Hi quincy and thanks for the reply. 3 CT scans in 5 years was requested by Gastro Doc to try to determine upper left abdominal pain. Suspected causes were gallstones, kidney stones, liver issues and...
UC diagnosis 30 years ago, primarily extended periods of remission. However, 3 CT scans in last 5 years indicate shrinking spleen. CT scan last week indicates "severely atrophic spleen." Have any...
I would rather never consume another beer the rest of my life than have UC! (and I love beer, hate UC)...
I'm a long-time UC sufferer that has been plagued by upper right quadrant and epigastric pain, bloating, flatulence and narrow/pale stools for the last 6 months or so. Bloodwork, ultra-sound, CT...
Peety, thanks for the response, glad to connect with another long-term Asacol user. AZYooper, I am in Canada. I spoke to my doc about the generic Asacol and he indicated he has some patients who've...
Thanks Sara14. I thought it was odd when my doc asked me unprompted if I was having any 'problems' with the Teva 5-ASA. I am thinking he would only ask such a question if he knew of issues or other...
Thanks for the info folks. Now I'm paranoid that my issues stem back to the switchover from Asacol to this generic TEVA 5-ASA. I believe TEVA 5-ASA is only available in Canada. Anyone else been on...
Yes, I was switched to TEVA 5-ASA. I was told it is a generic Asacol: http://chealth.canoe.ca/drug_info_details.asp?brand_name_id=917&rot=4 thoughts?...
Thanks kazbern. I have wondered about gluten intolerance as well. Is this something that can occur in one's mid-30's with no prior warnings? Dr's have checked various causes, had colonoscopy, upper...
Looking for some input please....I have been on Asacol 17 years now and it has worked well for the most part to keep flares at bay (or maybe not as I have never stopped taking it so maybe my body has...
Hi folks, long-time viewer of the forums, first-time poster. Thanks for the excellent resource. For about the last 2 weeks I have had blood-shot, irritated and itching red eyes, particularly at night...