I hate Pred but in the UK NHS colitis treatment tends to be aggressive, thus I've asked for Predfoam and / or Budesonide (a steroid that acts more locally but tends to have more effect higher up) and...
Hi Sherri, Thanks for the reply - just realised my sig didn't post. I'm on Asacol 1.2mg twice daily. I had a flare in late November for which I was hospitalised and given IV Pred followed by a fast...
I love porridge and it's one of my favourite 'safe' breakfast foods, but too much / certain types of sugar affects my colitis. I eat home rolled oats with a little maple syrup without issue, but...
I'm currently (broadly) in remission from a flare of Ulcerative Colitis in late November. I say broadly because I still have loose stools + mucus, but no urgency, only 2-3 times a day and no blood or...
Hi all, Sorry I took so long to reply, but thanks for all your comments. I've spoken with my GP who understood my reasons for not starting the 6MP and we've agreed that just before Xmas hols, travel...
Two of my personal favourite one offs: "Maybe you just need to accept that you aren't cut out for a stressful career and downshift. You could sell your house and rent." (A friend who has IBD so...
I experienced something similar on my last pred taper. It started with aches and pains the day following a dose reduced, then became pain down my legs that was severe enough to wake me in every night...
Hi all, I've been reading for a while, but this is my first post. Background below, but short version - doc wants to start me on 6MP, I'm pretty much terrified to take it (for reasons I'll outline)...