It's been a HUGE help for me. I had a $400.00 copay, also. It was for a 90 day supply. Once I got the card, my copay dropped to $30.00. As NiceGuyEddie already mentioned, some insurance companies...
It's so overwhelming when you're first diagnosed. I can't offer much but encouragement. For me, it was so depressing and upsetting but, once I found a good GI and the right meds, things got SO MUCH...
Hello folks! Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good, reasonably priced probiotic that you're having good results with. I'd been buying trunature Digestive Probiotic at Costco but lately, I'm...
Lanie, thank you for the excellent advice. Honestly, I was surprised at how little food-related information they give when they diagnose you! Maybe that comes later but I don't really want to wait to...
Interesting ideas! Thank you very much!...
Newbie question - is oatmeal considered a carb? I'm trying to plan healthy breakfasts but I'm having a hard time with "quick and easy" and diabetes friendly meshing. The oatmeal in question is the...
Keep an eye on that blood glucose. I had the same problems for years and the bloodwork kept coming back ok. Until it didn't. No idea if the UC and diabetes are related but, for me, one did follow the...
Hello, I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I'm struggling now to absorb all this new information. My first question is - how often do you test and why? My doctor (GP) said I should test...
I have the nausea and SERIOUS cold sweats when I don't feel well. It's a cold, clammy sweat and it is definately linked to my UC because it's a symptom that occurs only when I have a flare (no matter...
I actually switched from Asacol to Lialda. Not because of expense (I'm blessed to have RX coverage) but because my doctor thought it may work better. And it did, for me. I hope that is the case for...
I'm doing very well on it, also. My only complaints are the constant bloodwork (though the longer you are on it, the longer you can go between blood draws) and that I catch colds easier now. I still...
Subdued - I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved cat. I know it's hard but please try to forgive yourself for not being with your kitty when he passed. You were trying to do the best you could...
I've been on Paxil for a long time now. Longer than I've had UC. Pred made my anxiety much worse. Breathing (as wavey mentioned) really does help. Good luck to you....
ElephantPipe - THAT is some helpful information! I will ask next time I go. I'll let you know how I do. Thank you!...
I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't been on in years but I remember Bob - he was always very kind and supportive....
IBSISTHEPITS - you are so right. I'm confident your child behaves better for her blood draws than I have so I will try to take a little inspiration from your 10 year old. Thank you for your uplifting...
I guess I have to admit the azathiprine has done wonders for me. I had a couple of long, nasty flares and it put a stop to that. And I also wouldagree that untreated UC would be worse long-term than...
I'm on 4 a day and have been for awhile. My doc said I can try to lower my dose ... but I'm scared to. I want to take less pills but I live in fear of setting off another flare. 'Course, now that I'm...
Does anyone else take Azathioprine for their UC? I'm concerned about the possible long term effects. I've been on it for about a year now and I have to have my blood checked every 3 months. I can't...
Thanks, Q! I've been taking the Rueteri for years now and I remember how much it helped when I first started. I remeber pb4 turned me on to it, too. :) I'm excited to try the critical care!...
Quincy, Which of the Ultimate Flora Critical Care do you use? I'm looking online and seeing 50 billion, 80 billion and 200 billion. I want to add something to the Reuteri - it's just not enough...
Thanks so much for all your responses. At least I know I'm not alone! You guys are the best. I think I'm off to buy new plastic seats and I'll just try to limit myself to using the master bath. But...
Hello everyone, I have been having some issues lately, I've been on Prednisone and I'm back on nightly enemas. These enemas will stain anything! Which leads me to my question ... I figure we ought to...