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9/6/2007 6:13 PM
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thyroid removal helps with ulcerative colitis

they had found a strange large knot and the cancer, I dont know I am just happy for a break. I know that when I preg it all went away also, but then came back with a terror. I would just like more...

1/17/2008 7:21 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
thyroid removal helps with ulcerative colitis

My GI told me that it has nothing to do with it, but when he did the liver test he did tell me that as I predicted that had went down also. I dont know - I just am thankfull to God!...

1/17/2008 2:53 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Took Xanax XR then was able to tapper down

is 3mg a large dose?...

1/17/2008 11:17 AM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Took Xanax XR then was able to tapper down

it was after the Thyroid that everything started to get better WAY better. It has just been in the last couple of weeks, I am also feeling very down the last couple of days - I think that it is ttotm...

1/17/2008 11:09 AM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Took Xanax XR then was able to tapper down

I have UC - was having panic attacks about leaving the house - did not want to have an accident out in public, well UC has gotten more under control after surgery on my thyroid (?spelling)first of...

1/17/2008 8:47 AM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
thyroid removal helps with ulcerative colitis

they had found a large growth on my thyroid in October, they did the biopsy and the cells looked strange, they went in the first week of November and removed all but the 4 corners of my thyroid. The...

1/17/2008 8:13 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Coming off Remicade

I was wondering the same thing - how long you were on it - and what is left after remicade...

11/17/2007 9:32 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
GI wants to put me on Remicade for just 3 infusions and then start Imuran - anyone else just do 3

at the current time I am not on anything - they wanted me try the Colozal for the week before surgery but it seemed to make D worse. I have not been on Pred in about 1 year, but when I cam off it, it...

11/13/2007 11:42 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
GI wants to put me on Remicade for just 3 infusions and then start Imuran - anyone else just do 3

BK1579 thanks for writing - did he say anything about the 3 infussions - the doctor did tell me that it was a way to jump start remission. My GI's office called yesterday to see had thy Thyroid...

11/13/2007 9:02 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
GI wants to put me on Remicade for just 3 infusions and then start Imuran - anyone else just do 3

Just wanting to know if anyone else had any thoughts on this. When I asked GI he siad they were trying to not have people on Remicade so long...

11/13/2007 7:54 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
GI wants to put me on Remicade for just 3 infusions and then start Imuran - anyone else just do 3

that is what I had read that once on you can not go off the remicade. I wonder if I can ask for a consultation in the same office?...

11/9/2007 11:06 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
I had thyroid surgery and my large nodule was a tummor but they found a second one that was cancer

I know that God was looking out for me. Thank you all for the good thoughts - I am already feeling better today - can turn my neck every way but up all the way - still dont want to look at it. My 3...

11/9/2007 8:59 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
PRO-BIO QUESTION

so Red-34 you think the Pro-Bio has helped you to have formed BM's...

11/9/2007 8:56 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Lialda users

I liked the only 2 pills per day - but I was the less than one percent that had an allergic reaction to it. Hope it works for you....

11/9/2007 8:53 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
GI wants to put me on Remicade for just 3 infusions and then start Imuran - anyone else just do 3

He said that I had a very angry colon. He said that the Remicade would be like a jump start so the Imuran would work. The 3 most would be to avoid any long term bad side affects. ( that is what I...

11/9/2007 8:38 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
I live in the bathroom

The first doctor I went to said it was my gal bladder after I told him my symptoms- was setting me up for surgery - the whole nine yards - I freaked out - got second opion - the read the ultrasound...

11/9/2007 6:51 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
GI wants to put me on Remicade for just 3 infusions and then start Imuran - anyone else just do 3

1/2 could not go back on) - I called and the makers of Remicade told me that the FDA or starting with trying Imuran first? has anyone ever heard of just taking the 3 doses of Remicade?...

11/9/2007 6:42 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
I had thyroid surgery and my large nodule was a tummor but they found a second one that was cancer

but the good thing is it was only 5mm in size so they were able to surgically remove it - so no radiation therapy - YEA!! That was on Monday Nov 5th- If they had not felt the large tumor in the neck...

11/9/2007 6:21 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
it started as a red chin - then whole face felt like it was on fire when dose increased on Lialda.

I am not good about the canasa - I need to go to the restroom almost every time. He did call and they asked me if I wanted to come in or try the Colozal - I said come in - I go tomorrow at 3:00 I was...

10/29/2007 3:02 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
it started as a red chin - then whole face felt like it was on fire when dose increased on Lialda.

well - I did not take the Colozal like the on call doc said to do Sunday, I looked up the Urticaria and the one pic I found looked like my face did when he increased the dosage. I am not patient - I...

10/29/2007 12:06 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
it started as a red chin - then whole face felt like it was on fire when dose increased on Lialda.

Old Hat - I dont rember having a reaction to the Colazal - I did find that Urticaria - happens in less than 1% so should I ask for another scope...

10/29/2007 11:50 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
it started as a red chin - then whole face felt like it was on fire when dose increased on Lialda.

Okay - this is long but I needs some advice about new doc and the last colonoscopy I had. I went to a new GI doctor after being off my meds for over a year, I decided that I wanted to see if there...

10/29/2007 10:16 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Sleep needs?

kb5 - I tired the Tylenol PM - I could not tell that much - it was already about 2:00 AM - and to top it off I had a big no no for me = those chicken things that are rapped in a corn tortilla - I did...

