I have Crohn’s (originally diagnosed as UC) and this used to happen with me, too. And I said the same thing - my immune system must be too busy fighting the cold virus to attack my gut. I don’t know...
I was 22 when I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Yes, the medicines are often quite expensive. No insurance? Certain medicines take awhile before kicking in. I'm not familiar with Lialda. I...
[b]Hi Valhalla. I had a total colectomy with ileo-anal anastomosis 6 yrs ago due to ulcerative colitis that was no longer responsive to any medication or other treatment. It was a two stage surgery...
Hi. I can empathize with the feeling gross and the pain. (Oh the pain!) I'm trying to educate myself about fistula causes, types, treatments, etc. I got my first fistula in February. It started as an...
to hubby: "I'll be in the library." to my 7-yr old: "I'm going to the bathroom. Don't get into anything!" because he knows I'll be there for awhile and that's a great time for him to sneak extra...