Platinumpixie – I'm making an appointment for a rheumatologist shortly. And no, no access to an academic centre. For research purposes I assume? Viking – I was not on prednisone at the time all of...
Hi everyone! Posting and hoping I can find some insight into my problem. Just some background info: I was diagnosed with a mild case of UC about 3 years ago. I've tried a bunch of different meds and...
Hey everyone! This one will most likely be for the ladies of this forum... So I've been diagnosed with UC for over 6 months now and I'm on rectal and oral meds. Nothing is really happening or...
Thank you both so much for your responses! Right, Gary, it is a life-long disease and my doc did say every patient takes their own special "cocktail" of meds that works for them. I guess I haven't...
Hi everyone! I got diagnosed with mild to moderate UC back in December and was put on Salofalk suppositories nightly. Was on it for a few months and I found it did nothing for me, so I went in about...
Thank you both for the tips! :)...
So tomorrow I have to go in for a short colonoscopy and was told to take a Fleet enema two hours before my appointment. Have any of you done a short colonoscopy before? I assume I won't get sedated...
Hi! And haha thanks, embersglow1!...
Conquer UC, thank you for the tip! I have been tested, but good to know certain STD's are a cause. I had no idea! Caycro, thank you for the info, as well. All things to keep in mind and suggest! Hope...
Thanks so much for the advice, guys! Poppie, I will definitely keep that in mind for my next chat with the doc....
Using it just at night. And very true about the inflammation spreading. I have another colonoscopy set for July with my current doc, but I'm itching to get it bumped up so he can finally see what's...
Thanks, Gary! Maybe I'll mention that to my doc, or at least prod him about other options. He seems pretty adamant about Salofalk, saying it's the best med for me now with little side effects. But if...
Thank you all for your responses! After telling my GI I didn't notice much difference on Salofalk, he prescribed me cortisone foam but I found that only made things worse. It's only been two weeks...
Hi everyone! Just found this wonderful forum with a bunch of great advice on it! I was diagnosed with mild UC in December after having symptoms for over a year. I've been on nightly Salofalk...