I know this may sound strange, but a nurse told me that excessive hiccuping could be a sign of cardiac problems. It has to do with the heart not pumping enough oxygen. If it continues, please see...
It took me several months to recover my energy level. Hang in there!...
My doctor offered me the same 2 choices however, my insurance company chose for me. They would not cover a biologic until I failed imuran. Imuran has been working for me for the past 4 yrs w/no side...
Hi Gitch, I'm having the same thing. I feel like I'm going to fall asleep at my desk or driving my car sometimes. I went on a hike on vacation and sat down for a rest and nodded off. Some days there...
Thank you to everyone who responded! I never know if what I'm going through is part of UC or something else. I didn't know about needing folic acid - I'll get some. Thank you all!...
I've been on Imuran for the last 4 months, 100 mg daily. I noticed more hair in my hairbrush for about the last 6 weeks. My ponytail feels much thinner too. Is this Imuran or typical post-menopause...
I am also tapering off pred. I'm down to 5 mg now but I am so tired! No amount of coffee is able to pick me up. I hope my system will adjust soon. No other side effects to report....
I would like to try magnesium oil. Can anyone recommend a brand(s) to try?...
Do you have other autoimmune diseases in addition to UC/Crohns? I have skin psoraisis but it's usually not bad. I believe that one day I'll reach the point of needing surgery for my UC and I wondered...
I was having a mild flare (4 BM + a little blood) and started using Rowasa nightly. After 2 weeks and no improvement, my dr. put me Uceris again ( it worked like a charm for me last flare). After 3...
My doctor told me to take all 4 at the same time with a meal that contains some fat. So, I take mine with dinner....
I have to keep going because I'm too big a chicken to tell anyone about my UC. My husband and my doctors know but that's it. I'm too embarrassed to tell my co-workers and I don't dare tell my Mother!...
It took me about 5days to notice improvement with Uceris. Best wishes for relief....
Hello, I've been taking Lialda 4 pills a day for least 4 years. I haven't had any side effects with this medicine. My doctor did tell me to take all 4 pills 1 time per day with a meal containing fat....
Hello everyone, I've been taking Uceris for 3 weeks now and it has stopped my flare. However, I've been wondering about the side effects. I have bloating(really bad), gas, headaches, and some stomach...
Thank you everyone! I'm going to tell my GI that I'll try Imuran first. I was concerned that it would drop my red blood cell count and that I would too tired to enjoy sports. It is still possible...
Hello Everyone, I'm new to this forum. I've had UC for the past 20 yrs and have been able to get into remission fairly easily in the past. However, I'm struggling this time. My GI put me Uceris ~ 2...