Thanks for all the replies...I'll take everything into consideration!...
I just wondered if this could just be something as simple as a hemorrhoid with the slight bleeding? I can feel the discomfort of the hemmie. I feel great otherwise and like I said, formed stools, no...
I was diagnosed with UC after taking antibiotics for a cat bite. I also had C-Diff. I was on Asacol the first year and this past year have been on Apriso. I have tried tapering off Apriso 3 times....
Kat, thanks so much for all the information that you provided. This gives me a lot to think about. I can retrieve the thread you mentioned by clicking on your user name "the Kat" and all the threads...
The inflammation was in my entire colon. Since I posted the above, I've had one to two BM's in the morning that appear normal. The only problem I seem to be having now, is bright red blood on the...
Hi all- I was diagnosed with antibiotic related UC in Dec. 2009. Long story short, I was on Asacol for 8 months and then the GI switched me to Apriso. In July 2010, I had a colonoscopy and all was...
I was on Asacol for 6 months when my GI switched me to Apriso. It seems to work better for me than Asacol. If I remember correctly, it took about 7-10 days to work. I like taking the 4 pills in the...
I was taking Asacol for 6months and now take Apriso. I used to have thick long hair. My hair is noticeably thinner since I was diagnosed with UC and started taking meds. I find this very frustrating....
Colon looks normal...that was written on my discharge paper after the colonoscopy. He told my hubby all looked good and continue the meds as they seem to be working. I had a 100 mile drive after the...
I came across this thread and had to reply. I had a cat bite that got infected and the doc was off but the nurse said to wait until morning and if it's worse, go to the ER! I had to wait unti the...
I was initially on Asacol 400 mg 6 daily for 6 months. My GI felt we could do better and suggested Apriso 0.375 gm 4 capsules every morning. Less pills to take is GREAT. Overall, I feel that I'm...
I was diagnosed with UC about a year ago. I started out taking Asacol and since July have been taking Apriso. about a month ago I started to take Metamucil. After a week I started to have formed...
I never drink alcohol since I was diagnosed with UC. I know the prescribing info states do not take alcohol with Apriso. However, almost all drugs do say that. Would it be ok to drink a half glass of...