The joint pain started almost immediately but I didn't make a connection right away. I would say it took about a month and a half for the symptoms to start creeping back in....
I tried to go down to 5mgs 2 X a day and my symptoms started coming back . I also noticed the joint pain on the lower dosage. I went back up to 10 Mgs 2 X a day and my symptoms subsided. For me the...
I was under the impression that this "ongoing clinical trial" was for Patients that have Rheumatoid Arthritis...?...
I have the same issues as you.. whereas I have thrown up all of the preps. One of my gastroenterologists prescribed Osmoprep ( pills) you can drink with water.. in combination with anti nausea...
I have had success with Xeljanz after failing both Humira and Simponi! Let's hope it stays that way.....
I have been using the psyllium seed capsules ( purchased on amazon) and they have helped me a lot, however I cannot have a lot of raw vegetables ( lettuce etc), so I am unsure why they work but it is...
I have been on Xeljanz since Thanksgiving. Like you this was the "last resort" before surgery. I can tell you that initially I responded very well to Xeljanz. The only side effects for me is...
I too have had better success with Xeljanz than any other medication. Same as you, Pancolitis was in a flare since July... tried to taper pred while on appeal with BCBS.. threw me into another flare...
It took me 3 months to get approved for Xeljanz and it was a nightmare process. I finally did get approved about 2 weeks ago and have been taking it ever since ( 20 mgs a day). I had failed both...
I have already failed ( or they didnt work well enough) 2 other biologics... Humira & Simponi... I have had to be on prednisone since August and stay on it because I can't get Xeljanz. The doctors...
Has anyone else had a ridiculous time getting Xeljanz approved by insurance? I have been trying since September 1st and what I have experienced is actually comical at this point. I was denied at...
Has anyone used this before? Apparently I used these pills when I did a colonoscopy 3years ago.. everything else makes me vomit ( I also had Zofran). My prev Gastro gave me specific instructions (...
Thanks everyone for your input. I am having a lot of anxiety about the colonoscopy in general, and obviously I don't want a perforated colon. Personality wise I will probably like her better than the...
Hi- I was called by my gastro nurse today in regards to my colonoscopy ( which I have been dreading) next Monday. The doctor that was suppose to do it was in a ski accident over the weekend and had...
I started taking Fiber Con ( Calcium polycarbophil) last year and it helped with the frequency of BMs ( I probably have IBS and IBD). Well I am currently in a flare and I want to add some kind of...