Christine, I do not have an ostomy (although my mom use to and I took care of her), but I do have ulcerative colitis so I lurk on the ostomy board in case I decide that would be the future for me....
You mentioned a recipe for a low carb cheese cake that you make ... can you post it? Thanks, Zurich...
Ok, this is what I do. I take a bunch of Walnuts and a bunch of almonds (actually after reading Lanie's post I may throw in some macadmia's next time). I put them in a strainer and rinse water over...
You know Wodin ... I have seriously thought about that. Reason being is that I have a primary carrier through my employer and I also have a secondary carrier through my husbands employers that will...
Thanks for replying guys, Lanie ... the PAD Testing. Do you really want to know how I got involved with that? Ok, I have high arches and power walk every day. I begin to get a tingling type sensation...
The last one I had done was around 5 years ago. It was 5.2. I had one done just a couple of weeks ago. It was 5.6. So, I kinda freaked at the increase. But then I looked at the lab report ranges and...
Thanks everyone for responding. I am going to doctor next Friday and he is going to do an A1C so we will take it from there. Do you ever just get so bummed out at times and think your body is a freak...
Yes, I would like to know also why after I check immediately after exercising I am 10 points higher that when I started ... Zurich...
I have both of above (I know IBD is pretty rare). But, I was wondering if anyone else does have both how they manage their diet. I can't eat a lot of high fiber foods (salads) which are low in carbs...
All right, I am mainly just a lurker on this board ... but this one always makes me smile ... and, like you Red, I believe in laughter ... Zurich [color=black] ONLY A MAN WOULD ATTEMPT THIS Just try...
Thanks Susiebuddy, I seen before that you took both Nexium and Apriso (so I was hoping you would respond!). Ok, I should be alright as long as I don't take both at the same time. Thanks, Zurich...
I was just reading up on Apriso and it says the following: The recommended dose for maintenance of remission of /main/art.asp?articlekey=7370][color=#0066cc>[i]ulcerative] in adult patients is 1.5 g...
Hi Sarah, I also tested positive for downs when I was pregnant. Although I didn't know that I had colitis at the time, I did have all the symptoms of it, I just wasn't officially diagnosed with it...
So, can I presume that because my father died of lymphoma and his father died also of lymphoma and two of my dad's brothers died of lymphoma that I will not be able to take the new biologic drugs...
Regarding this post, I received my prescript ion discount card yesterday in the mail from Asacol. I had to call and activate it. But, I used in this morning to refill my Asacol prescript ion. I have...
Well for me the website didn't work. So, I called the 1-800 number. It was no biggie, they just ask you for your name and address and said that my card would be in the mail....
Ouch! Communicable - wouldn't that be something! Zurich...
I don't get it - or is it just my imagination - why do I read about so many hockey players, football players and athletes in general getting this disease? Their bodies are in top physical shape...
You know pb4 I take the BeePropolis with my other pills in the morning with a slice of toast and nothing to drink. However, I have a cup of coffee when I get to work but by then I am already belching...
Just thought I would let you know that I started taking B Propolis this week. I got the ones by Solaray. I just take one every morning. So far I am doing pretty good. Do you find that you belch up...
Well, I don't have the any experience with the book, but I also am thinking about buying it so I would appreciate any out put from anyone who does have experience with the book (it is expensive isn't...
No, I don't get tired from it as far as side effects go. I don't worry about side effects of it as much as the effectiveness of the drug itself on the disease. I am not saying that these 5ASA drugs...
I take two Asacol (400mg) three times a day. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. You know, I was just reading a research article I found the other day on how Asacol was found to be extremely effective in...
You should have good results with the Nexium. I've been on it for about 2 maybe three years now. No problems. The only thing about these acid blockers is that you have to give them a chance to work....
I been there and done that last week with the cold. I was so worn down on a physical and emotional basis from a recent death in the family and wasn't taking care of myself. I was actually still...
Oh my Beth, I hate that when I have the stomach gurgles and diarreah. Add it to the stress of knowing that I'm going out of town and it seems to just increase. I am trying to get myself straightened...
Hey Beth, I'm doing Ok but mom is having surgery today. They are going to re-route her stoma, present one got an abscess, almost did her in. I look at her and wonder what shape my body will be in at...
Great News! - Can I have my "good luck dust" back now - I need it! Zurich...
Oh and one other thing ... this is why I haven't told anyone about having UC. The only ones who know are immediate family (even that, not all of them). I am afraid that other's reactions will be...
Geesh, I wouldn't make fun of any disease, any disease. What goes around comes around. People who make comments like that think that they are a fearless and nothing will ever cross their path in...
Hi Quincy, High blood pressure is what got my mom's kidneys. Being of the old fashioned Polish decent she never believed in seeing a doctor for anything. When her mom (my busha) died she was 96 years...
Good to hear you made in one piece Beth! I truly hope the biopsy results come back as normal. You mentioned the edema and I recall my mom having that, but you know she also had "flu" like symptoms....
Hope all is well ... Joanne...
Beth, wanna wish you the best of luck tomorrow. I know a lot about kidney probs - my mom has been on dialysis for the past 10 years. It was high blood pressure though that got to hers. I do remember...
Hi Therearemiracles, Sorry to hear you aren't up to par yet. One thing about the bladder issues, I had that one time and if the cranberry juice irritates the bowel, go to the vitamin/health store and...
Thanks Ladies, it is good to know that I won't have a problem with my meds interfering with my "natural" looks! Zurich...
I know one of the side effects is loosing your hair. I never did have that side effect. However, I am getting my hair highlighted blond tomorrow. Is this one of those drugs that interfere with hair...
Hi Sandra, I was diagnosed two years ago with Mild Acute Colitis through a biopsy during a colonoscopy. Because it was just in a minute location and not throughout the whole colon and I was having no...
Hi, I'm also newly diagnosed and started on the Asacol. I've been on it now for almost 4 weeks. Was terrified of taking it because I didn't know what type of side effects there would be. After four...