My path labs showed no change in the rectum and a change associated with IBD throughout the colon. I believe there is inflammation in the last part of the sigmoid, though it isn't nearly as severe as...
Lambiks- So sorry you have been dealing with so many systemic issues :( I have dealt with uveitis a few times before and I know how painful it can be (especially in light). I hope the steroid drops...
So I've seen on here that a lot of people use and recommend mesalazine enemas. My doctor has never even touched on this issue with me and I have never asked. All of my treatment thus-far as been in...
I also get a little overconfident when I'm feeling well. When I recover from a flare and get into remission I feel like I've conquered so much, nothing can get me down again. Then, wham, I overdo it,...
I see you are allergic to tree nuts. I understand that coconut allergies are less common so if you can tolerate (and like) coconut, I would definitely recommend coconut milk. I have used it with...
When I started taking it (about 1 year ago), I noticed a manageable increase in fatigue and some minor (hideable) hair loss. These side effects didn't compare to those of prednisone and really didn't...
BookWorm- I know exactly what you mean with the prednisone. When I have to take it, I feel like I completely lose myself. I am so up and down but I always try to remember that it is the steroids and...
I went through the same thing a few years back when I took the MCAT. I pretty much handled it the same way. I didn't eat past 5 the night before and went to bed pretty early. I woke up so I had...
Thanks everyone for the support! I signed myself up for graduate student group therapy at my university today so hopefully talking to outside parties will help me keep my chin up and keep things in...
Hi Everyone, This is my first time posting in the forums, although I have received a lot of help sitting on the sidelines and reading others' posts over the years :) I am just coming off of a bad...