I have found lexapro to be very helpful in dealing with the psychological aspects of having uc. There is a lot of serotonin in the gut, so these drugs can be of use. I have been on Simponi for 8...
No, insurance paid well for 8 weeks, will need a letter if I want to continue another 8 weeks....
Yes, Uceris is a steroid, but a newer one, that from what I've read on this forum, is less bad than prednisone. It might be worth trying....
Scrappiest, I strongly urge you try Uceris instead of pred as a steroid, fewer side effects and it has been effective for me for the last four weeks. It took about a week to kick in. Very formed bm's...
I have been on Uceris for five weeks now and see an improvement in symptoms of u.c. flare-- less D and more regularity. My insurance will only pay for these two months of Uceris. Is it even wise to...
I have been mostly in remission for six years following a hospitalization and cyclosporine infusions. Then cyclosporine pills for several months, then azathioprine, colozal and later some lexapro...
I don't know why my GI wants to start me on Simponi and I will find out--I assumed it was because it is newer and GI thinks it may be better than Remicade. You say Remicade was great for five...
I believe I slip out of remission due to stress. I see you are on many "natural" things. I also take the Vit D and the folic acid. I did not know the VSL#3 came in a pill form. Will look up Lialda...
I have had uc since 2006 and have mostly been in remission on azathioprine and colozal and canasa. I was also greatly helped by lexapro. Due to a recent flare involving incontinence and bloody D my...