back positive so doctors are well aware. Thanks, I will keep you ladies posted...
Thank you for all of the feedback! My due date was 11/4/10 and I am pretty sure the due date is correct since this pregnancy was planned. I am going to get induced and try vaginal first, and then if...
I haven't been on here in awhile, but I am still pregnant-my due date was 11/4/10 and we still haven't had our baby boy. I will be getting induced on 11/8/10 and as you already know I am nervous as...
I am 36 weeks pregnant and I am ready to have my little bundle of joy. My iron is still low and not sure what to do at this point, with 4 weeks left until delivery. I have been taking Apriso during...
Hekela, Did you take Floradix during pregnancy? I am 31 weeks and blood levels are still low and I have to get my iron up before delivery. Did you see an improvement when you took Floradix?...
Hi Kazygirl, How are you and the baby? I am currently 31 weeks pregnant with ulcerative colitis that is in remission. My iron is very low and when I took an iron supplement called Slo-Fe, it put me...
I am pregnant and my iron levels are low--I was told if I don't get my bloodcount up that I might have to have a blood transfusion which we all know I dont want that. I tried taking Slo-fe iron...
I am going to make myself crazy---me and the internet will get me in trouble. I will relax and trust in the man above. Do anyone knows if Apriso crosses the placenta?...
I saw this message posted on a blog and it has me scared now: Medication during pregnancy causing baby to be stillborn? My brother and his wife got pregnant last November while he was taking the drug...
I will continue to take the medication and will keep everyone posted. Thanks for replying back ladies....
I get it's better to be on medication rather than flaring up....
UC is in remission right now, baby is growing and ultrasounds look good-but I am having anxiety about when the baby comes out and there is something wrong due to the medication-I just need to calm...
Brinda, I am 29 weeks pregnant and having anxiety about taking apriso during pregnancy Did you take Apriso during your pregnancy? If yes, was your baby healthy?...
Hearing that news is a relief....I am just hoping and praying everything goes well with my pregnancy....I have about 11 more weeks to go....
I am officially 29 weeks pregnant and have been having some anxiety every day that I have to swallow 4 Apriso pills for my ulcerative colitis. I am so afraid of the effects of the medication on my...
I thought liver was not safe during pregnancy due to the high amounts of Vitamin A. I have never eaten liver and I heard it taste to bad. I think I will go with spinach or the liquid iron. Thanks for...
I am heading into my third trimester of pregnancy and the doctor just called me with good and bad news. The good news is that I passed the glucose testing and the bad news is that my iron levels are...
So hydrocortisone and cortifoam enemas are steroid based? If so, I am not taking it....I am so against taking medication while pregnant especially anything that has to do with steroids. I tried the...
I have blood on a daily basis and it's a good amount to where I can see it-probably the amount of 3 teaspoons of blood. Would that be considered alot?...
When you ladies flared during pregnancy did the bleeding freak you out?...
I am 25 weeks pregnant and still flaring-I went to the doctor and he prescribed Cortifoam and Hyrdocortisone enemas, which one works best?...
Missey, You should start trying to conceive when you are ready, please do not base your decision off of me. I was doing great up until I hit 20 weeks and then I went into a flare which I truly...
Quincy, I started using the rowasa enemas for a week and saw no change-still blood and mucus. What else am I suppose to do?...
So Lynn 27-did you flare from 20 weeks up until delivery? P.S. I am seeing a high risk doctor and starting next week they will do ultrasounds every four weeks to check on babys growth-thank god!...
Hi Ladies, Thanks for the feedback....I haven't had any issues with not being able to eat nor gain weight. I think my main concern is wondering if the baby is ok when I have to use the restroom 6-7...
I am 24 weeks pregnant and still suffering with a flare that consist of blood, mucus, and diarrhea. I was in remission up until I got to 20 weeks; so basically I have been in a flare for a month now....
Thatfield, It was nice to hear back from you....I really just need to stop worrying and enjoy this pregnancy. I am 24 weeks pregnant and have several more weeks to go...boy it seems like time is...
Thatfield, Seems like you can relate to what I am going thru since you are pregnant and flaring....during your flares do you feel like the baby is helpless and feel that some kind of way the baby is...
Quincy, there is alot of liquids in the enema bottle, am i suppose to use the whole bottle? I hope not!...
I'm not sure where my uc is located but i will surely find out when i see gi doctor on friday...
Pam222, When you say 3 a day? what are you referring to?...
Pam222, I have a doctors appt on friday and if my iron level has dropped below 10 then I am going to go ahead and take the iron supplement in addition to my prenatal vitamin because at this point I...
Pam222, Correct me if I am wrong, are you pregnant? If yes, how are you coping during this flare? ...
Wow my condition sounds mild? I kind of thought I was flared up pretty bad. What is a bad flare in comparision to a mild one?...
For the ladies who flared during pregnancy, what did you take to get you out of the flare that worked pretty quicklY?...
I am 24 weeks pregnant and have been suffering with a flare consisting of blood and mucus-really no urgency. I started using Rowasa enemas based on a referral from Quincy who is a strong believer in...
Quincy, I am just wondering, are you in remission?...
Lynn27, Instead of taking the rectal meds, can you give me some more details about the suppositories. I am going to call me doctor and ask about that. What is the name of the suppositories? does it...
I am going to try that Rowasa one more time even though I am not too fond of it-if that doesn't work, I will follow up with my doctor in regards to other options....
Quincy, I am not an expert, but what is the Apriso treating?...
I am 23 weeks pregnant and currently taking Apriso (4 pills a day). I was in remission at first (it just sporadically happened when I hit 6 weeks) and then went into a flare when I hit 20 weeks. I...
Quincy, I understand that you are a strong believer in Rowasa...I have tried that and it did not work for me-so now what, any suggestions? I have an appt to see my doctor next week so I will wait to...
Bostongirl, I have to say my pregnancy has been very uneventful and my flare is really not that bad-just a little blood and mucus occassionally. I am currently taking Apriso and it seems to work ok,...
I wonder if I just eat foods high in iron will that help out until the doctor says I can start back taking iron supplements....
Bostongirl, Looks like the same thing happened to me-I guess I will blame Slow-Fe for my UC flare up.....I am not sure if I want to take any liquid iron, how does it taste? I will call and see if the...
Ladies, I really appreciate everyone responding and tonight I am going to pull out the old enemas and see if that will work, at this point I really have no other choice. Keeping myself healthy for...
Pam 222, Maybe it wasnt the iron supplement that put me in a flare, maybe the flare was coming on in the process of me taking the iron supplement. I see that you said I should not take it with...
I just called my regular OBGYN and told them that I am headed for a flare. He said at this point, he is not sure what to do since he does not specialize in UC. Do you guys think I need to seek a high...
I had a hard time using the enemas and really dont like the idea of using it. Quincy and Hekela did you take rowasa enema during pregnancy? If so, did it work instantly?...