I've been seeing my doctor about a urgency to pee issue. Not sure what's worst, urgent #1 or #2 issue all the time. Anyway, Doc says he can't prescribe Detrol to me because it isn't be UC patients....
I've been taking Pentasa for years. I sometimes have problems swallowing these horse pills. I have never tried but have heard you can open them and sprinkle them things but not to chew them....
I used Rowasa during my last flare for about three weeks in conjunction with Uceris. I showed no improvement. I still have a weeks worth left after doc told me to stop using....
I just recovered from a flare that started around the beginning of Sept. After being treated with pred for a week my urgency was greatly reduced. I would place myself in the "mild" category in terms...
Do you think your spasms might be proctalgia fugax? It is a painful feeling that usually occurs at the night. I've had it a few things. I don't think it's UC related....
Canasa dissolves pretty quick with your body heat. Try to retain it for at least one hour if you can, all night if possible. It will stain your underwear if you start feeling better and have gas....
Unless your symptoms are pretty extreme. Like 20+ bloody movements, dizziness, dehydration, stuff like that. I'd go to urgent care. Go prepared with your life story. I always do....
I hear you. That's why I try to squeeze every last bit out and when I can't retain I get annoyed. A months supply should run around $500usd....
Sounds like a great idea. I've wasted lots of $$$ on meds thinking I was cleaned out when I really wasn't. For a second I was thinking tap water was no good, but then I thought to myself I drink tap...
Thanks. I will try warming it up tonight the way you suggested....
Today I back to watery stools (I can't see any blood) and bloating again, but I am still giving Uciers a chance. What's the best way to warm up the Rowasa bottle?...
I have a problem retaining the Rowasa some nights too. Last night was awful. I've been on Uciers for almost 3 weeks and I am better with the runs, but not fully there yet. I feel Pred would have done...
Ah, I never read the directions. I thought maybe I was doing something wrong or that I should buy one of those squeeze bottle kits to make it easier....
I've been using Rowasa instead of Canasa for almost three weeks now. On the plus, it appears less messy the next morning. Canasa will leave stains on my underwear if I pass gas without expelling it...
My family has no history of autoimmune diseases either. My dad handed me a paper he got from one of his Vet groups about this. It did not mention UC though, only Crohn's. I dismissed the paper...
I did see the Meda Assist but was confused because the only product listed is a drug called Felbatol. Thought maybe it was a mistake....
I'm going refill crazy to get whatever I can. While I do that I will discuss lower cost alternatives. Imuran appears cheaper than Purinethol. I haven't been able to find a patient assistance plan for...
I get the Pentasa free, however I am going to ask about less expensive Azathioprine vs. 6-MP. I know its broken down into 6-MP, but its cheaper. Stuff like Uceris and Rowasa I will have to cease. I...
I got word today my company is going to a "consumer driven plan" from a PPO next year and I am in a panic. I know a number of people here are also on HDHP's. How do you make it work with UC? For...
I think you referring to Sulfasalazine. I don't think you'll find many people with UC taking medication unless it's their only option due to cost. I had three kids on high doses of Pentasa and...
Geeker, doc brought up Lidia instead of Pentasa. Put me on Uciers and Rowasa instead of Canasa, said things are left sided from last scope. He wants to do a new scope and then will talk about...
Going for appts today and tomorrow. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction....
Doc mentioned Humira last time. I told him I couldn't afford it. I know Rowasa has a generic. Is the foam generic in the US?...
I've never been told to take any probiotics or a foam enema. I'll have to discuss. However I've been leery of Rowasa because I didn't think I could retain it all night. I'm not sure what my specific...
I need advice from others with UC. I'm diagnosed in 2000. I take 3g Pentasa daily spaced out into 3 doses. 1 take 1g Canasa at night. Pretty much the max recommended mesalamine dosage. I also take...