I'm currently going through my second biggest flare ever. The worst one was 6 years ago, the Gastro doc said my entire colon was covered in ulcers from the...
Hi, I am here trying to find some answers for my MIL. She has recently been diagnosed with crohns disease, but has a very long standing, complicated history...
Hi everybody, I was trying to get Remicade here in Brazil, but unfortunatelly my health plan didn't covered. But since I'm moving to the US in a couple of...
hi all new to the group. Diagnosed with UC when i was 12. I am mild...am 31 now and have GERD too. I'm on Asacol, Nexium and yes...Paxil for Anxiety. I look...
Hi. I have to things to add to this site. Firstly I was told I had IBD (or some form of at various times) and I am actually Food Intolerant. This is not as...
Hello, I'd like some feedback on my situation; I remain confused about what is reasonable to expect regarding my doc/meds. I take quite a few meds for several...
Hello Rebecca, I don't see why you must bare yourself to that kind of treatment. Any doctor who shows those kinds of concerns are the kinds that you should...
HI, Could anyone send me a diet plan for UC? \ Thanks, Amy ... From: JoseRivera1967@... To: crohns_n_colitis@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003...
Hello Roberto, Well, I live here in the state of NJ, and to answer some of your questions according to what I know should pretty much give you and idea of what...
Ok, I'll give my feedback situation too. Maybe Jose and Rebecca can compare. I live in Brazil, but I'm moving to US in August. I have been diagnosed with UC...
Hello Everyone My name is Jose but you can call me Luis. I am a 35 year old latino male residing in Northern New Jerzey. I was first diagnosed with CD back...
(Group/List readers: I am replying to a posting to the colitis group, but am using this personal reply to post to the Group also, as I would like others to...
I went back to the doctor last week and i have gained 14lbs since i got out of the hospital back in january i think some where around the 12th and right now im...
I must say my new Gastro Doctor has a much better prep for his than my last. I just had to drink 2 5.5 oz glasses of some kinda Fleet product. Much better...
I did a Google search which came up with a few general comments about Prednisone etc - not specific to IBD anyway. Some of the statements included: -prolonged...
Hi.. I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced irregular menstrual cycles while on prednisone. While in a bad flareup and losing blood, I've definitely...
I've had Ulcerative Colitis for about 9 years. I took Pentasa for most of that time, but had trouble with the side effects. About a year ago I ran across...
I am behind with reading the postings. So I hope my reply is now not too superfluous. However, Much water, some salts and a few other bits and pieces of...
Hi Elizabeth, (And all others on the List who may be reading this) I occasionally (about weekly) read the uc/Crohns postings. Would you (Elizabeth) like to...
In a message dated 4/24/2003 4:25:15 AM Pacific Daylight Time, ... I had may large intestine removed last june and had an end illeostomy until Oct.......and...
Hi, I'm new to this board and I was just wondering if anyone had any problems with nutrition absorption. A friend of mine had surgery about 20 years ago due...
Just wanted to thank you both so much for your words of encouragement. Kim that site you sent the link to was a wonderful site. It's nice to know that when...
My name is Leslie and I am new to this group. I have had ulcerative Colitis for over 25 yrs and just had a colonoscopy yesterday in which my Doctor said that...
Hello all, I just joined this group. My name Tim and I'm 24. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Proctitis 3 years ago. Since that time I've had the bleeding and...
Hi Ann and Amy, I read your answers. What happened last week on Monday was a sever bleeding with the diarrhea so I was sooo glad I didn't take the immodium...
Hi Elisabeth, My GP is trying with injections of Alternative medicine. It's not acupuncture, but injections from the brandname Heel from Germany. They give me...
Hi to all. I am a patient too. And i know very well that colitis is a big problem. At this time i read books of alternative medicine. Could someone give more...
HI Tim, Sorry I forgot to tell you what I take for the joint pain. I know that Glucosamine Sulfate is very good as a supplement to take for joint pain. My doc...
Hi, Thank you Ann for your response, because after having my doubts about taking Immodium, after 3 days, I had rectal bleeding 2 days. I didnb't take the...
In a message dated 4/4/03 2:36:32 PM US Mountain Standard Time, ... hi syl, its okay that you couldnt respond earlier. im having computer problems now anyway...