Hello! My doctor just prescribed Cipro 500mg 2x/day and Flagyl 250mg 3x/day. I've been in a flare for about 3-4 weeks. He said to check in next week to see how I'm doing and then he'll tell me how...
Thanks for the replies.....I do not have a problem with compliance, so I'm at least okay there. But, sometimes I think fewer pills would be easier. But, I'm still of the opinion also to not change...
My gastro doc suggested I take Culterelle. I am symptom free and was wondering if there would be a chance of any adverse effects if I start now? Thanks!...
Hello, I am currently taking 2400 mg/2 times a day Asacol and my doc gave me the option of switching to Lialda since it would be fewer pills etc... I am currently symptom free and don't want to rock...
I take 6 pills in the morning and 6 pills at night. I used to take 4 pills 3X/day, but my doc said I could do it the other way. No side efffects and I'm not tired at all..... m...
Hey Ali G, Yes, I continued with my Asacol throughout. When I had my second son, I had a 2-year-old AND my husband was deployed (he didn't come back until the baby was almost 5 months old!), so I...
I had two boys, two years apart. With the first pregnancy, I flared around 12 weeks and I managed it okay with Asacol, but after giving birth, I went into the worst flare I've had. I then went on...
Thanks so much for the responses! Keep them coming! I think after having been diagnosed with UC, I am now a semi-hypochodriac, wondering if there is something else going on. So many things have some...
Hello! I would like to get an idea of some of the other symptoms people experience with UC. Excluding the obvious, what other symptoms are considered "normal" on a daily basis? I am in the middle of...
Boy, I don't know if it was the miso soup or not, but I am now back in remission after having a 3-week flareup. I would venture to guess that I was headed that direction anyway, but the miso soup, as...
Ooo, haven't tried pizza yet during this flare. If I were to try it (and my flare is actually mild and I believe I'm coming out of it), I would scrape off some of the sauce and cheese. I think the...
I hope it soothes you! I figured it couldn't hurt and if it is supposed to help with inflammation, then that's great! My husband is currently in Japan with the US Navy and he says they are eating...
When I was tapering off prednisone, my doc raised my Asacol to 12 a day. I successfully tapered off the prednisone and was in remission for 2 years. My doc told me that whatever level of Asacol it...
The ingredients in this miso soup are soybeans, cultured rice, salt, onions and parsley. It's just a broth. I drink it from a mug. You're not supposed to use boiling water, so I just warm up some...
Just wanted to pass along something that I think may have helped me. My neighbor went to her acupuncturist the other day and was inquiring about help with UC (she goes for migraines) and her...
I was on and off (mostly on) prednisone for 2 1/2 years. I slowly tapered off the prednisone and my GI raised my Asacol dose to 4800mg/day. I take 6 in the morning and 6 at night. I think I was more...
Thanks for the ideas. I know I am very early in thinking that I should start seeing some improvement, but I'm trying to maintain the idea of a normal, UC-free life (free of symptoms, that is.) After...
I tried taking Colazal early in my diagnosis, but my symptoms got measureably worse (I was already flaring with d, bleeding, cramps...), so my GI said I was probably having a reaction to the carrier...
Just curious as to how those of you who have had more experience, how do you know you are coming out of a flareup? Is there less blood first, fewer cramps, fewer trips to the restroom? What's the...
Hey, Carlow! Thanks for the tips! It has been so long since I have attempted it, and actually, I think I was pregnant at the time, so everything was all mashed together anyway. That is definitely my...
I am taking the Canasa suppositories and they have worked in the past, but I think unless your disease is limited to the very lowest part of the colon, the enemas would probably be more effective. I...
I have two boys. I have used Rowasa in the past, but for some reason I can't use it very well. For one, I can never seem to get more than half of the bottle used and then it seems that it's not long...
I have tried the Primal Defense in the past, but I stopped when I got pregnant. My UC was mildly active during my pregnancy and the minute that baby was delivered, I went into remission! Funny how we...
The only thing I can put my finger on is the increased level of stress prior to my flareup. I had spent the summer with my two boys in another state with my parents (husband is deployed) and my...
I have always heard that water at ROOM TEMPERATURE is best! I don't drink any water that's been in the fridge.....I guess the cold water is harder on your system.... I also assume that the cramps are...
Oh, yes, I stayed on the Asacol throughout. I haven't thought ever of stopping it. Heck, I didn't even want to change vitamins since it was all going so well. My maintenance dose was the one I...
I am grateful for the last two years without symptoms of UC. I should have contacted my doctor for a supplement medicine at the very suspicion of a flareup. I honestly thought I was going to snap out...