I used to take Apriso and had terrible hair loss with it. Literally small clumps falling out. Not good. If you google that side effect you will see the links. Not something the docs really talk...
Just curious if any UC folks have had strictureplasty done, or colon stricture dilation near splenic flexure? I'm scheduled for a colonoscopy on Monday with a new doc and am hoping she says my colon...
Hi there, I'm a new member too. I was using canasa supp. until I learned through the ALCAT immune testing that I am severely allergic to one of the ingredients in them. It's a very helpful test as it...
Hmmm ... I get mine at Costco and it's only $48 for 60 capsules. The powder sachets are definitely more expensive, around $80. Perhaps that's what they were referring to?...
to garylouisville: i thank you for your thoughts. it is something i wrestle with for sure. i am in remission and typically have stayed that way for 2-3 years at a time. then i have a flare and it...
to killcolitis: my stricture is in the colon at about 40-45cm (left side). I've been tested for Crohn's colitis and it's negative. Each set of colonoscopy biopsies since 2000 has been clean and the...
Hi everyone, I'm so glad I found this string of comments. I am new to the forum. 45 yr old female proctitis in '96 UC since 2000 after being given several antibiotics for adult acne (argh!) various...
Thank you for your reply! That's kinda what I was thinking. I know the docs will say "well we can't really get to the what's behind / underneath the stricture and so we might miss cancer if it's...
Hi I'm new to the forum and looking for information, suggestions/advice, similar stories. I am a 45 yr old female and was diagnosed with UC around '99-'00 after being on several antibiotics for adult...