Lol I was called auschwitz boy when I was at my lowest weight - 125lb, 5'11". You could try incorporating some calorie dense foods into your diet if you can tolerate it. Olive oil and peanut butter...
I had never smoked before UC, but nicotine gum/patches controls my symptoms...
aguy did you have better results with Kuners navy beans or Edens or no difference?...
i'm actually getting a colonoscopy in a couple weeks specifically to check for this (biopsy/stain required)...
Ok first of all, for me, it works somewhat...but I'm on MAX dose baby! 10 mg/kg 640ml at every 6 weeks. You probably aren't at max. CRANK that to max power do it at 6 weeks and it should do...
my daily breakfast - 3 eggs - greek yogurt - 2 Vsl #3 DS w/ apple sauce used to loveeee my cereal but I think i'm doing a little better with this UC wise. Also good protein for body building...
I did an MRI in the hospital once. They did give me a bunch of crap to drink before-hand that tasted pretty bad. I was worried about having to go to the bathroom during it too, especially because...
Cimzia can definitely be used for UC but its strange that your doctor didn't mention one of the more common biologics for UC like remicade or humira. I wouldn't say Cimzia is a last resort drug. It's...
You can call abbott, they will replace it for free (as far as I know). Give 1-800-4-Humira a try....
def Aqua di Gio, but I also love Vic Secret - Very Sexy for Him 2...
I took flagyl for the cdiff which cleared it up pretty quick. I actually felt an improvement the next day after my infusion but was far from perfect. I believe it can take some people a few infusions...
Hey man sorry you are going through this. I was in a very similar boat. First hospitalized for cdiff then hospitalized again a week later for flare up it caused. The weight loss was the worst for me....
<3 science. As bad as UC is, we are certainly lucky for the amount of research that goes into curing it...
I started on 5mg/kg but my next dose is being upped to 10mg/kg...
nicotine is a huge help to my UC. If I wasn't on any right now I would be in a flare. Ive done nicotine gum and e-cigs but I have yet to try patches. For me, I needed a pretty high dose of nicotine...
quincy - I take 4 VSL#3 DS each day. Just added florastor as well to help with the cdiff. Kloe, we have actually talked about it in the past. I believe the hospital where he works is developing...
I was previously non smoker. Added nicotine (gum / e-cig) to help with flare...
So I have cdiff for the second time.. had it back in February. Starting flagyl today. But here is my question: I started to semi-flare about the same time I was getting some stomach pains (my key...
I started with humira and am doing remicade now. Purely based on convenience I much preferred Humira. The shots were actually much less painful than getting an IV for me. I did shots on my upper...
Smoking definitely helps my UC. I was never a smoker but tried it when things got bad and it definitely helped. Becoming a full on smoker would be my last resort before surgery.. or at least to get...
If you read the list of side-effects from humira one is "new or worsening psoriasis." I actually developed some mild "psoriasis-like" patches while on humira. I treated them with coal-tar shampoo and...
very interesting. For the people who do take this, what supplement brand are you using?...
It seems like you still have many options to try before surgery, but I understand you are suffering right now. From what I understand 6MP takes quite a while to build up to therapeutic doses in your...
I've actually been thinking about this a lot lately. My doctor is personally really against combining the two due to the cancer risk. However, although I am also in the "young male" category I still...
I was on prednisone 60 and humira when admitted to the hospital. IV steroids did help a bit, but I didn't see dramatic improvements until I started remicade on my 7th day in the hospital. I think...
I agree with imagardener2. You should probably call your GI and at least get some stool samples done....
Just read an interesting study done on mice that links UC to lack of germs at a young age. Take a look http://www.nature.com/news/early-exposure-to-germs-has-lasting-benefits-1.10294...
I'm curious, what are your systems of your ulcer?...
I've been body building for about 5 years so I've had a lot of protein supplements. For the past year at least I've been using Muscle Milk. It tastes amazing and is a great supplement. However, I am...
Yea I can definitely agree with the bleaching, pain in the butt! Although I only seemed to have a problem with that when I was on duac. I use the BP in the shower and thankfully havent had issues...
I was on topical duac for years, and always wondered if it somehow contributed to me getting UC or worsening it.. There are warning labels right on the box not to use it if you have IBD, and my derm...
I was in a similar situation with Humira. My doctor gave me the option to either up my shots to weekly or switch to remicade. I chose to go weekly with Humira just because it is so convenient and it...
prednisone definitely kills my libido...
Welcome curl3d and best of luck to you and your FT! You definitely found a great place. I will be eager to check your log on how things come along....
I had the same underarm rash that I suspected was from Humira. I treated it with a coal-tar shampoo and it went away....
Hello adayswork, I have yet to try 6MP. I think my doctor was originally concerned by combining it with a biologic drug like humira because the increase risk for cancer but I wouldn't take it off the...
Sorry for the double post.. this is SORT of a side track. But I used topical Duac (acne med) for like 4 years before being diagnosed with UC. I was even using it up till the start of last summer. It...
I've been using VSL#3 DS since the summer. I'm thinking of adding or switching to align which has been recommended by my GI. Also, I am florastor right now since its the only thing flagyl won't wipe...
I was diagnosed with proctitis in Dec 2010 at age 21. Had symptoms off and on for quite a while before then. Progressed to UC now....
Conquer Uc - Thank you for the kind words. I wasn't on any antibiotics before getting the stomach pains. The only thing I can attribute to getting cdiff was that my girlfriend worked at a hospital....
So an update on this stomach pain. I guess it wound up being from a cdiff infection. I started getting pretty bad diarrhea and the pain got worse. Did a few days in the hospital and I tested positive...
Old mike, thank you I will give it a search, I think I do remember reading about it. Stereofidelic, Thanks for your suggestions too. I have cut out dairy and gluten for a while. As far as supplements...
Thanks for the suggestions so far. I have actually done heavy diet modifications, I should have mentioned it. I did the SCD last summer and I think it helped to get me out of a really severe flare...
Ok guys, need your input. I have yet to consider surgery but the list of drugs left is getting pretty short. I've been on Humira since september, but flared not too long after starting. Round of pred...
With my insurance provider last year, I had no problem getting humira approved. However, when I switched insurance providers at the start of 2012 they denied it. My doctor basically took it upon...
How about forgoing the toilet all together and aiming for the floor? No water = no splash? Works especially well when away from home...
Ok guys thanks for the advice, and sherry I don't think i've ever had my liver enzymes tested....
Sherry, If I had to guess I would say it feels like more in my stomach than my intestines. Its basically a strong dull pain right in the center of my abdomen. I could go all day and not feel anything...
Ok so i've been getting these awful stomach pains, mostly at night, for the past week. I didn't change anything in my diet or meds so i'm not really sure what could be causing it. At first I thought...
ive been a body builder since freshmen year of college so I've always kept an eye on my weight. I'm naturally pretty lean and find it hard to gain mass. I weighed about 170 before my first major...