Healthy people = no $ in healthcare. Even my GI said that. Ie. I have had to take thousands of dollars worth of antibiotics in Canada over the past month, because I need to fail 2-3 courses of vanco...
I have had UC for about 9 years. I did my undergraduate degree a few years ago and I was in and out of hospitals during that time (UC related). Universities and colleges have great counselling...
Northeast BC here!...
My first colonoscopy I experienced horrendous abdominal pain during the procedure (was in a flare). I have since then, had probably 6 colonoscopies with two other GIs, all of which I do not remember...
I was just told by my GI that there is no way to tell the difference between a UC flare and c-diff by means of colonoscopy (I am currently flaring (UC) and have c-diff). It is my understanding that...
Thank you for the response ByeByeUC. Your comments are very welcome and appreciated. I am sifting through previous posts from other forum users related to the same topics. Cheers J...
Hi Everyone It has been some time since I have posted here; although I still read the forum periodically depending on my level of disease intensity I am currently experiencing. I have been on...
I started aza back in March... at a dose of 75mg. I had been taking Salofalk (4g/daily) which eventually didn't do the job. Not sure if my body got used to the medication to a point where it wasn't...
Trying 6MP might be an option for you... as imuran is converted into 6MP in the liver......
I dont know if I would take tramadol if you cant tolerate advil... I believe theyre in the same drug class.... I just had an appointment with my GE and he said not to take any narcotics and they will...
Hmm interesting... if you don't mind could you give me an update when you decide to try it? Thanks!...
I was speaking with my GE yesterday regarding the gas I experience, and he said to try activated charcoal... anyone have experience using this? Thanks! :turn: J...
Since I've made the switch from a 5-ASA (Salofalk) to Azathioprine I have experienced actual joy. I'm not sure if it was the quick jolt of an antidepressant that I tried (Venlaxafine aka. Effexor) or...
Okay, I was just confirming that a moderator had deleted it, thanks for the quick response....
I would like an explanation as to why my cannabis thread as deleted? Thank you. J...
Anyone experienced a lot of gas and consequent pain? What sort of things seemed to help? I am wondering about asking my doctor for some sort of pain reliever... Im not sure if she will want me to...
Ive done both wildfire and urban firefighting... I don't find it stressful at all. It's very organized. Say in great shape and have a fun camaraderie with the guys. The states might be different, but...
That's awesome. I consider myself to be experiencing semi-remission as well, not quite over that last hurdle yet but I can see it in the distance. Making the change from Salofalk > Azathioprine has...
Hmm it almost seems like people think of the pain medication as "masking" the pain, whereas the way I see, it is giving my mind and body a break while I am trying to recover my colon. Without the...
I am quite shocked that you are not taking anything for pain relief... Why is it that you have chosen not to take anything? When I go through a tough flare I am usually on morphine at the hospital. I...
I went from 140-127-115-128 (bi-weekly) Although I cant recall if it was my RBC or WBC.... additionally, the diameter of the cells was also increased... which may help narrow down from the two...
I was taking venlaxafine XR (effexor extended release). It has been used in OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), GAD (general anxiety disorder) and depression. However I did not like how it made me...
i went to a naturopathic doctor and i definitely seemed like quackery to me.......
I would call the police. It doesnt have to be physical violence, mental abuse is very serious....
Yes but I have always had it. I think its my tendons....
Anyone ever had success in reducing their imuran dosage? I know I am not on a very low dose (100mg); I was wondering if it is possible to go down to 50mg? Anyone have experience with this? I ask...
Get your UC under control first... who cares about everything else when you don't have your health. My first two years of college I partied a lot and it took a serious toll on my health and UC, it...
Really? I pushed an ER physician to give me something when I was told to go back on prednisone, but he wouldn't budge. I was pretty mad actually. I said, something to help sleep? No.... you will get...
Haha Tylenol... Tylonel looks funny :) I would also be interested in something... I think I will talk to my GE about something that works fast. When pains come on it sucks to have to wait another 30...
Never experienced that in the years I've been taking it. How much are you taking? I guess everyone is different.......
I just started imuran and it seems to be working... however I have only been on it for a month, and I had quit drinking alcohol previously to starting the meds which i think was the major change....
Alcohol has made me flare before, its my biggest trigger... I have gone 3 months now without a drink and the improvements are huge... i would suggest really getting a handle on you colitis, then...
is this a serious question? Had I not gone into the hospital to receive treatment I would have died. I was peeing blood out of my bum, I was severely dehydrated, I could not eat or drink anything...
Yeah I mentioned that to my GE on Thursday when I had my appointment, she said since my UC affects my entire colon, it would only be treating a small area, and she didn't feel as thought it would be...
I have been taking 2g/bidaily salofalk for quite some time, however I have just recently switched to imuran because the 5-asa doesn't seem to be working anymore. When I was first prescribed salofalk...
Wow this is kind of comforting to know... I was always a light smoker... could go weeks or months without having a smoke... but lately I have increase the frequency of my smoking.... I have been...
haha i thought it was a good laugh as well... kind of gets you thinking about things, alternatives to meds anyway :P...
prednisone usually works miracles for me, i notice it relatively quick... within 24 hours.... you should be fine if you are only taking it for a month... i have had times where i get no side effects...
Anyone have experience with going to these? It is coming to the city I go to university at (Kamloops) in April... tough to know my schedule for that far in advance to buy a ticket but I'd like to...
Duct tape starves the wart of oxygen... which it needs to survive. My parents have some kind of wart ?acid? remover... I would use a nail file on the wart to soften it up then apply this liquid......
What made you quit taking it quincy? If you don't mind. I just started on 37.5 mg of a generic effexor for one week... then supposed to increase to 75 after that initial week... I have tried to read...
exercise works for me....
Thanks guys, kind of what I figured, but always nice to get someone else's input :)...
It feels like it is located in my rectum or maybe more so my anus. It is like someone stabs a needle there for a few seconds, then its gone; I almost jump from the sensation or it will cause me to...
What about going into a steam room? I find that it helps clear me up and I sweat a bunch of toxins out.... just remember to drink a ton of water and replenish your electrolytes....
Well If you feel lonely... moving away I don't think is the answer. You probably won't know anyone there... compounding your problem? Maybe take a vacation, get refreshed, come back to you situation...
Counsellors are free.... I think? School counsellor or something? I have the same issue from time to time; I will think people are talking about me or laughing at me... and little things will set me...
Communication is key.... I think it's your best bet to talk to her, she's an adult and hopefully she acts like one :)...
If I don't exercise my body becomes lethargic... I need continuous exercise and stimulation or my mind becomes negative, I think I have mild depression; I can't think as clearly and I become very...
Exercise helps me the most, enjoying the sunshine on a nice jog somewhere, or even a walk.. Good luck!...