From what I've seen on these boards, it seems to be a general consensus that when you're making dietary or lifestyle changes it is best to make one at a time. I'm definitely cutting out alcohol...
I've found that Rowasa enemas give me a little bit of the "jimmy legs"-- a restless feeling in my legs that feels similar to the very beginning of numbness. Although I take Klonopin for sleep issues,...
Well, he said to go down to four times a week, but I went away on vacation and accidentally left my supplies at home. After a week or so without Rowasa, I started noticing that my BMs were more solid...
I have zero experience with pregnancy, but I'm definitely a proponent of aloe juice. Specifically, it helps with actual stomach pain, burning, soreness, etc. The best adjective I can think of is...
I talked to my doctor who basically agreed with Ugh Just Ugh. He said that apparently tapering isn't really in the cards for me right now...So it's back to Rowasa every night. The doctor also said...
I swear, Quincy, you ask better questions than my doctor! I need to update my signature-- I started the Rowasa about four months ago, and have started tapering them in the last month. I've also...
Hi Everyone! I've been absent from the boards lately-- smugly basking in my remission. Unfortunately, for the last three days, my stomach problems have come back with a vengeance. I can handle the...
Thanks, Quincy. Your earlier cheerleading of enemas (and my initial shock) made it MUCH more palatable when my doctor suggested them. All in all, urgency is greatly reduced. Still not having solid...
I never thought I'd say this about an enema, but I've been taking Rowasa for about two weeks now and am THRILLED. My flare isn't over or gone, but I'm definitely feeling better than I was. My...
Here's what may be a stupid question...If I feel flare-y pretty much all the time (I'm in a bad patch right now), how do I know which foods irritate me? Is there a way to tell? Is it the length of...
Thanks so much! I'm just starting an increase in Asacol and the Rowasa enemas, so I'm hoping that makes a difference sooner rather than later. Imodium has a new product that helps with gas pain, so I...
Marc Jacobs has UC as well: http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/08/marc_jacobs_tells_calvin_klein.html ...
Hi Everyone, I'm in the midst of a horrific flare and am curious whether anyone uses over the counter medicines like Imodium or Pepto Bismol to help with their symptoms. I haven't had a solid BM...
Hi Everyone! After being diagnosed by a plain old gastroenterologist three months ago, I have my first appointment with a well-respected UC/Inflammatory Bowel Disease specialist on Tuesday. I don't...
Sweetie31105 said... Maybe you are not getting any effect from the Asacol I'm actually beginning to wonder if that's the case. On one hand, I'm not using the restroom 20 times a day, the tenasmus is...
@erinkate23: I've been taking birth control since I was 21, so almost 10 years. I'm 100% with the suggestion to ease up on caffeine. I used to have a sugar-free Red Bull every morning for breakfast,...
Wow. Thank you. I came on yesterday to vent, convinced I would be just a whining voice in the Internet wilderness, and you all have proven me wrong. I can't express enough my gratitude for your...
Hi Everyone, First, I can't tell you how happy I am to have found these forums. I'm recently diagnosed, still figuring out medication, and really happy to see that there are people who understand...