I've been battling the acne on my prednisone as well. I swear by Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash--they make a face wash and body wash version of this product. It has salicylic acid in it, which helps...
I push it in about an inch and then let the muscles "slip" it into place. If I'm really raw back there I will slightly lubricate the Canasa....
Thanks for the presentation link! Great info. I'm considering Remicade as well and am in the research phase....
Hanzsolo, I've been in therapy for 3 years now for anxiety and it's been the best thing that I've ever done. You really have to give it time to work--more importantly, give yourself time to work on...
Good luck! I'm going to ride this out as well and see what happens. Please keep me posted on your experience....
Actually, I just checked my prescription history and it looks like I've on the combo since July 30th. Both levels now seem at baseline. Getting a little impatient, since I've got more blood & mucus...
Taking 4 packets of VSL#3 DS daily since Friday. Pretty early in the process, but can't say I've seen anything quite yet, other than stinky farts and a mild stomach ache, which isn't surprising given...
Hey Sherry, sorry for the delayed response--I've been out of town the last week. I have had no noticeable side effects from the Allopurinol at all. My GI pulled me down on the Imuran from 250mg down...
I am a huge music fan. I used to play drums, when I had more time and a practice space, but still enjoy going to catch as many live shows as I can. Music has always brought me a lot of joy and gotten...
Downgarden, great to hear! I held off on my order and am getting a prescription of VSL#3 DS through my doc since it is covered under my prescription drug program. I feel pretty lucky about that. I...
cslewis, Any updates on your VSL#3 experience? I am ordering some today and am curious if you've seen continued improvement?...
Wavefunction, first and formost, please take care of yourself first. Your friends have got to understand that 3 weeks of hospitalization is pretty serious, so don't put yourself back there....
PS- bowiestar, Imuran can take up to 3 months before it builds up in your body and starts to work. Try to stay patient and give it time. Easer said than done, trust me!...
Ditto y'all. I heart Imuran. I was symptom free for 5 straight years. I forgot I had the disease. Wonderful. I'm on a stubborn flair right now, but dialing in Allopurinol (to increase the efficiency...
Heptacampeâo, as for your tired legs, I'm positive it's a combo of things. Number one, your general fatigue. If I don't get sleep, my body (legs in particular) can feel tired. Not to mention, the...
Traitor! :) I'm so used to saying UC, it would be weird to switch teams. We've all got a home in under the IBD umbrella....
Give it some time to work. Blood and mucus is better than cramping, urgency and diarrhea...especially if you are reducing frequency. Depending on how stubborn your flair is, the doc might have to...
Bella, sorry, sounds frustrating. I just came off of a very long remission and got spoiled, as I almost forgot how gripping this disease can be. Upon looking at my lab work, the doc said that I...