Hello Everyone, Hope you're all doing great. This morning I opted to have an external hemorrhoidectomy to get rid of several large-ish hemorrhoids in my anal area. I had a few internal hemorrhoids...
Happy to report that the Colazal is working well, and I'm down to 20mg prednisone at this point. So far I haven't had any recurring symptoms so fingers crossed that this flare is history and the...
I'm on my second day of Colazol and so far zero side effects or increased urgency, like on the mesalamine. I have an appointment with the doc to see if Colazol can be a long-term maintenance option...
I just called my doctor to see if I should stay on the Mesalamine. Like you, I seem to have different reactions to different forms of the 5-ASA drugs. For instance, when I use Canasa suppositories I...
I was on 1.2mg of Mesalamine, 4 pills per day. It really didn't seem to make a difference either way, so I went off it and started the prednisone. I want to trust the doctor for sure, but very often...
Hi Everyone, I'm in a mild to moderate flare for the first time in years, and wrote in last week about taking Mesalamine. Unfortunately, it hasn't been helping so my gastro put me on Prednisone....
I've been med free for a long time, so am definitely hesitant about the oral mesalamine. The doctor doesn't seem worried, but I am. I'm supposed to speak with her about it more today, so hopefully we...
I've been wondering the same thing, actually. I'm 45 and have always trained very hard daily at the gym for 1+ hours. I'm in a mild flare right now, and have taken the past two days off. Suddenly, my...
Hi Everyone, I haven't had a flare up in years, and haven't posted much over the past decade but it's so nice to know this community is still here and offering great support. About a week ago I...
I had a bad experience with both the first and second Pfizer shots, and have opted not to get a booster for now. After the first I had mild symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis (a pre-existing condition),...
Thank you for posting that helpful information. I made an appointment to talk to my psychiatrist tomorrow, and will explain the situation and get his recommendations. I'll mention I need to be on one...
I take 600mg Gabapentin and 50mg Hydroxyzine for sleep every night (as well as 25mg Zoloft for my anxiety every morning). Gabapentin is very effective for sleep, and also for calming my body down at...
Hi Everyone, My name is Laura, and I'm new to the Anxiety forum. Years ago I was a regular poster in the Ulcerative Colitis forum but, fortunately, my UC has been under control for almost a decade so...
Hi Everyone, Sorry I'm chiming in again a little late - things have been super busy this week! Thanks for all of the advice, empathy and kind words. I think things just may work out with this guy....
After a long period of being single and having non-serious relationships, I recently met a guy I like a lot and things seem to be progressing into "serious" territory. I definitely want to give it a...
Finally found the job of my dreams, met a guy I'm crazy about, and am mostly better after a bad flare this summer. Also, started selling my crocheted scarves and am about to open an Etsy shop. Also...
I think everyone is different, but I stopped taking Humira after a few months. I felt absolutely awful every day - no energy, feverish, withdrawn, anxious, weird muscle and joint pains, and a...
Good thread! Frappuccino, tons of alcohol, a Twinkie, a giant cheeseburger with bacon, Pop Tarts. :-)...
It's interesting you should bring this up, because I've been in the same boat (although the roles are reversed, he wants to move quickly whereas I'm slower). I met the guy I'm seeing about 6 weeks...
UC has made me a much more compassionate person. It's also forced me to follow a super healthy diet, eliminate unnecessary stressors from my life, and live every minute to the fullest since I know I...
Someone finally invented "underpants which are claimed to neutralise the smell of flatulence." I'm totally ordering some....
Hi Sherry, It looks like you've gotten some great responses so far, but I also wanted to chime in since I've been gluten-free for 6 years now. It's not that difficult, especially with stores like...
My symptoms got far worse when I took Primal Defense by Garden of Life. I know some people have had good results, but my gut really did not like this brand. I now use Renew Life 50 billion organisms...
I just started it a few weeks ago - so far so good, although I feel like it's causing my body to retain a lot of water which is mildly uncomfortable. I did the injections in my leg - it hurts BAD if...
