Jonny - I completely understand how you want to taper off predisone and be in remission! I actually tried that without taking my maintenance drug as well (imuran) and FAIL! Not something I recommend....
With UC we have to be on a lot of drugs that can cause dizziness, nausea etc... Drink plenty of water and get your blood work taken regularly....
I started 100 mg of Imuran around 6 months ago. It took about two months for it to kick in and now I consider myself in remission! My life is finally back. I recomend getting frequent blood work...
Basically UC is considered an Autoimmune disease seeing that our body attacks our own colon! boo :( ... UC alone will not allow for you to catch everything in sight. The only thing that will up your...
Jenn, Also--- Yes I knew the meds would work! Thank goodness for modern medicine! Right? So happy it all worked out for you and that you will enjoy your next flight. Awesome!! :)...
My dad is a pharmacist and recommends Klonopin (lorazapam) for flying. Unlike Zanex, Lorazapam is specially formulated for panic attacks which is what you are feeling when you are flying. The fast...
I take Imuran and like to be pretty well versed regarding side effects, therefore I can inform you that unless you are around others with shingles you may have a greater chance of getting it becuase...
I don't beed Vitamin D - Since I live in sunny California and I'm outside a lot. I tried Magnesium and it tore up my stomach. I just want a light multi vitamin with some good DHA... I will try...
I swear by Pedialyte ! It's what they give children when they are really sick. You can find it in the baby aisle of any supermarket or drug store. The best flavor is fruit punch for me. The drink...
Hi guys, First off I hope everyone is doing well ! Two questions... 1. I have been on Imuran for over 6 months now and it has put me into remission! Yea! But :( since I have been on Imuran I get odd...
So sorry to hear this :( ... You need to have an understanding doctor with any clinical disease and one you feel comfortable with. He should write you a note for work. I would also get a second...
60 is a very high dose. It should kick in the next day. Many go from having 15 + BM a day to around 2 a day. Predisone is a nasty drug, that has so many side effects like the ones your complaining...
I'm so sorry that you are feeling this. I was diagnosed Feb (2012) and I was so scared. I to was going to the bathroom 15 times a day, I couldn't drive a mile without having to stop and had so many...
I'm so sorry you have to endear this. You could def. be having an adverse reaction to the medicine. I had a very bad adverse reactions to Lialda and Asacol and had to go to the ER. Like you I had...
I'm sorry that you miss your mom :( I can relate as well. I lived in Los Angeles while I was having a HUGE flare and first being diagnosed a year ago. My family is from Northern California. Moms are...
My GI doctors recommend Yoga both for physical pain as well as common anxiety that can lead to D. People with Colitis tend to me more stressed and stress equals stomach upset. Also, I get dehydrated...
To Bad Colon: One year ago I had around 15 bowel movements a day. Now I have two. I had UC in my left side lower portion of my colon I have been on predisone, hyrdrocortison enemas and now just...
Exercise is #1 for me! Watching some mindless television, taking a hot shower, talking to my mom :) ... All my doctors, both GI and GP recommend yoga. That it helps people with UC especially....
I got a sigflex a couple of days ago to see the condition my colon is now in. On my release papers it stated, that my "colon is healed" but that I also have internal hemroids. Does this mean I'm in...
I agree with many of the posts here. You will only know if you try. When I was in a flare, I was strong enough to work out and I mostly do strength training and weights. I got more tired and then say...
Being in the unknown is no fun. When you get your results from the colonoscopy you can set your mind at ease and go on the right treatment for whatever is causing your symptoms. I was diagnosed with...
Its the predisone :( Ask your doctor for a sleep aide, preferably an organic one that wont hurt mess with your gut. Everyone reacts differently to sleep aides. Where some may work for you, may not...
I have many of his books and I've seen him preach live in LA. He's inspiring and does a good job to allow non-religious people incorporate his value system, which in my mind works to allow for a rich...
Awesome, thanks guys!...
