I have elevated enzymes and fatty liver. Doc said he would monitor through bloodwork. Probably most due to diet and uc....
Thank you all for your input, I will think on it and discuss at my next dr's appt...
2 years. Another deciding factor is the financial burden as I have a 5000 deductible and have to get colonoscopies frequently because of 2 adenomas found when I was first diagnosed...
Hi, I have been dealing with active uc for over a year and have not went into remission. I am on the highest dose of asacol and do not wish to go on steroids, biologics or immune suppressants. I am...
Hi, I have a significant bruise on the inside of my left thigh. I know that I did not cause this bruise so it must be from either the Asacol or UC. Anyone have bruising and when should you call the...
Some people are plain ignorant......best to ignore them...
Hi, I was diagnosed with proctosigmoiditis. I played doctor and lowered it to the maint dose of Asacol but quickly felt all the fun stuff we deal with. I am back to taking the full dose but am still...
I had bad headaches and shoulder pain while on Lialda. I was switched by my new doc to Asacol and have zero side effects....
Pain in my knees and hips started since I was diagnosed. Seems to be better in the warmer weather but much worse in the winter.....
Thanks all for the info!...
Hi, I went for my follow up appt with my doc. I was told to stay on 4.8 g daily of Asacol. Anyone else on a high dose for long term treatment? I tried to scale back a little but quickly felt symptoms...
I tried to take it three different times and had a bad flare each time....
I have a 5,000 deductible which is horrible. I am self insured since I own a business. But next year I will have to put out a lot of money for scripts. I won't be able to change my plan until the...
I had a lot of energy before my diagnosis but really feel worn out every day. I feel especially tired by 8 PM and can't stay up past 10....
I had a really bad flare when I stopped smoking which lasted for about two weeks. Smoking seemed to help but I have too many issues with my lungs to continue....