Cheers. Such fond memories of Healing Well....
Since 2020 I have read quite a lot of medical papers. Way more than I ever had previously in searching for alternate therapies relating to my UC. I admit I am more willing to give something...
I'm just going to pop in and mention this. When I discovered it I was generally quite agitated that I only learned about it at this juncture so long into my UC journey. After so much money spent on...
The truth is I cannot however in comparison to the other time (the first time) I started Asacol there definitely was not this fast of an improvement. Now having just read the study on Cucurmin from...
Its a little early for me to chime in, but the improvement is so dramatic that I will. I came back to HW/UC after my latest scope indicated my self management hasn't been working. I have carefully...
Where can I expect to find this cactus leaf?...
YAVW thanks for posting this....
I took Accutane in my 20s and now have UC. Cant say they are connected but my kids are going to learn to deal with their skin without using anything like Accutane....
Lialda was the first alternative suggest but it turned out to be $150 MORE per month on my plan....
Surprised not much response from here. Anyway, If I buy mail order Asacol it will in fact be cheaper to maintain but will not count against my deductible. After consulting with my provider, Dr, and...
Hello all I have been self managing my UC for years but my latest GI has prescribed Asacol again for me due to today's scope. I am self employed and my plan has a high deductible. I used to mail...
Hard to forget Accutane treatment. Even then (before litigious state now) the side effects warnings were pretty severe. Your Doc should have been periodically checking your liver function (I think)...
Hard to say. I think some has. I think some is genetic pattern baldness. I do miss my hair. I definitely feel as though the loss has slowed down....
I buy GNC (General Nutrition) Triple Strength Fish Oil. Each capsule contains 900 mg of Omega-3 Fatty Acids. I was told 4g was the magic number. I have taken all kinds of FO capsules during the year...
I just recently posted my successful alternate treatment that worked for me. Konsyl powder drink Yogurt at least one a day 3.6 grams EPA/DHA - I use GNC Triple Strength (4 pills once a day) over 1...
I have not been here for a long time as I have been pretty well. Been meaning to share my success in hopes that someone else suffering may find it works for them - clearly it won't work for all....
Probiotic, I think you are right it is a laxative but maybe in a saline solution. I guess I'll be making my own solution if needed. I like the syringe idea, but make sure you secure that tube well! I...
I hate to say it because of the side effects, but it works for me. Hair loss and acne comes with it for me....
I am a little more than 2 weeks since my FT. I am glad the protocol was outlined better as I was certainly winging it. I have improved to 1-2 BMs in the morning with no mucous or blood - pretty...
I wanted to add to this thread. As noted above, I have acne problems which I am sure relate to my regimen of Asacol for UC. I have, by accidental experiment, become convinced that I can control my...
This is so unscientific, but I presume that is the reason that my immediate results were not similar to the others - my donor was my 2 1/2 yr old daughter....
I am one week after the last of 6 FTs over a 7 day period. UC is maddening because we try so many things and cannot be sure which are working. I take 6 400mg Asacol a day and among my life's dreams...
Hi Inspector Gadget, I've been told the skin and colon are related.[/quote] Clearly. Acne is a published side effect of Asacol. If I stop taking it my skin clears up immediately. Unfortunately 3...
Today was the 6th treatment in 7 days. On monday skin problems resurfaced so I guess I cannot connect the skin chemistry improvement to the FT. On most occasions I was not able to go more than 3...
I thought I would post an update. I have always strongly believed that my issue was related to some imbalance from heavy antibiotics from an ACL reconstruction. Thankfully I did not get MRSA. For...
Well I am in this club too. I swear I'll never tell anyone tho. I have a 2 1/2 yr old and I have secretly used her as a donor once a week for 3 weeks now before she is fully potty trained. I'm afraid...
I am convinced there is a connection between the Asacol and acne; or more specifically oily skin. I am lucky that my UC is very well controlled by Asacol 400mg x2 2x a day. For a long time my dose...
Still ~$1.40 a pill for me....
My side effects are hair loss and extremely oil skin that leads to acne. Its the acne, at my age, and the subsequently needed maintenance efforts that pisses me off. In fact I can tell the progress...
I'm not gonna say C is wrong since when I quit cold turkey I wan not on any specific diet to control the UC. I quit my Asacol in the summer of 07 and was fine for a couple of weeks. When my symptoms...
Being self employed, I pay ~$700 for my family of 4 for my Health Savings Account insurance plan. Our total deductible is $2400 - (200/month). I can put that away monthly tax free and keep the...
I'd like more input on this as well since I need to increase my life insurance. Will call my State Farm agent though. Thanks...
Hair loss is a known side effect of Asacol. It gives me very oily skin and acne too. Nice, huh. At times I've thought I'd rather have the sh_ts than the zits, but experimenting without the Asacol...
Like I said my conviction is waning. I am sure this flare is since I stopped the drug completely. I can almost predict the day it will start the next time I try to stop the med. I believe my cause is...
I've had 2 scopes. The first Nov 2006 showed limited left side UC - 4cm is what I remember. I had been well enough for some time and my recent scope in Oct showed NO Ulceration at all. So I gave it a...
Well this will prob get deleted but. Methinks some are more than a little misguided and just want to politicize the issue. Human embryo cultivation is what is opposed not stem cell research. Also its...
Hello all, Been reading here for a few days since the start of my recent flare. Wow, I feel for you all. Can't say that my experience has been as bad as many of you. Like some here I remain convinced...
Can anyone say that buying Asacol, generic or brand, online is safe? Canada pharmacy online or otherwise?...