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WI chica
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10/27/2006 3:02 PM
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9/17/2020 5:44 PM
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Remicade working but not--antibody?

Thank you. Yes, I had a bad few days but much better now. They are doing an antibody test the day before my next infusion....

9/17/2020 5:44 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Remicade working but not--antibody?

What does non responder mean? Are you talking about anitbody stuff? It healed me wonderfully for at least the last 6 months. Haven't felt this good in years. Scares me to think it won't work....

9/17/2020 5:27 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Remicade working but not--antibody?

Hello. I have been on Remicade injection ----100 mg/10 mL---- since April or May. Overall doing really well. Had last infusion last Friday. I started to have blood in my stool 1 day later with...

9/17/2020 3:28 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Remicade working well but hair loss

I have been on Remicade since April due to a bad flare and a horrible bout of Yersinia at the same time. Do Well however noticing significant hair loss. It is freaking me out. There are some...

8/10/2020 10:33 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
fevers and UC

Thanks for the info. Yes I think historically I tend to get this low-grade fever’s even with slight flares. It’s really weird....

4/18/2020 3:02 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
First Remicade side effect ?

I think for me will you see symptoms I can tend to run these low-grade fever’s. It might be a cold also. Just feel really drained and sick-ish...

4/18/2020 3:01 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
First Remicade side effect ?

I continue to be feverish. Right now low temp of 100. Also really fatigued....

4/18/2020 11:57 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
fevers and UC

Hello. I am wondering if anyone else on here it gets low grade fever’s with UC. Since this flare in for months I will have fevers from 99.1 to 100.2. It feels at times like I just hit a wall. I...

4/17/2020 3:41 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
White dots

Or fat pieces possibly?...

4/14/2020 5:27 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
First Remicade side effect ?

I am now thinking it must be the prednisone. It is weird because i am tired and wired at that the same time....

4/14/2020 5:26 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
White dots

is it mucous?...

4/13/2020 2:55 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Anyone have success with Plant based diet?

Also beautifully stated. I need to copy these last two posts because they are so full with beautiful information. I am extremely fatigued right now. I just started Remicade and have been doing the...

4/13/2020 2:54 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Anyone have success with Plant based diet?

Thank you. I’m trying to figure out what works and doesn’t. I am hoping that sometime I can enjoy small amounts of dairy and some gluten....

4/13/2020 2:50 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
terrible flare

I think prednisone also to get it under control. I am currently in 40 mg from a bad bloody flare....

4/13/2020 2:48 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
First Remicade side effect ?

Hello. Last Friday they decided to start me on Remicade after my colitis flair and food poisoning with Yersinia. At the time of the infusion I did not have any troubles. I am now noticing fatigue,...

4/13/2020 1:09 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Anyone have success with Plant based diet?

It is interesting when you look at the studies how these plant based foods when really well cooked actually reduce inflamation. The cooked fiver seems to help push out the toxic allergin type foods...

4/9/2020 7:21 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Anyone have success with Plant based diet?

I would love to see that study. I wonder why more docs dont suggest it?...

4/8/2020 9:39 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Update on food poisening and Remicade ?

Thank you everyone. This is very reassuring. About how long will it take to notice effects. I think they will continue me on predinisone for a bit....

4/8/2020 9:37 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Anyone have success with Plant based diet?

Because of being so ill these last 3 weeks I decide to try a diet my friend whois an RN and dietician suggested. It is Dr. McDougals plant based diet plan. Has anyone had any success. I think I can...

4/7/2020 6:55 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Update on food poisening and Remicade ?

Thank you so much for your feedback. In regards to the Yersinia I was so very ill that they ended up giving me an antibiotic. They did another stool study and it was gone . Thank God....

4/7/2020 6:39 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Update on food poisening and Remicade ?

Also, inthe last 2 weeks I have been doing Dr McDougals plant based diet. Is anyone familiar with this or have had success?...

4/7/2020 6:17 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Update on food poisening and Remicade ?

2 weeks ago I posted about being in a flare and the getting a rare food poisening illness called Yersinia. IT WAS HORRIBLE and my colitis became much worse. I am now on 40 mg prednisone and they are...

4/7/2020 6:11 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
I have corona

Anxiety can easily create frequency. Sending you healing energy. I strongly recommend meditation. I work as a psychotherapist and mediation teacher. Think about getting on Insight Timer which is a...

3/29/2020 10:18 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Just diagnosed with rare bacterial infection---Pain

Thank. I just read your reply to him. He said we have one he just didn't use it. Hard lesson learned....

3/29/2020 10:11 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Just diagnosed with rare bacterial infection---Pain

Yes- Pork has very little appeal to me now. I hear it is like having appendecitis for weeks....

3/29/2020 10:08 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Just diagnosed with rare bacterial infection---Pain

...

3/29/2020 10:07 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Just diagnosed with rare bacterial infection---Pain

Oh good. That is reassuring....

