Well, I would like to apologize for your recent diagnosis, but I would also like to congratulate you on joining an elite club. UC carriers are the best looking, most intelligent and articulate people...
It sounds like you are feeling the exact same way that I currently do. I wonder how long Humira takes to "kick in", so to speak? I am almost 5 weeks in, and I have only seen moderate improvements. I...
Good luck, I hope it works for you. I just started as well, and I have noticed slight improvements so far. I just took my set of two shots yesterday. I do not know if it is true for everyone, but my...
You can always get a second opinion, or even express your concern with your current GI. However, Lialda is a great and safe medication, I think you'll be fine. You should still voice your concerns...
I believe medications are the only thing that can help you, if it is indeed a flare up. Canasa and/or Uceris is a great combination to help with such a condition. It might just be time for a new...
Sorry for all your troubles, your ability to keep on with such a good attitude is admirable :) As for your bleeding, the heavy stress you are experiencing is more than likely the cause, but I am no...
Your GI's office does not sound very friendly. The position you are in stinks, I hate when I am mid-flare and I am just waiting for an appointment or a new prescription. I tend to handle it the exact...
If it will not put any financial stress on you, then I would absolutely recommend a colonoscopy. It is a great way to see what is going on inside. For me, I take comfort in knowing what is wrong. If...
Sorry, clearly I am not an observant one.lol We do happen to be the same age though :) As for your situation, I think you should try Uceris. I was on Lialda as well and it was great until my recent...
Imodium is a good idea, hopefully it will help you. Are you on any medications?...
I am on Humira and sushi has yet to cause an issue. With that said, I have only been on Humira for two weeks. I guess we will find out though.lol...
I know it is none of my business, and I did not see every post in that thread, but it seems sort of insensitive to ban a UC carrier who is negatively passionate due to a terrible experience. I...
I agree with the posts above me, there are far too many medications to attempt before surgery is even mentioned. Surgery is permanent, so please make sure you do some research before making such an...
For me it took two weeks for my insurance company and the Humira company to reach an agreement. You should call the Humira company (1-800-4Humira) and see what the hold up is. Your GI's office might...
I am a college student as well, and it can be extremely rough at times. Sitting for 90 minutes is impossible for me without a few bathroom breaks. As mentioned before, you should notify your school's...
I have never been fond of diets, per say. Everybody is different, and different foods do different things to different people. I am sure eating healthy is something that everyone should do, but I am...
I currently reside in North Carolina. I am a proud student of ECU :)...
Sorry for your troubles, as a man I can never truly empathize for some of you women out there. I cannot truly say that I "understand" what you are goin through, and for that I apologize again....
I do not know you, but I am still glad to hear you are doing well. I did it amazing that I use to think I had it bad, but many of you have had it much worse than I. I came to this forum for...
Soft drinks beat me up too as well, I have had to swear off of them. I have never had coffee, so I cannot speak on that. Some foods have become obvious for me to avoid. It is probably for the best...
I am sure it is different for each person, but mine usually occurs while eating. It can become tedious at times, but in remission it never seems to pop up. But when I flare up, it tends to be very...
Fiber supplements could help, and I would recommend them regardless. I would still recommend a colonoscopy or at least a check up to confirm what is causing this....
I too am at college and enduring a flare up. She will probably have to start a new kind of medication if her old medications are not working. That is precisely why I am on Uceris, to help reduce the...
I am glad that you seem to have a good attitude about this, that is a very important attribute for this disease. Surgery is always an option, but I consider it the last option. Many new medications...
I am open to the idea that diet is a factor, but I am also very confident that it is much more than that. I hope researchers find out soon....
I have had bad luck with everything except Asacol. Lialda worked for a while but for some reason stopped working all of a sudden. I honestly do not know if anything besides the big meds work. Sorry...
Mine repaired itself after time, I think. I was given stool softeners for a couple months and my BM's went back to normal(was also on Lialda). The inside of my colon also felt normal when I started...
Don't let the bad name steroids carry in the media scare you. Uceris is a steroid used specifically for UC that is an almost instant deflammatory. It does not shrink any body parts nor does it make...
Sorry, I misspelled it, it's Canasa. It's a weird mushy suppository that melts pretty quick. It really was effective though....
I was told that neither really had side effects. Did the Lialda not work, or did you have side effects?...
Haha that's funny stuff. I guess it would be better than the disease itself, even though your way of life may not improve....
I've never heard of doing 2 enemas within an hour of each other. Maybe you should call your GI or a nurse to find out how to schedule it. I guess I'm spoiled, my nurse always schedules everything for...
Sorry to hear about your brother, that is terrible. I'm sure you're colonoscopy will go well, you seem to have some resilience to you. Good luck :)...
You could try starting easy, and work your way back to where you were. I'm in the same boat, I lost 60 pounds after I started weight lifting thanks to my UC. I even got weaker, which stinks, but I'm...
I was given Canasa and I saw results the next day. They can be a hassle, but I felt they were worth it....
I'm skeptical, but I want it to be true. I'll have to watch it before developing an opinion. NiceCupOfTea has the same feelings about it as I do....
I hear it hurts as well, I'm waiting to find out. May I ask what Remicade is? Is it a shot as well?...
Thank you all for the kind words and stories. It sounds like everyone seems to have nice results, but I'm glad I know it hurts.lol I don't care about the pain, as long as it works....
Imuran tasted awful, but worked wonders for me. After a month I was living a normal life, there were no signs of UC at all. Unfortunately, I got pancreatitis and had to stop. If you don't get...
No idea, but if there's no blood or pain, then it sounds like you're doing fine. Sorry I don't have any answers, but you sound like you're going strong regardless....
My apologies for the redundancy then, I'll be sure to search more often. Thank you all for the support, I'm not nervous really, just anxious. I was on Imuran and it worked amazingly. I was down to...
You're more than welcome to share them. I will offer any advice I have, and at the least will listen to what is on your mind....
Haha great reaction, you handled it like a pro....
Lol thank you, I might have to try it. After all, I have nothing to lose....
I'm sorry if I'm beating a dead horse, but I am scheduled to start taking Humira injections next week. I was wondering if any of you are on or have taken Humira. Any advice or warnings?...
Do these foods help with the disease? Sorry for my lack of nutritional knowledge, I have not been asked to change my diet by any of my caretakers....
Thank you, I'm not very good at picking names. After my first post I was afraid that it might have been insensitive to some that carry the disease. I hope that never becomes the case....
Wow, what an amazing story. I never thought about getting the disease while pregnant, I'm so sorry you had to experience that. As for what causes UC, I'm not sure. Mine is clearly hereditary, almost...
Sorry for your misfortune. Uceris is a great steroid that stopped my bleeding, and reduced the inflammation of my colon. You might need to try another steroid. Also, how long have you been on Lialda?...