Just started using vsl 3 having to buy off ebay though, diet changes I'm just starting to get my head round. I eat a lot of white rice as I do amateur bodybuilding. My family keep telling me to find...
Haven't posted in a while but my doc doesn't seem to be able to help so. For the the last 8 weeks or so I have been having all the symptoms of a flare but without the blood. Frequency, lose bMs not...
Hey happy chick I started this combo around 5/6 weeks ago as my liver was taking a hit from 200mg of imuran and also been in a moderate flare for about 8 weeks that I can't shake off. Started on 50...
Budesinide enemas you could try I personally didn't have much success with them. I am using immuran/Allupirnol for 3 last weeks can't say I'm feeling any different. Probs takes a while. Good luck...
Deacon blues this happened to me after 2.5 years of being fine on immuran. If reducing helps then great but it probs won't. Next step will be to see how much of immuran your actually using, I was...
I was using 200mg of immuran for a few years and it worked ok. Had the odd mild flare but that was it. Still wouldn't say I was in remission though as I would have regularly stomach cramps that last...
Yeh if previously been on 200mg immuran but was only using about 60mg the rest wasted but raising my liver levels too much too. This I have to try just as I'll try everything once. Thanks for the...
To check your digestive transit try swallowing a couple of charcoal tablets and see how long it is before you poo is black then you can have an idea where your at. Rage...
Thanks guys for the replies hopefully start to see some good effects soon! Rage...
From my experience of mezavant it's pretty side affect free but the only way you will know is to try again then at least you can say for certain then. We get told our max dose is 4.8 grams 4 pills. I...
Hey next for you will be imuran/azithiroprine. I started with mezavant worked well for a while but then got told to reduce it which lead to a bad flare. Imuran is pretty good sounds scary if you read...
Anyone had any success with this combo, I've just been put on it a week ago. Read about all warnings etc and having bloods weekly. It's my last shot before pushing for remacade/infliximab which I...
I didn't know but I guessed it must be related. Is it just rectal then? Yes I'm treating it its a pain just constant bloated crappy feeling in abdomen all day. No blood or d a little mucous and more...
I've been getting really bad heartburn, I believe I'm in a mild flare at the moment. Anyone else suffer with this? Rage...
I'm maxed out on 4.8 grams of mezavant and 200mg of azithiroprine. I have been thinking of upping my dose on the mezavant even though they say that's the max does. Bad idea? I don't listen to the...
So for about 7 weeks now I've been suffering with stomach ache. It pretty much comes and goes throughout the day. Not getting any other symptoms such as blood or mucus in my formed stools although...
Remicade is my next step I think, I heard good things about it, just have to convince my doc now. My nurse says its more for crohns but I no lots of you on here use it. Rage!...
Pluot: I notice your a similar age to me, having the bag on your body did that freak you out all? Rage!...
I guess not having to worry about the UC is enough motivation to get through any temporary pain and discomfort and even lack of money. I pretty much sit on my ass all day so I guess for me work is...
Guys how do you feel after surgery, can you do much ie walk about or even any exercise. How long do you think you will be out the game for (work etc). I really want it but can't afford to be...
You -see remember that when your colon is inflamed it can't absorb as much as it normally would out of your food. So less nutrients getting in to your body. I eat up to 7 high protein and carb meals...
Thanks people fingers crossed! Rage!...
The last time I was on it it didn't seem to do much at all tbh although my symptoms were pretty moderate at that time. Rage!...
Ok so I have been having a moderate flare for a few weeks, used rectal meds but not seeming to help. Read southern girls post on black cherry concentrate so decided to buy some. On Tuesday this week...
Ok mate there are lots Tom Yates on there so which one is you ha? Rage!...
Yes mate do it and let me no what they say! Rage!...
Dude, don't let it be a barrier. A lot of this stuff is a mental thing, you have to just get in the zone and boss the weights pred or no pred! I don't want to count my chickens just yet but I also...
Derby county can you get the vsl on prescription here? Rage!...
Tums, never let your doc take you off meds unless you have to come off them. It always leads to same results a flare! I no myself better than my doc nos me. I also think I no more about uc than he...
I do have some of the husks in my cupboard actually will have to dig them out. It's my first full day on 40mg of pred today which I have pretty much self medicated. Speaking with my nurse today to...
I have been on it for 2+ years I hav regular blood tests to check all is ok. As of yet touch wood I've had not bad effects at all. Good luck! Rage!...
I'm pretty strict with my diet I try and eat all my food as plain as possible (does get boring). I still can't figure out what sets my flares off though. I agree with the maintaining though, you...
Thanks uc42, yes the catabolic side of it is rubbish, I find strength goes down a bit but my size pretty much stays, do you find this? Also do you use anything to counteract the catabolic affect? I...
Derby county, I take it your in Derby. I'm in Nottingham I completely agree with you about seeming to know more than the docs. I find myself self medication most of the time as its such a pain in the...
Today I finally caved in and swallowed 30mg of pred, my symptoms are pretty much the same as above but the cramps seem to be getting a little worse. Will see how I get on over this week and to...
I have had this, I think it's bits of the mezavant coating I wouldn't worry Rick. Rage!...
As far as I no it's not catabolic! Rage!...
Insofia yes L glutamine for bodybuilding as it aids recovery I take around 20 mg a day powder simply in my mouth and the swallow a bit of water to dissolve. It's magic stuff as it can prevent muscle...
I body-build so my diet consists of a lot of chicken, rice, pasta and tuna. I use glutamine as a supplement. I do use probiotics but not the vsl 3 is this a good one? I keep my diet as plain as...
Hi guys I've been flaring for around 3 weeks, stools are still formed but there is blood in it. No urgency as of yet and going around 6-7 times a day. I'm using asacol enemas at night. I hate pred...
If its just a minor flare they may not work or be needed in the first place. They are a nasty drug which I think do more harm then good. Try the enemas if you haven't already. Rage!...
I also suffer with IBD and IBS, my normal bms are around 5 a day but that's due to my high food consumption mostly. If your uc is calm you just get used to the IBS and don't think about it too much!...
I'd like to avoid rem or humira if possible as they sound pretty nasty on the side effects. I did use asacol enemas but didn't find they helped much but maybe they did as in the end I gave up using...
Would you guys recommend giving them a go?...
Hi people I had a moderate flare up in May last year I tried all the usual treatments (asacol enemas & budesonide enemas) none really seemed to help much but the flare seemed to gradually disappear....
Just an update to this thread, I used oxandrolone for around 8 weeks. This helped my flare that I was having at the time to clear up dramatically! Whether it was a placebo I don't know but I will...
Glad you feel that way zoolander, are you in the UK by any chance. I've not brought the subject of anabolic steroids up with my docs as I'm kind of afraid they will just look at me gone out. I think...
Not tried the messaline enemas yet, I've heard they are good. Scarlet quill I hear ya, very annoying isn't it. Got to try stay positive but I probs wOnt be going abroad this year because of my uc!...
Hi, I've been having a flare for the last few months now, it's been nowhere near as severe as my previous 2 but seems to be taking the longest to shift. I started off on 40mgs of pred but didn't...
When you guys had the surgery how long did it take you to recover and get back to normal life?...