3/27/2020 4:39 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Just diagnosed with rare bacterial infection---Pain

Not sure about the testing. They haven't said. Are you thinking a colonoscopy or blood tests?...

3/27/2020 4:24 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Flying or not covid-19

YESSSS-- and it happend. So Thankful I did not take that flight to Alabama. Just diagnosed with a rare infection that is messing up my whole system. See my most recent post on here....

3/27/2020 4:23 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Flying or not covid-19

I am amazed at all the wonderful responses. If you read a post of mine form today you will see how very blessed I did not go to Alabama. I have become very ill with a very rare bacteria. What an...

3/27/2020 4:17 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Just diagnosed with rare bacterial infection---Pain

Yes, I have read a lot of info on this. We think we have figured out the source. I very rarely eat pork. My husband did make marinated pork tenderloin 1.5 weeks ago. As we reflected on it I recalled...

3/27/2020 4:15 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Just diagnosed with rare bacterial infection---Pain

Hello. So I was struggling with a flare- not on any meds since I just got off Entocort EC. They tested for C DIFF and they discovered I have Yernisia. https://www.cdc.gov/yersinia/index.html Each day...

3/27/2020 3:10 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Flying or not covid-19

Thank you. That is helpful....

3/17/2020 6:25 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Flying or not covid-19

I work the Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire, WI. I think I will say something to our manager tomorrow. Some of the hugs are very normal under normal conditions. This is just really concerning me. The good...

3/16/2020 5:34 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Flying or not covid-19

Thank you for all the responses. I haven't been on here for a few days. it seems so.e thought I was in Lialda. I stopped Entocort EC which is an immunosuppressant. I am 80% sure we will be staying...

3/16/2020 5:07 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Flying or not covid-19

I am currently on Entocort EC. stopped taking it yesterday. It is not workng well....

3/13/2020 5:34 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Flying or not covid-19

I am wondering if it is safe for me to fly. I am on Entocort EC but am stopping as of today. It isn't working well. No diarrhea. Blood, mucous amd some constipation due to some meds. This is our...

3/12/2020 7:34 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Lialda and Tinnitus?

This is so interesting. I have had tinnitus for some time ( with it getting worse now that I think about since starting lialda 2 years ago. I have just started Entocort EC. It will be Interesting to...

12/1/2019 12:15 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Entocort EC?

I have been on it now for about 5 days. I am noticing some cramping on my left and right side. It may be related to diet too over this Thanksgiving holiday....

12/1/2019 12:03 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Entocort EC?

Thanks. it was so long ago that i don't recall side effects. Sarah14- where in WI did you grow up? This helps. I will start the meds today. Annie...

11/26/2019 2:23 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Entocort EC?

Hello. I have prescribed Entocort EC. Years ago I took Entocort with success. I am concerned however about some of the side effects. I am especially concerned about weight gain and many other...

11/26/2019 9:51 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
MRI/CT Scan updates - colorectal cancer

Wishing you ease in your recovery. I hope you figure out what those symptoms are about. it sounds really really frustrating....

8/14/2018 8:44 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
exercise and a flare--???

Thank you all. I am on prednisone now to see if that can help get control. if not they will do some testing. I appreciate the validation and support you all supply. Much gratitude....

8/14/2018 8:27 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
exercise and a flare--???

yeah, i know ibuprofin is a no no but i couldnt walk due to bad bad bursitis in the side of my knee. i hafe asking for tylenol 3. I have been able to excercise at time because i tend to get bloody...

8/13/2018 6:33 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
exercise and a flare--???

Hello. So, I am pretty sure I am in a flare . I have lots of pain stuff due to EDS and broke down and took some ibuprofin. I have now noticed that I am having darker blood with mucous and a continual...

8/13/2018 2:46 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Colitis related to gastritis?

I don't have Pylori. I first read it as if i do but o don't. I feel so horrible today. I do have moderate colitis in the rectum and Pylori in the gut. I have never felt this sick after a procedure...

12/14/2017 2:39 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Colitis related to gastritis?

No blood test. They have queationed chrohns in the past. Thanks for the reply....

12/13/2017 7:22 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Colitis related to gastritis?

Hello. Today I had a follow up colonoscopy and an endoscopy I was hospitalized About a year and a 1/2 ago for pancolitis. Today I have moderate inflammation in the rectum area. And today they Found...

12/13/2017 5:27 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Is a colonoscopy called for?

Thanks again. The ideas and advice here are wonderful. Like no other site i know. I will call my PA tomorrow and ask about planning. I know they did say if there is any sign of flare if they do a...

9/26/2017 7:47 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Is a colonoscopy called for?

Thanks a ton. My PA states the Doc I saw prior to the diagnosis of Pancolitis recommends the 1-2 years but the DOC I changed to ( now questioning that move- I can change back) is much more...

9/26/2017 3:47 PM

Ulcerative Colitis



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