Thanks Quincy. I will keep doing the enemas even when I get the runs. And double up on probiotics taken around 10:30 before bedtime. All I can do is hope for the best and try to be positive the next...
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Thanks notsosicklygirl. I just picked up the prescription and it's called Levaquin 500 mg. The good thing is it's only 1 pill a day. Wonder if anyone here has taken these. It's difficult to reach...
Things turned out worse after seeing my GP today about my chest infection. I was so afraid to get the Z-Pack started because I know how hard antibiotics are on my gut. Turns out I have pneumonia so...
KatKat, I'm sorry to hear about the report. I haven't read much on surgery options I think because I don't want to be more scared than I am already. But I've read quite a few on here who have gone...
Sorry I didn't update this thread sooner. I finally got my period, 3 weeks late but I was happy to get it. I think it might be a hormone thing but I have a physical appt in January and will make sure...
Please pardon the misspells. I am doing this on my phone....
I just can't seem to get a break. Just when I thought my chest infection is improving without me starting the z-pack that I was prescribed, I started having D yesterday. I had 6 loose bm's. So far...
Thank you Quincy, Red_34 & Meemers for your reply. I'm giving it about a week of expectorant, echinacea, steam inhalatation, and drinking lots of fluids. So far I think I've improved. I started...
Hello! I've had this cough for a little bit over 2 weeks now. It started out as a dry cough that usually happens when I talk. Now it's more productive. I finally saw a GP today so I can have my chest...
Ryverwise, about losing the sex drive, it makes sense what your doctor said. I'm sure once were feeling pretty good for a while, it'll probably naturally come back. I'm married and I feel sorry for...
Thanks for the replies. No, my flare isn't bad right now. the rectal meds and dividing the Asacol 3x throughout the day seem to be working and I'm really happy about that. Being this late with my...
To add, I am 40 years old and not on birth control pills but I am confident I'm not pregnant because I haven't been sexually active (kinda lost the drive after my diagnosis - sorry TMI)...
Hi to the ladies out there! Have you experienced or heard missed periods due to Asacol or Rowasa? When I was dx I was put on prednisone which I was on from April to July and asacol from apr to...
I had a GI appt. yesterday and I thought my doctor's answer about gas was interesting but I don't buy it. It was a follow up appt. because I had a couple of Diarrhea days last week. Pretty much...
Tuppenceworth, thank you for sharing your story. I learned a lot from it. Great that you finally reached full remission after your long and painful journey. Joma and Journey2health, thanks for your...
Tuppenceworth, thanks for the info. I am glad to hear that you're in full remission and it gives me hope that I can get there too. What put you in remission? What meds and supplements are you taking?...
Thank you for your helpful replies. Now I know I am having a flare and I'll try to deal with it more aggressively. I see my doc on Monday and will him ask about changing my meds or upping Asacol....
I thought I was in remission but now I'm not sure. I have been feeling much gassier and my gut is more gurgly and spasmic lately. On thanksgiving day, I had 8 BM's (although not watery - soft, mushy...
Thanks so much to you all! (I feel like Jimmy Fallon with his thank you notes lol) Your responses made me feel better that maybe things are improving even if it doesn't seem like it. I skipped the...
Need to update my signature. Diet is low fiber and gluten free. Minimal sugar. No dairy, coffee. Had a Think Thin fudge bar today. Asacol 400mg x 10; mesalamine rectal med nightly but thinking of...
I am really confused. I had D on Sat and Sunday. No BM on Monday. D on Tuesday 6x which stopped at noon and no more the rest of day. Started mesalamine rectal enema that night and was able to keep it...
Thanks songlady. Yes, it is perrigo brand. I was diagnosed in early April and dx was severe inflammation affecting my whole colon, so pancolitis? I hope the rectal med helps. I lost 3 lbs already....
I noticed that I was writing melamine instead of mesalamine (damn auto-correction). The box says mesalamine rectal suspension, USP enema 60ml unit dose. Is this generic for rowasa? I am scared but...
I started my 2nd flair and hoping i can get it under control without having to go on prednisone. I'm really scared and nervous. It started this past Sat - had 4 bms. Went from formed to mush to...
