I recently switched from Lialda to Asacol HD and as MNorthernlight said, they are both about the same size. They seem big I agree but I got used to them after a bit....
I was diagnosed with moderate left side colitis in 2009 and my GI said every two years for a colonoscopy, I think partly because I was also diagnosed with IBS about 10 years prior. Lialda got me out...
In my experience, yes. I was diagnosed with moderate left side colitis in 2009. I started Lialda and was pretty much ok for the next 1.5 years. About six months ago I started having a flare. I was on...
Glad to hear you got through it at least, even if it was a little rough. After a couple of times you will get used to using and it will go better. I try to empty my bladder before hand and not drink...
Thanks cpaarchie, interesting to hear somebody else with similar symptoms. I haven't tried Colozal, I wonder if you would improve on Lialda. It worked for for a while but seems to have stopped. The...
I asked him about a steroid enema but he said he didn't think it made a difference. I would think it does since it is more local. If he think I need a steroid I will push it again. I may also go for...
I'm on 4g of Rowasa. A year, wow. If it stopped the bleeding I would be willing to continue it but it is unnerving to still see the blood after 9 weeks. I am not sure if longer would make a...
Thanks for the tips quincy, appreciate it. My records just indicate left side colitis, I didn't know enough at the time to ask him specifically where. I plan to ask him that Monday after my next...
I was diagnosed with IBS about 12 years ago and left side moderate UC in May of 2009. I started on four Lialda pills a day, Bentyl before meals, and probiotics which kept me relatively symptom free...
I've been using the Rowasa nightly for 9 weeks now and have it down pat. It was strange and daunting at first but you will pick it up pretty fast. Here is what I do: 1. Get my nightstand all set up...