If you aren't worse then I suggest you continue taking them. They take time....sometimes a month for noted improvement. What exactly are your symptoms at this time and what were they before starting...
Mark. How I see it...we, who have mentioned the other now deceased member, recognise the same in both of you. What you say and have done seems to have scared us. What you continue to say creates a...
Please get on retention mesalamine enemas sooner than later. Oral mesalamine won't deal with rectal inflammation. q...
Indeterminate could mean abnormality, but too bad it wasn't clearer from the pathologist. Was it a polyp or tissue? What was the extent location of inflammation seen during the scope? And do you have...
Pretty much everyone is low in vitamin D, as per my GI. I've had mine checked a few times over the past 15 years or so.....it has gone up since supplementation. I wouldn't say I flare less or more,...
Could be osteoarthritis or possibly trigger finger since you mentioned your palm was swollen as well. While hand/ joint inflammation and pain can be associated with UC or autoimmune....look into...
Considering your weight loss, I suggest you don't. Make the major change when you're healthy enough to ensure proper nutrition and recovery. I don't think you could sustain considering how often you...
How long were you on the enemas, what was the schedule before increasing to nightly? Enemas dont stop a flare in its tracks, its a gradual healing. Give it a few weeks nightly to see if there is...
Ellen....can you describe as what you mean your perspective of a bm compared to exactly what you have? How many times a day are you on the toilet with evacuation (for lack of a better word than bm)? q...
Find the balance....if you are an extreme exerciser, I suggest low and minimal to start would be best. And while others may disagree....if you push your body beyond the point it finds acceptable, it...
You can contact ipoop and request sassysback to get your email address through him. You don't need to make it on your profile if you prefer to keep it private. q...
3tc, LOL...good one! Another stint of recovery for you...take it easy for a bit. Hope no new medical events join the party. q...
High dosage of aluminum isn't good either....especially considering it's the main active ingredient in Gaviscon. q...
Serenity....so it does, lol. q...
There can be side effects, I haven't had any except less stomach pain which is a plus. q...