10/24/2007 4:37 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Sleep needs?

I have been having trouble sleeping at all.... I think maybe 1 or 2 hours then awake again. From everything I have read on this site, that can not be good for me. The doctor I see for anxiety - gave...

10/22/2007 1:26 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
how do you know if you are or were steroid dependent

This may sound stuipd. - but how do you know,' I do know that when I stopped taking it last year is when I became terrified that I would have an accident if I went any were...

10/22/2007 1:17 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Fair Complexion: IBD and Cold Sores,

Nope, I am not fair skinned and I have never had a cold sore - I do like to worry :)...

10/20/2007 9:20 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
random question

I dont think I have done that, I do seem to just want to eat my way through (?) the day some days, That and drink a gallon of White Milk. - could not get me to drink the stuff as a kid...

10/20/2007 9:14 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
question about test and BM's now

Okay, I did not hear from the doc on Friday like I have already said. the 3 weeks between the GI visit and my colon test I had my monthly time and got sick. - before that I had been having some...

10/20/2007 9:08 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Red_34

Thanks Sherry - I have been trying them, I think that I start telling myself after I use it that I think I .......... I even tried using them in the middle of the night....

10/20/2007 12:56 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Red_34

I kinda wonder if he should tryp upping my dose of Lialda (?) and the canasa - he said that we could do another kind that would go farther up inside that way, I am having a heck of a time with canasa...

10/20/2007 7:40 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Red_34

okay so what you are saying is that they suppress the immune system- so would my doctor not want to try that because I have already gotten a staffinfections ( they think) in my leg twice - they could...

10/20/2007 6:50 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
I like Imuran

how is Imuran so different than the asacol, colozal or Lialada. Heck I did not even know about the suppositories till I changed GI's...

10/20/2007 12:26 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Remicade - who all takes them - and how long before you got any results - what bad reactions

I read on another post that if you start Remicade - then go off it will not work as well - how do I research that - Is there something I should ask him about trying before I go that route. He only...

10/20/2007 12:23 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
worst day ever

I agree maybe they will let you reschedule your interview - as for the police man, I almost think I would write a letter to the police department chief or who ever and explain to them what you have...

10/20/2007 12:11 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
anyone have BCBS insurance & take Remicade

so Remicade is not treated as a pharmacy copay - it goes towards major medical end and deductible? or does that vary by insurance plan. I am suppose to pick a new insurance under a small group plan...

10/20/2007 12:02 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Quincy are you being treated for PSC - high liver enzymes

NO - the doc did not call me! I even called to make sure the GI's office was open till 5 on Fridays - and they did not close at noon like other doctors do. WELL at 4:30 I called and got the answering...

10/19/2007 11:55 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
anyone have BCBS insurance & take Remicade

I was wanting to know about the drug coverage. I was told on one plan that they have 50% copay on meds on the one plan. The other way I can have a higher premium and then have a better copay on...

10/19/2007 1:12 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
anyone have BCBS insurance & take Remicade

well does anyone have BCBS insurance...

10/19/2007 11:45 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Constipation

I had the constipation with the Imodium the GI told me to take. I ended up taking milk of magnesia. I could not believe I could get so much pressure building up under my rib cage. I hope you feel...

10/19/2007 6:09 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
lialda for ulcerative colitis?

I took it for 3 weeks, had a scope yesterday and doc is going to put me on something stronger. I have read about people having good luck with it on here. We are all different....

10/18/2007 12:54 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
TV- private practice

YES - I saw that and had to go tell Hubby about it. They had accused the girl of being crazy and at time I have felt that way myself - that I was crazy - I know my family does not get the diseases at...

10/18/2007 12:45 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
help with meds & insurance and other stuff

Please tell if it is not - here is the web address I found it on http://www.psoriasis.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20471 [b]Patient Assistance Programs <!-- / icon and title --><!-- message...

10/18/2007 12:41 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Quincy are you being treated for PSC - high liver enzymes

someone had said that you had this from UC. How did they decided that is what it is? Sorry, I am on pins and needles waiting for doc to call me tomorrow. I need to back away from the computer or I...

10/18/2007 11:28 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Remicade - who all takes them - and how long before you got any results - what bad reactions

I have heard it is not cheap. I looked up the site and called the number to find out if my insurance will cover it. She is going to find out. She also told me that some docs do it in their offices...

10/18/2007 10:39 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Remicade - who all takes them - and how long before you got any results - what bad reactions

okay, so who all takes this, it seems that I have read it in several sig lines but everyone else is still on something else. I know that it can cause bad side affects...

10/18/2007 8:23 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Update on me...Jumping for joy

that is great news!!!...

10/18/2007 8:03 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
test results on colon & lump in neck - and what the heck the liver enzynes.....

Thanks guys, I am ready for happy news, hopefully he will have some Friday!...

10/17/2007 7:00 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Ot - I'm tickled pink!

AWSOME picture...

10/17/2007 5:47 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
test results on colon & lump in neck - and what the heck the liver enzynes.....

Okay, they had me sedated but I still felt like I needed to go to the bathroom about 1/2 into it and I remember telling them that, I was relaxed but not out. Well I wake all the way up as they are...

10/17/2007 5:40 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Jano437 - I am prepping for tomorrow also

I got all the stuff down. My tummy has been growling. I dont see how there can be anything left in me. I know this is bad but should it be completely clear? I still worry when they put me out....

10/16/2007 9:12 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
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