I haven't lost as much as some of you. I'm only down 1 or 2 sizes, so I just wear my same clothes. Shirts have been fine, but the pants are falling off of me. I need to wear a belt with everything,...
I've had two and was awake for both, but I will most likely request sedation next time. The first was fine. Uncomfortable obviously, but it was over quickly and not worth being sedated for. The...
Glad you're okay! I haaaate getting my blood drawn, but I do fine with it. I just can't look. I have "easy" veins and the nurses never have a hard time with them, but one morning I had some crazy...
I went to pick up my enemas from the pharmacy and she prescribed canasa!!! Which we both know my insurance doesn't cover. So I called back and spoke to a nurse who spoke to the PA and said that she...
Haha, yeah, I'm definitely not a hairless cat person either. I'm not severely allergic...just get really itchy, watery eyes and my sinuses start acting up. I don't have asthma or any respiratory...
I have, but honestly, I'm confused by it. I looked at the subsidy I could get and it would only save me about $18/month. When I'm looking at a $350/month policy, $18 really doesn't make a...
I used a hydrocortisone enema for 2 1/2 months (I think) and never experienced any pain, cramping, or side effects at all. If any side effects were there they were so minimal that I didn't even...
I actually have a new job, but no insurance. :-/ A friend and I are buying 5 restaurants of an established franchise, but because we will be working for ourselves, we don't have insurance. I'm going...
My boyfriend is allergic to all dogs, even hypoallergenic dogs, and I'm allergic to cats. When we get married, I'm hoping he'll be able to tolerate living with my dog for the remainder of my dog's...
All I asked for was mesalamine enemas, the generic for rowasa. I'm hoping the pharmacy will have them ready today so I can see the dosage and whatnot. I don't know what it is with this doctor, but...
It has taken this long, but after 4 calls to my gi, I've finally gotten the prescription! They are starting me on a 6 week course and told me to stop after 6 weeks because it gets dangerous at that...
Imagine my surprise the day after I decided blue velvet cupcakes would be even prettier! :turn:...
Rolling over in bed gets me needing to run to the bathroom too....
I take my dog to my parents house every day on my way to work. That way he can go in and out as he pleases all day and get all the exercise he cares to get. He's such an easy dog. He prefers to be...
A lot of cat people here! I have one dog. He's an big Pomeranian (16 lbs!) and he's the sweetest thing. He will be 8 years old this month and isn't hyper and yappy like most poms are. He actually...
I experienced the same thing when I tried an elimination diet. I was already small (size 2), but after starting an elimination diet, I lost over 15 lbs in 2 weeks. I didn't gain it back after I...
3 wipes for me. Deltaforce - Is kirklands brand similar to charmin? I wish there was a way to sample a roll without buying the costco sized pack, haha. :rolleyes:...
I won't be much help because I decided to hold off on starting cimzia until I have exhausted more of the milder options first. Depending on what kind of questions you have about the drug, you might...
I'm so happy for you! I hope this keeps up!...
Mark - I haven't noticed the pricing in the states, but I also rarely look at pricing when it comes to toilet paper. I know it's not going to affect my decision so I don't even bother observing....
What about pasta salad for lunch? If you're into eating resistant starches, this would include some of that too. Annie's dressings make good pasta salad dressings and a lot of them are lactose free...
I'm skeptical of the ingredients in those vegan dairy substitutes. Although, I confess I haven't looked into what they are made of, but I assume it's soy and maybe some other garbage I'd want to...
If you have a Trader Joes nearby, they have an awesome lactose free yogurt cheese. I use it in everything! On sandwiches, pizza, quesadillas, etc. I actually just made some cheesy mashed potatoes...
I've always been a firm believer in buying quality toilet paper. Even long before I had UC, it didn't matter how much money I needed to save, I would never ever ever buy cheap toilet paper. Yesterday...
I wish I would have seen this thread before I saw Julie's new thread....
Welcome to the forum! But sorry you've been cursed with this disease. My parents are all about natural remedies too and not fans of medication in most instances, so I can empathize with you there....
Gluten doesn't bother me personally, but I'm definitely right there with you on the sugar overload. My boyfriends mom packed me a box full of goodies to take home with me. My boyfriend was like "why...
I started taking Jarrow's S.Boulardii capsules on 12/24 and broke out in hives almost immediately. It's just small patches, but I have several patches on my torso, arms, neck, and head at a time and...
Such a good book! I also borrowed Sharp Objects and Dark Places from my library after reading Gone Girl. Dark Places is probably my least favorite of the three, but they're all so good. The main...
I ate pretty much whatever I wanted to as long as it wasn't a major trigger, but only had small amounts of foods that I know are minor triggers. I did alright as far as feeling okay goes, but I still...
Joanna, I can handle a cup of decaf without having a bad reaction. That might be an option to try next time you crave a cup....
Oh, coffee... My first true love... I used to be the person who not only enjoyed coffee, but I also required it. I'm proud to say I have not had caffeine since June 24th!...
Haha, that's an awesome idea for wrapping dirty Santa gifts. I went to the pharmacy today and they told me they could send a request to my doctor since they weren't in my prescription history. I...
Thoreau - I didn't like it for two reasons. One, because the options were too limited. Yes, the next town over had grocery stores, churches, a gym, etc, but I didn't have a whole lot to choose from....
I have lots of neighbors, have paved roads, am 15-30 minutes from city life depending where you go. And, I'm about 8 minutes from a wal-mart, hair cutting places, banks etc... in the smaller town I...
I am in the us, so according to what you say, I should be able to get a generic mesalamine enema. Any suggestions on how to tactfully tell her she's wrong? I'm not trying to piss her off, I just want...
Luckily, I'm able to go home on my lunch break as well. So I can eat something for lunch then use the bathroom at home before returning to work. I'll be changing jobs in about a month and will be on...
I had an appt with my PA at the GI yesterday. I asked her about getting on a mesalamine enema because my only lingering symptoms for the past month and a half are urgency and loose stools. She told...
I started experiencing UC symptoms a little over a year ago and have not missed a day of work due to UC yet. I work in an office setting and I am very fortunate that my office is right beside the...
What remedy was this?...
I know we are all different and have different reactions to food, but a lot of us also have some common triggers. So how do you guys do when you eat quinoa? Does this fall into the category with...
I pay $50 for 20 packets (but because I only take 1/2 packet each day, it's a 40 day supply for me) through my policy with Cigna. I was surprised I was able to get it for that cheap. I get all...
I would have loved if my doctor told me that. I see it as a trust issue. If they know that diet affects uc, but still tell me that there's no connection... What else are they lying to me about? They...
I don't know what my d3 levels are, but I am taking 1/2 packet of vsl#3ds daily for a probiotic....
I also answered 4 correctly....
Oh, I did cut out all almond products first. I still didn't really see any improvements. I switched from paleo to an elimination diet so I could pin point which foods were actually issues for me. So...
I followed a Paleo diet for about 3 months, I think. The first couple of weeks, I started feeling a little bit better, but after that I kept declining and eventually was feeling worse than before I...
I didn't want to stop eating spinach and stop drinking green tea at the same time because then I wouldn't know which was the cause. So I quit the tea and kept up with the spinach. I also got my twice...
Interesting... I didn't realize fresh spinach was high in histamines as well. I thought your post was just referring to sunflower seeds. While googling for more information about high histamine...
Ha! There have been times I've wondered how I make it through every month without bleeding to death. :smilewinkgrin:...