Also, I did a TB test prior to starting Humira as well as made sure I was ‘up to date’ on any live vaccines. I did my loading doses in an office that was specifically for Humira instruction, with a...
I’ve been on Humira almost 3 years. I had my loading doses at the end of October while I was on approximately 10mg of prednisone. I did a slow taper off pred and was done by the end of December. I...
I had my colonoscopy in Vancouver on May 22 (soon after hospitals in BC reopened for surgeries/procedures). My husband dropped me off at the door. I wore a mask in the waiting area (there were 3...
Before I started Humira, my doctor recommended that I get hepatitis A & B, and the shingles vaccine (I didn’t need any other vaccines from having bloodwork done to see what I was already immune to) I...
I have been using Humira for 2 years (as of the end of October) My gastroenterologist had me stop all oral mesalamines 2 months after starting Humira. However, I still use the 4g Pentasa enemas twice...
Hi :) I am also on Humira. Before I received provincial (& extended health) coverage, Abbvie gave me my initial doses, as well as the next 2 months of Humira for free. Do you have a “personal care...
Started getting a cold this past Saturday. Since Sunday night I've had a low grade fever (highest has been 99.6). I was supposed to take my Humira injection Monday night (yesterday). However, I...
Check out Visbiome probiotics (as this is the company the original VSL scientist now runs)...
It took 3 weeks at 40 mg prednisone to decrease the pain, frequency and urgency for me (although after one week, blood and fevers were gone) So don't give up hope yet! :-)...
You should Google "microscopic colitis support". There is a good forum for people with both types of microscopic colitis. They have lots of recommendations for diet modifications etc to help get out...
Thanks for all of the replies. I really appreciate your thoughts and advice. :) My prescription for the Cortenema was only for 3 weeks. Since my symptoms got worse while taking them, my Dr didn't...
I was dairy, caffeine, fruit and alcohol free once I saw my Dr during my initial flare as these were some of the suggestions she gave me. I had been adding them back to my diet between flares....
I have had 2 stool tests (in October with my initial flare, and end of December with this flare)-- both came back negative. My last colonoscopy was 3 years ago and everything was fine at that time....
Hi! I'm new to posting on this board although i have been reading since February. My current flare started Dec 25/16 (previously had a flare mid-Oct thru end of Nov '16 but didn't realize that's what...