Quite a lot of relevant info in this paper; the tables and figures are especially interesting: Functional Outcomes After Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis for Chronic Ulcerative Colitis...
I don't know if allopurinol reduces wbc. It was developed to treat gout and some kinds of kidney stones; it lowers the amount of uric acid in blood. Then researchers happened to notice that it had...
Hi, I've been on 6MP for about a year. I had to drop down from 100mg to 75mg when my blood work showed I was getting close to neutropenia. My wbc quickly increased; unfortunately, 75mg wasn't enough...
I developed severe muscle/joint pain after 6 months on Humira; turned out to be drug-induced lupus. You might want to get a blood test to check your ANA....
I've noticed a lot of us have depression in addition to our IBD. I found this article interesting, don't know if anyone else has already posted it :...
The colonoscopy and clean-out procedure can be irritating - some people on here have said they flared right after a scope - maybe this is contributing to your daughter seeming worse? What is she...
I also had chest/upper back pain with Asacol: I was put on Asacol (and Pred) in the hospital after diagnosis with UC and was alright for a couple of weeks after discharge. I then saw my GI for follow...
Well, it's been a helluva way to lose the extra pounds that crept on as the years went by - always wanted, intended to get back to my younger weight - be careful what you wish for, lol. UC is also a...
Thanks for posting. My grandmother was diagnosed with MS at age 50, I was diagnosed with UC at 55. I mentioned this to my previous GI, who dismissed it as "no connection" - but she wasn't an IBD...
Interesting, thanks for posting. My UC also started during a period of extreme stress (in my mid-50s). I hadn't taken any antibiotics in the 5 years prior to diagnosis (and don't have a history of...
I'm the UCer, but my 16-yr old daughter has Aspergers and has a lot of sensory issues, so I can empathize with your situation! Swallowing pills is a major battle every night, she can only get them...
Sorry you're having so much pain. I was on Humira for over 6 months when I developed severe muscle pains - started in my knees, then moved to upper arms, wrists, fingers. It would get worse...
Thanks for the replies. @garylouisville I'll have to try the VSL#3 - hope my insurance will cover it - all the copays for Dr. visits and meds are adding up. @nssg I feel like my GI is abandoning me -...
Had to stop the Humira late May - the Drs were quite concerned about my blood test results relating to kidney function, the rheumy said if I kept taking the Humira, it could kill me. I assumed a...
[3]Hi - I'm a new member, needing advice. I've been reading the forum for months and really appreciate your knowledge and support; the links to research, scientific info, etc. are very interesting....