When he is released, he really needs to stop the marijuana. I support legalizing it for medical purposes but it's not an appropriate medication for UC and, at his age, is really bad for his brain....
Prednisone can suppress your immune system and make it more difficult for your body to fight infection (including c diff). Take care to wash your hands frequently, avoid sick people, and clean your...
Rectal meds?...
Totally OT but has your daughter ever looked into a rBGH allergy? My co-worker suffered from terrible acne until he switched to all organic dairy....
I have major problems with nausea and vomiting with the prep too. The nurse told me to make sure the mix is very cold and to use a straw. Once the nausea starts, I try to do little sips and to rinse...
Are you sure you were flaring? Some anti-depressants can cause diarrhea- not because of inflammation but by increasing bowel motility....
I had a lot of nausea with my first flare. I couldn't eat more than a couple of bites before I felt too nauseous to eat. The only thing that didn't make me feel sick was Arby's roast beef sandwiches....
It's nice that this doctor took the time to explain everything to you- my first GI just explained the potential problems with pregnancy at our first appointment. That's it. No information about the...
fecal transplant ftw...
1. That is nuts. Call administration at the clinic to complain- they might make the dr stop being a jerkwad. 2. You should have called the dr before changing your meds. That is probably what he is...
You CAN see results within a day or two but it usually takes a while for your colon to heal so don't expect immediate relief. If your dr doesn't want to prescribe enemas, get a new dr ASAP. It seems...
What can't you eat? Are you taking any vitamins?...
The US is definitely not a place where you want to be if you have concerns about paying for treatment. Unless you qualify for government-subsidized health insurance (in my state, you have to be poor...
Sometimes, it takes a while for the GI to find the correct meds and dosage. For my first 2 years with UC, I was constantly having setbacks- spent half of that time on Prednisone. Now that I have a...
Wait... you are less concerned about smoking than you are about immunosuppressants?...