I do not recall a specific website. I just searched for constipation as a possible side effect of taking glucosamine and a various items came up as a possible side effect. I do recall one mentioning...
I was wondering the same thing. I started taking Glucosamine after having knee pain (as per GP suggestion). Several days later, I noticed that my bowels had completely blocked up and the only thing...
I have used Sambucol several times and I have found it really good. My GP told me to use it after a flu reaction after having the flu injection. I have used it ever since whenever I feel a cold etc...
I just realised that I have forgotten to update my profile to show my current meds....
I was taking 4 Lialda for a few years before my doctor would even consider reducing it to 2 a day. I am also on Imuran 150mg per day....
I did get pericarditis, which apparently is common with ulcerative colitis. At the time, I was on salofalk and 50mg prednisone. This was the beginning of a huge flare....
The strange thing is that both my daughter were referred for a tonsillectomy due to tonsil stones (the white/yellow smelly gunk). Neither of us had antibiotics for this reason. I am holding off her...
I was just wondering how and if a tonsillectomy affects the immune system? Does it send it into overdrive. I had mine removed when I was 19. This was something I was thinking about when my younger...
I had an ablation in March this year due to heavy periods. I also could not take any medication birth control, progesterone, etc as it affected my UC. I still get a period, as he could not get to the...
That is what I have also. There was a drop in red blood cells and they are larger than normal. They call it macrocytosis- mine was mild. No change in medication levels at the moment. Wait and see...
My last blood test shows rbc levels of 3.45 (low) and mcv level of 105 (high). The summary was mild macroçytosis. Has anyone else had this while on imuran and if so, is the imuran to blame?...
Good old yakkult works very well....
I too am taking Imuran (150mg) and have been since September 2011. I also had thin hair before I started and lost a lot exactly as you describe. It stopped falling out dramatically about May 2012. So...
Sarah, I was in the exact same position as yourself in 2011. Very badly bleeding and in hospital for two weeks with IV steroids for the most part of that. It was a toss up as to being prescribed...
UC and Me - Thanks for clarifying that, as it was a concern for me....
Extremely good video, regardless of what is being sold. I went straight to my fridge for a yakkult (lactobacilus probiotic drink). I must admit i am drawn to sweets....very bad. I will be trying to...
No its not a birth control pill. I was advised to take it from day 19 of my cycle fir 7 days only. This is repeated each month. It reduces the lining of the uterus and therefore less bleeding. I know...
I am just a bit concerned about a risk with blood clots, so was wondering if anyone else may have heard of this. It is a synthetic progesterone which lessens bleeding and cramps. I will be using it...
I have been advised to use primolut for heavy periods but am worried if it may have the same effect on me as the pill. Has anyone else used this and did you have any concerning side effects?...
I also have a swollen ankle for two days. It does not to walk but my calf muscle feels tight. I will give it a couple of days and if it has not gone down will go to the doctor, what do you think?...
Yes, it is true that a lot of females have bowel issues at that time of the month....
I too have had lots of dreams about going to public toilets, where there are many stalls and the whole place smells really bad. I could not find a clean toilet to use or there were toilet stalls...
My bms were relatively normal before the prep and colonoscopy. Since then they are a bit slow. My gp thinks my nausea is related to a gastro bug. The nausea is still there unfortunately. I feel...
I had a colonoscopy last Friday, which was ok. The last few days I have been experiencing nausea and am not sure if it is a virus or something linked to the colonoscopy. Has anybody heard of this or...
Hi Kitty I also have soya milk, but I took notice what another member mentioned about the ingredients listed on the soya. I like to buy the "light" version but one of the brands we use here which was...
The brand I use is called Ferro-Grad C (not sure if it is only from Australia). It is made up of dried ferrous sulfate (325mg) and sodium ascorbate (562.4mg). I also did try a liquid iron last year,...
Does anyone get bleeding from taking iron supplements? The last couple of times I attempted to take some iron supplements, my UC starts flaring. I mentioned this to the GI, but he was not definite in...
Hi Petah It does take a while to get used to the medication. The rectal meds can make you feel gassy also, but it does settle down. They are very soothing and they seem to act immediately, but you...
Hi Petah I am from Australia like yourself...Sydney (southwest). It is very overwhelming when you are told you have this disease. I too felt like you last year when I was diagnosed. I have two...
I found that when i was on prednisone, my periods stopped for two months ( but I was on a high dose 70mg) and it wasn't until two months later that my periods arrived....
naturalcurl My HB is 122 (normal range for females is 120-150). Just normal. My hematocrit (also knwon as PCV) is 0.341 LOW (normal range for females is 0.40 - 1) LOW. I feel like crap. My bowels are...
I actually did google this information and it did come up that I am low in iron/anaemic, but som e of the information is conflicting. The ER basically said eveything was ok....confusing? I am...
I went to the ER over the weekend as I was concerned about extreme tiredness and nausea which would not go away. I thought it was a virus...still not sure, but these were by test results ( I only put...
I am not on prednisone. The last time I took it was in February. So its not from that unless it has residual effects....
Does anyone know if either Mezavant or Imuran cause high blood pressure. I have been feeling sick...headache, nausea, tired, sick taste and had put it down to having a virus. I went to my GP...
Hi supportive mom, Fortunately my girls dont have this disease, but this is my worst nightmare. When I got diagnosed, I found it difficult at first to incorporate food for the whole family, because I...
46&crashing Do you think if I have the occasional Thai food (eg once a month.....maybe less often), then it would be ok? I dont think i would eat it straight...I wasnt that crazy, but I would add...
This may sound like a stupid question, but can anyone tolerate chilli, without flaring/bleeding? I was a chilli freak, right up until I was diagnosed with UC. I especially loved Thai...
Hi Bellyache If you have UC, why are you taking aspirin ? I didn't think we could take this. Could this be the cause of your nausea, as it could be acidic on your stomach area ? How long have you...
When I was on prednisone (started at 70mg), I was told to drop 5mg every second week. It was a very slow drop to avoid having to take it again. I know everyone wants to get of it asap, but it...
Hi prayferful1, I also find that when I get off the rectal meds, I get constipated. What I find I need to do is eat at least 3 whole fruit per day. I have wholemeal cereal for breakfast with a heaped...
I also think as much as people try to be helpful, its gets too much. It definitely feels like others (who have no idea, unless they also have UC) have all this advice, because we don't know how to...
Yes, I am also lactose intolerant. I mostly have soya milk with my cereal and mostly use it in my coffee and or tea. Sometimes, I get away with a bit of normal dairy and sometimes I am a bit naughty...
I was breastfed for 12 months....
Hi Madpotter, when I had to follow the low residue diet, i found it rather difficult at first, but it doesn't last forever..trust me, even though it feels like it sometimes. For breakfast I would eat...
Colicky The pain has subsided but now I am left with almost constant nausea. I also have a throbbing headache over my left eye. Yes, the underside of the toilet always gets stained as you describe....
Hi rikkidan, did your pancreatitis come on straight away or slowly with symptoms being varied ? I too seem to lose my appetite when I am feeling nauseous, but it is not constant....
Hi rikkidan Thanks for your comments. So what you are trying to say, is that the usual blood tests can come back normal, but it is still possible (due to borderline numbers) for me to have effects on...
Hi all I decide to start the pariet today (couple of hours ago).We will see how this goes. The doctor told me to take it for two weeks to see if it settles, assuming it is gastritis. He didn't rule...
The doctor wasn't sure but advised to wait a few days and then try pariet for a couple of weeks in case is is gastritis. Of course he did say if it got coniderably worse to go to the ER. For the...