Shortly after I took a 21 day regiment of antibiotics for Lime Disease, I had my first ever flair of UC. Some doctors have said it could have been triggered by the Lime, others have said the...
After taking Remicade for 2 1/2 years I had an allergic reaction to the meds. Within hours of my last infusion, I got hives! Big fat itchy hives all over my lower torso! My doctor will not prescribe...
After taking Remicade for 2 years, I developed hives shortly after my last infusion, so my doctor has switched me medicine. I have been on 6mp (50mg Mercaptopurine) and Uceris(9mg) for about 3 weeks....
I've had 3 treatments of Remicade, the first one, then 2 weeks later a second dose and 6 weeks after that a third dose. I was reluctant to go on the medicine, but it worked wonders for me. My BMs...
Google Bristol Stool Scale for descriptions of poop!...
That sounds like a normal taper to me. You are basically cutting your dose in half every 2 weeks. If it makes you feel better, you could split your 10mg pills in half and take 5mg/day for 2 weeks....
I had my first infusion yesterday. I was pretty keyed-up but looking back it was no big deal. Before she got started, she had me read about Remicade and the possible side effects and what to do if I...
What does your doctor say? I wouldn't start tapering if I still had blood. I also wouldn't start tapering if it had only been 2 days since I had a bloody stool....
Thanks for all your input. I really have to think about things....
Other than a small flare that went away "on it's own", I've been in remission for over a year. 3 weeks ago, I got a stomach bug and that caused my colitis to flare BAD. My GI thinks that when my...
I like the flimsy bottles, I don't have much leverage while in the necessary position so the flimsy bottles makes it easier to get all of the medication up there....
I don't know if you've altered your diet, but a low-residue or low-fiber diet will give your gut a chance to heal. Check out the Mayo Clinic low-residue and low-fiber diets for a list of foods that...
I'm allergic to sulfa also and I've taken both Lialda and Asacol with no side effects....
Dinu, Check out the Mayo Clinic low-residue and low-fiber diets for a list of foods that are easy on your gut. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/low-residue-diet/my00745...
Pre-UC, I went one a day about 20 minutes after I got up in the morning. Now, I go 2-3 times a day within the first 1 1/2 hours after waking....
posty626, I have a good story about prednisone. I was diagnosed last fall and put on 40mg/day for 1.5 months. After the first day, the blood, mucus and urgency went away. I would go about a week on a...
I had osteoporosis before I was ever dx with UC. After 2 years of Evista and 3.5 months of pred, I got another bone density test. The Evista had done it's job and I only have osteopenia (still not...
I stayed at a Knights Inn before. It had a real bathroom, but we had to borrow a blow dryer, iron and ironing board from the lobby. It was clean(ish), but shabby. The price was low, but the savings...
I've developed tinnitus since I started taking 5-asa meds. I switched from Lialda to Asacol HD with no change in the noise. It's been a few months now, and most of the time I don't even notice the...
I fold and toss for the first wipe. Then fold and refold for subsequent wipes (if I don't have wet wipes). I think folding gets in there better and does a quicker job of cleaning! I wash afterwards,...
LOOK AT YOUR POOP??? What, do people on this forum actually check their poop?? ;)...
Wavefunction, Now that you mention it, I do remember having troubles for a day whenever I lowered my dose of pred. Hope things continue in a positive direction!!...
The Jolly Rancher trick sounds great!...
I had the same thing. My GI told me it was a fungal infection and prescribed Clotrimazole-Betamethasone cream. It took care of the problem very quickly. If you don't want to bother your Dr, the...
Wimomof3 Just sending you calming thoughts today! OOOOOHHHMMMM!...
I quit smoking 26 years ago and was dx last year. I don't think they are related in my case. Just a thought, could the stress your body and mind be the trigger for colitis? Of course, that doesn't...
I decided to tell my boss and the people I work with so they wouldn't think I was a slacker for missing days of work. I'm in remission, but there are days (2 or 3 times a month) when I just don't...
I always have a special meal for after my scopes. While I'm on the liquid diet, I just think about what I'm going to have and how good it is going to taste. It doesn't seem like it would help, but it...
Why have you set 20lbs as your goal? I can't give you any advise, I lost 22 lbs during my 5 month long flare. Then when I was put on a low-fiber diet and started prednisone, I gained 30 (which is...
Well said....
Call your doctor and see what they suggest. They may think it's been long enough....
I kind of think it's fake, why were they filming it. The camera was pretty steady, so I think it was on a tripod. But if it is real, if I were that woman, I'd move to a whole new state, maybe even...
I think the energy boost is relative. In other words, before you start taking pred, you feel awful because of the D and blood loss. When all of that goes away and your body is functioning properly...
I've been on Lialda (3/day) or Asacol (3200) for the last 6 months. Shortly after I started the Lialda I developed tinnitus. When I told my GI, he switched me to the Asacol. The tinnitus didn't go...
1. Age: 56 2. Age Diagnosed with UC: 55 3. Hair color:Brown 4. Eye color: Brown 5. Do/did either of your parents suffer from UC or another IBD?: No 6. Do/did any of your siblings suffer from UC or...
I've had plantar fasciitis several times in my life. I'm not saying it's true with you, but for me everytime my weight gets above 200lbs (I'm 5'11", so that is only about 30 lbs overweight), I have...
What cure?? Oh yeah, I know, a colonectomy!!!!...
These are good diets to follow while you are in a flare. My doctor recommended the low-residue diet and I worked my way up to the low-fiber diet....
notsosicklygirl, I think you need to talk to your fiance. He should respect your wishes and not tell them so many details. He needs to understand that his response to questions about your health...
rare, I would try one of these diets, they are very friendly to colons. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/low-residue-diet/my00745 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/low-fiber-diet/MY00744...
Will I ever be able to just flush without checking my poop?!?!?!...
I agree with Red_34, when I get dehydrated, I get cramping in my toes. Try to drink more water and see if that helps....
I didn't know any better when I had my first flare and I never quit drinking coffee. But I only drink 1 cup a day....
I wonder how long I've had UC. I was officially diagnosed late last year, but for as long back as I can remember, I've had problems during my monthly cycles. I always thought it was normal to had D...
wizfan, What works for Alinus doesn't especially work for you. Notice Alinus said this list was compiled after 1.5 years of testing. Many of the things on the list I eat all the time with no problem....
zoolander (loved that movie!!), Not everyone has problems with pred. I was on it for 3.5 months and had no adverse reactions, no anxiety, no moon-face, no mood swings, no insomnia (well maybe a...
I'm adding food to my diet and I had some creamy peanut butter two days ago and had a real setback yesterday, 5 BMs not well formed. I'll try again in a couple of weeks....
This is just tiresome!...
He was hospitalized a couple of weeks ago for blood transfusions, I don't think that is indicative of a minor case....
Mine was light brown when I was on the low-residue diet....