Are we considered immunodeficient when it comes to the Coronaviras?...
Thanks for the advice. My GP returned my call and is prescribing enemas over the phone. This is my first experience with antibiotic problems. I am also upping my asacol. What is a good probiotic to...
I am traveling for 6 weeks, away from my HMO doctors. I contracted a UTI and the emergency room doctor perscribed Cipro. I think 3 weeks later I am starting a flare with mild bleeding and mucus. At...
Thanks colitis32. The warm drinks following the colyte really helped. Everything went well today. Nana...
I am starting prep today and worried about nausea. The last time, I could barely finish. I had to pause for a couple of hours and resume. Does anyone have advice how to get through it without getting...
Two weeks later and I am still having the migraine issue. I am on mu 3rd prescription....Tylenol w/ codeine. I think it may be causing my ears to feel plugged. Calling the doc again tomorrow. but, I...
Thanks everyone. Went to doc today as Tylenol gave me no relief. Trying Butalbital/acetaminophen/caff. I hope it works and I hope I can sleep. :) here comes Ambien, melatonin & Xanax....
Xanax, Ambien (1/2) and 5mg Melatonin helped me get 6 to 8 hours with no side effects in the am....
Dr. prescribed Butalbital/acetaminophen/caff tablets for my migraine. I have been suffering for 5 days. Scared to take it, but am in a lot of pain. What do you think? Safe or not. Currently in...
Ice or heat for migraine relief?...
@ Gary, I am on 2400 asacol hd daily, take Xanax for stress relief and watch my diet closely. Whenever I feel anything different in my gut, I immediately start low residue diet. Also take zolpidan,...
I didn't know what was going on with my headache. I don't get normally get them. It started on Wed. I thought maybe it was sinus or a cold coming on, so took some OTC cold/flu meds. But it didn't...
Does anyone use either Metamucil or Citrucel? Which one works best and causes less gas? And, what time of day do you take it?...
Six weeks after I quite smoking I was diagnosed with pancolitis. But my mother had colon cancer and Looking back I had had symptoms on and odd for many years, but never blood and GP never sent me to...
That should read NOT a flare in four years....
My GP has told me my blood calcium is high, so for three months I was put on vitamin D. Had a blood test and then told stop the vitamin D and stop all milk products. Pretty tough to go without...
Thanks for the replies. I think I feel more energetic with vegetables and miss them, so I may just give it a try....
I cannot eat raw vegetables and was wondering if juicing might be an alternative. Has anyone ever tried it and been successful?...
I will call my GI, but was wondering if anyone can tell me if I take my asacol during liquid diet and clean out? I start the liquid diet on Wed and the golitly on Thur. Colonoscopy early Fri....
This thread caught my eye as I have recently moved from AZ to Hemet, CA. I am looking for a GI. Does anyone know of one in the area that they are comfortable with? I had an initial consultation with...
Thanks for the advice. By the way, I am 63 and was diagnosed just two years ago although I think I have had bowel problems most of my life, but the blood, muscus and pain just started two years ago....
I know there has been threads on this subjuct before, but I had never had this problem until this weekend. I was diagnosed with UC 2 years ago and am on Asacol - 2400 a day. I also take meds for...
I agree. I think you should go to an Urgent Care or ER now. Do not wait. If you are weak and disorientated, your blood count might be quite low. Good luck....
Thanks. I have recently moved and changed jobs. I have been sitting at a computer for 8-10 hours a day...maybe I can get out and do wome walking this weekend! I am sure the stress form the move an...
I am kind of new to this...what is a scope? I am familar with sig and colonoscopy, but what are you referring to as a scope?...
I am coming out of a flare and feel constipated. I am pooping, but not much. I was wondering if a stool softner might help? Any suggestions?...
Thanks. I didn't take anything, but used a hot pad. It helped, but next time I will try the Tylenol Arthritis. I really don't wan to aggrivate my colon!...
I am feeling achy today and would love to take some Aleve or something. Any suggestions on what I can take and how much so it won't bother my UC? I am in remission since December. diagnosed last...
My job got very stressful over the holidays and I went in to a flare. I was teary and depressed. Now am on prednisone and having highs and lows. Can't sleep and very irritable. Do meds help and what...
No, I haven't had anything like that, but you might try hydrocortisone cream....
You might try white rice cooked with chicken broth, pasta, canned chicken breast and French bread. Besides mashed potatoes, these things helped me and added a little variety....
It is my understanding, too, that the coating is designed specifically to release in the afflicted area. And that is why sometimes we find them in our poo. Mybe it depends too on how quickly the body...
My dh said my GI came by after my last scope and talked to us both. He said I talked and answered and asked questions, but I don't remember a thing! I guess in their minds I was coherent, but I don't...
Wow...it happened to me. One month after quitig smoking, I came down with m first flare and after a colonoscopy was dxd with UC. My doctor was aware of the relationship woth smoking and UC, but would...
y doctor prescribed mashed potatoes, white rice, pasta and mashed bananas. I ate all three and cleared up the flare fine. I even used a little light soy sauce on the rice and homemade alfredo sauce...
Duagnised with UC July 21, 2009. Currently on Asacol and prednisone, but tapering prednisone already. Seems we caught the flare early and meds working well. Hope to stay in remission! I have had...