I drink a large glass of water after meals. If I don't soon after I dehydrate. But that's just me. Each to their own I guess....
Sometimes before a run or longer bike ride I would use a small plain water enema to flush out anything in the last part of the colon. I found it bought me more time. Sigh... I wish I could run again....
Just got this back after my last FBC /LFT. What does this mean? My last colonoscopy which was last week showed mild UC scattered through most of my colon. No cancer or dysplasia. My gastroscopy was...
Same here. A couple of years after being diagnosed and in remission, thought I could get away without 5ASA so stopped them. Was fine for about a year then it hit me so hard and fast I thought I had...
They should be as runny as milk and about the same colour....
The enemas you use, are the called Predsol Retention enema 100ml? If so, you will get maximum effect if you can lie down for 4 hours. They help inflammation both lower and higher. You don't need to...
I seem to have it also, mainly on my left side. Now that I have a healing cracked rib on my left side it seems worse. I also can't do upper body exercises as it flares it up. There go my delusions of...
It helps me. My MB's are more properly formed and it's not an effort to go, like it is when I don't use it. Been on it for years now. I don't take it during flares though, only when in remission....
After 35 years of it, I still can't tell....
When I was running my resting heart rate was 43. Now it's 60 - 75....
Okay thanks. So my next question would be, Is there an effective non NSAID AI that good for rubbing into joints that doesn't flare UC?...
Years ago when I had bad UC I gave slippery elm powder a 6 month trial. Didn't help but didn't harm either. With a lot of these things they work better for some than others....
Okay, so 1.685 mg/kg. That's not that much after all. There might be some room to maneuver there as long as you feel okay, your blood work is monitored regularly and your GI agrees....
In my research I haven't found much info. I know NSAIDs in pill form and UC is verboten, but what about those anti-inflammatory rub in ibuprofen gels for muscle / joint aches. Do they still mess with...
That's interesting. I always thought they were strictly topical. Though they do say on the enclosed leaflet that they don't know exactly how they work....
I'm in the same boat at the moment. I used to run and cycle which were wonderful for stress relief, but since I've been sick I can't do that and I'm climbing the walls now. Mmm, maybe if I get back...
You're already on high doses of Mezavant and Imuran so it gets complicated... Two questions, how much do you weigh (to calculate mg per kg of Imuran) and which part of your colon is flaring when you...
I had virtually no adverse reaction to erythromycin when they put me on it last year for Campylobacter. I believe it also works for URTI type infections. But, my niece is allergic to it, so.......
I haven't tried that one. I'm presently trying out Nature's Way Instant Natural Protein, which is a soy protein powder that can be added to milk or water. I mix it in with lactose free milk along...
Glad you're feeling better. The prednisone will make you a bit high while you're on it, amongst other things. You may get sleepy when tapering down but you will return to normal after a little time....
Thanks for the replies everyone. What you all say makes a lot of sense. I do seem to be getting that little bit better each day slowly. Impatience runs in my family and I tend to over exercise when I...
Good grief lol. Actually I have a good friend that probably has something like that. He is extremely brilliant, having a masters in elec engineering. He is a bit "loud" at times though....
I see my GI and GP. I've never had an actual fever, but felt hot at the core with cold extremities. It got so bad at times I put gloves on my hands and my feet in warm water to get some relief. I...
I have a problem and need some feedback. Sorry, but this is going to be long winded. I've had UC for some 35+ years. It's controlled, kinda sorta with lots of medication. About 2 years ago while...
Welcome Golfower. I'm another Australian UC sufferer too. Which areas of your colon are affected?...
I don't think it matters how the enemas are taken, as long as they get in there and you can lie down shortly afterwards. Whatever works for you. If it's standing on your head or however ;-) For me, I...
I've done it in the car once. It was rather a squishy drive home. I schedule appointments for the afternoon where possible to keep the mornings free for you know what. My hat goes off to anyone that...
I've probably had it lurking, waiting to break through since I was a baby. My mother told me I had to be hospitalised as a baby for D. Had the odd painful poop through my early years, but it didn't...