Hello, It's been a while since I last posted and on the whole I have been feeling pretty good thanks to the advice I have gained from this site and my current meds from the docs. I have a question...
Hi thanks for your replies. I have really noticed an improvement in my condition also as I have increased the azathioprine and my question really is could it be the aza or do you think it's the...
Hello it's been a while since I have posted on this site and I have been on a long journey in the last two years and am looking for some advice. I have pan colitis and have been in flare for about...
That is very interesting regarding your bicep and Pred can you tell me how long and what dose of pred you were or are taking? I also enjoy lifting and have been on pred now for about a year started...
sorry to here about your son it must be really hard for him. Not easy at any age. At 17 I don't think you can be told what to do even when completely healthy as it is a difficult age because most...
Vit A vit B5 vit B6 Vit 12 vit C vit D Cod liver oil vsl l Glutimine Psyllium husk I have recently been making bone broth check out this web site phoenixhelix.com it's an autoimmune dietary web site...
Just like to say a big thank you for all the advice and support over the last year along with the time that people on here have taken to read through my post. It has been of great help and I have...
Hi IPoop, yes sorry I mean flu shot. And yes I have also been to told to get the dead virus shot in the arm.I was again a little unsure wether to get this done but after deciding to start the Imuran...
It has been recommended by my IBD nurse that I have a flu jab to stop me catching a cold whilst on Imuran. Has anyone had this and did it give you the flu? Or is it a good idea to have this done? Any...
Hi Leanne i to am starting today 50mg then up it every two weeks by 50mg until I reach 200mg. I am a little worried the same as you I have been told that the best time to take it is at night so I am...
Thank you all for your kind words and advice it really does help to talk to people who have an understanding of this condition. I don't think the pred is helping with my mental state either at the...
Hello, once again I'm at a loss as what to do next sorry for all the uncertainty just want to be sure I make the right decision, so all advice really is a help. Ok I have been diagnosed with moderate...
Hi I am have just started my second course of pred currently at 40 mg for two weeks and the to tapper 5 mg a week and am probably due to go on Imuran two weeks in to my pred course. I now realise...
If I'm honest I do not know what any of that means Gary. You have obviously researched UC and have a much better understanding than me, as do a lot of people on here. Which is great for people like...
Which grape seed extract is recommended?...
Hi apologise soystud I obviously have another bone of contention to deal with that being my eye sight! Thank you for the reply you sound like a real positive person something I need to work on. My...
Hi malaika, Thank you for your understanding how to you find taking azathiprine and do you experience any side effects....
Hello soysod, I was diagnosed with left sided colitis in 2011 and I have been diagnosed with moderate pan colitis this year and have already done one course of pred and am about to stat another 10...
Thank you for the advice I poop. As you can tell I am a little worried about taking the Imuran my journey along the med ladder just seems to be moving a little faster than I thought it would. I guess...
Gary why don't you like Imuran I also have my concerns?...
Hi thank you for the response the nurse has recommended that I take 40 mg of pred for two weeks then tapper 5mg a week. After I have been taking pred for two weeks I am to phone her and then probably...
Hello again I have not posted for a few months as I felt things where on the mend I will give you a brief outline so far I did a course of Prednisolone for about 10 weeks along with taking 4.8 mg of...
Thanks for your reply Happychick I have had a stool test which detected active inflammation in my colon about three weeks got the results on Monday. That's why I was in for a blood test today. I was...
Hi I have been for a blood test today after being in flare for most of the year after doing pred for a while and starting to feel better. But since finishing the pred I feel things are starting to...
No potty hat and know instructions or advice from anyone how to do this. I think I will try the cling film approach see how I go. Thanks for all the advice been really helpful....
Hello again, I have spoken with my IBD nurse today and she has asked me to take in a stool sample tomorrow. Now I have just picked up the pots from my GP and thought how the heck am I going to poop...
Hi there I am looking for some advice. I have finished a course of pred a few weeks back and my symptoms started to slowly creep back no urgency but watery stools. I am currently taking 4.8mg of...
Hello Zengrill i'm happy you have found some relief. I to am fairly new to this site Zengrll and recently did my first course of pred which lasted 3mnths. I started at 40mg for one week tapered 5mg a...
Just a quick update. I phoned and spoke to my IBD nurse today and this is what she has advised me to do. Have been doing pred foam enemas twice daily for three days now after first day could not go...
After being on pred for 12 weeks starting at 40 mg tappering 5 mg a week stayed at 5 mg for two weeks then one week at 2.5 mg I have finally finished. Thought I was doing ok saw a few loose stools...
Ok I read a lot about the importance of vitamins and minerals and various supplements. I know it varies from one person to the next. but is there a best time of day to take you vitamins? And if you...
This is fantastic news for you long may it continue. how many mg do you smoke a day? Like you I have done a little research on nicotine therapy and low level smoking from what I have read people say...
I have been on pred for 10 weeks starting at 40 mg tapered 5mg a week until I got to 20 mg stayed at that for two weeks then tapper again 5 mg a week. I saw results almost straight away fully formed...
Congratulations I to get it on prescription and understand your Joy as it cost so much. I have been getting it for two months and have just got another two months worth on repeat prescription. I also...
Thanks for the detailed response IPoop, it really is appreciated. I have been doing really well,stool wise,since being on the pred but it has not been so good whilst on 5 mg. Hope fully it is like...
Congratulations and good luck to you. How do you find the Paleo diet hard or easy??? is this the same as the scd diet or different...
I probably have no right to say that I feel down compared to how I have felt in the past or some peoples symptoms on here and for that I apologise. I don't know what is wrong with me I should be...
Hi Gary thanks I was diagnosed on my last scope as having pan colitis that is why I was put on the Pred. yes my symptoms have improved a lot but just a little concerned as my stools have not been as...
Hello again, Ok so I went to see my GI yesterday as it was my last week of tapering my Pred i'm currently at 5mg. I told him that I had not reduced my asacol as he has suggested to 2.4mg but had...
I take 1 heaped tea spoon before bed. Have seen good results. This is mixed with water. Don't know if you have every tried carrot juice but you can mix it with this also. There is a guy on you tube...
Thank you Andrina. At least now I know what to look out for. I think i'm ok at present just want to be absolutely sure just watching everything a I tapper the pred....
Hello I'm hearing a lot about mucus in stools. What should you be looking for? I'm having fully formed stools but towards the end of my visit they go from formed to with out sounding crude like a...
I'm ok eating Pizza with a barbecue base. Just make sure it has no Ham or any thing spicy on the top...
sorry have had been in flare since December all started to look good once I started the Pred started seeing results within days. But I suppose it could take a little longer depending on how bad the...
I'm fairly new to this but been on pred for 7 weeks. started at 40mg reducing 5mg a week stayed at 20mg for to weeks then start reducing by 5mg a week until I get to 5 mg then finish, also currently...
I'm not sure but I had a whiskey session at Xmas 2013 and have just started to get my UC under control lately. I strongly think the alcohol played a major part. I like others did enjoy a drink but...
Ok after much deliberation and reading through many posts on here I would have to agree with what you are saying. it does appear that a very small percentage of people do have problems with melamine...
Gary I don't know you and probably will never meet you but thank you for taking the time to answer and go through some of my posts along with all the help and advice I have had from others on here....
I was diagnosed in late 2011 with mild left side colitis and put on Asacol in remission for about a year. If I'm honest I have had another flare before this one but wasn't really taking my UC serious...
Hello again. Just a quick update on my progress and my pred journey. I am now just about to start my 7th week on pred and am now at 15mg starting today as well as reducing my ASACOL to 2.4mg a day. I...