"Calm" magnesium powder - it does the trick for me: http://www.calmnatural.com/naturalcalm...
Wow, I am so glad you posted this - I've been feeling pretty stinkin lonely for the past 6 months myself. My last relationship ended about a month before I flared in May, and since then I've not had...
@Quincy - Thank you! Yes, the recognition factor feels very empowering. @maroonbanjo - I'm guessing it's probably really obvious to him (I have a terrible poker face), but I've been super careful not...
Lol, yeah I guess it is making going to the Dr more fun! It's just making it awkward for me to talk about my bowel habits with him, and I wonder if I'd feel more comfortable talking about the real...
Hi all! I thought I'd throw this topic out for discussion and am interested to hear thoughts/stories. I connected with a new GI doc back in May when I went into a flare for the first time in 6 years....
I had a bad reaction a few months ago to the Rowasa enemas - I'm certain it was the sulfa agent because I can tolerate Canasa suppositories very well. I got super sick every time I used them (cramps,...
Good luck Sherry! When I come back to MI for Christmas I will come buy makeup from you :-)...
Peanut butter....
What are people's thoughts on VSL #3 sachets vs. VSL #3 capsules? Which is better in terms of getting the organisms to actually reach your colon?...
I take Inflamma-blox by Ortho Molecular Products which contains turmeric root, bee pollen and skullcap, and it always helps my symptoms a lot. I take about 2500mg per day....
@Comber - Thanks so much for this post. I'm seriously considering surgery within the next few years, as I've been dealing with severe UC for over 10 years now. It's like I've finally woken up and...
This sounds wonderful! I've also found an exceptional GI doc who is not only really knowledgeable, but genuinely cares and is open to the idea that the dietary and lifestyle changes I've made (i.e....
Whenever I've started a new probiotic, I get diarrhea and gas for a few days while my body adjusts. You'll probably feel normal again within a few days....
A few years ago I tried some of the synergy drinks, and the stuff made my stomach bloat so badly I couldn't even button my pants. It was probably because of the s. boulardii yeast strain - my gut...
Yes! This just happened to me with my last round of Pred. I've been off Pred now for about 2 weeks and it looks like it's slowly going away, but I got a lot of it around my butt, thighs, hips and...
There was a fair amount of verbal abuse in my household growing up, and I would definitely notice my stomach clenching up every time it would happen. Interestingly, at my last job I had a verbally...
Renew Life Ultimate Flora (at least 50 billion organisms)....
Yes, I've lost 10 pounds with this most recent flare, and I definitely did not have it to lose. It's coming back slowly as my gut is healing. I'd recommend eating foods with high fat content like nut...
I get bad cramps and back pain on Prednisone. It also makes the blood a brownish color and a strange, pasty consistency....
Yes, I definitely agree with everyone that your iron levels are a factor in your symptoms. When I'm anemic I feel like I could pass out at any moment. Not fun. In terms of replacing lost...
My dad also has UC and my brother has Crohns. It definitely runs in our family. The upshot is that you can all be super supportive when one of you is in a flare since you all truly know what it's...
I'm a huge fan of Ultima Replenisher. It's a powdered sports drink with a ton of electrolytes, vitamins and minerals that tastes really good. I use it a lot when I'm flaring or when I'm well and...
One other thing to consider - some or all of the joint pain could be coming from the Remicade. After my last infusion I had severe joint pain for a few days. There are others on here who had joint...
I'm sorry that happened to you. I was talking to an ex the other day and he let it slip that my UC was "a factor" in him breaking things off last year. I was surprised, I didn't realize it was that...
I was in total remission from about April, 2006 - May, 2012. Why? - Eliminating gluten, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, corn, all processed foods, and all artificial colors/flavors from my diet - Daily...
Yes! I usually try to have a positive attitude about everything, but I definitely get emotional after I've been in a flare for a while and my body is totally run down. I've also been emotional lately...