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11/27/2017 5:57 AM
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Last 15 Posts

Entyvio - how long to see improvement?

it took about three months for me. Sloooowww but sure, hopefully!...

12/7/2019 3:36 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Gas with Ulcerative colitis

try crushing fennel seeds...about 2 tablespoons and boiling water. Make a tea from the crushed fennel seeds and drink a couple cups a day. It tastes like licorice. Sweeten with whatever sweetener you...

12/6/2019 6:25 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Should I start Entyvio now?

Were it me...I would start right away. Entyvio seems to be a fairly slow acting biologic...was for me, but it is working in my case and I've had NO side effects. As for travel....ugh...THAT'S been a...

12/5/2019 7:04 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
C-Diff positive

LOL Yup, I too am still bleaching everything in sight....except my wifes clothes.LOL I went to my gastro doc last Friday and dropped off a stool sample for his lab Monday. HOPEFULLY....I'm all clear....

11/20/2019 2:30 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Safe NSAID?

CC...I know most people scoff at this, but I have had GREAT relief from minor arthritis pain, by drinking ginger root tea. Ginger root is available at most grocery stores, is easy to slice into thin...

11/20/2019 2:16 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
woo hoo!!

SO happy for you!!! That's about the best news any of us can wish for while in a flare. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!...

11/17/2019 6:03 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
What's next after Remicade? (Or do I have to quit Remicade?)

jan...IF you must stop Remicade, there are many other biologics to go to. After many years of Remicade infusions, I can tell you, Remi worked better than anything I've been prescribed since. I'm now...

10/30/2019 5:09 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
Surgery last Monday. Should have done this years ago.

I'm very happy for all of you have been through surgery and have had good outcomes. Thank you for posting your experiences, worries, and feelings. I've been thinking a LOT about surgery for a while...

10/30/2019 5:01 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
C-Diff positive

Hi T..going maybe 6 times, mostly early mornings. MUCH better all day now though. I THINK...the Vanco worked. Doc will do another stool test next month. Diarrhea is gone but occasional urgency...

10/27/2019 2:34 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
C-Diff positive

Hi all, today is my last day of Vanco. and my symptoms are still with me. Called my doc and he told me to finish the Vanco. but that was it. sheesh I'm thinking I'll have to call his office again...

10/25/2019 1:31 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
C-Diff positive

GREAT to hear Tblock. I'm still plodding along, but do feel much better. Just takes time I suppose. Continue to do well and stay safe....

10/18/2019 4:29 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
The High Cost of this Disease

LOL Flowers...I think if people DON'T vent, the insurance companies will dictate our care. Heck, they already ARE!! I too, had to jump through all their hoops before they would approve my current...

10/16/2019 2:52 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
C-Diff positive

T...be sure to drink 6 0z. of Keifer every day....or some other probiotic. I wasn't going to, until I finished the Vanco, but doc said....start NOW and continue every day...forever. LOL Just...

10/16/2019 2:34 AM

Ulcerative Colitis
Doctors office refusing to check for c.diff

CC, after being gently berated by my gastroenterologist yesterday....I'll just tell you as he told me....don't let them put you off in having the c. diff testing. The longer you wait to begin...

10/15/2019 4:57 PM

Ulcerative Colitis
C-Diff positive

Went to my Gastro doctor yesterday. He said...quit the prednisone, doubled my Vancomycin dose, and prescribed Sucralfate and Cholestyramine powder drink mix. He told me after this round of...

10/15/2019 4:53 PM

Ulcerative Colitis



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