I get drugs from Canada because I cannot afford them in the USA. I use planetdrugsdirect.com And Canadadrugpharmacy.com I don't use generics of Asacol 400 mg or Canasa (meds I take) because while...
Yikes, I am sorry to hear this. I had no reaction to Asacol except perhaps some hair loss. I don't really have much advice, but perhaps you can be put on Lialda? I'm sure all of those symptoms will...
If I lay on my left side and lift up my right leg, the bubbles come out of me. I lift my leg so that it's staring straight to the sky. GOOD luck!...
I'm so sorry Andrina! The only thing I can suggest is that when I flared bad I had to try to eliminate stress from my life. If that's even possible?!? Also, I finally found a good GI doctor that...
Hi bananagirl, That's good 10 hours is enough. I suppose if I got 10 hours every night I'd be okay. The problem is some nights I can only get 7 and then I sleep like 13-14 hours the next night. It's...
Yes I get depressed. I take an anti-depressant. I feel the disease completely ALTERED my life for good. It's sad because I feel stalled by this disease. I've never had a bf and I can't help it it's...
If I have gas it's mostly mixed with mucus, but you can let air out w/o the mucus IF you lift your legs and bum in the air and then let the air out. Do not let air out when you are laying on your...
Yes I've had mucus accidents. Mostly if I can't get to the toilet in time. If you wear a pad that could help so you don't worry about dirtying your pants. good luck....
Sadly I need that much sleep to feel good. It's so frustrating. I can't always get that though. Also, is it hard for you guys to work full time? I work part time, but want full time, but worry I'll...
Hmmm My GI doc said Delzicol is the same as Asacol and that they did the switch to block a generic Asacol. I am seriously depressed about that. I am SO MAD at Warner Chilcott!!!!!!...
Oh UCandMe, I'm so sorry you are feeling worse today. If the doc says the steroids are safe and you feel you may need them then I guess you should try it. No doctor has ever recommended steroids for...
Hi InspectorFish, I'm sorry for all you are going through. Once the meds start to work your life will be very normal. :) You can get a medical card that says you are supposed to have access to ANY...
My prayers are with you :) You have a great attitude. You will get better!!!! God bless to everyone here. We will be okay. :)...
Have you tried regular sweetened drinks? If it's diet or artificially sweetened it will hurt your colon. Any fake sugars hurt the colon even in non UCers. I can drink regular pop and regular juice,...
I get that problem ONLY IF the drink is diet. Aspartame is bad for colitis sufferers. Regular sugar does not cause me to have bowel movements. Good luck!...
Hi UCandMe, If it was me I'd use Canasa as I'm slightly frightened to use Steroids. I have similar stool...sometimes formed, but sometimes more soft. Sometimes just blobby. My GI doc said soft stool...
Thanks for all the tips. Do you guys have prescription coverage? I don't...just health insurance with a prescription drug discount. Sadly, if I had to buy Asacol for a month in USA I believe it would...
Dear UC and Me, I'm not sure that you need the rectal meds. I was almost put on steroidal foams, but I never did that because I stayed on Canasa. I think if you are doing well w/o Canasa then you...
Hi,I don't think you always need a rectal med IF you are doing well without it. I NEED it for certain. I take one Canasa every night for almost 5 years now. If I didn't I'd just lose blood. My last...
One more thing...did you get side effects with Lialda? I'm a bit nervous to switch because I'm afraid my body won't take to it. My body does quite well with Asacol. Thanks!!!...
Hi everyone, I have a question: Has anyone switched from Asacol to Lialda? If so did it work just as well? I'm thinking of switching because Asacol isn't going generic for many more years it...
Oh no. I'm so disheartened. Thanks for the information though. I've been waiting for generic Asacol for a long time. What a huge disappointment! I do get it from Canada because otherwise I couldn't...
Hi everyone,I believe Asacol 400 mg is losing its patent on July 31st. Does anyone know if there will be generic forms of Asacol soon? I hope so because it's been a money buster for me and so many...
