I believe I've been taking the generic form of Asacol HD for a few years now ever since insurance (a few different types as I've switched jobs) stopped covering it. It's an expensive medication,...
Ambling …Have the decency to read my post in its entirety before a halfwit rebuttal. Never promoted anything, nothing outside of conventional medicine has ever failed me, and in the few years of...
Would absolutely not take NSAIDs. I've always been told by doctors they are tough on the stomach. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is the way to go for me....
It's really unfortunate so many of you have such a limited view of how to care for IBD, that being through the lens of your doctors. Sara, that's great what you're doing has worked for you, or is to...
Hi dantebc, Your opinion here is valid. I was diagnosed about 8 years ago, took refugee in this forum for discussing alternative methods of treatment, and despite the backlash landed myself in...
Thanks iPoop and DBwithUC, I do appreciate the help, but to be frank, WHY should we have to change our regimen and accommodate for what an insurance company wants -- they are literally dictating our...
Happy to hear you're doing well! Where is the bicep-flex emoji?...
I can't find my old thread where I was complaining about finding out the cost of a prescription drug before enrolling in a healthcare plan. Well, low and behold, here I am enrolled, dramatic as can...
A $50 drug deductible on top of the co-pay of the prescription? My God. But, at least you got to see which tier the drug was in, that's all I'm trying to do so I can match it up with the plan's...
It's baffling, and that's a terrible price. But here's the thing, I'm trying to be prepared before just buying a plan to know the estimated (not even exact) cost, and no one can tell me! Shame on...
Has anyone else had an insane amount of problems trying to find out if certain healthcare plans cover prescriptions, cover doctors and what else? I'd love nothing more than to enroll in an Empire...
Hi Mjw, I found success immediately after diagnosis when I started juicing red cabbage and carrot every morning. Read up: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=19 But I would also...
Refer to the Obamacare project that was started but not finished, and there you have it. I still stand by my country over others for the freedoms we do have though. There is no transparency about...
I'm sorry to hear of your troubles UteProud. I don't have advice regarding the pain and how or when it will subside, other than to continue following up with your doc, pressuring them for answers,...
We have a very specific role for government in this country and it's not to do everything for, and guarantee everything, and give everyone's right to everything in this country. We talk about making...
Oh thank you, yep I missed it! And, Connor, go ahead and vent, I understand and in many parts agree....
I'm on the fence about this -- I'm giving my opinion because you warranted it from everyone. I've never gotten a flu shot, and I wouldn't advocate these toxic cocktails, because I believe your body...
To the masses of people that buy into trusting the government to fix all of their problems, apparently, common knowledge is gone as well....
I'm sorry, looking over the Bill of Rights, I must have missed that one-liner. Healthcare is a choice. It's always been in this country until now. Tell me, why I should pay for your healthcare? We...
Respectfully, I disagree. Though correct me if I'm wrong, I saw something similar to what I would advocate above... Universal healthcare means we lose freedom of choice. It means we will all be taxed...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/crohns-disease-cause_us_57e40374e4b0e28b2b52a67c Compelling and an interesting read, but what does this mean: "The researchers ran additional tests to see what...
@iPoop, yep they work for me too! @imagardener2, That's great to hear. Yes, my GI recommended them a year ago I think and if I wasn't so off-put by their gross appeal and careful...
Hello! Never thought I'd be a proponent of enemas, but... they work! A little backstory, I was diagnosed at 21 with UC-pattern like crohns and used 800mg Asacol HD 3x daily, used steroids once to get...
Earlier this year, I left my an employer and started with a new one. In between, I got Medicaid as my primary insurance. I've had to find all new doctors to attempt to continue prescribing Asacol HD...
Hi Totes, Ima always offers helpful advice! I take Vitamin Shoppe brand (900mg capsules) after meals with no issues....
Hi Notsosicklygirl, this is awesome to hear!! So happy it worked out for you, and others on this forum. You all are so strong and I pray the same people who helped me can get a real breakthrough by...
