I have been on two Lialda daily for the past three years, until my recent flare. Never had any side effects. Now I'm taking four a day, and just finished a month of nightly Canasa. And my hair has...
My hubby and I just drove from Cincinnati to Louisville last Wednesday for a concert at The Louisville Palace. Awesome place!...
I had been in remission for over 3 years until just last month, and I felt like mine was pretty mushy in remission. It was very rarely solid. But now that I have this flare mostly controlled, it's...
My hubby has a j-pouch and it sounds like a bomb is going off most of the time when he goes! Sometimes he will fart in his sleep, and I wake him up so he can make sure he didn't poop himself! Haha!...
My husband was diagnosed with UC at 12. He would flare, take Asacol and Prednisone, and when his symptoms subsided he stopped taking any medication. He would flare every couple of years and repeat...
How much is it? Are the capsules big?...
Thank you so much for the response. I'm hoping for the "days" result. :)...
I just started Canasa last night. Had pretty bad gas that kept me up most of the night. This morning my BM was pretty equivalent to what it has been, except I didn't have any noticeable mucus like I...
Thank you all. I do worry about my children getting IBD, and I know that if they did I would blame myself. But I also think of it this way... You can have two perfectly healthy parents, and have a...
Darn. Yes I'm in Ohio....
Thanks for the replies. Anyone know the cost of the suppositories? Is there a generic that works and cuts down cost? It does sound intimidating, but I already told my hubby he's putting them in for...
Hello everyone. I was searching online and found an old post on here by a user named bosco123 about how she mildly flared at 18 weeks pregnant, so I searched on here to talk to her and it seems she...
Ah I see. Well I hope things get better for you at work. I just know if this were happening to me then I would mention the law. You have rights. And if you don't let them know that you are aware you...
I understand. But you have to do what is best for you and your baby! Legal stuff or not. And you said they did this to you before... Causing a miscarriage?? I'd be gettin super legal with that. Maybe...
I am pretty sure they can't treat you like that. Per law... FMLA and Employment Laws The Family and Medical Leave Act protects employees who qualify from losing their job because of absences from...
No. That's alright. I'm not trying to be mean. Just think it's silly. Thanks....
Doesn't really surprise me that my previous post was locked. This is probably the most uptight forum I have been to. I mean, we are adults. Not five year olds. Thought it would be a discussion adults...
I hope this topic doesn't start a giant argument or anything!! But did anyone see the Dr. Oz show about the medical marijuana? I know it is legal in some states and since cigarettes seem to help...
I have read on here that some of you who have had an ileostomy chose to have that and did not want the j-pouch... What is your reasoning behind wanting the ileostomy and not wanting the j-pouch?...
Thank you all for your replies! My husband has a j-pouch and like suebear and happy, he has never had a problem with it. He doesn't go everytime he pees, though. So I'm a little confused at what some...
Immodium wouldn't hurt. They told me to take it when I flared. Hope you feel better soon!...
NatWell... my husband had severe UC. He had his colon removed 12 years ago and has a j-pouch. And has never had a problem with it. Eats whatever he wants... And I mean WHATEVER he wants. He loves hot...
Yes why are you so against surgery? Just from what I read, if I were you I'd be begging for surgery. But I hope you get better with meds if that is what you really want! Sorry I don't have any...
Yeah... That's what my husband said happened to him. He stopped taking his Asacol after awhile because he figured he didn't need it anymore. Now he has a j-pouch! Hopefully Lialda will be all I...
Omg... It seems like you have horrible luck with doctors! Getting your tubes tied and getting a surrogate?? The GI's I have seen say usually people with who get pregnant while flaring get better...
tryingtokeepmyheadup, I read your Asacol post. I don't know how you do it! I'd be having surgery by now if I were you... You are stronger than I am! I hope you can find a doctor to properly help you....
There are a lot of GI's in that practice. I guess I could just go to each one until I find one that's better?? What kind of probiotic's do you all use? I'd like to try it....
notsosicklygirl, I agree with everything you said. I don't know if I should find a new GI or what. She just doesn't seem to have the right answers. I figure more out on my own just by getting on the...
Hi all. I had my check-up with the GI yesterday. Tried to ask her most of the things some of you suggested to me. She put me back on the Lialda. And prescribed me a suppository in case I need it in...
I just had my first baby in January and it was a vaginal birth. I flared a little when labor started. But I mainly think that was my body preparing for labor and it was all out of me by the time I...
Thank you all for your suggestions. I have a couple of questions, though... A couple of you said to have stool samples done... I just did that in December. You are saying I should do that again? Why?...
Hi all. I have a GI appointment tomorrow and was wondering if anyone had any advice for me on questions I should ask. A little about my UC history... In mid-December of 2008 I had diarrhea for two...
The first time I had a sig done I was put out cold. The second time I was 33 weeks pregnant and couldn't get anything but sleepy meds. Needless to say I wished they could have put me out. Not fun....
Prednisone is really the only drug I have known to manage my UC... I took Lialda along with it for just a short amount of time a couple of months ago. Prednisone gives me moon face, horrible hot...
Bosco... I had a boy too! On January 12th. :) Yes the pressure is crazy. Like nothing I had ever felt before. So I think from reading all of these replies I have been dealing with a hem. Or two or...
The two times I have been put on Prednisone I was always told to start at 40mg. Always worked for me. I'd be afraid to taper now if you are still bleeding! Maybe the doc wants you to taper because he...
follyism... When did you start the diet and how long did it take before you could stop taking meds? What did your GI have to say about it? What do you eat on a daily basis now? Sorry so many...
puffedrice... That is exactly how it feels for me. Gets worse as the day goes on and if I walk too much. I have been afraid to look, though! It has seemed a little better the past few days so I'm...
Oh God I didn't mean to start a fight on here!!! Sorry guys. follyism... I have the book by David Klein. And yes it is very hard to eat just fruits and veggies. I tried to start it this week but was...
I am clueless about suppositories as well! Are they over the counter or do they need to be prescribed?...
Just looking for some clarification... Is rectal pressure a symptom of UC? I had my first baby last month and flared during labor. So during this postpartum healing stage I have been a little...
I think I was prescribed a rectal med two years ago but it was extremely expensive so I just took the Prednisone and was fine. This time she wanted me to try a rectal med, but once again I told her I...
I have always been a very open person so it doesn't make me feel ashamed at all to talk about it or to buy enemas or anything. I talk about it with all of my co-workers, family members... I post...
Has anyone ever heard of or tried to Vegan Cleansing Diet that is supposed to "cure" UC and Chron's? I'd like to believe that it works, but if it does then why wouldn't it be known to all GI...
This is a very frustrating subject for me because it seems every doctor has a different opinion. I just had a baby January 12th. Planned my entire pregnancy to breastfeed. I flared the end of...
Xmommy... Hi. I am new here as well. My first time writing anything! I just wanted to let you know I feel pretty lost as well. I have had UC for two years now... First had it in December 2008. Was...