Thank you. I do take probiotics and I've been at 4 per day about a week. Unfortunately I don't have any canasa at the moment....
Sorry, I don't know why it isn't showing up. I just updated my medications. Hopefully, it will show up this time. If not, I'm taking Lialda right now - up to 4 a day. I've been hospitalized multiple...
Hi there, I'm flaring to the point where I don't want to leave my house without taking immodium, and there seems to be a lot of blood in the toilet every time I go, which is about 6 x per day....
Thank you for all your replies. This is a new concept for me. Backtolife I'd love to get your email address to ask you some more questions. Being completely cut off from pain management is a concern....
I'm wondering if it's possible to stop taking opiates and muscle relaxers and switch to MM. I will be living in a state where it's legal for medical purposes....
I am moving to AZ from a state where it is not legal. I'm very curious if anyone here uses it. It could possibly be helpful for me in multiple ways. I also have anxiety and chronic pain which I take...
I just got out of the hospital yesterday. I spent 3 nights because of a flare, and what was probably a stomach virus that my body apparently couldn't handle. I could have sworn I had food poisoning...
OMG, I just realized in my original post that I listed 30mg vicodin as what I was prescribed! (rarely) LOL, I meant 20-30 FIVE mg!...
That would be great. Thank you! I am in the Kansas City area. I think I really need to start over with my general practitioner too. She sent me to the pain doc with the horrible reputation, an ENT...
I know it can vary greatly from person to person. I'm just curious. Bone and joint pain is awful....
I should have indicated that I've spent a week on each dose....
Thanks, it's just so hard because I had good doctors (and friends) where I used to live. I seriously feel like the medical care here is substandard compared to where I used to live. I'm 36 and my...
I have ulcerative colitis and I have a feeling I also have some other accompanying autoimmune disease. I am in almost constant pain and can't seem to get any help or answers. I moved a couple of...
I tapered from 40, to 30, 20, 10, then 5. I don't feel like it should be this bad. I feel crabbier, irritable and meaner than when I started it. I just hurt so much. I usually take: Lialda, Prozac,...
I am currently tapering off Prednisone. I'm almost done. I am so incredibly uncomfortable. My bones ache like never before. I also have slipped and herniated discs and my back hurts so bad I want to...
Thanks, I am really hoping that it will give me some energy....
I rarely drink at all. I'm wondering if it's OK to have a glass of wine every so often - like when out with friends. It's usually only like every 3-6 months, and I never have more than 2 anyway. I...
Hi, I take 20mg of Lexapro for depression and Trazadone 100mg at night for sleep. I feel really depressed lately and have a hard time getting anything done. I just started 150mg of Wellbutrin in the...
I don't know why my signature with my current medications won't show up. I'll try again. :) I don't ever feel "normal." There are just times that are better than others. Even if I only have to go 1-2...
Do you take them? If so, what?, and how often? I have terrible joint pain and body/muscle aches. It makes me miserable....
No, I only have a weeks worth. I'm afraid to even start it....
Hi, I have been on Prednisone in the past. (and don't like it) I have to take it again. My family Doc prescribed 40 mg for 1 week. In the past I have always had to taper off it. Does this make sense...
I get dizzy spells too. I have actually passed out in public places. Not fun....
Thanks for the replies. I understand not wanting to sit inside watching the world go by. (which is how it feels sometimes) But on the other hand, the thought of working terrifies me and I have awful...
If so, how?...
If it is not just a flare - and say I DO have a virus, wouldn't it be really bad for me to be on Prednisone? When I saw my doctor and had early flare issues she told me that if I got to the point...
Oh yeah, I have canasa to use as needed too. I think it is a stomach bug and my body just can't handle it. I have been eating saltines. Thank god for Zofran....
My prescription meds are Lialda and Zofran. I haven't been taking probiotics - but plan on starting back up on some after I get over this. I just moved to a new state and it has been very stressful....
I'm on day four of watery diarrhea. Sometimes waking me up at night even after taking anti-diarrheal medication. I'm having some bleeding (as usual for me), but I'm just not getting it under control....
Wellbutrin made me feel crazy and I couldn't sleep. I take Lexapro now but I need to switch to something else too. Is it hard coming off Lexapro?...
Thanks so much. That helps. I just can't help feeling nervous about starting anything new. My husband and I are going on vacation in a couple of weeks - for the first time in years. I really don't...
I have a cold and I picked up some Ester-C. It's supposed to be easier on the stomach. Anyone have expericence with this - or should I just avoid it? I really want to be healthier in general and feel...
I am nauseous a lot. I take Zofran sometimes....
When I have to go, I'm lucky if I have 5 minutes to find a bathroom. Anyone find anything that helps with urgency?...
I eat bananas - that's about it. I'm kind of scared to eat much else. What else seems to be OK?...
I have found bananas to be very helpful....
We are celebrating our 7 year anniversary this year in San Francisco. We are going in early Oct. I noticed a lot of people recommended it in the honeymoon thread....
We went to Sandals in the Bahamas for our honeymoon too. It was WONDERFUL. I have been dying to go back since. If you want to relax by the beach it's perfect. Good food and since it's all inclusive...
I just got a prescript ion for Percocet too. I noticed the same thing. I thought it really helped with pain and slowed down D for sure too. I know I have to be careful with them, but what a relief!...
That's great to hear that you are enjoying life. I hope your good health continues and it's a wonderful day!...
I seem to be improving. I am a little nervous to travel becaus of urgency though. but I am looking forward to a much needed, short trip with my husband this fall. I am willing to fly, am thinking...
I went in on Thurs. That day I had about 40 episodes of watery diarrhea. I had at least a couple of bags of IV fluid before I even had to pee. I was given Diladed (not sure on spelling) (which made...
Just wondering if this can be a UC thing or if I have the flu. I feel awful, but haven't had a BM in a couple days. This is highly unusual. I have been running a little bit of a fever and have been...
Scary stuff. I have had some floaters. But they are also itchy, so I was wondering about allergies too. I didn't see anything about itchiness along with uveitis. I did see an optometrist not that...
Anyone have this? What is it like? My eyes have been bothering me off and on for months and I'm wondering if it could be UC related....
Haaaaa, thanks guys. I think I will stop flushing. Shock therapy sounds great. That made me feel a little better. My mother in law always refers to it "your ibs" and I feel like she thinks I'm some...
How do you handle it when people around you minimize your condition? I know I have read comments about how some people just suggest trying Pepto or whatever, but it is so irritating. How do you...
I break out in hives occasionally too. I haven't had it happen in awhile though - thankfully. I was allergy tested and saw a dermatologist after my regular doctor couldn't figure out what the problem...
Thanks Ellen. My doctor just called it in for me yesterday. I didn't have an office appt. or anything so I have some questions about it. Do you use it all the time - or only as needed?...
I have ulcerative proctitis, I guess I should have put that in my signature I just created. I'm starting to flare. I'm going to start Canasa tonight. Anyone find it helpful? Any side effects I should...