Hey Sean, I have also been away for quite awhile. You were very helpful to me back when we were both on lexapro. I am glad to see some familiar names on here. I got off of lexapro shortly after I...
I can't remember skipping a day, except maybe after a colonoscopy. If that happened, I would definitely be afraid to leave the house....
I'm glad to hear that everyone who responded is doing well. We all sound like we are doing about the same. Let's hope things stay that way for a long time. It was nice hearing from everyone....
I agree about the breakfast problem. I usually don't go out to breakfast because it's safer to eat at home in the morning. I usually have one or two bm's in the morning, breakfast and coffee and I'm...
Hello again, it's been awhile since I have posted, but I have to blame the Remicade for keeping me away. I do check in once in awhile to see how everyone is doing, but feel bad for not posting. It...
Poppie, you mentioned "rock rose" awhile back in a post to me about urgency anxiety. Since you mentioned it again, I decided to give it a shot. I ordered the rock rose and the rescue remedy. So, how...
Lately I have been thinking about how to pull this trick off while in the car, so this thread came at the perfect time. This is definitely a much better alternative then trying to find a restroom...
It's been awhile since I gave an update on my progress with Remicade. I have been doing much better lately as long as I get up early and spend some time in the bathroom before I leave. When I know...
Don't forget about Home Depot. It happens there quite often also....
That's funny about the walmart. I get that every time I go in that store. What's up with that?...
Canadagal, I'm already done with the rowasa. The first night went great but the second night gave me lower back pain and kept me in the bathroom all morning. I was miserable. I guess I will stick...
Ipoop, I have tried the psyllium seed husks in the past, but I didn't give it enough time. If things don't work out with the rowasa I may give the metamusil a try. It may be wishful thinking, but...
Ipoop, I haven't tried that yet. How much would you start out with?...
Canadagal, I have had 6 infusions so far including my loading doses.I am definitely much better than when I started. Frequency way down, no blood. The only thing hanging on is the urgency. I did try...
Thanks ipoop and canadagal, I will give it a try and see if it helps....
I was wondering how many of you are on Remicade as well as the Rowasa (or generic) enemas? I haven't used the enemas since I have been on remicade because I figured the remicade would do the trick...
No, it took care of everything but the urgency unfortunately....
Thanks Ipoop, I will let the docs worry about it....
Pixiepat, I'm right there with you. This is a common problem that is tough to get under control. I mostly have the urgency in the mornings, but the constant worry remains with you throughout the day....
Thanks Soy, I will give it a shot. Hopefully things don't get worse....
I know 5asa's are typically used as maintenance drugs and you shouldn't stop them when you are feeling better, but I have a question... Why do the instructions from asacol hd tell you to use it for...
Does anyone know how to tell if you are allergic to 5asa? Do you just try cutting back on the dose, or stop completely to see what happens? I am on remicade so at least I have a backup if I stop....
Hopefully that works just as well for you. So far I am also happy on the lexapro, with no side effects. Good luck....
Lonie, for some reason my dr wanted me to stay on it; said something about synergy with taking both. I guess I could drop the dose and see what happens. What do you think? Is anyone else on Remicade...
Therearemiracles, now you have me wondering if the reason I am not completely better on Remicade is because of the Asacol HD that I am taking. I am on the max dose of 6 pills a day, and have morning...
Judy2, are you taking any thing else for UC along with the Remicade? I am also taking Asacol HD at the max dose. My doctor mentioned that it was good to stay on both. After I read a recent post by...
Thanks Lonie, I really do think it's going to do the trick. Like Canadagirl mentioned, it is just going to take some time for the healing to happen....
Hey Mudshovel, I wasn't doing that great after my third infusion either. I definitely had improvement, but no where near what I wanted it to be. Once they do the antibody test, would you let us know...
Contentprof, yes I have been able to get it every 7 weeks so far because it wasn't lasting the full 8 weeks. Embersglow1, hang in there. Even though I have felt much better on remicade, this last...
Seanbigshow, I am glad you are doing better on the lexapro. Hopefully everyone else who has recently started lexapro is starting to feel a little better as we are. It seems like all of the side...
Peety, Wow, no preemptive bathroom visits; that's great! How many infusions do you think it took for you to really feel good? Canadagal, I am actually not doing too bad lately. I tried taking VSL #3...
After a week and a half on lexapro, I am beginning to feel less anxious. Thankfully the horrible headaches are gone and don't return. I know it's a little soon to be seeing the total effects of it,...
Bananas20, I have only been on Lexapro for about a week and a half. The first week I was on a half pill, and now I'm up to a full 10mg. I actually feel pretty good now other than the sleep issue and...
Thanks scaredy cat. Everyone seems just as friendly on here as the UC forum....
Now that everyone is mentioning it, I have that nervous stomach feeling most of the time. I hope the lexapro relieves that in time....
Kitt, thanks for the welcome and for the excellent information. I'm hoping that once I get the anxiety under control, the UC will also calm down a bit. From what you said, I think it will help. I...
Having a dog in the house brings so much joy to everyone. Our puppy is now 2 years old and is so spoiled. Enjoy your new puppy. It's a lot of work, but we'll worth it....
Igm1942, the more I read on this forum I have been noticing some people with UC. I'm starting to wonder if anxiety was the root of all my problems with UC in the first place. Thanks for responding....
Google has definitely gotten a work out from me when it comes to questions about meds. I always do lots of research before taking anything. I'm on too many bad meds already so I have to be careful.I...
Yup, that describes me exactly. Lol....
I will definitely try taking it at night. Too late now though, I took it this morning which would explain my late night on the forums. should have been sleeping hours ago. I will give it a shot...
Thanks Sean, I appreciate the reply. I am looking forward to the headaches being gone. I was worried about taking the larger dose, but strange enough I did feel a little better today. I don't know...
I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I usually spend a lot of time on the ulcerative colitis forum, but anxiety has now brought me over to here. I just started on lexapro last week and was looking...
Hello, I'm new on this forum, visiting from the UC forum. I just started taking the generic form of Lexapro, and it has been tough. For one week I was on 5mg and had what felt like tension headaches...
Canadagirl, how many infusions did it take for you to feel better? I mean really know that it was helping. I am much better at my 6 infusion, but still have the urgency. I have been using cortifoam...
Thanks Contentprof, I'm glad you are doing well on remicade. I'm on my 6th infusion but progressing at a slower pace. By the way, I see this is your first post; Welcome!...
I am happy you are doing well. Let's hope you are on to something. Keep us all informed on your progress....
Aguywithuc, I still haven't made up my mind yet on starting this. Just as you mentioned, I also worry that meds like this will have an effect on my memory. I don't need anything else making my memory...
I always wondered what went on after you got knocked out. Let's hope this isn't the norm; if it is, I would rather not hear it. After this incident, you would hope that it doesn't happen again. Or at...
I just got my supply of VSL#3 DS and tried it last night. I have been on renew life 80b so the 900b in the VSL is a huge difference. I am hopeful that this will benefit me over time. I will let...