Hi Bookworm, I also have tried everything and nothing works except prednisone. I cannot take 6mp as it gave me pancreatitis after 1 week of taking it. Like other people have mentioned, everyone...
Thank you all for your responses. I appreciate it....
Hi everyone, How does everyone do with using artificial sweetners when you are flaring? I have always used sweetners and was curious if actually complicates things. On another thought, what about...
I would not wait to call your doctor. Keep doing what you are doing with the enemas, but call your doctor....
Hi blksteeda, I have family history of depression even before I was diagnosed with UC. I have taken Paxil along with a lot of others. I am currently taking Zoloft. The best one that I have been on is...
Hello all, This is my first topic post, so I hope I do it correctly. I have been reading most of what everybody posts, and have seen a lot of you post about probiotics. I take a lot of daily vitamins...
Hi Meep, Sorry to hear that your 10 year old has to deal with this condition. It's hard enough being an adult and living with this. Your daughter sounds like a real trooper. I only took 6MP for a...
My doctor always has me take Phoso-Sodium solution. It is about 2 ounces of clear liquid that you mix with ginger ale or something clear so it is not a large amount to drink at once. It tastes...
It is definitely the Prednisone. Since Prednisone is the only thing I can take to clear up my flares, I have taken it for many years and when I am on it I am on a perpetual hot flash, day and night....
Hi notsosicklygirl, Why don't you try to find an Avon Rep. and order Advance Techniques color protection grey root touch-up for all hair types. It is only about $5.00 or so and you can cover the gray...
It takes a little while for you to notice any difference....
Hi all, I am currently in a flare and have not used the nicotine patch with this flare due to current finances, but I have used it in the past and it seemed to really help relieve my symptoms. I...
Hi sfc425, I have had UC for about 20 years. I started with the Asacol and was on it for about a year and pretty much had a constant flare up the whole time. I got sick at one point and the Dr. said...
Thank you, notsosicklygirl and UC Stevie, for the feedback. I will definitely check out the resources for other treatment options. Not sure when I will be starting the Remicade as I still need to get...
Hi, I am new to the forum. Just signed up tonight as a matter of fact. I have had UC of my entire colon for about 20 years. In the beginning I was having at least 2 flare ups each year, but most of...