If you're meaning colon cancer statistics, I don't know. However, they are not subjective. Consistent inflammation can cause cells to change toward cancer, however, there are some with a genetic or...
I suggest you call and ask for a foam steroid enema initially to use during the day and the mesalamine at night. I understand the impatience. That's why I remain on maintenance and increase at first...
Thanks 😊 good you didn't have to use more than the normal mls salofalk. Hard to say re retention. Pentasa is in 100ml bottles, and it also has a 4g. q...
Hi CW...I understand your point and am not disputing it. This is a topical med...not systemic, so it doesn't compare to my logic 🤔 How I explain it is...the 4g wouldn't be in a concentrated dose of...
What were the path results for the sigmoid and rectum? q...
I don't suggest doubling the enemas...but you could do one during the day and one at night. Doubling them is still 2g, just a larger amount. When are the majority of your bms during the day? q...
Absolutely, find out what's going on with your sinuses. An x-ray would be best and swab test to see if you might have an infection. Have you had allergy testing? Have you tried using a sinus rinse...
Is there a reason Predsol and not the Mesalamine enemas? q...
Constipation is a part of healing with the regression and location of inflammation. I do suggest adding rectal meds if you aren't on them. As well, add more foods that help with constipation to...
Hi...welcome to the forum. Firstly, I suggest you get a copy of the pathology results to know exactly where the location extent of your UC is. Left-sided to me means including the descending colon,...
A good start...my first GI always said "patience". I still suggest you request the 4g. Keep us updated, because symptoms will change as you heal. q...
Made it a live link... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24507431/ q...
Sounds like Crohn's. q...
CW...I've been at this for 34 years, but I did go off the enemas once in the first year...waited too long to see my doctor because of wishful thinking, aka denial...lol. I learned...but it took many...
Keep us updated...but both my husband and I ended up with an infection after Covid. I had a continuing cough for months after Covid. Hugs, q...
CW...make sure the enema nozzle is somewhat pointed toward the front rather than the back. Use a lubricant on the tip. Re going off meds...all my last 3 scopes show all as normal. Cellular...
Hope the increase of infusions will show improvement soon. Keep us updated, q...
Kathy...i also suggest you get copies of all results. You might even be able to get a copy of past results. Absolutely, you need to be your own advocate, but be prepared with knowledge and a list of...
If your GP has put forth request to test for suspicion of UC...re your past, but unmedicated, diagnosis...biopsies will/should be done. But discuss with the GI that you need to know what's going on,...
You didn't start rectal meds till long after inflammation started. Remember where it starts, and oral mesalamine meds aren't going to deal with that area. It will take a while before they kick...
Have you had biopsies during any of your colonoscopies? I suggest you request them at the next one. q...
I use Salofalk 4g...my suggestion is to never go off them completely, but to taper (and I stress taper) to a maintenance of 2x weekly. Are the bottles accordian style or smooth? You could warm the...
"Once in a while" is different than "for a period of time". Were you also on antibiotics? What has caused the perichondritis? Sounds terribly painful. Re surgery...I suggest you venture to discuss...
Still have mine, no issues or sensitivities in that area. My UC flares have been milder and milder through the years. q...
Let us know how it works for you. q...
Ditto CC's questions...thanks for the suspenseful stories, 😲! q...
Fruitgirl...what were the 3 areas found to have the LC? q...
You can request to try steroid foam enema for day and mesalamine enema for night. q...
Good news re c-scope! Looking forward to the outcome of your gyne on Tuesday. How are your symptoms at this point? q...
Wow...Happy 5th anniversary! Hope hernia surgery and recovery goes smoothly 😊 q...
Good you called your doc...what's the result of that discussion? q...
I suggest requesting mesalamine enemas...nightly till whenever. Probiotics...take them at night before bedtime. I'm actually dismayed at the fact your doc is basically wasting time till the end of...
Yes, it could be a fissure. You can take a look and check for yourself by squatting over a mirror. q...
Retention mesalamine enemas 4g will also be of help... if you can use it. q...
I sincerely doubt it has anything to do with a flare. Honey can cause softer/looser/diarrhea stool...depending on how much one consumes or how sensitive or allergic one is to it. What symptoms...
Huge gratitude to all on the forum...and for the support! Hoping 2023 will be a year towards better compared to the bs of the past. q...
I've never had nor would accept it as a flare status diagnostic. I agree with others to have other things in the abdomen area checked... as well as a c-scope if it's been a while. However, I'm...
Seems a good schedule. q...
Hi Songlady! Thanks for sharing your updates. I do know of one person whi is doing chemo long term. Basically because he refuses surgery. I understand the reason why your specialists have decided...
Wow...I'm shocked at your response. I would never give it a second thought to not take them and not deal with it asap. It's only 2 weeks and hopefully will deal with it forever. Low level...best case...
I do...I'm on esomeprazole which I take about 30mins before breakfast. I take the mesalamine oral about an hour or more after eating. When do you take your meds and when the omeprazole. What oral...
Absolutely it's of concern! You should be treated with antibiotics with PPI for 2 weeks. You do not want an h.pylori infection to be lingering. It can cause ulcers and stomach cancer. My husband had...
You could split the dosage...half in morning, other half at night. I know sulfasalazine can cause nausea. Are you supposed to take with or without food? I personally wouldn't take it all at once. q...
No...it wouldn't trigger a flare. Food that disagrees can cause symptoms that might be interpreted as a flare. q...
You won't be able to take it if you're on certain medications. I was refused because I'm on Diltiazem and Rosuvastatin. I could have gone off the statin, but not the other. q...
What is P? q...
Yeah, something is definitely going on... you should put in a call to your GI asap. Hopefully, you'll get in sooner than later. Otherwise, urgent care might be easier to get in than emergency....
Good idea on the suppositories. Looking forward to your update with the GI. q...
Wow...why stop the suppositories... it's a both-end approach. And...UC starts at the rectum! Anyway...request the enemas. And just a reminder...he just might say that they won't help because you have...
How pathetic it is when companies put their noses into poo-pooing the appropriate meds a specialist requests for a patient 😠 I hope it does a turnaround for you. What do you mean by most of the...