Oops I didn't realize that you are on Asacol. I think it will start WORKING quickly and you will feel better soon :) That is what happened to me back in 2005. Hope you are having a better day! :)...
Dear Csantamaria, I really hope you feel better soon! After I had my first colonoscopy in 2005 I became quite sick. I couldn't even drink water without losing it through diarrhea. I vomited once....
I forgot to mention that I take Asacol 400 mg. I do not take the generic form either. Thanks!...
Hi,I have to buy my Asacol from Canada. I get it from Canadadrugs.com Is there a cheaper and legitimate pharmacy out there? Thank you! And I pray you all feel God's healing and love. :) Blessings,...
Hi, I hope things will work out. I've taken Immodium before a plane ride, and that helped. Also, you may want to wear feminine pads at the rectum part of your underpants. If something leaks out you...
okay thanks!!!...
Hi, I clean my toilet daily. I just like to do that because I hate anything dirty. Canasa causes little yellow marks that are kind of hard to get off, but I work at it....
Hi, I have UP as well. I take Canasa. I am able to get Canasa for $15 a month right now because of the Axcan Rx Complete Program. I hope you can get on the program. My GI doctor got the card for me....
Hi, SO SORRY you are sick. :*( I'm glad you are starting to feel better today. If you are dehydrated at all please get an IV of fluids in your body. I waited too long a few times and then was...
Hi, It IS hard to have UC, and it is COMMON for UC sufferers to get depressed. I am on anti-depressants. I didn't gain weight from it. I take Paxil 20 mg 1 x a day. It has helped. If you are feeling...
Is Salofalk sold as suppositories? I use Canasa 1,000mg, but it's the suppository kind. Thanks...
Hi sfc425, I hope everything works out for you. Others on the Forum have used Canadian drugs. $100 is definitely better than $600. I guess Canada has a law that STRICTLY prohibits pharmacies from...
Hi, I have the same problem with affording Asacol right now...I can't :( I have been doing research for a month now on what to do. Anyway, I called Warner Chilcott (USA producers of Asacol) and they...
Just a note about fish oil...I use something called Oil Smart by Renew Life company. It may be more tolerable than plain fish oil. I was told it's a great product. I've used it for 7 years now. I...
I don't think it will harm the medication. I use Canasa, and I love it because it really helped my bleeding to stop. Good luck. :)...
Hi, I found some links that might be helpful for those struggling to afford their prescription drugs. The first link is an informative article about how to save money on prescription drugs....
Hi everyone, I am still trying to figure out what to do about my medication problems (ie affording the medication). Anyway, I feel more safe with BRAND Asacol from Canada than generic. Has anyone...
Oh just to clarify, I don't have anything against surgery. None of my doctors have ever mentioned it to me. However, if you can only get better with surgery then you should do what is best for you. I...
Hi xmommy, Please don't give up. I started with colitis at 15, and I wasn't properly diagnosed until 32. I'm 34 now. Anyway, I still have my colon. I think you might need a new GI doctor. My first...
Hi Everyone, I've often felt that gum does aggravate my Ulcerative Proctitis. I just happen to love gum though! /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif Still I worry that I'm hurting myself by chewing...
Oh and like someone else said..Jello is a godsend. It REALLY helps me when I'm extremely miserable. It takes away nausea, and it is very calming. If you are dehydrated I'd recommend Gatorade...I...
Hi, I find that when I'm in a flare, I have to avoid greasy food, many vegetables (like lettuce with oil/vinegar, peppers, dandelions), and dairy products. I do best on blander food like cream of...
Thanks Beachlife for your help. :) I hope it works out for you notsosickly. I have to see my GI soon to hammer out a solution....
thanks notsosickly for your help. Blessings :)...
I have had an ache in my colon. It's kind of scary, but I figure it's the sores inside of our colons. God Bless...
Thanks Noah! I will look into everything....
I hope you are feeling better! I guess illnesses do trigger UC. Usually, I get flares only from stomach illnesses (not respiratory etc.), but I guess any illness could do this to us. Anyway, I hoe...