What do you folks use that is mild that helps you with constipation? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!...
update: I ended up bowling. Took about 4 hours for my first movement. Tolerated Suprep great! It all came out well, lol. Seriously though- true story. And my bowl movement were well controlled in my...
How long do you think it takes for Suprep to kick in? I'm trying to decide if I want to go somewhere tonight after taking my first dose. I will be near a bathroom but wondering if I could survive a...
Does anyone know if predisone could make symptoms worse before making them better :confused:...
Thank you for the response! I have been using the Lialda savings card but I cannot make heads or tails out of it. With using the same card and same insurance, my (30) tabs went from 10.00 to 130.00...
I need to get some Lialda because it is just too damn expensive for me to afford. I'm on a high deductible health plan and these high prices are breaking me. Can someone please recommend a good,...
Do doctors frown upon writing a script so we can provide a Canadian pharmacy?...
If I wanted to "shop" around for the best price at my local pharmacies, what questions do I ask when I call? What is the "cash price" for a particular drug?...
But I can't get asacol HD from Canada? I really want asacol HD :( Thank you for the savings card link. I printed one of those out this morning in hopes that it reduces my next 2 week supply pickup....
The problem is, the pharmacies need a prescription actaully called in before they can price it to me :( Does the dr have to send in a script to a Canadian pharmacy to get it from them?...
So I have some lame insurance coverage with a 3000 deductible. I have been on Lialda for some time but seem to respond better to Asacol HD. I recently picked up a 2 weeks supply for $650! I cannot...
I feel the enema's have increased constipation by quite a bit. Why would that be?...
This is the message I sent my dr today: Quick update- I have done 1 enema per day for the last 3 days. Blood / mucus is gone. Bowels have "tightened" up. I have more of a constipated feeling now. The...
Thank you. I know when I'm done squeezing the bottle, I can pinch the bottle to where both sides of the bottle are touching one another....
Is it normal to have a little medicine left in the bottle? I get it mostly out but there's always liquid left in the bottle...
Yeah, I felt the medicine as well (I think) All I know is that little bottle was empty and there wasn't a drop anyplace. I must have done it right :-...
So I did my first one laying on my left side, in bed. It's been about an hour and I don't really feel anything. I don't feel full or even have the urge to go to the restroom. Is this normal?...
Thank you!! I have the rowasa, now I just need to know how to do them properly. I assume before bed? Do I need to be laying down a certain way or any special tips? Will I need to use the restroom...
Thanks everyone! I would also like to see quincy's opinion as well :)...
Can you all give me your opinion on the best rectal med option that my GI is giving me in this response? I've never used any of these in the past but I think I should due to the location of my...
Does anyone know if the powder or capsules are more effective then the other?Thanks for the responses...
I battle constipation more than I deal with loose / bloody stools. Does anyone know if it would benefit me to add some Metamucil or something alike to help keep things moving?...
So does anyone know what all of this means? I am starting the Rowasa enemas too so any directions for a first timer would be appreciated. Thank you!...
Indications: Rectal bleeding (569.3). Mucus pr. Abd cramps. Screening for family history of colorectal cancer (V16.0). Procedure Codes: [45380]Colonoscopy with biopsy Procedure: The CF-Q180AL-2501226...
A. R/O Crohn's B. R/O inflammatory bowel and dysplasia C. R/O ulcerative colitis Operative Procedure: Colonoscopy Pre-Operative Diagnosis: Ulcerative colitis Specimen Received: A: terminal ileum...
I will keep you posted as to what he comes up with. Hopefully my results will be back in tomorrow sometime....
Quincy- he told me to finish up the asacol I have and he is considering switching me to Lialda. He is going to make this decision based on my biopsy results. Then he is talking about adding Rowasa 2x...
Thank you very much. I'm sure I'll need tips :)...
I had my scope today- 30 days medicine free (was on asacol daily) My new doctor diagnosed me with ulcerative proctosigmoiditis. Took some biopsies and sent those off. He seemed confident in his...
I drank my first round of miralax this morning around 8. I took 4 duculax tabs around 6pm. I just finished my second round of the liquid. The problem I'm having is, I have thrown up twice during the...
My dr has me starting my prep tomorrow (tuesday) morning. My colonoscopy isn't until 2:00 wednesday afternoon. Doesn't this seem like a lot of time to go without eating etc?...
DBwithUC said... The point of the scope (for everyone else) is to get diagnosis and/or check remission status. they look for ulceration, the look at patterns of ulceration/inflammation, and they take...
Thank you all for the responses! I'll be glad when it's over. Always afraid of what they're going to tell me :(...
Well folks, I've been off asacol since October 1. Nothing has changed with my current situation- no better, no worse. I go in next weds for my scope....
I just got done at my dr appointment. He is stating he wants me to discontinue the asacol so he can scope me without medication being present. Even if I get worse, he still wants to stick with this...
Thanks for the repsonses everyone. I go first thing Monday morning to discuss what my thoughts are with him and to also get a colonoscopy scheduled. I appreciate the input....
I do not have the notes or images handy at this time. My last GI told me after the scope that it appeared that I had a very mild case of UC or was misdiagnosed as well. But, I was coming off a run of...
Yes he has. Actually has been in the field for several years! It makes me wonder if he knows something I don't.? I just hate the idea of medicine free when I'm having issues...
I understand we are not doctors and that everything here is opinion based. I appreciate the input. That makes sense with what your saying. He's wanting to get some biopsies on the next scope. I dont...
I'm going to try to make this as short as possible but still sharing what I'd like input on. I am a 37 year old male. Back in 2007 I noticed blood in my stool for the first time and let it go. After...
I take (2) per day at once with breakfast or lunch. I do not take fibre supplements but I do eat chicken, brown rice and black beans almost daily for lunch......
Folks, I have a quick question.... It seems like anytime I take my multi that is causes constipation and starts bringing on small signs of UC. It doesn't appear to have iron in it and I don't have...
thanks for the info. journey, what's the difference? I've always looked at them both the same way...?...
can someone explain or point me in the direction of a link that explains why the bowel gets "tight" or a constipated feeling during a flare? I'd also like to understand where the mucus comes from and...
thanks for the information folks. After making a few phone calls, my GI is sending a script over to CVS for me as my insurance is going to cover most of the cost. I'm going to give it a try as I'm...
I was just wondering where I can buy this stuff? Does it need to be refridgerated? Are the caps just as good as the powder? Any insight on this product would be helpful. Thanks in advance!...
thanks for the responses!...
does anyone know if supplementing with Zinc has any impact (good, bad or neither) on UC?...
I've been taking a product with RYR & Garlic in one. It has DRAMATICALLY helped my cholesterol levels! Recently though the product was reformulated by taking out the RYR and adding in Plant Sterol...
I'm getting ready to leave on a trip. Is it okay to take vitamins / supplements with you? I don't have any powders however I have some pill type supplements I want to take. Thoughts?...