Thanks for all the insights and possible reasons why. These are all valid points and something for me to consider. My GI doctor has increased my dosage of sulfasalazine today and I'm waiting to hear...
I recently stopped taking Simponi due to a very horrible side effect in February. I was on Simponi for 2.5 years and it had worked well besides having fatigue and headaches quite often. Prior to...
No carbonated drinks recently to spark it. It's random when I happens. Either I am becoming more sensitive to foods and drinks, but I'm starting to wonder if it's a flare. I have had quite a bit of...
For the past week, I've experienced abdominal aches after eating that last usually 30 mins to an hour. It's quite bothersome, but tolerable at the same time. Also, I have been bloated as well which I...
Good morning guys! I have another question in reference to my UC that I hope you could shed some light on. Recently, I've been having off and on random discomfort in my left forefinger (achy pain...
I agree, pb4. I'm trying my best not to stress about it but I am a worry-wart. ;) I'm trying to remind myself to stay positive and optimistic with this disease! UC sucks!! Garylouisville, I have...
Thanks, Malaika! I was wondering the same thing too. :) As of right now, I'm on Humira only and taking a crap load of daily vitamins (iron, d3, b12, c, biotin, magnesium, and the list goes on. :) I'm...
iPoop, thank you so much for your feedback and explaining that to me!! I have a much clearer understanding now. I hope and pray this new med regimen he is wanting to try will work since I know my med...
Curious, how are some people just on 6mp or Imuran and nothing else? Do these people just try them alone to see if it works? I guess my hesitation is putting my body on two very strong drugs without...
Very good points. Thanks guys! I didn't even think about trying the additional drug with Humira. I'll have to check on that... I just am really disturbed with the 6mp and Imuran side effects. I...
Hello. I've been thankfully in remission for a year and recently have not felt well- tired, fatigue, a little urgency, and extreme gas. My GI doc ran the antibody test for Humira and it showed my...
Hello, I have been on Humira now for 5 months and haven't had a flare since! I am aware of the horrible side effects and it does frighten me; however, I am thankful that my body is accepting it and...
Thanks Soystud. I will keep that in mind. ;) My husband relocated for a job, so I kinda had to move. Hehehe And, I always second guess myself on everything. I'm bad about that. And plus, I haven't...
My last colonoscopy I was in a flare. This time my flare subsided due to being on Uceris, but once I'm off Uceris, I flare up again with a vengeance. I know now that this is due to not being on a...
I had a flex sig in May 2012 to confirm colitis and a colonoscopy done in Dec. 2012. I have been flaring since due to mesalamines's not working. My new GI physician wants another colonoscopy done to...
Hey Quincy! No, mesalamine enemas give me horrible side effects. At first they were working for me, and then all of a sudden it was like my body said no more to these enemas. The hydrocortisone enema...
Thanks for the insight!...
Is it safe to use a nightly steroid enema while on Uceris to help calm my inflammation. I've been bleeding quite a bit lately. I think this might be a silly question, but I'd rather be safe than...
Thanks Jax! And yes, iPoop, I'm starting to realize that I was hoping for the fantasy version of this disease. Now, I know I can't do the Rowesa enemas. Had horrible horrible side effects. 15-20 BMs...
Yikes, I haven't really thought about having to have a maintenance drug. This might sound silly, but I was hoping I would starting a strict diet, take pred for a few weeks, and hopefully stay in...
I'm 30 years old and I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis a little over a year ago and it's been a scary roller coaster ride since. My symptoms became noticeable when I was pregnant in 2011 and...
Thankfully, my GI gave me samples of Uceris for two weeks prior to having to pay for a prescription. Luckily, my insurance covers most. My GI doc also had a coupon for it, so make sure to ask about a...
Hey guys! My GI doc started me on Cortenema for 1 month to help my inflammation and to hopefully help me to heal and go into remission. I had my first dose last night and I am so very thankful to say...
Each post I have read has been very insightful, so thank you everyone. ItsAlwaysSomething, I will have to look into slippery elm. I have not eliminated dairy but I have lessened my intake. For...
Thanks guys for some insight. Madcat, I have an appt. to meet with my GI next week, so I plan to discuss new drug therapies for me. I'm also considering to try to find a GI specialist that...
3 weeks now. I have noticed that the diarrhea has subsided a little, but no real significance yet. The bloody mucous stools are still continuing. However, I have noticed that switching to a gluten...