Yes, biopsies were done and the results (listed on my first post) showed no inflammation at all. They didn't say anything about a blood test. I didn't do Rowasa last night, let's see how it goes....
Doc thinks I should just stop abruptly. He said if I don't have UP, I shouldn't need it. Told me to start immediately if I have any symptoms. Will keep you guys posted on how I feel....
I was diagnosed in late January through a sigmoidoscopy and doc told me to start Rowasa nightly. Got a colonoscopy on 2/22 and the Pathology results were as follows: Ileum: No histologic abnormality...
Oh, the Espresso Hammer Gels are yummy!...
My UC was diagnosed 2 weeks after this year's Houston Marathon. Haven't run another one yet, but am thinking bout doing the Mount Desert Island Marathon in Bar Harbor, Maine in October. I also take...
Houston, Texas...
South Asian too - from Bangladesh. Brother has IBS....
I think mine was caused by too much Advil. I had shin splints and was popping at least 2 Advils every day for a month to get ready for my marathon. A week after my marathon, I started seeing blood....
You guys are awesome! Thank you so much for all the replies and suggestions. Will keep you all posted. Colonoscopy scheduled for 2/22....
Quincy and Fruitgal, Both of you mentioned that I should be on oral meds. I go back to my doctor in a month for the colonoscopy. Is waiting a month ok or do I need to call him and ask him to...
Thanks Judy and Quincy for your replies. Judy, when the doc prescriped Rowasa, I tried to get him to give me oral meds instead, but he insisted that I try this first, since he said side effects are...
Hello, Found this site a week ago and have been reading up. Two weeks ago I started bleeding for 6 straight days, went to my doctor and he referred me to my current gastroenterologist. The gastro...