Hi, I guess no one is here on the weekend. I was the last one to post a message on Thursday and there've been no other posts since then. I've got an active...
... Yup - I know what that is like. Some pointers for you, preparation H makes a moist toilet wipe that is medicated and it is wonderful. For painless wiping...
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karen, be careful with the celebrex. i was having joint problems as well, and started taking celebrex, then moved up to vioxx, then to bextra...and not only...
Hi everyone. I hope you are all feeling loads better than I am. I'm flaring up again, the bronchitis is really bugging me and the arthritis is creeping back....
dear elisha,and karen, i was on celebrex for quite sometime as i have severe osteoarthritis in both knees. i recently had a total knee replacement and pending...
Hi, I have never taken Celebrex. However, I do know that it is a COX-2 inhibitor, and there is less of a chance of fatal GI bleeds with the COx-2 inhibitors...
Hi Monika, I'm feeling much like you with many of the same symptoms. It's really overwhelming, isn't it? The only thing I DON'T have at this time that you...
Hi Ann, Thanks for the information about Celebrex and other pain relievers. It's good information. I worry about the bleeding. I have pretty severe bleeding...
Dear Lisa, Wow! We can't seem to "win" - try to solve one problem and the "cure" causes another problem. Then the cure for that problem is bad for the first...
For the past three days, I have been having dizzy spells in the middle of the night and in the morning when I first wake up. I find that if I wake during the...
Hello, A few months ago, I had the very same symptoms. I too take Immuran. I take 100mg/day. The doctor told me that I had pneumonia in spite of my lack of...
Hi I've had major dizzy spells last winter when I've lost loads of blood (my hemoglobin was 44 as opposed to the healthy 120-150) and I'm beginning to get mild...
Hi everyone Just giving you all an update. I've missed over two weeks of school again, hoping that maybe I'll be able to graduate, come April. I've already...
Monika, I was treated with high dosages of IV steroids when they put me in the hospital for 8 days. I was getting something like 360 mg every 4- 6 hrs before...
Hi Monika, my name is Jody. I've been off this list for quit some time but just got back on. I have had Remicade, it was great for about 2 weeks for me but I...
Hi Tricia Thanks for your input. I've been on oral steroids before (highest being 40 mg of prednisone daily) so I know all about the side effects. I guess I...
Hi Jody Thanks for your response. I live in Canada so I don't think I will have much trouble with insurance. I've had a 5 day stay at the hospital, 2...
Monika, I wish health insurance was that good here in the states! I used to have good insurance but when I left my last job they wanted $250 a month premium ...
i am in the middle of a flare up of UC. this is my second bout. was in hospital first time. am on asacol and flagyl for 1.5 weeks. what can i do about the...
Hi About the cramping really the only thing I know is that Tylenol is the one pain killer that won't mess with most prescriptions. Double check with your...
Hello, My name is Ann Nix, and I also have UC. Everyone with UC is different, and their doctors operate under different assumptions. What works for me may...
I'm new to the group, so I'll start out with a little about myself. My name is Randy White, I'm 33 years old, I was officially diagnosed with UC @ age 27. I...
Ann, I would get the ulcers in my mouth all the time. Many at one time, boy are they painful. I started taking a multi-vitamen and now I hardly ever get...
I am also new to the group and am experiencing a flare up now. how did you determine the doctor you want to go with? i am not sure i'm quite happy with the dr....
randy, unfortunately, i know exactly what you are talking about! i had the same thing in my ankles, but unfortunately, in both! try getting to the bathroom ...
Dear Randy, Which multi-vitamin are you able to tolerate? I am always anemic, and I was not able to tolerate any plain iron formulas or Centrum. I have been...
Hi Randy, I'm sorry to hear about all you have been going through. This disease is really horrible. As far as I know, I've had it since I was 27. But then I...
Wow Ann, I really don't know the brand name, it's just a cheap Wal- mart brand that my wife buys me by the big bottle. I'm telling you I must not have it as...