Yes, I do know sugar does affect some people. Part of the SCD diet is taking out sugar. You could try to use honey to sweeten things for her instead of sugar or artificial sweeteners. I have been...
I am only on page 41 of the "Breaking the Vicious Cycle" book and I LOVE it so far. Really makes me understand more of what is going on in my body and why. I am excited to finish the book tonight and...
I went on vacation with my husband's ENTIRE extended family for a week. Luckily, I grew up with one of his relatives so we are a little closer than the rest of the family. As we headed out for our...
I was shopping yesterday and had to make a quick dash to the restroom. As I was sitting there making sure it was ok to flush and leave the stall a lady entered the stall next to me. I still sat for a...
We were on vacation a few months ago with my in-laws. Luckily, my mother-in-law and I know that we want to go to the bathroom alone. We play it off to the boys as one of us girls will stay with my...
I think we all can relate to that one time or another. My daughter and I went with my husband out of town for work a month ago. As he was at his meeting us girls headed to the mall. My daughter is...
I did my first Rowasa Monday night. I waited a few extra nights to start because I wanted to be hone alone to do it. My husband works nights so that worked out great. I did not have any problems(that...
Thanks so much for sharing all the information on the enemas. I will start mine tomorrow. I know I should start it tonight but I want to start it tomorrow night so I am home alone for my first run...
I will be starting Rowasa Enemas tonight. Just wondering if anyone has any helpful information for me? Success stories, failures, any tips I should know. Will be on the enemas for a month, if they...
I just saw the threading thing when I was in Chicago last week. I wasn't sure what it was at first. I have sensitive skin too so maybe it is something I should try. Does it hurt?...
Thanks again everyone for all your support and info. Here is what I have decided now. Going to the Dr. on Thurs. Thought this was important as I am starting to have some pain which I have never had...
Emma Ann...thanks! I think I will limit for now and dig in after vacation. I didn't realize high sugar things could make for a trigger. I am going to the Dr. again on Thurs and this will be something...
I just would like to say that a posting like this is why I love this place. No where else(beside a dr office) can we go into so much detail and get so much support rather than weird looks. It is...
I just got a side glance of my jawline and noticed more hair than I have ever notice before. My husband said he has noticed this for a few weeks now. We have both noticed it when I was on the...
Thank you for all the replies! I feel after all the reading and the posts that the majority of the people have had a positive reaction to the SCD diet. Now my only wonder is if I start it this week...
Hello~ I am thinking I might try the SCD diet. I have just started doing some reading online today about it. I was diagnosed in Jan with UC. Had the typical symptoms minus any pain. It got better on...
I just went to my OB doctor last week with the same concerns. My husband and I have been wanting to get pregnant for several months now. At my last GI appointment, my doctor told me that I would have...
Durango Kid, Yes, the Entocort is expensive. It is $1,014 for me if my insurance doesn't cover it. Which I will not be able to afford. The insurance guy told me today to go get just a few pills until...
I feel bad posting this because I have only been dealing with my UC since January (well diagnosed in Jan but symptoms for a year prior). Some of you have been dealing with your UC for several years....
Megs~ I too was diagnosed in January 2010. My doctor had me tapper off the prednisone and as soon as I got down around 10mg the blood started to come back. When I had my follow up he put me back on a...
Thanks everyone! Good to know it isn't just me turning into a moody lady. I also think I am just a little down right now anyways because I am waiting to get into remission so we can start to try for...
I just got off my prednisone. The last week was 5mg every other day. I have noticed(and my husband too) that I have been very grumpy and short with my words for the past 3 days. Could this be a cause...
Malkavian~ Have you noticed any grumpiness? My last dose of prednisone was Tuesday and I have been VERY grumpy the last 2 days. Didn't know if this could be a cause of going of the prednisone....
I have been taking the Asacol HD for a few months now. I take 1 800mg 3x a day along with 2 400mg 3x a day. I think it seems to be helping more than just the Asacol 400mg. I did have samples from the...
Kweeks~ This is a great place for support. Even though your husband is wonderful...we here all have the same problem and can relate better than everyone. As odd as it sounds, it is easier for me to...
I have been going in a tanning bed for the past few months...preparing for a wedding I am in this weekend. I have not seen any difference in my UC one way or the other. I too also have Psoriasis and...
Thanks for all the replies. Even though we can't cure one another it is so nice to have the support out there from all of you. Yes, I am on a fast taper of the prednisone. I had just went to a new GI...
Wondering when I will see a decrease in my moon face. Is there any way to make it go away faster? Also, I just noticed the other day that I got the "hump" from the prednisone too. Will this go away...
I did have a colonoscopy on 1/19/10. GI doctor said that the enemas wouldn't work because the UC was to far up. He said it was all the way up my left side. Other than that I have no idea what I was...
Congratulations on the pregnancy! I spoke with my OBGYN a month or so ago about the prednisone and Asacol while being pregnant. I am not currently pregnant but it was our plan for the new year until...
Hello~ I was just diagnosed 1/19/10 with UC. I was put on 35m prednisone & 800mg 3x a day of Asacol. The meds were making me very sick to my stomach. After a week I called back to the GI doctor's...