So, hello all! I have UC am been in remission close to a year. I had a flare last January and was put on LIALDA (2nd time, first I didn't have any issues) which put me in the hospital. Second time on...
Thanks all! : ) Starting back on them today. I appreciate you being very direct. LOL...
So, had a mild flare up back in several months ago....doc put me on Lialda 3 pills and it worked and I have been fine literally, any blood is gone, BM's normal and no urges to go to the bathroom or...
So, been on Lialda for about a month now, and thank God, my BM's are getting normal. Thing is, I have noticed that both of my knees hurt and it is tough climbing up the stairs, not bad pain but just...
ipoop- I didn't know they can appear when one heals too! Dang, we just get all the fun don't we!? LOL /community/emoticons/rolleyes.gif Thanks for your reply....
So, had my scope yesterday...found two polyps. /community/emoticons/shocked.gif I never thought I would hear that. Is that somewhat normal for we folks? Kinda scares me. What can you tell me about...
Okay...so the doctor has me pick this white, lemon/lime flavored powder called PEG 3350. I sure hope and pray this is not the same stuff I had the first time in 2005. I could NOT get it all...
Quincy... Nope, actually getting much better with Lialda. : ) I do feel pretty bloated at times though. Now down to just 3 times a day (was averaging 6-8 per day on this last mild flare up). Scope on...
What have you been experiencing when taking Lialda?...
Was an Italian Meatball soup...nothing spicy (Progresso brand)...
Bad Gut....Thanks for ur reply....I will try some oatmeal. Just the sound of any type of salads makes me cringe! LOL...
Okay...soooo, had a can of soup I heated up for dinner, well, that messed me up-bad move. Still crampy today. Thought it was a soft food I would be fine. NOT! Been eating Mac and Cheese, rice,...
What do you do to help with the tenderness before and after a bm. Sometimes it is under the belly button and other times above. I am so tired of this. Sometimes it lasts all day. Have to sleep on my...
So, what should I be eating. I eat mac and cheese, applesauce, a little bread, Activia, eggs, rice. What do you suggest. Maybe I am not eating right so that's why I am so soupy. LOL...
Poppie....just thought I would try it one day. Just been taking them as a full dose since Sat. I am going to be one of the other folks in the small group that just splits them up. 2 in the am and 2...
Rustie; WOW! Today is kicking my butt. I took all four today before coming to work and doc didn't say to take on empty stomach, etc. I am VERY crampy, headache...feel pretty miserable. Yesterday, I...
So, today was the first day I took all four pills. Of course, will have to see it if works better for me but do most folks split it up? Two in the AM and two in the PM? I did go already after I got...
So, went to see the new doctor on Friday..yay, found a good one. He took me off Asacol and put me on Lialda (4 pills a day). Got a colonoscopy sched. for May 12. Meant to ask the doctor but got to...
Thank you everyone....so tired of the tenderness and sometimes crampy feeling and also those nagging backaches. Let's see what the doctor says in the morning. Sigh..guess my vacation is cancelled...
Rectal meds!?!? LOL Never taken those....Do they work pretty quickly and what am I to expect of them? Anyone pipe in (no pun there intended! TEE HEE)...
Got a mild flare up again....so, got some questions. Why is it we are so TENDER after a watery BM no matter if it is a small amount or not so much? How come the tenderness lasts sometimes ALL day?...
garylouisville : Nope, after I was done with my meds in 2005-2006 was tapered off of all of them and then never had any meds since then and have had no problems. This is new meds that were...
Hello all....well, second flare up week 2.5. First on was in 2005 after Mom passed and have been fine since then thinking that I don't think I will get sick again. I was soooo wrong! I know it will...