Really good suggestions- Thank you imagardener2, zippy and cupcakespinkgal. Sorry for any misspells. I am replying from a tiny cell phone. I will check how much the prescription is and if it's too...
My hair started falling out excessively about a month after I weaned off prednisone. I was on pred for about 4 months after being diagnosed in early April of this year. And I agree, it is a stressful...
After 24 hours of fermenting, the yogurt was soft, like really curdled milk vs. Sour cream consistency. I think I will ask my gi to prescribe me VSL#3. I also hope I can afford it. I keep hearing how...
I haven't had much experience with yogurt making. I am lactose intolerant but would like to add yogurt in my diet for the calcium, protein and adding good bacteria daily to my probiotics. I used...
I was dx'd in this past March and my GI said if all is well, I won't need another c-scope for a couple years....
I'm sorry you're having trouble with a lot of food. I just posted a thread that's food related. I eat nut butters, avocado, banana, proteins mostly chicken, ground turkey, and wild fish. I stii eat...
Niro, thanks for this post. I feel that you described me. I'm always scared. Anytime I have a runny poop or go 3 or more times in one day or lose 1 pound my heart starts pounding uncontrollably. I am...
Quincy and C_G_K, thanks for the info on enema. I will ask my gi for a prescription on rowasa when I see him on the 27th. Hope he doesn't think I'm challenging his approach. C, I'm taking Mega Foods...
Thank you all for the suggestions. I'm glad dairy wasn't the only thing suggested.. I forgot to mention I can't tolerate dairy. I will add more fats healthy fats that were mentioned. I will add...
I lost about 20 lbs from my flare in March and even though I took Prednisone for a about 4 months, I did not gain my weight back. I weigh about 109 right now and I'm 5'7 and I look very thin and...
Thank you all for your input. I had my last D yesterday (Sunday) morning and didn't go for the rest of the day. Today I had 2 small BM's (soft but not in D form); however, I feel more gassy than...
I'm new to UC. Diagnosed in March of this year. I was put on Prednisone and Asacol. I weaned off Prednisone in mid-July and currently on Asacol 10 tablets 400 mg daily (5 tablets 2x a day). I've been...
I was diagnosed with UC in March this year. I was put on Flagyl for 10 days and then Prednisone 40mg and Asacol 400mg x 10 a day. I was on Prednisone for 4 months and completely weaned it off on 7/2....
LL continued... Since I haven't created a signature, I probably should list what I currently take Diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis in 03/10, whole colon severely inflamed Took Flagyl for 10 days...
I feel so bad every time I see a new UC sufferer. I was only diagnosed last month so this is also new to me. I'm not all that knowledgeable with the different type of drugs yet but now I'm wondering...
I've been on Prednisone for over 2 weeks now at 40mg. I read somewhere that Probiotic use is not recommended while a person is on immunosuppressants. My GI did not recommend it until I brought it up....
Hi Dibajoo, I have been flaring for about a month now too and my diagnosis is similar to yours - my "whole" colon "severely" inflamed (boy was I disappointed to hear it - I was hoping for mild and...
I'm wondering if any got into making homemade, healthier ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt. I have deprived myself of any frozen treats since I got sick (a month ago) and I really miss it. I'm on...
blksteeda, I'm so sorry to hear you were in the hospital while replying to my post. Your comments are very helpful. I weigh myself every other day and it seems like I'm still losing weight. I think...
It's me again. I finally had my follow up appt. with my GI last Monday, April 5. He told me that my "whole" colon was "severely" inflamed. I started 40mg Prednisone on 4/2, ended Flagyl on 4/4 (10...
I want to thank you all so much. These suggestions are very helpful. My symptoms change one day but then go back to how they were the next; I'm finding it difficult to tell how to make changes on my...
Ellen, I'm so sorry... just what you don't need... another negative thing to deal with. Try to be as strong emotionally as possible. I'm new to UC and this is my first real flare and already I wonder...
This is my first real flare (3 weeks and still going) and I feel so lost. I've lost about 15 lbs within the last few weeks and I feel like I have to really try to eat more but so afraid to eat...
Thanks for all your helpful comments. I have my post-colonoscopy ff up appt on Friday and will find out about my diagnosis then and how to taper off. Your comments gave me ideas what to ask him. All...