Well that flare was months ago though. After the flare, I had no blood. Why would blood all of a sudden come back after months of no symptoms/urgency?...
I've had mild UC for about 8 years now. I rarely get flareups, maybe once every 4 years for about a month. This year, I got a flareup that lasted 2 months in February/March and then went on...
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So I take 4 mezavant pills per day for my colitis but right now I've got an infection that requires a week of antibiotics. The antibiotics are DOXYCYCLINE pills and I have to take 2 a day, each with...
Is anyone here able to take Flax seed or Hemp seed without going into a flare? I've been thinking about taking it in my smoothies for the health benefits but currently in remission I'm afraid I might...
The first flare was really bad because no one knew what was wrong with me for almost a month before I was able to see a specialist. But every other flare I've had wasn't as bad as the first, however...
http://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/328c8b/new_drug_for_crohns_disease_shows_impressive/ Just thought I'd post this here. I haven't seen it posted yet but if it has been posted all ready my...
I'm seeing very mixed opinions here thank you all though for the comments / input. I'm still not really sure how severe exactly taking prednisone once a year is doing to my body. The consensus from...
I know people have said that their lives have improved drastically after getting their colon removed because of how harsh their condition is, but there's a few things about mine. I was diagnosed in...
Hmm but am I taking the prednisone too much? My doctor told me that over time it will eventually degrade my bones but I'm not sure if I'm taking too much of it since I only take it about once or...
Yeah I'm on anti-inflammatory mezavant 4 pills per day (don't have the bottle with me right now to get the dosage). I also take prednisone when I flare (which is about once or twice a year, goes away...
Well this definitely brings a lot more perspective, thanks guys! I'm still going to go to the doctor just to be safe. I haven't had a colonoscopy since around 2012 so its been over 2 years. When...
What exactly are these pains I've been getting though? I've never had these pains before in remission. Should I still go to the doctor?...
I'm going to go to the doctor in a few days but the thing is I'm worried and I want to know what is the possibility I have colon cancer? I'm aged 21 male and I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis...
Thanks didn't know you could do that on Google!...
Hey guys thanks for all the information, really useful. Not Happy Yet!, how exactly would you google previous employers though? For example lets say the company I want to work for is called:...
Okay I still have not had my question answered about what to do when I get a flare for my job in which I am not able to come into work for a fairly long time. Would an office desk job for a company...
Few things, My flare ups do not allow me to do any work what so ever, as I am bed ridden. I don't know how its for a lot of you here but a lot of people on here are mentioning to just "push through...
So I finally finished school and took the summer off. Now's about the time I start getting a job and looking for an apartment to rent. The only thing is, I'm worried. First off, when I go for an...
Ah all right, thanks a lot!...
Is it very rare to see someone survive colon cancer from colitis if they catch it early on? I mean you'd think you would be cured of both colitis and cancer if you go through with the surgery and get...
Hey thanks for all the replies! Just wanted to bring this topic back and get some more stories!...
Oh wow good to know! Can anyone else confirm this about there being no decrease in life expectancy?...
Just a really quick question. Been thinking of having part of my colon removed if my symptoms start to get really bad (theyre fine right now, I usually flare once a year). If I have the disease part...
Ah all right. I was actually concerned it was some kind of side effect or something, though I've read the skin test is harmless. But how does it bruise like that? I was so careful not to even touch...
Well when I got it read I was told it was negative. But a day after (today) I started noticing a yellow blotch over it. The blotch is about half an inch. It's just like a yellow discoloration on my...
My doc wants to put me on remicade and as a precaution I had to get a chest xray and a TB skin test. I just finished both and tested negative on both. However, the TB skin test on my arm is still...
I know that A LOT of people cannot eat popcorn when flaring (myself included). However has anyone had any problems eating popcorn while in remission? In other words, has anyone gotten back into a...
Well unfortunately my doctor has prescribed the Remicade for me, though I won't be taking it for a while. Right now I'm just on the mezavant. You guys say that there are other meds available, but...
So I got diagnosed in 2012 near the end of the year, and it was horrible as I went at least 4 weeks without treatment (or knowing what was wrong with me), and then I got treatment with prednisone and...
How long has he been on remission for? Please do PM me or post when you've taken it, and tell us about your results!...
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Gastroenterology/InflammatoryBowelDisease/45893 There's apparently a new treatment for treating colitis and crohns. I haven't researched much about it yet so I was...
Hey, Still just wondering that if the fecal transplants are illegal in the US and Canada to perform on UC patients and C-Diff patients only, how are UC patients gaining access to it?...
Does anyone know anyone close to them or anyone they've heard of suffering any serious side effects from the Remicade? I'm just still scared to take it....
Just curious, how often do you have remission during a year?...
Hmm if it's illegal how are some people able to do it for UC?...
Quick question about remicade, how do you know if it works? I'm pretty sure I can only take the infusion while I'm in remission, otherwise it would be pretty hard to go to the hospital without going...
I've got a few questions about fecal transplants. If you want to read about my questions, just skip my little story. I'll start off by saying that after being in a recent flare for 5 weeks and now in...
How are you with most soft drinks? Say...cream soda or root beer? Though it's probably not the best idea to have those in a flare, was just wondering if gingerale might have actually been okay for...
Does anyone ever have a problem with gingerale while flaring? Or better yet, is gingerale a flare trigger for anyone while in remission?...
Anyone here ever have any problems with roasted red pepper hummus? I honestly love it, it makes hummus taste so much better. I've been able to eat it while in remission but I'm afraid to eat it while...
I've been thinking of having strawberry and banana smoothies in the morning blended together with some yogurt and ice. The strawberries would come frozen in a package. Is anyone else able to tolerate...
Thanks guys....
Just want to get a general consensus, who here is okay / not okay with the following foods while in a flare? I think my flare is finally starting to go down after using prednisone for a week but I...
I've read that you cannot have any food in the bowel at the time of taking a salofalk enema, however I accidentally had a few crackers right before I go to bed, and bedtime is when I take my enema...
I guess I should have mentioned I'm canadian. Are they still allowed to fire / lay me off?...
Hey guys, I'm almost finished school and so I'll be looking for a job soon. I've had colitis for at least 1 year and a half, but I've always had this on my mind. Usually when I flare (as I am right...
Like I said, I'm not going to stop eating, I was just curious as to what would happen if I stopped, would it heal faster? Pluot seemed to answer my question: " At "rest", your digestive system still...
Hey, I've had colitis for a year and a half now and I only seem to get symptoms in the fall (october->november, which was when I was originally diagnosed). However I'm starting to develop symptoms...