Hi everyone! I've never been a green tea drinker but my friends and family keep telling me to try it based on all the health factors in contains. I'm looking for one that has is all natural and that...
The most I ever tool was 40mg/daily and I was an insomniac, at first I felt like I took cocaine or something! Then I started to get angry and have steroid rage which is very typical with Predisone....
I'm on 100 mg of Imuran and was very nervous when I read about the side effects. I talked to my doctor about my concerns and he basically said, "would you rather have a greater chance at getting...
I have an intolerance to mesalamine. I notice the awful symptoms between an hour-24 hours of taking the drug. I ended up in the hospital once due to symptoms such as severe d**, sever vomiting,...
Welcome! This is a great supportive site so it's nice to see you here! Definitely ask your doctor rectal enemas such as mesalamine or hydrocortisone enemas, they did the trick for me! Good Luck and...
When I had my second colonoscopy to check for where the inflammation and disease still was, it happened to be in my lower portion of my colon. Therefore, my doctor prescribed me Hydrocortisone Enemas...
Absolutely disturbing and unspeakable. I've been watching the news all day ... this kind of news is all to familiar. I'm 27 and have grown up with school shootings (mass shootings) Columbine being...
Keeping you and your father in my thoughts. Have a very Merry Christmas!...
Hi Matt - I've been on 100 mg of Imuran for 3 months now. And though I haven't thrown up do to the meds I've felt all around off. Dizzy, nauseous, breathing is off. I take it at night before bed. Any...
For me taking predisone was like taking cocaine, I cleaned, went nuts at the gym, worked all hours of the night... until it caught up to me and my muscles got very very sore and wobbly when I weight...
Tell your son that he has to drink only liquid and no food for one day and this may help his tummy feel better. Tell him its an all slushy day! And have him help you make it with you. Maybe have his...
I recently saw my doctor and she gave me my recent blood work results back, based on this blood work she could tell that the absorbtion levels were not the best with me and Imuran, therefore Imuran...
This is so mean! But so classic! Nothing like a watching other people almost crap their pants, now if this happened to me...well ....that's a different story!...
I too am on Imuran, 100mg. Since I started it about 3 months ago as well I noticed shortness of breath all the time. Mostly shallow breathing and my lungs and chest hurt. Therefore, since we are both...
I'm so sorry to hear this news. About four years ago I got MRSA from a knee injury. I was terribly sick. Tired, nose bleeds, nausea, vomiting etc... I was put on about 8 different antibiotics until...
Basically it's an intense steroid, therefore you are going to get intense acne :( I know it sucks. My only recommendation is to call and ask a dermatologist. You're going to need a strong topical...
I hope everyone is well. As for me I've been doing great for the last few months being on 150 mg of Imuran and now completely off 100 mg of Hydrocordisone Enemas. I have perfectly formed stools with...
Not being able to carpool with other people in fear that I will poop my pants in their car Getting blood work done every month in fear that my liver will be depleted Giving up movie popcorn!!!!! By...
not a good friend if you ask me. i'd be pissed!...
Your not alone here! I've always been this way since I was a kid. I'm a writer so I get most of my creative juices flowing at night. But like some others have said in this thread .. exercise will...
I like brushing my teeth in the morning or before I go out. But I hate brushing them at night! Why??? Maybe it's because I know that if I want to eat a late night snack after it will taste gross :(...
Oh geesh! Thanks for sharing this! I used to use the tanning bed all the time, being from Los Angeles and all, but now... I need to stay away if I get back on Predisone. Which I pray to god I don't...
Inflammation in the colon can cause lower back pain for sure! Also our bodies are under constant stress with this disease and that can cause joint pain. But I'd put my money on the medication, their...
Madcat25- Been having constipation for about two days now. The pattern seems to be when I take immodium. But it can't possibly last that long....
Hey everyone! First off I hope that everyone is well, or as well as you can be with this darn disease :( ... Here's my current problem...since being diagnosed in February it has been a long and rough...