Years ago on my first Las Vegas visit, the hotel had a once a week program whereby several tables would be set aside for amateurs or those who know little or nothing about gambling. Each contestant...
I started entyvio just over 2 years ago. The first infusion showed no symptomatic improvement. I couldn't wait until my next infusion hoping this one would show some improvement. Not much. However,...
I've been with UC for many years through which I've taken more series of pills than I care to remember. Some worked for a short period, others did nothing. I felt this is how I would live the rest of...
As I've mentioned previously, I started Enytvio just over one year. I've had uc for many years and other meds helped for a while. Then I was put on another and another and each one helped some but...
I take no other meds....
I've had uc about 25 years. I started with sulfasalazine which offered some temporary relief, tried asacol with little success. There were several others which I really don't recall at this time but...
I started entyvio last April. Following the infusion schedule I didn't notice major changes until after the startup and one maintenance treatment. After that, the changes became apparent and now I...
This happened to me once. I asked a passerby if he had a tissue with him. He replied "why? That bird must be two miles away by now." Anyway, it's supposed to be mucho good luck!...
Simple explanation. Last year my previous dr. gave me a supply through prescription and shortly thereafter was told to discontinue as remission seemed at hand. When a flare-up began sometime later I...
I do have a supply of mesalamine enemas so perhaps I can try them for a short time. Along with my current oral meds I don't foresee anything detrimental in using them for a short time and study the...
I did ask about rectal meds and was told the position of the uc was such that rectal meds would not reach. In other words it was too high for rectal meds to afford any relief....
Well, I saw my GI today and he suggested I continue with Entecort, although name brand rather than generic. Not sure the difference but he wants to try it for a week. Otherwise, and have some here...
I certainly would consider rectal meds but it is my understanding they must be retained in the system for a period of time. Last year I took mesalamine enemas but to derive any benefit it must have...
This is the third week I've been on Entocort ((mg. pd) and Asacol (800HD 6 pd.) Unfortunately they don't seem to be working as this continuing flare up isn't getting any better. Going to GI next week...
I usually don't like to try anything new until I've done some thorough research. It seems melatonin has some after effects but none that are very radical so I just may try it. What's to lose at this...
I take 9mg entocort two hours before breakfast as prescribed by the dr. I've found from past experience that splitting the dosage doesn't help in any way. This is certainly not a medication whose...
Currently on Entocort for about one week along with Asacol HD. It seems that from after breakfast my symptoms seem to be alleviated so much that one would hardly realize anything is going on....
I don't quite understand why some comments about Humira being approved could draw such discouraging comments. If the remission rate is only 100 out of 900, just think how grateful those lucky 100's...
I recently discovered the probiotic called VSL3 and did extensive research. This is considered the only probiotic specially designed for uc and the recommendations I've seen have been completely...