For the first time in 2 years because of covid. Didn't have much to discuss re my own UC because it's quiet at the moment. Talked a bit about covid. I am at a university/research-intensive hospital, he said they have 2000 IBD patients and among that group there is no evidence of an increased risk of hospitalisation or being sent to ICU, even though most of us are taking immunosuppressive medication. He also said he hasn't seen any association between flare-ups and vaccines.
Thanks, poopydoop! That's good to hear. I wonder if part of that is due to those who are on immune suppressant meds are more vigilant about mitigation measures (masking, distancing and vaccines).
63 yo female diagnosed UC 2013. Remission on Entyvio 10/2016-12/2017. Had response to Humira with loading doses in Nov 2018, but then lost response. Current meds: 10 mg/kg /4 weeks Remicade (5 mg 3/2019, 10 mg 8/2019, 6 wks 1/2020, 4 wks 4/2021), REMISSION 12/2021!! Asacol HD 2 Tabs 1x/day, Dexilant, cocktail of meds for hypertension
63 yo female diagnosed UC 2013. Remission on Entyvio 10/2016-12/2017. Had response to Humira with loading doses in Nov 2018, but then lost response. Current meds: 10 mg/kg /4 weeks Remicade (5 mg 3/2019, 10 mg 8/2019, 6 wks 1/2020, 4 wks 4/2021), REMISSION 12/2021!! Asacol HD 2 Tabs 1x/day, Dexilant, cocktail of meds for hypertension
Possibly...he seemed pretty relaxed about covid. He is late 50s, had omicron a few weeks ago and said he only found out through a self test because he had no symptoms (he is 3x vaccinated of course). I also asked if covid itself could trigger a flare up and he said not.
My doctor has a similar view of not being so worried. After I got my vaccines we had a long conversation she really settled my fears. I also ended up catching covid and while I felt awful, I ended up fine. She does have a different view of it causing flares though. She’s said she’s had several patients (including me) who flare from having it.
That's good to hear. My GI told me the opposite about covid itself causing flareups for some, so that's interesting.
37 yrs old; dxd UC March '07. Current meds: Started Xeljanz 6/15/21 - finally off steroids & in remission!; Delzicol. Calcium & Vit. D & K2; Multi w/iron. Past: Remicade (worked for only 9 wks); Imuran (horrible s/e); Humira, Entyvio & Stelara didn't work; Uceris; prednisone; Tramadol for flare pain; Rowasa enemas
37 yrs old; dxd UC March '07. Current meds: Started Xeljanz 6/15/21 - finally off steroids & in remission!; Delzicol. Calcium & Vit. D & K2; Multi w/iron. Past: Remicade (worked for only 9 wks); Imuran (horrible s/e); Humira, Entyvio & Stelara didn't work; Uceris; prednisone; Tramadol for flare pain; Rowasa enemas
Clo: Lol. Yeah, there are probably just too many unknowns still at this point. I guess the cause of any UC flares to begin with is far from clear-cut.
37 yrs old; dxd UC March '07. Current meds: Started Xeljanz 6/15/21 - finally off steroids & in remission!; Delzicol. Calcium & Vit. D & K2; Multi w/iron. Past: Remicade (worked for only 9 wks); Imuran (horrible s/e); Humira, Entyvio & Stelara didn't work; Uceris; prednisone; Tramadol for flare pain; Rowasa enemas
37 yrs old; dxd UC March '07. Current meds: Started Xeljanz 6/15/21 - finally off steroids & in remission!; Delzicol. Calcium & Vit. D & K2; Multi w/iron. Past: Remicade (worked for only 9 wks); Imuran (horrible s/e); Humira, Entyvio & Stelara didn't work; Uceris; prednisone; Tramadol for flare pain; Rowasa enemas