Update on me...Jumping for joy

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jano437 Veteran Member Date Joined Jul 2005 Total Posts : 1614	Posted 10/17/2007 1:14 PM (GMT -6)
	Had my cscope today. My doctor told me it looked fantastic. No sign of any inflamation. I feel like jumping for joy. He did take some biopsies, but he told me everything looked ok. He did tell me that he did see some scaring, but that is normal, due to some pretty deep sores in the past. He told me that I can start tapering down some of my doseage of asacol to 9 a day, but taper slowly. I just am so happy. Janice Diagnosed July 2005 with Pancolitis Asacol 4 tabs 3 times daily GNC Probiotic Forvia calcium Currently in Remission http://mysite.verizon.net/vzewor6c Back to Top

Meesh Veteran Member Date Joined May 2006 Total Posts : 619	Posted 10/17/2007 1:19 PM (GMT -6)
	That's awesome, very happy for you! Diagnosed UC April 27, 2006 Remicade: 1st infusion 7/21/07; 2nd infusion 8/18/07; 3rd infusion 10/13/07 Lialda, 4 tabs in the morning; Protonix; Prednisone 4/27/06-present, holding taper at alternating 5/0 mg; Xanax; Lexipro, ~~Rowesa;~~ ~~Asacol; Colazal three 750 mg capsules 3X day~~; [2/22/07 started Imuran, off within two weeks due to bad reaction] Back to Top

Lonie Veteran Member Date Joined Feb 2005 Total Posts : 6448	Posted 10/17/2007 1:21 PM (GMT -6)
	Can I jump for joy with you? What excellent news, Janice! Hurray! Carol Remicade - will have my 19th infusion on November 1. Imuran - 100 mgs....taken before bedtime Vitamin B-12/Biotin, Probiotics "Life is short -- make fun of it" Co-Moderator for the UC Forum Back to Top

princesa Veteran Member Date Joined Aug 2007 Total Posts : 2204	Posted 10/17/2007 1:22 PM (GMT -6)
	Awesome! That's wonderful news. Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis spring 1999 C-scope confirmed UC diagnosis 9/18/2007 No explanation for right side pain and thickening of bowel wall Maintenance dose sulfasalazine, back on a pred taper for first flare in years Probiotics, l-glutamine and fish oil caps. George's aloe vera juice and Mucosaheal. Back to Top

dakotagirl Veteran Member Date Joined Apr 2006 Total Posts : 3402	Posted 10/17/2007 1:29 PM (GMT -6)
	Yah hoo! Happy dance :) Great news! Pan-colitis and GERD diagnosed May 2003 Asacol 12 per day, Azathioprine 75mg, Rowasa and Canasa as needed Aciphex, Effexor XR, BCP, Rhinocort nasal spray Culturelle, Biotin, Folic Acid, Forvia, Calcium, and B12 Osteopenia (hip and spine) from prednisone use. Started Azathioprine because I was steroid dependent. Co-Mod for the UC forum Keep HealingWell running smoothly: www.healingwell.com/donate Back to Top

kb5 Veteran Member Date Joined Jan 2007 Total Posts : 1015	Posted 10/17/2007 1:33 PM (GMT -6)
	that news makes the prep worth it! Congrats! Kelly, 29 Left sided UC diagnosed 1/98 age 19, Pan colitis diagnosed 1/07 Currently on 4x3 Asacol, Rowasa every other night, 15 mg pred. until immuran kicks in... 75mg Imuran starting 8/23/07---bumped to 100mg 10/8/07 Prontonix once daily for acid reflux, zofran twice daily for nausea Back to Top

icanrace Regular Member Date Joined Sep 2007 Total Posts : 221	Posted 10/17/2007 1:49 PM (GMT -6)
	congrats Jano! Can you please tell me exactly what GNC probiotic you're taking? Is it the Super Probiotic in a brown box? Prednisone 10mg (1.5) tabs twice per day for one week- (then dr. wants an update) started Thursday 10-4-2007 Asacol 400mg (3) tabs twice per day- started Thursday 10-4-2007 -just came off Sulfasalazine (2) 500mg tabs twice per day Back to Top

Sara14 Veteran Member Date Joined Mar 2007 Total Posts : 4538	Posted 10/17/2007 1:58 PM (GMT -6)
	Yay! That's awesome! How is he having you taper? One a week? Just curious, b/c I'm hoping my GI tells me I can do the same at my appt. in November. 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; experimenting w/fiber supplements (Metamucil and Fiber Choice); Viactiv (Calcium and Vit. D) for Osteopenia; ground flaxseed Back to Top

Beth75 Veteran Member Date Joined Jul 2007 Total Posts : 2148	Posted 10/17/2007 2:00 PM (GMT -6)
	wonderful news! Hooray! Beth, 32 UC Diagnosed March 2000 Imuran 100mg 1xday;Remicade tests pending;Hydrocortisone enemas 1xday;~~Lialda 2.4mg 1xday since 8/24/07~~ ;~~prev. Asacol 4800mg day~~ Calcium and Vit D 500mg 3xday. Minimal Change Disease (Kidney Disorder) Diagnosed Sept 2007 Prednisone 60mg 1xday, Simvastatin 20mg 1xday, Diovan 80mg 1xday. Fosomax 70mg 1xweek. MCD may be from hypersensitivty to 5ASA drugs. Back to Top

jano437 Veteran Member Date Joined Jul 2005 Total Posts : 1614	Posted 10/17/2007 2:38 PM (GMT -6)
	The Probiotic I am taking is called Pro-Biotics Acidophilus. It is in a blue bottle. GNC says this is there best one they sell. It does not have a GNC lable. It is made by Nutrition Now INC. out of Vancouver. I can only find this in there stores. I tried online, but no luck. Hope this helps Janice icanrace said... congrats Jano! Can you please tell me exactly what GNC probiotic you're taking? Is it the Super Probiotic in a brown box? Diagnosed July 2005 with Pancolitis Asacol 4 tabs 3 times daily GNC Probiotic Forvia calcium Currently in Remission http://mysite.verizon.net/vzewor6c Back to Top

