Thanks ItsAlwaysSomething. I have not made any diet changes or changes to my meds. Always taken with food. If it is a side effect from the meds it would be strange because I've been taking them for...
OK thanks ladies. This is not normal for me at all. I seldom get heartburn and it has never lasted beyond a day....
Is there any relationship between UC and heartburn? I've been dealing with this for 5 days straight. Never had it last like this before. All day, all night. Are Tums ok to take? They do seem to help...
Not uncommon. Blood that's been in your system longer will be darker. See your GI if it worries you though....
Welcome....and sorry you are here. About the blood. It will be darker if it stays in you longer. Kinda like red is fresher and darker, like black is older. I know it is hard to imagine now but it...
Pizza is never a good choice for me but I do make bad decissions sometimes :)...
Glad you are doing well and I hope you stay that way....
Sorry I missed it. I would like to comment further but........not permitted....
Are we talking about beans from a can here? I'm looking at recipes. I may try some....
I wish i could help you. I think you should see a DR. asap....
Not eating heavy meals like red meat, bbq steak, roast beef dinner etc. I do better with fish or chicken. And like others said, give your body the rest/sleep it needs....
Welcome to the club. Sorry you are here....
Anything like this for Canadians?...
You have to chew them right up real good. yer crazy!!...
Good news for sure....
I just want to say I'm glad you are seeing some good signs....
It's like watching a mouse running around in there. :-)...
Glad to hear you are doing better....
A good news story is always great to read. Very happy for you....
I have passed dark blood but I don't know how common it is. I would say it depends on how long you hold on to it between the time you bleed and your BM. Or where you are bleeding. Just a guess. Don't...
Well thank you all for your input. I would like to try the lomotil too after reading your replys. Problem is I am about 5000 klms from home at a work camp in northern Alberta. I do have the imodium...
Do most find it ok to take imodium. Having issues and I still have to work and wondering how most who use it make out. Helpful? Not helpful? When to take it? Thanks in advance....
It's not a nice feeling eh? I'm gonna try drinking more and eating is difficult lately too. Got to get back on track. Shot a Salofalk enema earlier today also and hoping that helps....
Happy to see thing are getting better for you....
Hope it starts working for you soon. It did me good. Don't be suprised if they adjust your dose. I've done 3, 800's, twice a day from the time I was started on them. Glad you finally found out what's...
Now I'm back from my blood work wondering if they are checking my iron. Thanks for all your replys....
No problem. I am truly greatfull. And a bad speller. Hehe...
Room spinning followed by a hot flash. It doesn't last long but it does repeat several times. It seems to happen when my guts feel like they are crawling or being active. It may be high pb or stress...
Does anyone have any information on the connection between UC and the dizzy spells? It feels like I'm right on the edge of passing out at times. I have read how others experience this also but no...
Hang in there sas. Hope you feel better tomorrow and the sun is shining on your day....
Most of my questions come from conversation/information here. You Quincy, are a wealth of information. Thank You....
I just have to say it again. It's great to see all the help and info passed along here to help each other. I don't post here every day but I do visit daily and I as many others have learned more here...
Personally I think you shouldn't worry about. They are likely just concerned about you and your treatment. Don't sweat the small stuff....
I was given the 800's right from the start. Same meds, higher dose, less pills....
I don't think yearly scopes are a bad thing. I would rather they found cancer within a 1 year term than 2 years. I have a huge family history of cancer and last visit my GI he told my every 2 years...
Myself, I would be more concerned about waiting 6 years than the actual scope or prep. I do get nervous too. Also I never ended up feeling much worse after a scope then before one. I think I feel...
I must say I am very impressed with your Doctor helping you at home. I have no story to tell but Happy Birthday. I hope you feel better soon. I can relate to the pain you are in and I hope you find...
I don't know how you all get away with eating all this great tasting food. My diet is so limited , it sucks. If I stray and try something different I will pay for it with pain for days. I would love...
http://www.ccfc.ca/English/about/publications/TJ-2005SpringE.pdf I think this is the link I bookmarked but it goes to the home page....
You are protected and I have a link to a pfd but it's not working now. From CCFC and it goes to their home page now instead of the article for some reason....
Hey ElephantPipe...are you sure your knee pain isn't from crawling cause you too drunk to walk. ;) Kidding...
Thanks ...
I take 4800 mg/day with no side effects. BTW what does FWIW stand for?...
Yes, for sure. I have them....
You're welcome. Your good attitude will go a long way....
Crap shoot. Haha. You are funny. Hope you are doing better soon....
Sounds like something is helping if you are down to 10 BM's from 30/40. Hope you can lower them more and get well....
Ginger ale. Maybe some jello. Just went for mine and waiting for my follow up on Mar. 3. I was so hungry that morning but when I finished up, I didn't feel hungry any more for some strange reason....
Hope you get some quick help from your appointment and feel better soon....
When I get to this point of pain, that is when I go with the "other stuff". I'm not saying you should or should not try it but I will tell you, if it didn't help me.....I wouldn't be doing it....