Thanks for the tips - Could the onset of diabetes be the reason why my UC symptoms got dramatically worse while on Prednisone. I must be one of the only people whose UC got worse from steroids....
I am currently only on Prednisone. My UC symptoms have gotten dramatically worse ever since switching from oral salofalk to prednisone to bring down this flare and then Diabetes came on as well. Any...
Hi All, I was in a bad flare so my GI suggested I go on prednisone starting at 40 mg. I was on that for a week and my symptoms were getting worse, not better. He then suggested I up it to 60 mg which...
Would it be a good thing if it was C Diff as that is fairly treatable. I just don't know how I would have contacted that as I haven't travelled or been in a hospital lately. I am now going to the...
Why was the hospital stay not pleasant? What would they do if I did end up going? Are CAT scans or ultrasounds ever done for UC? I'm going to call my GI first thing tomorrow morning. Could he ever...
I guess I'm just curious as to how a 5-Asa rectal type med may work when a high dose of steroids currently isn't....
Can I take any rectal meds in addition to the Pred? It's just strange that I'm worse since starting prednisone. Would I typically go on a steroid enema or a 5-Asa type? Thanks...
I was on salofalk, 8 pills a day. Saw my GI 10 days ago who said to go on 40 mg of Pred and call him in 2 weeks. I have actually gotten worse since then. Many many bathroom trips and some decent...
Hi, I've had left sided moderate UC for 4 years and manged ok on 5-Asa type medication. I have been in a bad flare for a while so I started 40 mg of prednisone. I have been on that for 2 weeks now...