Hi all! I have some questions I hope I can get some feedback on. I have a diagnosis of pancolitis and have been having a dull but chronic pain from the right side of my colon. Its worse when I take...
That's great. I have been on such a restricted low residue diet. I would love to be able to eat some fruits and vegetables again! Its been 3 days and so far the only negative is I am so so tired, but...
John- Thanks for your feedback! When you say remission, does that mean you can eat a variety of foods and that you are generally well?...
Thanks for the Input!!! I got the scope for two reasons. First of all, I started getting these spasms that were incredibly painful. I wound up in the ER one night and they did a cat scan and found...
Over the counter Immodium can help in a pinch. It really works well for me short term...
I think the doctor thought Humira was more user friendly, but he didnt give me any other reasons....
Hello All- I guess I am just writing to look for some support. I had another colonoscopy today and my diagnosis changed from proctitis to pancolitis. Its worrisome that my entire colon is affected...
Thanks for your feedback! I am on the max dose of lialda and mesalamine enemas. THe flagyl and Cipro seem to be making me worse and sleeping and dizzy and nauseas for a few days, but I know I have to...
Hello all! Im having one of those nights where I am very worried and a little sad. And a bit confused about this disease. If anyone has some feed back I could use it! A little back ground. I had UC...
Thanks for your response! My doctor thought I was having an allergic reaction instead of just the side effects of the steroids. So, he had me stop them and take bendaryl. I don't know if he is right....
This disease is such a roller coaster! I started hydracortizone enemas and felt better for about a week and over the last two days I have had some bad side effects like: swollen face and especially...
I am on a low residue diet and have trouble digesting lots of foods. I have given up eating most fruits, vegetables, sugar, dairy, legumes, high fat foods, whole grains. It doesn't leave too much. I...
I was wondering if anyone has suggestions of a mulivitamin that is not so hard to digest. Is there anything designed for people with GI problems? Also, what kind of probiotics do you suggest? Does it...
Thank you all. I am not sure why this part is so hard for me. I had a lot health problems throughout my life and especially as a child... and I pride myself on being tough, but I am struggling. Maybe...
For the past two years, I have been getting sicker and I am so frustrated with my treatment options! Just looking for some support. To make a long and frustrating story short, I was diagnosed with...