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Posted 9/7/2007 6:52 PM (GMT -7)

It seems like there are a lot of people talking about flare ups that have just started within the last few weeks. I was in remission until 3 weeks ago. I wonder if there is any substance to the thought that UC can be seasonal? Just curious about how everyone is handling this. After week 2 of my flare up, I called my doc and I'll be seeing him on Tuesday. Hopefully some more drugs will make things better!

Diagnosed with UC January 2007

Responding well to Asacol 2 pills 3 times per day

Posted 9/7/2007 8:03 PM (GMT -7)
for me it is not seasonal but i do flare with my period.
katie
22
diagnosed with cecal volvulus, 2006; two colon resections in the same year
diagnosed with colitis 2007
malrotated colon
no cecal valve, removed during surgery
on antibiotics while undergoing further testing by doctor
will start VSL #3 when antibiotics are done.

Posted 9/8/2007 12:55 AM (GMT -7)
I've been flaring since January.
23 years old
Diagnosed with UC March 2007
Current inflamation in the rectum
Asacol 4 tablets 3x/day

Rowasa (generic) - nightly

Nature's Way Primadophilus Reuteri 1/day; Chewable multivitamin

Posted 9/8/2007 7:06 AM (GMT -7)
My flare began last august but really kicked up in January. January seems to be the worst for me.
Kelly, 29

Left sided UC diagnosed 1/98 age 19, Pan colitis diagnosed 1/07
Currently on 4x3 Asacol, Rowasa every other night, down to 20 mg pred.
75mg Imuran starting 8/23/07---fingers crossed!
Prontonix once daily for acid reflux, zofran twice daily for nausea

Posted 9/8/2007 7:39 AM (GMT -7)
I'm flaring right now too- I guess it's been on & off for the past year, only remission was for a brief month or so when I first started Remicade. It does get worse before my period also.
diagnosed '02

meds-

Asacol- 8 tabs/day

Remicade infusions

Imuran- 100mgs/day

Cipro- 200mgs/day

Posted 9/8/2007 8:40 AM (GMT -7)
flaring since Jan on and off........it really bites! I am on prednisone now so I think my flare is about to get it's butt kicked! (no pun intended, but I am lauging.......)

I am so tired of my bum exploding and of the poo, mucous, blood mixture that I see on the tp. TMI, I know! It looks like a Jackson Pollack painting! Maybe I could sell it and make millions....
Beth, 31

UC Diagnosed March 2000

Lialda 2.4mg 1xday since 8/24/07 (prev. Asacol 4800mg day),Calcium and Vit D 500mg 2xday.

Minimal Change Disease (Kidney Disorder) Diagnosed Sept 2007

Prednisone 60mg 1xday, Simvastatin 20 mg 1xday

Diovan 80mg 1xday. Fosomax 1xweek 70mg. MCD may be from hypersensitivty to 5ASA drugs.

Posted 9/8/2007 12:50 PM (GMT -7)
knock on wood not flaring.
Rona

synthroid .088 mg, lowpressor 50 mg x 2, cozaar 25mg x2, imdur 30 mg
nitroquick, proventol, plavix 75 mg, protonix 40 mg x 2, asacal 400mg x 9
carafate 1 gm x 4, zyrtec 10 mg, rhinocort aqua nose spray, fish oil,
potassium.

Posted 9/8/2007 12:52 PM (GMT -7)
but I do have to add my allergies are getting the best of me. hope you all get to feeling better real soon.
Rona

synthroid .088 mg, lowpressor 50 mg x 2, cozaar 25mg x2, imdur 30 mg
nitroquick, proventol, plavix 75 mg, protonix 40 mg x 2, asacal 400mg x 9
carafate 1 gm x 4, zyrtec 10 mg, rhinocort aqua nose spray, fish oil,
potassium.

Posted 9/8/2007 2:59 PM (GMT -7)
I've been flaring since January too, Hmmm maybe there's something about January post Christmas stress?
I like the idea of artwork, Sometimes its a pretty pink colour, others taupe, today bright "cranberry" red... LOL
Caylea Rae

Female, 31

diagnosed April 2007

Have been flaring since January 2007

Probiotics, daily & Suplements

Was taking asacol but stopped because it made me too sick, Tried 1 week of prednisone-Nothing

currently waiting for my GI appointment to try  something new. ???? 

Posted 9/8/2007 7:27 PM (GMT -7)
Both times I've flared its been in late spring. Never thought about it like that before though. Could be interesting to look into...
Diagnosed Fall of 2004

Meds:
Asacol 3tab x 2 400mg
6MP 1/2tab x 2 25mg (had to go off due to possible "adverse reaction")
Remicade 3 infusions
Rowasa 1 at night

Posted 9/10/2007 6:04 AM (GMT -7)
Both times I have had bad flares they started in late winter (end Feb).
 

Dx:  2006

Meds:  None so far. Garlic works to ease flares. My GI laughed when I told him and said it was just coincidence.

Diet:  Regular fresh garlic, Biobest yogurt daily, Omega 3 supplements, very limited junk food, carbs and processed food, low fat diet.  Lots of fresh fruit and veggies (limited potatoes). 

Added: tumeric and probiotics.

Posted 9/10/2007 9:18 AM (GMT -7)
I've been flaring since like March 2006 and am finally down to 5mg prednisone. I stopped bleeding about 4 months ago so I finally started to taper from 20mg prednisone and of course my BM's are much looser with a little mucus on them at first and now i'm seeing tiny specs of blood. My BM's are dissapointing, but being at 5mg prednisone after being on it forever feels good. I thought I would never go back into remission, but it's happening.
                                                                                         

27/M/TX

Severe Colitis (pancolitis) since January 9, 2005

currently:  I can honestly say Under Control now after 1 yr flare.

RX/day:  20mg prednisone; 2400mg Asacol; 150 Azathioprine

OTC: Acidophilus Pearls; seldom use vitamins & other natural treatments

FYI: Began SCD diet 5/1/07 and caprylic acid-UC improved dramatically.

Posted 9/10/2007 4:28 PM (GMT -7)
I'm flaring, too, but why? I just got over a sinus infection and it is that time of the month. If those of us posting see a "link," to seasonal reasons and monthly cycles, what does the medical profession really say? I don't know that I've come across anything, yet. Does anyone have any links? Why don't our GI's know this, admit this and treat us accordingly? Sorry--I am tired of the "unknowns" we have with UC. I just want it to get better!
AlabamaBabs

Pancolitis diagnosed 5/07 during a flare

that started 3/07 through 6/30/07:  2 Lialda 1.2 mg/each per day

flare 7/24/07 through 8/1/07 and then, 4 Lialda 1.2 mg/each per day since 8/1/07 and doing good until

most recent flare: 9/9/07

 

 


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