Hi Borinquena- I'm going to apologize in advance here, because this info might make things more complicated for you... :confused: When I had UC I took the pill for several years, and I felt that it...
Bob- You have always been an amazing support to everyone here. It sounds like you have a big challenge in front of you, but I know you are up to it since you have demonstrated your resolve and...
Hi Carlow, I had surgery summer 2006 and it was, like others have said, the best thing I have ever done. I am still impressed every day at how good I feel and what a change it has been. I also had a...
I also took metho with Remicade in an effort to prevent antibodies from forming. I took the oral/pill form and I had a difficult time with side effects. It really knocked me out. I took a weekly dose...
Hi, I am also in Boston. Someone already mentioned Dr. Sands and I also see/saw him. He is part of the Mass General Hospital Crohn's and Colitis Center and that entire group is excellent. This may...
I had surgery for the jpouch about 18 mos ago and it was the best decision I ever made. My situation was very different than yours, but it was a very hard decision to have the surgery. There are a...
Hi LSU, it is really possible. People are right on talking about the jpouch. I had these surgeries done last summer when I was 24 and it was the best thing I have ever done. It is a very major...
I'm not going to repeat everything Sue said, but I was diagnosed with UC for 2 years and was very sick the entire time except for about 3 months. I decided what my tolerance was going to be for...
Oh, and I just have to say, if anyone goes to MGH and sees a Beth-Ann at the Crohn's and Colitis Center, you are in good hands. She is the NP there, she specializes in IBD and she also had UC...
BID is supposed to be very good, my roommate has Crohn's and she has been going to their IBD center for years. She feels very comfortable with them. I'm an MGH girl myself, I actually see Dr. Sands...