Wondering if anyone has had similar circumstances... I've been on 4.8g (4 tablets daily) of Lialda since May 2009. While it has not been completely successful at keeping symptoms completely at bay,...
Sherry - I too have diverticulae and have found that with diverticulosis, there is usually pain in one specific spot when it acts up as well as more distention in the abdomen. Usually hurts when...
Q/cgjk - 20 mg Prednisone for two weeks. Inflammation was mild. She felt inflammation has just started developing. Recto/sigmoid was very mildly inflammed. Guess Rowasa/Canasa is helping in this area...
Just an update.... Had my flex sig yesterday and seems my UC has moved up the left side and possibly further. Since the flex six only goes so far, doc could not see exactly how far it has extended....
Q - Thanks... Guess I figured I'm seeing the pill since things seem to be moving pretty quickly. Doc prescribed Levsin. I've taken it a few times and it seems to take the edge off, but doesn't stop...
Q - Split the dosage today and will continue to do so, we'll see. Had cramps off/on from 9:00 a to 1:00 p today. Did not coincide w/BMs. Thinking about Colazal as I seen posts that indicate some...
Q - I've used both the Asacol 400 and 800. Asacol 400 kept me in remission for 2 1/2 years when I started to flare and began using the AsacolHD (800). Used that until I switched to Lialda about 14...
Q - BMs - Soon after I wake up - usually within 30 minutes. Sometimes about 90 minutes later and/or about an hour after lunch. Then usually again late afternoon or after dinner. Sometimes no real...
Q - Thanks for the great suggestions! I tried earlier in the year to reduce the Lialda dosage - seemed to have more symptoms when I did. I will say that lately I have been seeing undissolved tablets...
No not the entire descending - recto-sigmoid. Last flex sig showed localized are of mild inflammation. I have tried azulfadine, Asacol, AsacolHD, Apriso and currently on Lialda. Have spoken to doctor...
No cecum involvement - no further at that time than descending colon. I am female, 52 - went through menopause 5 years ago. I've changed my diet dramtically over the past two and 1/2 months. I was...
Q - My last c-scope was Dec 09, last flex sig June 10. I've used enemas and suppositories as part of my maintenance & flare treatment for 20+ years. Was on a maintenance dose (every third night),...
I've used the enemas/suppositories regularly for a very long time. Used to treat a flare very quickly, but for some reason, that is no longer the case. Also tried Cortenemas as well, but they seemed...
Thanks! I am already using rectal meds (Rowasa pm/Canasa am). Just not doing the trick this time as it has in the past. Just concerned since this cramping is a symptom I've not had in the past with...
Hoping to get some insight/opinions... I've been experiencing some cramping for the past month or so and it has increased in frequency over the past few days. It usually precedes a BM, but sometimes...
Mine has worsened slowly over 20+ years. Well controlled for many years with 5ASA (oral & rectal), which I used faithfully. This seems not to be the case for the last two years. They no longer...
While I have been a member and read the forum for some time (so much useful information!), this is my first post. I'm hoping to change GIs and looking for a good doc in the Detroit Metro area. Does...