Thank you for the encouraging words! Indeed, it is a bit overwhelming. The crazy thing is that I am in remission and feeling good. But, I'm one of those annoying glass-half-full people. I will now be...
After a finding of high grade dysplasia in a colonoscopy, I'm looking at a total proctocolectomy - with an eventual j-pouch. I live in northern Virginia outside of DC. We've met with the surgeon at...
I am prepping for a colonoscopy tomorrow (Monday) afternoon. For the first time, I'm doing a 2-step prep - Suprep. While the 1st does this evening worked (though it took almost 2 hours to kick in), I...
I'm stuck on where my small family should vacation this summer. I've been in a 15 month flare - which has much-improved, but I still have issues. My husband would like to do a trip to DisneyWorld or...
I was just logging in to post a similar question! I've been in a bad flare for over 9 months. It's been horrid. Just reached the 3 month mark on Imuran last week - to no avail. Quite honestly, i...
I've been on Imuran for 8 weeks and still having significant flare symptoms. I've been in a flare for 8 months. I also just overall feel lousy. - zapped of all energy and general not feeling well....
I started Imuran about 5 weeks ago - gradually to 150 mg/day. In the past week or so, I am just exhausted - more than normal, just bone-tired. Has anyone experienced this while on Imuran? It's not...
Thank you very much for the input! I'm going to get going on the Imuran. Here's to long remissions for all!...
I've been in a pretty bad flare for about 6 months - witha temporary remission in Feb when on 40 mg prednisone. Once I weened off, the flare came back quickly. (I don't do well on steroids due to...
Hi all - I've been in a significant flare for about 5 months. I've reached the stage of having absolutely no appetite. Any recommendations for foods to get down that won't aggravate my symptoms? I'm...
Has anyone used the Inflammacore supplement shakes to any success? I'm also curious as to the biggest diet changes that have worked. Gluten, dairy, etc. thanks!...