Well I have not tried the Vanco anti-biotic therapy just yet. I have the script for it but I am doing a bunch of research before I attempt it as it is very expensive and I do not have any insurance...
Hello all, Does anybody fall into this category? If so, are you using Vanco to help keep your UC in remission? Or is it used to treat a flare up and stopped once symptoms go back into remission? I...
What is C Diff?...
Well I'm still uncertain about that. Currently I'm on 15mg of Prednisone. My specialist told me to call him once I finished the Vanco. I will have to clarify with him, if he is suggesting this...
So, do you still currently take the Vancomycin? Or is it used periodically. . .when needed? Because at the moment I have no drug plan and will be taking a test run with this medication for about 7-10...
Hello all, Does anybody happen to take Vancomycin? If so what sort of feedback could I get in terms of pros and cons about this medication? I have yet to try it but my specialist just wrote me a...
I would just like to say THANK YOU to suebear and ByeByeUC for your posts and comments. I have been wrestling with this decision for weeks now. Debating if I should go through with the surgery or...
I have been really wondering. Once the Ileostomy has been performed, the j-Pouch has been put in place, the lining of the rectum has been removed and this whole hassle is all said and done. How...
Thanks for the reply ByeByeUC. I have a question. Now that your disease free and living with a J-Pouch, whats your frequency like? How different is the going to the bathroom process compared to prior...
Hi, I have been doing a tone of reading up on this surgery to "fix" my UC. Ileostomy...or Colostomy, I am having a bit of trouble separating the two. But my biggest concern is, will the bag be...