So my ophthalmologist wants to change my medications from Imuran to either methotrexate or cellcept to obtain better control over my uveitis (caused by my colitis). So I've been on Imuran for the...
I'm rather shocked your GI didn't go further despite the inflammation. The only reason I've had a doctor stop short in the procedure is because I hadn't been able to finish my prep, so he couldn't...
Yes, there is a connection between UC and Uveitis. I had ulcerative colitis since 1999 but didn't develop uveitis until 2011. But the uveitis was untreated for several weeks. It took about 4 months...
You need to find an ophthalmologist who understand uveitis - or at least an ophthalmologist who understands the immediate nature and needs of uveitis. He or she needs to work you in the day you call...
All of these conditions are related to ulcerative colitis. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis first in 1999 because of rectal bleeding. My back pain (sciatica) is a warning that my colitis is...
Goodness, I think I need to post back on this site more often. Apparently I have a wealth of information to share now. Ulcerative colitis since 1999 Uveitis since 2011 Experience with Prednisone,...
Finding a doctor to prescribe can be difficult, though I suspect the advice above helped. LDN is considered to have a limited-life of efficacy by my prescribing doctor (primary care doctor that I...
I've used all 3 together: LDN, prednisone & Imuran. I've noticed no interactions. Now that I think about it for about 3-4 months that I did all 3. I'd been on LDN and it worked great for my UC at the...
Wow, I'm impressed. Off of Imuran as you get on LDN. I did LDN prior to Imuran. But I experienced no discomfort with either drug. LDN was wonderful for me. It controlled the abdominal pain better...
For me LDN was fully effective within 48 hours. Do not assume it will take so long. Try it. I don't think it will harm you. I was on it for 2.5 years and it was wonderful. Controlled my symptoms so...
I would definitely try to find someone to prescribe LDN. I had great success with it and noticed no interactions with Imuran. (I had been on LDN for 2 years when I began the switch to Imuran.) I was...
Whoops, looks like I needed to update my signature. *smiles* Eden...
I've not been on the forums for a while but wanted to post an update, specifically about LDN (low-dose naltrexone). I've had ulcerative colitis since 1999. I was mostly untreated up until 2006 at...
Thanks! I'll research those terms and see what I find....
According to the information about LDN, it's very important to take it at night! You need the dose to correspond to a rise in transporters or receptors that are most active in the brain at night. You...
CureUCtogether, I also had trouble when I first took iron supplements. I bought a generic at the grocery store and ended up shitting iron filings. Not pleasant and did nothing to help the UC or its...
Has anyone else had problems with inflammation of their eye(s) because of their colitis? My ophthalmologist thinks my recent bout of eye inflammation (originally just the sclera - the white of the...