Humira didn't really work for me. The newest research coming out of Mayo Clinic says it may not be as effective for UC they had originally thought. If the Remicade is working...I would stick with it....
I used to be on Pred at least once a year, sometimes 2-3 times/year. At one time they tried me on a med called Entocort, which is supposed to have less side effects as it is more localized to the...
I am able to keep them in...although I don't have a BM for 4-5 days later. So....I usually only use them when the cramps are so bad I can't manage anymore. Although the cramps from the UC are just as...
Yay!!! When I went into this last flare, my doc increased my Asacol to 18/day (now I'm on Asacol HD so I have less pills). Anyway, my doc suggested that I try Nioxin shampoo to see if it helps the...
I've had UC since 2004. My UC tends to skip around my colon, presently in the Left-Side. I have blood with pretty much every BM, and go 3-4x/day. I've taken pretty much everything and have decided...
I've pretty much been prednisone dependent since I was diagnosed in 2004. I think how you taper can vary. When I go on...I do 50mg x 10 days, 40mg x 10 days, 30mg x 10days, 20 x 10days, 10mg x10...
Hello! I'm new to this forum...but thought I would give my two-cents. If there is a generic alternative to Asacol (although I'm not sure there is), there can really be a difference in how the med...