Thank you everyone! Hi Red, yes I've been off prednisone for one year now. How are you? Hey Stud, hows it going? My doc suggested Quercetin for boosting my immunity against allergens (food &...
I wanted to drop in and provide an update. I think about the Healing Well forums from time to time because this community has been a helpful resource in my recovery and current treatment. I hope...
Excellent topic. :) Happy to hear its working for a lot of people. My UC doc in Vermont just printed me this recent study proving 3grams was effective during a flare up -- he forgot my naturopath had...
Junk junk junk junk. I wouldn't drink this stuff. First of all, the ingredients aren't pure, and it's filled with sugar. Instead, look for Orgain products -- they make a delicious and protein-packed...
Mark thats an interesting elixir! Maybe i'll give it a shot if its given you some relief. Thanks for the input everyone....
Hi all, I'm doing really well right now and I wanted to share something I learned. That bloating, cramping, stomach moving kind of discomfort that comes on after a meal, may actually be put to rest...
I wanted to share this article, many times journalists, even of the health informed get things wrong, but this is a good one. ;)...
Hi bananagirl, sorry to hear about this.. i'm not familiar with that problem, but i understand maybe it causes discomfort? Or just that your fats aren't being absorbed properly because of this. Can...
Thanks for the input pb4, sounds like you went through a lot to find out what works for you and thats great Humira and the antihistamine are really helping you at this point. I just spoke to my...
Two completely different meds, but since i've been battling a flare from late march, I had to find a doc in NY and get on flagyl and prednisone. Unfortunately, both of these meds are not helping very...
I don't mean dependence literaly, sorry. I meant as in, my body depending on a medicine that is masking my issues. For example, i'm on prednisone right now, but I have no idea what my body will be...
I've been battling a hefty flare up for the past month now and just starting a great job, my doctor reassured me that I need to stay on top of my treatment and just explain to work that it's...
I haven't heard of him, but thanks for the tip. FMT may be something i'll look into in the near future. One thing is for certain, its been tough to establish care here in NYC because naturopathic...
Well, I've been on 40mg of prednisone for almost two weeks now and while I have some energy back and maybe one less bathroom trip, i'm still having bloody diarrhea, sometimes straight liquid when...
Hi jrb, sorry to hear of your suffering. I think you're on too many meds that are not absorbing in your body right now. There's no way. Also, one should be careful of supplementing with iron because...
Possible remission? And the only med you can become dependent on is Prednisone. All the others you can stop cold-turkey if you wish, with no withdrawal symptoms. You basically take the one med which...
For real, I'm feeling sicker after reading this than what my flare has me feeling like atm. But some of you nay-sayers need a reality check. As if any of you actually give a shit about forum members...
I don't see what they could possibly provide for me tbh. I never have, even after using prednisone during my diagnosis. It was just a mask. I don't doubt science, and really credit it to saving my...
My spirit is breaking. I've spent just about four weeks now with low energy, stomach cramps, diarrhea disturbing my morning sleep and nights. I've spent/borrowed over $300+ on supplements to keep...
Hey Cassidy, sorry to hear your flaring up again. Doctors fail to distinguish that prednisone merely puts a veil over your compromised bowel. That inflammation has always been there even when you...
I think doctors would agree that fasting does help in this scenareo. Our gut is raw inside, and it takes work to digest any food. The more we make our bodies work when we're ill, the less of a...
LDN is an emerging treatment for autoimmunity (relative to other medications), so I don't expect people in the medical community to know the exact dosage details. All they basically know is that 4.5...
Yes, Red. That's what happened to me last night. I was craving french fries (my favorite) and got them and within a few hours was in some pain again on the toilet. :( But, today i've taken it easier....
Sugarcrave, sorry for all your going through. At this point, your doctor should be advising you to make some dietary changes, you would be surprised how much it would help while working with...