It's not true for every woman, but sometimes pregnancy causes UC symptoms to go into remission. Your immunity lowers so your body accepts and allows the baby to grow, therefore allowing your UC to...
Bananas are also very sweet. I don't eat any sugar or sweeteners except some diet sodas and an occasional packet of Stevia. I make a breakfast muffin, for example, with bananas, eggs, gluten free...
No, I've never been on rectal meds, other than canasa at first, which did nothing as my colitis spread. I've suggested it to my GI and they didn't think it would work. I'm honestly disappointed as I...
It started 5 days ago with severe stomach cramps, then gas, bloating, and finally diarrhea (lots of bile). Now I just have diarrhea several times a day and major rectal pain and burning. I'm a wreck,...
I've been off of prednisone for almost a month now and feeling great, especially after eliminating all dairy. About 5 days ago I began experiencing gas, bloating, and then diarrhea. It's been...
I have been on prednisone for pretty much a year now. I tried some alternative shakes (Ultra InflamX) from a chiropractor and an elimination diet and just got worse from eating too many vegetables. I...
Thanks everyone for these insightful and supportive replies! MyUC, I think it's great you've found a GI you can trust. I think I need to build a better relationship with mine as I've been in denial...
Thanks! I have more questions . . . How long does someone typically take Imuran or 6mp? Is it forever to stay in remission, or until remission is reached? Does it have more side effects the longer it...
Oh, I also am noticing that stress absolutely triggers flares or worsening of my symptoms, even before my mind realizes I'm feeling this way! Does anyone have any experience with anti-depressants, or...
Hi, So, I've had pretty active UC for about a year and a half. I am coming off of a terrible flare that caused a lot of weakness, weight loss, and I'm pretty sure I'm anemic now. I will go in for...
I say go for it! You can always call in and start meds ASAP if your symptoms return. Can you taper off the Rowasa, rather than stopping abruptly? I would consider yourself lucky and keep in touch...
Hi, I'm Laura and I'm from Minneapolis, MN. I am a stay at home mommy to almost three-year-old twins, a boy and a girl. I am married to my high school sweetheart and we have two doggies as well....
Kweeks, Once I eliminated gluten and wheat, things improved greatly. I was eating lots of high fiber whole grain wheat bread, tortillas, etc. And once I cut those out things improved dramatically. I...
If I am having urgency, then what part of my colon (i.e. rectum, lower, left, etc.) is inflamed? I have had proctitis symptoms for about a month now, am on 25 mg. prednisone and tapering next week...
Thanks for the great replies! When my flare finally went into remission, last time, the dr. had started me at 40 mg. prednisone. This time he only had me start at 30. I don't know why. I think he...
Hi. Just looking for some experience and advice from people who've been there . . . I was in a UC flare, trying to get it under control using prednisone and asacol since December of 2008. Once I...