I had to come off of imuran after 6 months as my liver enzymes continued to rise. My doctor won't put me back on them again because of this. I was lucky though because the imuran did get me back to a...
When I was recovering from my two flares, I was constantly tired. My neighbor had UC also and told me that when he is recovering but in remission he would come home from work and go to bed almost...
I had this happen to me on my second flare. I was so weak during the recovery I could barely get out of bed and walk across the room without taking a break. In fact the weakness was why I went to the...
I went through a very similar circumstance. I spent 10 days in the hospital. Follow the doctors orders and take your meds to get rid of the C-Diff. As you are doing this add in probiotics. The...
Educate yourself about this disease. I thought with medication I would just get better. Then I flared again and was in the hospital for another 5 days. It was at that time I started reading as much...
Hi Group, Because of a job loss I am moving back to Wichita, KS. I found out about my colitis since I lived there in the past. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good doctor or group of...
If you can tolerate the 6MP it is a good med to take. You have the extra hassle of blood tests but after it kicks in life is a lot better. Search the forum for 6MP and pregnancy. There are several...
I went up to 12 Asacol with no success. I was absolutely against going on 6MP because of fear and being stubborn. I was diagnosed in April of 2008 and couldn't believe I had to move to something else...
I think you should definitely call your doctor and tell him/her what is happening. Your doctor is there to help and you will be more at ease when you have more information on what to do. Good Luck!...
Sounds like you might have GERDS. Basically acid reflux. You can get this when you are on prednisone. Talk to your Dr and he can prescribe an antacid to use while you are on the prednisone....
I was put on Flagyl and then on Vancomycin also for C-Diff. I have been on Vancomycin twice now and found that it was very effective in taking care of the C-Diff. What I have learned is that you need...
BCGirl, I have been on 6MP for a little over a year and it has been very helpful in controlling my UC. It does take 3-6 months for it to start working and I had to go back on Predinisone for 2 months...
I have been on it for over a year and my GI recommended I take it at night. He said that if I did have any side effects this would help control them a little better. Luckily I haven't had any side...
You should call your doctor and get your iron level checked. My iron level dropped dramatically when I started flaring and I actually ended up in the hospital the second time because or the fatigue I...
Yes I went to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. I live just outside the Twin Cities so I was able to commute both days. I was prepared to spend the night if necessary. Unless you are having serious...
When you go to Mayo you should get as much information from your current Dr and take it with you. This will help the medical staff look at your history without it they will have to put you through...
Have you been tested for C Diff? It will give you a lot of the symptoms you are talking about....
Old Hat. I couldn't remember her name when I typed out my earlier response, but Dr. Kane is who I saw at Mayo. Yes she was very good and thorough. She also had two Dr's that were working with her...
Torodiesel -- I went to the Mayo last Oct for a 2nd opinion on my condition. When I got done with my visit the doctor I was meeting with told me Dr. Stone is someone she consults with and that the...
Since I found out I had UC 15 months ago, I have seen several doctors. I currently use Dr. Stone at the Eagan Clinic of MNGI. The primary person I see is Chris Romine which is the Physicians Asst at...