what will be the first thing you'll do if you're in remission?

xpsunny

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Posted 10/13/2008 7:03 AM (GMT -7)

99% symptom free.

18 years old male.

Diagnosed with Left Sided UC on May 2006. In remission since June 2008. Reason for Flaring: Reaction to Nickel Metal Present in Dental Braces.

Current Medicines: Kutajganwati 2 tablets twice a day (it's an Ayurvedic Preparation with zero side effects).

lambkins

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Posts : 574

Posted 10/13/2008 11:50 AM (GMT -7)

Eat fresh cherries i love them but they don't love me anymore.

Diagnosed 22.5.08 with Lft sided U/C

Meds Predfoam 20mg 2x day stopped started Mesalazine supps 1gm 26/6/08

Mesalazine 400mg 4 tabsx2 day

Domperidone 10mg as needed

ediekristen

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Posted 10/13/2008 12:07 PM (GMT -7)

Go to the beach and not worry about being bloated or sore or having an urge to go when I'm a mile from the bathroom. And finally get a tan!

And then after maybe I'd go to Olive Garden and have breadsticks with alfredo dipping sauce, and a giant bowl of spaghetti and meatballs with marinara. And a margarita.

Well, I might just do that second part anyway because it sounds so freakin' good and I could live with the pain for a bit for something like that. Hahah

Female, 23, Ulcerative colitis (pancolitis) since 1999; GERD; gastritis; osteopenia in femur head & lumbar spine from long term prednisone use...

Current Meds:
Lexapro 10mg, Sulfasalizine 3000mg/day

Beth75

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Posted 10/13/2008 12:13 PM (GMT -7)

enjoy not thinking about it and plan my next vacation, maybe curacao this time?

Beth, 33 ~ hoping to taper pred successfully, wish me luck!

Major Flare Sept/Oct 07. Flare May 08 (from aspirin?).

UC dx'd 03/00 Proctosigmoiditis; Pancolitis since 09/07

Azathioprine 200mg 1xday nightly; Calcium and Vit D 500mg 3xday, Multi Vit, Folic Acid 400mg 2xday, Prilosec, Probiotics.

Minimal Change Disease (Kidney Disorder) dx'd 09/07. Close to remission since 9/08.

Prednisone 5mg/2.5mg alt days 1xday, Simvastatin 20mg 1xday, Diovan 160mg 2xday. Tekturna 300mg 1xday, Fosomax 70mg 1xweek. MCD may be from hypersensitivty to 5ASA drugs. Do you have edema? If so, check your blood protien level!

jujub

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Posted 10/13/2008 12:31 PM (GMT -7)

First I waited a month to be sure I wasn't imagining it.

Then I went out and had chicken enchiladas with rice. I waited over a year before I tried the black beans on the side....

Judy

Moderate to severe left-sided UC (21 cm) diagnosed 2001.

Avascular necrosis in both shoulders is my "forever" gift from Entocort.

Colazal, Remicade, Nature's Way Primadophilus Reuteri. In remission since April, 2006.

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Peety

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Posted 10/13/2008 1:09 PM (GMT -7)

I'm up for a more adventurous vacation, maybe some sightseeing instead of just lounging around someplace.
My husband is surprised by the things I'm suggesting we do now, I think he thought I didn't like to do some things when really I just couldn't! Oh! that sounded kind of nasty, I really meant like going places.

49 year old female attorney, diagnosed UC/pancolitis 1985, no surgery but much suffering.

Asacol/5ASA 6x400 mg maintenance for 20+ years; use prednisone & Rowasa for flares.

August 2008 sought care of naturopathic doctor. Food sensitivity test showed gluten, other intolerances; started diet without gluten, soy, dairy, tomato etc. Replete probiotic first, now Forte pills.

Achieved remission for the first time in many, many years!? Seemed so, but colonoscopy Oct. 6 proved not so, heavy inflammation in ascending colon & will be using Rowasa again. But I AM better.

mh53mike

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Posts : 149

Posted 10/13/2008 3:20 PM (GMT -7)

when i went into remission i had the freedom and energy to workout more.

26y old male medically disharged USAF veteran.Diagnosed with UC (lower proctitis) in 2004.

Current daily treatment: Probiotics & supplements:

50 Billion CFU's acidopholis&Bifidobacterium daily

2400mg oral asacol Digestive enzymes

5mg prednisone tapering 5grams of glutamine

75mg azathioprine folic acid & calcuim with V-D

20mg Nexum Whey protien

Multivitamin

Diet:Little/no sugars, fats, carbs, caffine,sugars,yeast. Stay natural as possible.

Results:1 Bowel movement in the morning no blood! Remission since 08Sept08

AMK77

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Posted 10/13/2008 3:52 PM (GMT -7)

I'm in remission right now and it was so nice to be able to travel and not worry about being near a bathroom, especially on a plane.

31 yr old female, currently pregnant. Due 1/09.
Diagnosed 2/29/08 with Mild Universal UC
I've had UC since 2000 but was in remission for most of those 8 years med free
Lialda Colazal & Asacol made symptoms worse, MUCH worse
Not taking any more meds for now. Trying a holistic approach.
Dare I say...REMISSION.

ediekristen

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Posted 10/13/2008 4:21 PM (GMT -7)

Ooh yeah, working out again would be nice. I'd join an early morning yoga class. It's the only time I'd be able to take one with my work schedule, and right now I can barely handle the poses at night with my stomach acting up but in the morning it's out of the question and also it'd be really annoying to be in a nice downward facing dog and have to jump up and run to the bathroom several times in one class.

Female, 23, Ulcerative colitis (pancolitis) since 1999; GERD; gastritis; osteopenia in femur head & lumbar spine from long term prednisone use...

Current Meds:
Lexapro 10mg, Sulfasalizine 3000mg/day, Azasan 100mg

Sweetie31105

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Posted 10/13/2008 6:49 PM (GMT -7)

I'm in remission right now, but I still have to watch what I eat. What I eat gives me a different reaction. Some reactions I don't like. Then my hubby tells me "I told u." I still splurge, I love fried chicken and french fries. Not the best thing in the world, but you gotta splurge. But for me I have to be picky no matter what.

26 year old, Married, Female.

Diagnosed with UC since March 2007

Taking Humira and Imuran since May 2007 (Currently in remission since May 2007)

kops2da

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Posted 10/13/2008 6:52 PM (GMT -7)

Just having mornings feeling GOOD would be nice!

ElaineNY

68 yr. old granny

New diagnosed with proctosigmoiditis - 6/2008

10/3/2008 - agreed to try one Lialda and one Canasa every day due to my sensitivity to all medications and side effects. Colonoscopy 10/28 to reaccess.

Probiotic Align, Prilosec for GERD

Inderol for hypertension,Xanax,Lipitor, multivitamin, calcium w/D, Tylenol

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