Just a reminder....it is always advised if you are going to make your own meds to check w/ your GI!...
Just wanted to say to those that donate....I think it is an amazing thing you are doing! My hubby has some crazy rare blood type and he gives as often as they allow him too. I am under the weight...
Hi and Welcome! Probiotics put good bacteria in our systems. I take Acidophilus Pearls and have a lot of luck w/ those. You may want to do a search at the top of the page on probiotics. There are...
Charlotte, NC...
I tried it a couple of years ago. Unfortunately it didn't work for me....
Seconder...if you have a problem w/ any comment/suggestion left by a moderator feel free to hit the admin alert button in the upper right hand corner of the post box. This will send an email to...
I like Phyzame (sp?) for gas. Never had much luck w/ Gas-x....
Now that I think about it...I don't even remember her putting pressure on it at all. She just put a band aide on immediately after. I have a latex allergy so I am always focused on making sure they...
I was due for my regular blood work (every 3 months). My GI just requested a CBC today so that meant only one vial. I went to a new place (close to hubby's work so he could watch the little one). Was...
After I had my son my thyroid was 'hyper' for about a year. At last check it had returned to normal. I had a crazy fast metabolism, constant shakes and increased insomnia while my thyroid was out of...
Oh no! That's awful! Is the UC behaving at all?...
That's great! Thanks for the update!...
Picnic...huge favor. Can you use black type next time you post? I am having hard time reading your post. Thanks!...
Thanks for the update!...
Do you have any season allergy problems? I lose my voice all the time. Mine seems to be related to allergies....
I am having horrible leg cramps. I can't figure out what is going on. I do workout hard 3-4 times a week. I always make sure to stretch and drink plenty of water. Not sure what is going on. My only...
Oh no Sherry! I am so sorry you are feeling bad. I was just thinking about you and gma this morning. Please keep us posted on her move to the nursing home and how you are feeling!...
I have terrible reflux (whether on pred or not!). Give the Prevacid a couple of days to work. Hopefully she will be feeling better soon!...
I love corn.....yummy! Unfortunately it doesn't love me the next day!...
I drank Carnation Instant Breakfast w/ lactaid milk during my first flare. I lost way too much weight so I was drinking these twice a day....
A HA! I can totally blame my mom. She was always cleaning! Hmmm does that mean I should fire my cleaning lady to insure my family stays healthy...ha ha!...
Hey Casey. Sorry your hubby is having such a tough time. As far as I know there are no over the counter rectal meds. Also can you please limit your signature to 10 lines or less per forum rules?...
As long as I eat fruit in moderation I'm fine. Just don't overdo it!...
What about sugar free popsicles???? If you go w/ Pedilyte monitor how much you drink. Too much and it can make you throw up....
I've been on Aza for over 2 years now. It got me off pred but it did take several months to kick in. I take my dosage at night b/c I do have some nausea if I take it earlier in the day. I tend to get...
kazygirl...those words are banned b/c we have members as young as 13 on this site....
I think an internal cleanse would wash out the good bacteria as well as the bad. I know we typically warn against colonics for that reason....
That's great news!!! Keep us posted!...
Ah Bob! We miss you! Thank you so much for the update. I hate you are having such a tough time. You hang in there!!!!...
Hey everyone! Please remember to keep your signatures to 10 lines or less. That includes blank spaces as well. If you need any help editing your signature please just ask one of the moderators....
Hi and Welcome. I am so sorry your daughter is suffering so much. There is a website that is dedicated to parents of children w/ IBD (either UC or Chrons). It is www.dragonpack.com. They may be able...
I just sent him an email. Will let you guys know if I hear anything!...
I haven't. Sherry???...
Are you close to NC at all? I live in Charlotte and really like my GI....
Acidophilus Pearls....
Thanks for the update! Please keep us posted. Tell her hi for us!...
Hey Beth. Sorry you are going through this. Are you in remission? The reason we have to taper slowly is so our bodies can get adjusted to a lower dosage of the steriod. Too quickly and our bodies can...
How exciting! Congrats on the little one!...
Yikes! I just came off Levaquin this week for a sinus infection....
Do you have IBS in addition to UC? This happens to me if my IBS is acting up....
Please let us know how it goes. I have a feeling mine will be coming out in the next year. Keep us posted!...
OMG! I just laughed out loud!!...
Thanks for the update! Please tell her we are thinking of her!!!!...
I get them ALL the time! I had some dental work done a few months ago (2 crowns)...afterwards I ended up w/ a mouth full of agonizing sores. I gargled w/ lots of warm salt water. I believe there is...
Ha ha! I am the same way. I always buy the jumbo pack and make sure it is evenly distributed b/w all the bathrooms!...
Yep:) I love it!...
6 is definitely not the max dosage. I take 9 colazal a day (similar to asacol). Who told you that was the max? GI or pharmacist? On a different note...are you in remission w/ 6/day?...
Hi Lori! I will ask Peter, our admin, whether he has ever considered a lung cancer forum. Will let you know what I hear. Keep us posted on your f-i-l....
I take the Acidophilus Pearls (you don't have to put them in the fridge). We have a lot of members that use culturelle and have success. I give it to my toddler (does not have UC) whenever he has an...
Ah man! That stinks! You hang in there and keep us posted. Sending happy thoughts your way!...