I recently was recommended by my gastro doctor to switch to 6mp as she said she has had the best results with it. It's interesting though ... it does seem like there are favorite drugs for different...
My best results with mesalamine was with Lialda. For many of my other meds I tend to go with generics when available bit for my UC meds I go with a brand name. It's not because I'm all for a brand...
My understanding is the major differences between the medicines are: 1. Amount of the mesalamine per pill 2. Dosing instructions (ex: I take 4 Lialda a day in the morning. For Asacol it was 2 pills...
I agree that you should go get it checked out. Best to find out what's happening. I've had similar issues when flaring (I think due to blood loss and fatigue but who knows). Good luck, I'm pretty...
Thank you for all the support! Funny thing is I wore an adult diaper while moving and then took it off before I went out to whole foods. Oops! The way I think about it is I'm not part of a very...
It was bound to happen and today was that day. I just moved to a new house and was exhausted. At lunch I decided to run to the local Whole Foods to get a few things and some lunch. While eating lunch...
I also love blueberries but they seem to be a flare food for me ... at least when eaten raw. Heck I can't eat any of the berries I love without problems (blueberry, blackberry, strawberry) When it's...
^^^ that is important! Some medications (steroids) can make C. Diff much worse if it is present during treatment. If it's IBD then they may want to use a steroid to get her closer to normal in a...
deltaforce is right, propofol is fantastic! I've been under two times now both times they used propofol and it works really well. I try to make my suprep as cold as it's allowed via cool water. I...
I've only taken the pills but I think it depends on where you're having the issue. The CCFA (Chrons & Colitis Foundation of America) seems to indicate that foam is best for mild to moderate in the...
Uceris works well for me. It pulls me out of the worst symptoms of a flare within a few days. It then continues to slowly help. It's no silver bullet. As an example, it pulled me out of a flare...
Yup! I'm a beer lover and home brewer. For me I've found Irish stout on nitro (as well as "nitro cans") to be a bit easier on my gut. I think it's due to the fast release of much of the carbonation...
This is always frustrating. There's probably a contract/legal answer but it's of no help. I think it's problematic that many of the big players are publicly traded companies. Their real customers...
Half a cup of Honey Bunches of Oats. Tasty and a good amount of iron....
No issues with processed corn such as corn chips or tortillas. Corn on the cop, sweet corn, popcorn all irritate pretty badly for me....
I get them as well. 2-3 times a week mainly in the winter. They don't keep me from sleeping but I do wake up and need to air dry out before going back to sleep (otherwise I'll start shivering)....
Each person seems to tolerate foods differently. For me I'm fine with rice, oats and sweet potatoes. White potatoes and corn cause me trouble....
I'm not sure but I've been told that if I get a referral for one from my digestive doctor it would. Without a referral it wouldn't....
FWIW I had a colonoscopy a few weeks ago and they noted it looks like Lialda is not working for me like it was. I'd agree! So after a Lialda medicine what's the next level and are there any to keep...
The last few days have gone a bit downhill for me. It started with a return to fatigue followed by bleeding. I actually feel fat and need to slip a notch larger on the belt even though I'm down on...
That hospital doctor sounds like a total ass. If it was me I'd report his terrible bed side attitude to whomever takes such information. The closest experience I've had to that in an ER was up north...
My urgency has been up significantly since being diagnosed with UC. Sometimes it ends up being a UTI. Sometimes it's some unknown reason. No good answer, just wanted to let you know you are not...
I've had around 4 or so. I've been lucky in that they've all occurred at home. I now keep depends around just in case because I feel like I get a hint from my body of today may be an accident day....
Have you had your iron levels checked? My extreme fatigue ended up being anemia. I take an iron supplement every morning but there are quite a few foods with high iron levels. Remember, you can...
I'm sorry, this kind of thing is never fun. However, it sounds like you've done all the recommended things and then some! As Accept said, it is a stressful situation but also try to remind yourself,...
Video games and writing software. When the weather is better I like to ride my bicycle, garden, jog, and try to reinforce boxing/muay thai training from before I had UC....
Happens to me too, though it's usually about 10 minutes after I'm done eating. However, I'm a fast eater. I don't believe it's all in the mind and the only advice I have is to be prepared for it and...
I was having some pretty sever exhaustion and it turned out I was anemic from UC. My doctor told me a specific iron supplement to take for my case (a type and brand of OTC iron) and it was like night...
My UC symptoms started about 4-6 months after I became sexualy active. I sometimes wonder about that......
It sounds like tenderness that would be part of a flare to me. I've also experienced that and, like eastafrocdn, I ignored it and it got worse before getting better. You're doing the right thing with...
I just had a colonoscopy and used surprep. I was allowed to have coffee (with no cream or milk products of course) and darker sodas but nothing with red or purple as those can dye inside and look...
I've had pretty good success with Lialda. Originally I was on 2x in the morning but during a flare I was upped to 4x in the morning. I asked my GI doctor about splitting it 2x morning and 2x at night...
Hi there Renegade88, I'm sorry to hear. Venting can sometimes work .. I know it helps me :-). There are a number of people who use Remicade and others whom have had surgery and lead fairly normal...
I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't be safe to eat if you had no reaction to it. What about the yeast worries you?...
Anxiety is a tough and many people deal with it (with and without UC). Some things that may help in addition to other peoples suggestions: - Realize you don't have control over everything within your...
I tend to have similar reactions when I read medicine side effects or possible risks. I've hammered into my brain that possible doesn't really mean probable and worrying about it doesn't change the...
Indigo69, I get them often as well. Way more often than before I had UC....
I do tell people but only close friends and coworkers. I've encountered the advice response. I took it as a friend trying to be helpful even though it was information I already knew. For those who...
I take zoloft generics for depression and anxiety. One small pill every morning. I was taking it both before and after being diagnosed with UC. AFAIK I have no side effects from it. I started with...
Absolutely. I eat pretty much whatever I want with a few exceptions that I know won't end well. However I do limit the amount I eat and try to have more food later rather than gorge in one sitting...
When I come out of anesthesia I always feel so well rested. If that's the case for you too keep that in mind :-). When I had my colonoscopy they gave me my phone a little too early and ended up...
I believe my Suprep was "berry" flavored.It's the only one I've ever taken and, as other people stated, it doesn't taste great but it wasn't the worst thing in the world. I tried to do it in as few...
I really miss popcorn. Before being diagnosed it was one of my favorite snacks......
I'm sorry to hear that and I hope you are able to feel better and have a fulfilling time! You may not have the same thoughts when you are 30, 40, or 50. I'm in my 30's and I remember when I was a...
I don't have any advice but I do sympathize. I've been having similar symptoms of feeling like I have to go and then it's all sound and furry signifying nothing. I attribute mine to an increase in...
I have a bit a Greek probiotic yogurt every morning and occasionally have a drink with probiotics later in the day. Neither is for any benefit, I just like them. I've only tried on in pill form...
I'm lucky that I get to work from home most of the time. However, when I used to be in the office 4-5x a week most of my teammates (whom I trust) all knew about my condition and were understanding if...
Yeah get a check on iron. I traditionally hadn't been getting a lot of iron in my diet. My last blood work showed I was borderline anemic and I was really exhausted. I can't say for sure this was...
Hello everyone, Is anyone aware of research pertaining to UC when it comes to groups of food with larger populations of people? I've noticed there are a lot of common possible triggers yet many of us...
I've only had one issue with sushi and it was after eating the kind you get from the grocery store a few days in a row. I have a feeling it was not the fish or rice so much as the additives they...