That sounds awful! Although I hope its the norovirus rather than a flare...but time will only tell....
I have a feeling its a flare, I will find out soon as I have a GI appt in a few weeks and have to give blood next week. Thank you for your reply....
Sorry for the delayed response I've been away from a computer for a few days. I'm on Colazal, I take 3 tablets 3 times daily. I am also on Mesalamine Enema, which I take 2-3 times a week. I think I...
I just got over a bad flu bug, I'm now having bad stomach cramps, I believe it maybe constipation. Has anyone experienced this and is it safe to take a stool softener and Metamucil? I'm in clinical...
I am in the same boat, I strained my UCL and RCL in my elbow and the Dr. recommended Ibuprofen, however, I didn't want to take a chance due to my Colitis. I am just using Rest, Ice and Compression....
Thanks guys! I was going to ask my GI if I could get a prescription for a strong probiotic since it would definitely be cheapter to get insurance to pay for it. That stuff is not cheap!...
I am currently on 3 750 MG Colazal pills 3x daily. I also take 1 Ultra Flora 50 Billion probiotic pill, 1 turmeric pill and 1 fish oil pill a day. My BM's have gone down to 2-3 times daily. I am...
I just tried Ultimate Flora this morning, and I can immediately feel a difference. Yesterday morning my stomach was "growling" today I feel somewhat "normal." I also started to take my Turmeric pills...
It is really weird, because its the 2nd time I've felt I was heading towards remission and then all of a sudden I take a turn for the worse and I didn't change anything with my medicine or diet. I...
I have been on Mesalamine enemas for about 4 months. They worked at 1st but now I feel like I am slowly regressing. What would be the next step? I am also on Colazal (3 750 MG pills 3x daily)....
Thanks all, I hope it gets better soon!...
I doubt its the flu, i don't feel "sick" any more and my temperature is 98 degrees....
I am flaring and I am taking Colazal as well as a 5-ASA enema. I was feeling alright, but Saturday night I felt like I was coming down with the flu. I didn't sleep well that night and when I woke up...
I called my doctor and I keep getting the run around about getting a refill on my enema. It is pretty frustating, last I heard I was told "the doctor will give you a call if he decides it is...
I am going to give my dr. a call today to see if I can get another prescription for the eneams. Thanks!...
I feel fine, my BM's just increased a bit and I got an occassional stomach ache, no blood or mucus....
I was diagnosed back in June and was immediately put on 3 Colazal (750 MG) 3x daily. Back in September I started taking a 5-ASA enema once nightly, I did that for 2 months and I felt amazing. I went...
I saw my GI today and he told me that my blood tests came back great and I can begin to slowly introduce foods back in to my diet. /community/emoticons/yeah.gif ...
I've been on Colazal and I have seen improvements since being diagnosed....
I was diagnosed with Colitis in June. I have been on Colazal ever since, 3 pills 3x daily. I have been on a suspension enema for the past 4+ weeks and I feel wonderful. Not completely in remission...
Yes, Colazal was the 1st, I was diagnosed in early June. Within 2 weeks of being on Colazal I saw my BMs go from bloody about 8-10x daily to 5-6 with no blood. I will give them a call to see if I can...
I was only prescribed 28 bottles used once each night before I go to bed....
I'm on Colazal. I have 8 more days of the Enema and I go back to the doctor in about a month....
I was prescribed a 5-ASA enema by my doctor about 3 weeks ago. I feel better, however all my BM's are less solid than before. It has helped decrease my BM's from 4 times to 3x daily and i feel like I...
I have had no blood for about 2 months, I believe the colazal helped clear that up. I'm still have about 3-4 semi solid BMs a day. So I know there is room for improvement....
Thanks for all the responses. Yeah I am taking it before I go to bed, I used it for the first time last night and I was about to last about 9-10 hours. I am excited to see if this can get me...
How long does it "generally" take to start seeing the benefits. I feel 100x better than I did before I was started on Colazal, but I hit a wall, which is why I am now taking this as well....
Has anyone used this particular medication? I was just prescribed it by my doctor and wondered if it is any good....
Thanks!...
I am having more tests done. I go back in 4 weeks, giving more blood in 3 weeks, he has ordered about 15 more tests....
I had a dr's appt this morning and they found abnormal liver function. Has anyone ever experienced this while on Colazal? I have only been on for 2 months. They did an ultrasound and I go back in 4...
Thanks, VSL, and even Renew Life are a bit pricey, thats why I was asking....
Has anyone had any experiences with these two products? I am currently taking 1 t0 Billion capsule of Ultimate Flora at night, however, I have heard nothing but good things about VSL. I was diagnosed...
Has anyone taken this as a supplement or drink a glass of pineapple juice a day? If you have has it helped when in a flare?...
I've found Pop Chips to be the best....
Are you able to eat these when flaring?...
You should go to your doctor, they are able to draw some blood and check your sedimentation rate to check for any inflammation....
I know this may seem like a weird question, but occasionally I will get a sweet tooth, are there any dessert recipes you guys could recommend? I am battling a flare, although I do feel it is getting...
Zippy, which brands are considered high quality? Would I be able to find anything worthwhile at GNC?...
I've also been told that fish oil is good at helping reduce the risk of a relapse....
Thanks, do you take the powder form of Metamucil or the caps?...
I was diagnosed last tuesday with UC and have been on Colazal for the past week (9 tablets a day). I feel a lot beeter, but I know I am still having a flare. Has anyone tried Probiotic and Prebiotic...
I go back in 2 weeks, June 23rd....
I will try more water before going to fiber. I didn't think of that....
Thanks all! One of my symptoms has also been alternating between diahrrea and constipation. I have noticed that since I have been on Colazal I have been constipated. Would it be fine to take...
Thank you!...
I was just diagnosed with UC yesterday, the doctor has me taking 3 tables of Colazal 3 times daily. Has anyone used this medication? If so, how long does it generally take to start working?...