I take a pro-biotic when I feel that feeling that feels like I am trying to digest rocks. It helps within a half hour usually. Some kind of anti-spasmodic would probably help if the pro-biotics don't...
It could be the Pentasa as well. I could not tolerate it. I have found Asacol HD works the best for me. Can you take Immodium? That helps with the urgency because it slows the gut. Some docs don't...
What is magnesium oil and where can I get it? I have the joint pain intermitently and take Vicodin as needed. I have also found that when I am in a warm, dry climate it goes away, (or any kind of...
MYUC I went through the Scope with flying colors! Of course, I won't have the results of the biopsies for a while yet. The Miralax Prep is the way to go! It goes down easy There were no polyps and...
Here is an encouraging article for those who may need to hear something positive! Potential New Treatment For Ulcerative Colitis Following Discovery Main Category: Crohn's / IBD Also Included In:...
I hope you will try and remain positive MyUC. You are young enough that there is a good chance there will be a cure in your lifetime. I would not cosider having my colon removed unless it becomes a...
Dear Fellow UC sufferers: I guess everyone has to decide for his/herself but I am holding out for the cure! As crazy as that may sound we may be closer than you think, there were a couple articles...
I really doubt that is it, I have constant blood work done since I have so many problems and that has never even come remotely close. I have had a lot of the symptoms of PN though and no one has ever...
Chewing real Licorice (not the fake flavored kind) soothes my stomach when I feel the beginnings of a flare-you know the feeling-like you have rocks in your gut? Licorice root is a natural remedy for...
Oh my Gosh! I believe I have this Peripheral Neuropathy! I have had UC for almost 20 years and been on some form of ASA from Sulfasalizine to Asacol (HD 800mg 3 2x a day now since it came out and...
I have a friend on Wellbutrin (another antidepressant) and it does the opposite-makes her hyper, I wonder if it would work as well? I have tiredness with the pain so would rather not be tired! Thanks...
What is amitiptyline? Sounds like it is worth a try....
Igot some Raw Milk today and I am a little afraid to try it since I am on my last day of Pred w full remission but want to be prepared to try something else if when I go off it I have a flareup. Is...
I have leg, hip and knee pain too! I have been having a lot of expensive tests to figure it out lately and been referred by my GI to numerous specialists-shouldn't they know that this goes along with...
Zamba, do you have gallstones? That is exactly how I was before I had an attack of them and had my gallbladder out. I have UC as well of course....
See post 10/24/08 pain behind sternum or something like that-UC Dude I think is the poster, talks about this kind of pain....
Couldn't Turmeric cause upper GI pain? Also, I have heard of others on Asacol with chest pain, and I have experienced it myself, had every possible test with no results. Even heart tests. I read on...
I agree, call your doc, don't add to your stress by worrying. Also, 20 mg to start w/Pred doesn't seem enough and I think it's preferable to start with more-say 40mg and taper quickly than start w/...
Sounds like spasms of some kind since it comes on so suddenly and with eating. Or trapped gas, that is very painful until you pass it. I used to get pains that felt like I had a broom handle shoved...
Songlady and Notso... My 16 yo has stomach aches and diah maybe constip too but I am not sure, she usually doesn't tell me until she is feeling pretty bad. Her dr thinks she may have a lot of...
Wow, this is very interesting to me because I have also believed my anxiety level is directly associated with my UC flares. I started having panic attacks right before my first symptoms and continued...
That's scarey! My liver tests have, luckily, always come back normal thankfully. It is one of my biggest fears, that and the issue with "bone death" from steroids....
Thanks for your encouragement. I started on Pred at 40mg today. Hope it takes! I have tried rowasa-not a big fan, it works eventually but -ugh-gross. My eye doc doesn't know anything about UC-related...
I was diagnosed almost 30 yrs ago with mod left-sided u colitis. Tried most every drug except the chemo type. Mostly on Pred for flares. Called MD today becuz of recent flare I can't control on my...