Dansky Veteran Member Date Joined Mar 2005 Total Posts : 2844	Posted 10/17/2007 3:08 PM (GMT -6)
	Pleased for you. Take care. Dave Dansky Co-moderator UC forum TAKE FLYING LESSONS ON A MOUNTAIN BIKE TODAY! Sulfasalazine Azathioprine Prednisolone Pariet Citalopram Hydrobromide *http://www.healingwell.com/donate/* Back to Top

Red_34 Elite Member Date Joined Apr 2004 Total Posts : 23551	Posted 10/17/2007 3:48 PM (GMT -6)
	Wonderful indeed! I will pray that your remission lasts a long long long time! :D ^{@--->--SHERRY--<---@} ^{Left sided Uc -'92 - Colazal, Canasa, 6mp, Prilosec, Biotin, Forvia} ^{Allergies - Singulair, Allegra, Astelin(got the script - just haven't tried it yet!)} ^{Secondary Reynauds Syndrome - '04 - Norvasc} ^{Fibromyalgia - '06} ^{PLEASE HELP HEALINGWELL CONTINUE TO HELP OTHERS BY CLICKING HERE: DONATE} ^{@--->--Moderator for Allergies/Asthma and Co-moderator for UC--<---@} http://www.myspace.com/82595818 Back to Top

marty1976 Veteran Member Date Joined Nov 2005 Total Posts : 2045	Posted 10/17/2007 4:20 PM (GMT -6)
	That is great news. Now you've nothing to worry about!!!Yippee!!!!!!! Marty keep the faith asacol/proctifoam/Zoton (lansoprazole) http://www.myspace.com/martybuzz1<FONT] Back to Top

jano437 Veteran Member Date Joined Jul 2005 Total Posts : 1614	Posted 10/17/2007 5:09 PM (GMT -6)
	Thanks everyone for your kind words. They mean alot to me Janice Diagnosed July 2005 with Pancolitis Asacol 4 tabs 3 times daily GNC Probiotic Forvia calcium Currently in Remission http://mysite.verizon.net/vzewor6c Back to Top

schrek-chewbacca hunk Veteran Member Date Joined Jun 2005 Total Posts : 2666	Posted 10/17/2007 6:24 PM (GMT -6)
	What a blessing for you - I am so very happy for you...and your story gives all of us hope and inspiriation. love to all bob Back to Top

sitnpretty New Member Date Joined Oct 2007 Total Posts : 2	Posted 10/17/2007 7:44 PM (GMT -6)
	Sara14 said... Yay! That's awesome! How is he having you taper? One a week? Just curious, b/c I'm hoping my GI tells me I can do the same at my appt. in November. Hi Sara14, I am new to Healingwell.com forum...i noticed you take Nature's Way reuteri (which i bought and am nervous to take) Wanted to ask you if you noticed any side effects from it?? Like wicked gas and the like??? Back to Top

Sara14 Veteran Member Date Joined Mar 2007 Total Posts : 4538	Posted 10/17/2007 8:06 PM (GMT -6)
	sitnpretty - Welcome to the forum. I've found this to be a great place. I haven't noticed any side effects (no gas or anything) from the reuteri, but I think some people may have some gas after first starting any probiotic. I think it usually it takes about a month for your body to adjust. Another forum member, pb4, takes this probiotic and would probably know more about it than I. She may have more information on it for you. You may want to start a new post if you have any other questions on it or do a search on the top of the page for probiotics. 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; experimenting w/fiber supplements (Metamucil and Fiber Choice); Viactiv (Calcium and Vit. D) for Osteopenia; ground flaxseed Back to Top

sitnpretty New Member Date Joined Oct 2007 Total Posts : 2	Posted 10/17/2007 8:10 PM (GMT -6)
	thanks a bunch. glad to be here. 44 yrs old; diagnosed in 1989 but mostly in remission Current Meds: - 12 day course of Prednisone 5mg tabs - Sulfasalazine 500mg x 5tabs/day - Mesalamine (is that Rowasa?) - want to take probiotics but am nervous about side effects Back to Top

jano437 Veteran Member Date Joined Jul 2005 Total Posts : 1614	Posted 10/17/2007 9:27 PM (GMT -6)
	Yes, he is having me taper 1 pill a week. I hope you can do the same Janice Sara14 said... Yay! That's awesome! How is he having you taper? One a week? Just curious, b/c I'm hoping my GI tells me I can do the same at my appt. in November. Diagnosed July 2005 with Pancolitis Asacol 4 tabs 3 times daily GNC Probiotic Forvia calcium Currently in Remission http://mysite.verizon.net/vzewor6c Back to Top

okiemom Regular Member Date Joined Sep 2007 Total Posts : 104	Posted 10/18/2007 9:03 AM (GMT -6)
	that is great news!!! Diagonsed with UC in about 99 - Started new GI 9-25-07 Lialda 2.4 in AM(started 9-26-07) canasa 1000mg 2xs per day(started 9-26-07) Probiotics, calcium with Vitamin D, slow release Iron, Psyllium Husk Fiber. Back to Top

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