Thanks everyone I wrote the incorrect normal range : it’s 0.03 not .3 I was worried because I researched & it said blood cancers. My mom told me not to worry, it’s really not that high & everything...
My doctor messaged me and told me my labs look great! I had a sleepless night, but I will sleep really good tonight...
Normal is 0-0.3 Mine is 0.10 😢...
[b] I looked at my patient portal tonight and saw some very upsetting lab results. Everything‘s not back but: Immature grans (abs) 0.10- high Immature grans% was normal I have had UC for 16yrs & I’ve...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with UC 1/2008 at 17 yrs old. I have been on Asacol, Remicade & Stelara over these years. I had a UC flare start around July 4th weekend. I was on Stelara at the time &...
I have been on Rinvoq since early Sept for UC & presently on Prednisone 25 mg (tapering off). I have been doing great, but now found out I have Strept (my 20 month old daughter has it too).Thought I...
My 32 yr old daughter has been in a UC flare since 7/4/22. She has been taking Stelara, Uceris & Lomotil with little to no improvement. She did start VSL3 yesterday. She has been on Stelara every 4...
She has had UC for 12 yrs & is 32 yrs old....
My daughter has taken Remicade (worked great,but developed Psoriasis) & now Stelara has failed. She is planning to have child in next 2 years. Her GI talked about Rinvoq, but reluctant because not...
My daughter was on Remicade & it worked wonderful for UC, but developed Psoriasis. Started Stelara 3yrs ago & no longer working. Wonder what is the next med up? Any feedback appreciated....
Thank you so much!...
My daughter has UC & is on Stelara. She has been suffering with a sinus infection for 2 weeks. She went to Urgent Care & was prescribed Amoxicillin. I am afraid this is not a good choice of medicine...
Thank you-me too! I'll keep you posted....
She just saw her GI Dr this am & will start Stelara as soon as his office arranges it. He said if he had UC (& she has new severe Psoriasis) he would go on it too. Hoping for the best!...
I am not sure either, but that is what she said. It sounds great for Psoriasis though. It is possible he may be doing clinical trials for UC at U of MD. She is making an appointment tomorrow. I will...
He told her it works well for both. He also said fewer side effects. He is a wonderful GI Dr at University of MD....
My 29 yr old daughter has had UC for 11 years. She has been on Remicade for 2 1/2 years & doing great until this fall, she developed Psoraisis . She has tried to hang in there using all the creams...
So sorry to hear this! My daughter developed Psoriasis this Fall. It was bad & was diagnosed officially by a Dermatologist. She has had UC since 2007 & has been on Remicade since 2017 & has LOVED it...
RE: Psoriasis-She had another Dermatologist appointment today. He prescribed 2 more creams (1 during week & a stronger 1 for weekend) & told her no use in using the steroidal cream,for too long for...
No, she has done great on Remicade (only med she is on) for 3 years until this Psoriasis happened over the last couple months. Her Derm & GI Dr are in communication & she has upcoming appts with both...
Hello all, My daughter came for a visit & her psorasis looks a bit better, she said they were almost all gone, but her stress level as a teacher went high this week! She had her Remicade infusion 2...
The Derm did a biopsy & It is definitely Psorasis. It is a shame if she may have to go off Remicade because she has done so well with it for her UC. The Psorasis is pretty bad....
I just saw my daughter & the area she said are less red with the topical ointment the Derm gave her. I think it looks pretty bad! The areas are all over her back, legs & chest. She is going to have...
just steroidal cream...
My daughter has red scaly areas on her legs, stomach & between her breasts. They have gotten worse lately. She went to Dermatologist today & he said it was Psoriasis. He did a biopsy. She has been on...
Thank you MainerMikeBrown! Hope you are well:0)...
Thank you Karen !...
My 29 yr old daughter suffers from anxiety. She has taken Zoloft & Celexa in the past. She has been on meds since age 20. She decided to quit taking meds for last 6 months since she felt that they...
I am a bit worried about Measles. I am a Media Specialist in an Elementary School. I have been on Remicaide for almost 3 wonderful years. I am 28 yrs old & have have 2 MMRs as a child. I live in...
I am a very big skeptic, but I just watched the documentary on Netflix:The Magic Pill? Anyone try the Keto Diet for UC?...
28 yr old daughter on Remicade for UC for 2 yrs doing great) developed red spots on left palm of hand and a few on right hand. They are not raised or itchy and they don't hurt. Just started last...
I am posting for my Mom. She is 80 yrs old & taken off Metformin because of poor kidney function. She has awful Drs. She is on Glyburide 2 pills am & pm & Lantus 14 u at bedtime(she was taking her...
Is it safe for UCers to take antivirals? I am on Remicade & am a Teacher & scared!!!...
I will be having a Colonoscopy soon. What is the best prep ? I gag & vomit easily. I think I had a prep once with Dulcolax tabs & Miralax that wasn't too bad- has anyone else?...
Went to the Cardiologist and he said my stress test was negative. He did order an Echocardiogram....
It was not a nurse- a receptionist ! I have an appt with a Cardiologist on Wednesday. I am not bothering with my Primary Dr- I found out she is out all week anyway.Healthcare these days is the pits !...
Recent exercise stress test 10/5. They said I had a few little things, but nothing major. I prob would not need Cardiologist. Now, I get a call from Primary Dr office saying that it was Non-...
Thanks everyone. I really want a family & so does my Fiance. I am 1 of 3 (triplets) with UC & my Father has a history of Juvenile Diabetes. I probably get UC from him because of his Autoimmune...
I am 26 yrs old (female) & have had UC for 8 yrs. I am getting married in 06/2017. I have been on Asacol for 7 yrs & now am on Remicade for 9 months. I want kids so bad. I am scared about passing UC...
I was wondering about this topic. Anyone on this regime past or currently ? I'm a 10 yr UC'er (26 yrs old now) & started Remicade this past 7/16 & doing well. I would love to hear any feedback....
Can anyone give me advice about what supplements I can take while on Remicade ? I was recently sick with a virus/sinus attack & fever 102.2. I got better without antibiotics :0) I am a 5th grade...
Just back from Urgent care. Neg for strept. He says I have a virus- ordered Tussionex & no need for antibiotics. I have never taken this med before.Hoping it's safe with UC. My head is very stuffy...
I started remicade in July 2016 for UC & have been great. I started with a scratchy throat sunday- now today I have a temp of 102 & feel awful. I am a teacher & had to come home early. I have a call...
How about Tramadol ? It's pretty good. I need sometimes for cramps when Tylenol won't cut it....
all went well so far :0)...
1st Remicade infusion :0)...
Today's the day !!!! 1pm...
Thanks iPoop- I always value your advice.Well, right now I'm doing well while on Prednisone. I had a bad flare that started abruptly the week of 5/9/16 & had a sigmoid 5/19/16 which my Dr said was...
I am scheduled 7/13/16 for my 1st Remicade infusion. I am on Asacol & Prednisone 20 mg taper & VSL #3 DS. I have had UC for 7 yrs (I'm 26 yrs old).I need to go to the next med level.I am having...
I forgot to mention that I am also on Prednisone 20 mg taper....