Persistent cough is related to uc. My GI DR always asks how my cough is. I have it for a few weeks and then off a few weeks. Usually worsens as my uc does....
Thank you for your service! You obviously can beat this! ; ). Hope you are better soon xxxx!...
I have been on mesalamine 4800 mgs daily 3 800HD 2x's daily. I could not afford it as my portion was almost $1000.00 a month. I have been using a Canadian pharmacy and my cost is only $350.00 every...
Sounds great to me. Since being diagnosed and finally getting out of denial I wake up remembering to be thankful for another day! And...to make that day count. Let us know how you do and "bust a...
The activated charcoal does work and it can be purchased at a health food store. I react the same way to stress, excitement, nervousness and pressure-sounds like you are very happy to be making the...
Thinking of you banana girl and your entire family. You will win and go on to do all the things you dreamed of. Go for it and get well soon. Best wishes and lots of love and prayers coming your way!...
I use a Canadian Pharmacy for Asacol (Mesalamine) Locally my monthly prescription would be almost $1000.00 through the CP only $340 for three months supply and this includes shipping. I simply would...
ipoop is right. I tried to lower my dosage myself recently after just being diagnosed in October-I am such a newbie! Awful past 7 days! Never again. It isn't worth it when you think of what you may...
Since being diagnosed in October I have had several worse times during that time of month. I even called my GI and he said yes, that the hormones can affect and cause flares. Hope your feel better...
Twiggs: thank you. I will not try to second guess the dr. any longer. I have had terrible back pain and nausea, and just feeling B.A.D. since Sunday afternoon. I realize I have let the inflammation...
QUINCY: I called my Drs office and had the nurse tell me what the scope report said. It was Fulminant entire right side entire colon affected left and up focal visual colitis??? I looked up...
No tips from me as I am a newbie, but will be thinking of you and sending good wishes. Sorry you are not feeling your best....
I have not been told this Quincy and now come to think of it, i didn't see the scope report at the hospital, just the drs verbal report to myself and husband. I will get a copy of it. Does the U. you...
soystud: LOL, thanks needed the laugh. Will ask my doc about it on the 29th!...
You could also try Water Keifer and Milk Keifer. Neither are hard to make and are very natural with tremendously high counts of active probiotics. Both help me and I drink the water keifer daily....
Quincy: I have been told I am stubborn....perhaps it is true! : ) Right side colon severely ulcerated when diagnosed in October. Each time I have had a check up the Doc never fails to tell me how...
ipoop: Thank you that is the first comprehensive, sensible description I have read- and I have read a lot about the Meslamine and how/why it works. By reducing my dose I have allowed it to get a grip...
This makes sense to me and I appreciate your input. Sometimes we "newbies" need to hear it from those that have already gone through the 7 stages of denial! : ) I have been sitting on a heating pad...
About a month ago I started taking half of the dosage the dr. recommended of Asacol. He has prescribed 4800 HD per day 3 morning 3 night. I cut the dose in half for several reasons. My question: I am...
Do you have a good human resources manager? They should be able to listen to your issues and advise you without judging or making the problem worse. Please look into FMLA law. If you are stressed out...
Here is a perfect link for you. Hope you will try it and it helps! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obYJRmgrqOU...
I am so sorry. I know exactly how you feel. I have UC and stress is my biggest enemy. Have you tried meditation. It has helped me tremendously. I am so tense sometimes my muscles hurt! Please look...
Although I know that it isn't proven (but I am a newbie so maybe it is more so than I have discovered so far?) I have seen some trials that stress is a factor in UC. Food doesn't seem to be an issue...
So happy you had no issues. I have traveled when I was constantly "surveying" my surroundings for restrooms and a quick exit. Very happy you were able to enjoy yourself!...
Thanks again will update when I hear from my Dr. I feel so much better just being in contact with those with experience. xxxx...
I will try to drink more. I will let you know what my Dr. has to say. Is 4800 mgs a lot to be on daily?...
Thank you for responding. There is so much to learn. I called my GI this morning and he will be in at noon. Nurse will get with him then, as I am feeling dehydrated at this point with the headache. I...
Good Morning, I was very sick for several months beginning in September 2012 and progressively got worse, after several dr. visits, emergency room visits for dehydration I was hospitalized. On...
Fever usually means infection. Please check with your Dr....