Hi everyone, Just wondering if there is anything that you can take for pain. My husband is at 17% filtration, so we are trying to keep it there and not add any additional issues for his kidney. I...
Hey Judy, sorry I'm late to the party! ;) My doc took me off the Remi many years ago, probably about five. I'm now on two Lialda that I take at night, and I feel better than ever. I too had no...
Hey Bananagirl -- I was on Remi for 5 1/2 years and taking nothing else but an antihistimine before my Remicade. If you have had a good scope and are in clinical remission, I bet you will be okay...
I had to switch to Lialda recently, and the pharmacist was alarmed at the high cost of the med; about $500 a month cash price, and with deductible about $150. Pulled out the Lialda savings card...and...
After years taking Pentasa, two pills three times a day, I had to do the switch to Lialda as well. The only problem I had was that they put me on one pill twice daily, and I was really dizzy. After...
Yes, so much of the article was something I could relate to. I too am about 10 pounds overweight right now...but I'll take it because I'm in remission. And after being so very sick; I absolutely take...
So glad to see this article which may add some attention to this bummer illness. Wishing you all a happy day....
Devick -- how are you feeling today? Did you have any movement at all?...
I'd say wait until morning -- if there are no results then give your doc a call. Everyone is different though, so I'd say go with your gut (pun intended!) Are you having any cramping at all, and have...
Hi Devick, Immodium lasts for me about 12 hours. Also, sounds like you have a good plan with your GI, but you know your personal and body situation better than anyone -- we can only give you...
I think Quincy is right. The older I get the more "I don't care attitude" I get. It is what it is....well, most of the time, lol. I'm with you Judy; I was so sick when I was dx'd, I'm too chicken to...
Quincy -- he did take biopsies, so I'm anxious to hear the results from that. The original GI that dx'd me was so much better to deal with. I'm sorry that I had to switch insurance that left me with...
Ha, ha, ha, me too!! I almost started laughing at the GI when he said that because I was like....."What?" I keep telling myself that I misunderstood him. He never even talked to my hubby...so heck I...
I can't eat the skin -- love grapes though. I'll have to stick with red wine...bummer....
Oddly enough, I had a colonoscopy about two weeks ago. I've had two clear colonoscopies, and oddly enough, I think this GI -- who didn't dx me with UC -- doesn't think I have UC anymore. I was on...