Thanks all for the replies! My GI said studies only show about 2 percent of those on Humira experience joint pain. It probably is just a coincidence. Humira has been keeping me in remission so I...
I started Humira for my UC about a year ago. Very shortly after I had my first injections I developed pain in my lower back and neck. My GI referred me to a neck and spine specialist. We had CT scans...
Thanks for the replies! When I became so tired of flaring I started smoking about four a day. After a year and a half of flaring I was in remission within about ten days. I have the same problem as...
What's the minimum number of cigarettes you smoke to keep you in remission?...
Thanks for the feedback. I have a consult at my GIs office day after tomorrow upon his request. Getting me in that quickly tells me he's taking this seriously and he's on top of it. If he doesn't...
I've been on Humira for a little over two months now. At around a month in I started having severe joint pain i.e. lower back and neck where I had previously had only minor pain. It seems to be...
Curcumin...
I have a sister with Chrons. Looking at your pool-seems to me that if 30% of us respond with a family member having IBD that would be drastically more than people without IBD....
My signature pretty much tells my story.......
Geeker, Never seen that in any studies. I have however seen that smoking doesn't seem to help previous non-smokers. I also agree with Gary that the nicotine gets more credit than it deserves. Patches...
Actually I think studies show it's the other way around. Former smokers are helped and non-smokers not so much. Although everyone is different....
Believe it! My GI really is onboard. BTW I think that takes a lot of nerve to basically call me a liar! And no, I will not find a new GI. He's a great GI in a clinic with three other great GIs. I...
Marauder, Actually I have discussed this with My GI. Long term side affects of the biologics are unknown since they haven't been around all that long. My GI is actually on board with my smoking....
My signature pretty well says it. I guess I'm going to smoke until if or when they find something else that works for me. I'm just like you, every time I quit, I flare. I lasted a year and a half...
Yes it did, but it took a month or two. Hope you can get off the pred soon. It is evil!...
Sensitive teeth and poor vision were my two biggest side effects of pred, along with an unbelievable appetite!...
I have been back in total remission for over 20 months now. I started smoking again 3 1/2 years ago and had one short lived mini flare, not even close to the flare I was in when I quit smoking(last...
Canada Mark, I have been in remission since which I totally and unfortunately think is due to my smoking. This was the only flare I've had since I resumed smoking and it was short lived, as I said...
I was in a mild flare (mild for me) about a year and a half ago. I caught some kind of virus/flu that clobbered me for a week. Couldn't keep any food down, fever, diarrhea, body aches etc. When the...
My initial UC diagnosis was shortly after I quit smoking. I started smoking again and stayed in remission for a few years until I quit again. I flared horribly for about a year and a half. Tried...
Sounds good! You could put anything you want on the menu as we are all so diverse in diet....
Andrina said... jgerma01 said... This is the last thing I want to do but it seems the lesser of two evils when compared to the immuno-modulators and biologics. You can live without your colon but not...
ipoop,Can you pay into your company policy and get a better level of prescription coverage? With my company there are several levels of coverage....
My signature pretty well says it all. Complete remission for over three years now with one mild, very short lived flare (about two weeks). I too had to weigh the odds between biologics and smoking....
photofreak said... Durango Kid said... I need to try the E-Cigs. Smoking keeps me in remission, but I know the E-Cigs wouldn't be as bad for my health. Thanks for the post... If you have started back...
I need to try the E-Cigs. Smoking keeps me in remission, but I know the E-Cigs wouldn't be as bad for my health. Thanks for the post......
I switched about a month ago with no problems. Actually the Lialda is much more convenient as you only take it once a day. I was on Asacol for 9 years....
I'm still in remission. Unfortunately my signature tells my story....
I'll bet you are healing! After flaring for a year and a half I picked up smoking again and within 10 days I was in about 95% remission....
My signature pretty well say's it all!...
http://www.gastroendonews.com//ViewArticle.aspx?ses=ogst&d=In+the+News&d_id=187&i=ISSUE%3a+April+2013&i_id=948&a_id=22924 Just thought many would be interested.....At least there...
Hi Quincy! Long time! On the subject of flu and flaring I had just the opposite experience. I was in about a three week flare and caught a horrible flu that lasted over a week. Barely any food for...
Probably some form of azathioprine....
The advise I got was to stay lying down on my left side for 1/2 hour after insertion. After that you can sleep however you want....
I've seen that. Published seven years ago. You'd think they'd look for a more healthy way to get the CO into our system. Still waiting........
I tried gum and patches with no success. I have to wonder if the study PB4 cites isn't correct in my case. I've had one mini-flare in about 2 1/2 years sice I started smoking again....
I used turmeric which I added to rice for several years. I have recently switched to curcumin caplets. When I was in a bad flare I did notice improvment. Now I just take it to be on the safe side....
When you achieve panic mode as someone goes into the bathroom ahead of you....
quincy said... quitting smoking wouldn't be the cause....quitting smoking can bring on all sorts of issues as well as the possible masking or control of symptoms that many don't realise is happening....
Quiting smoking definately brought on all my flares. I quit, I flare! My last flare lasted a year and a half. I resumed smoking and was in remission within two weeks. No more quitting for me. That...
Citrucel powder for me too. Best formed stools ever!...
Anyone out there using Citrucel instead of metamusil as a fiber suppliment? It seems to work better for me....
You can't be denied, but how much will it cost you?...
kloe0038 said... Nicotine messes with the neurotransmitter system in your gut- your body eventually adjusts if you continue to smoke. These adjustments can have a positive effect on UC symptoms. When...
I quit and I flare severely every time. I smoke and I go into remission. See my signature....
I had a Basset Hound and now I bay at the moon!...
skpurse said... After 3 1/2 weeks I have noticed a significant improvement on the Lialda, and needed to get an extra prescription to hold me over until my next appt. (6/19) I do not have RX...
I'm pretty sure Dark Side of the Moon is the #1 selling rock album of all time....
I would get in to see your GP asap. He or she will probably refer you to a GI. I wouldn't think they would shine you off when you tell them you are passing blood....
I was getting my Asacol free through the Proctor & Gamble patient assistance program before I had insurance. Last I knew they discontinued the program. Having a job with health insurance has...