I just recently started Remicade too- I think I have had 6 treatments so far- I had not ill effects what so ever. Went to work the same day and everyting-...
Have they increased your dosage of Remicade? They started me on the standard 500 mg/kilo and i didnt see any improvement either. On my last infusion they...
Sorry to hear of your dilemma. I took Remicade and developed an allergy and could no longer take Remicade. I am now taking Humira (weekly shots) and what a...
Hi folks. I've got mild UC and i'm in my second real flare up. It's into it's 4th month now and i'm getting really fed up. i'm on Colifoam and Asacol, Doc gave...
i also forgot to mention, has anyone heard about this injection their working on for crohns, supposed to be a cure. i read about it on the BBC health page, but...
I have found that Aloe Vera gel works well for reducing urgency and firmer stools. I buy it at a health food store. You drink 1 to 2 ounces twice a day....
Hi Dave, I've had UC for 13 years and have had several flare ups. What I've found helps is aloe vera. You can buy it in a helth food store. Its liquid and...
Does anyone have other colitis complications such as eye inflammation? I've been fighting retinal vasculitis with vitritis and secondary glaucoma since...
Just what exactly is this aloe vera you're talking about drinking? Is it a jel or is it a liquid? If a gel, how do you "drink" it and what does this stuff...
Hi Tami, I have had UC since 1981. After the third year I got an inflammation called "iritis" an inflammation of the iris. It took 18 months to clear it up....
I work at Publix Supermarket and they sell this Aloe Vera juice. I asked about it and it has the same healing as the aloe plant on the skin and it is good for...
Yes, I've heard of the iritis with UC. Wow, 18 months. My vasculitis is in the back of the eye and causing damage to the optic nerve. Funny, I always...
Hi Dave, Sorry to hear about your flare up. It's such a frustrating disease. I was diagnosed over two years ago, after being sick for two years. I couldn't get...
... <yarnweaver@...> wrote: Hey all, I ve tried Endocort for over a month and found it did nothing to help me, I am currently trying Aloe Vera Juice and...
It is hardly tasteless. But it does help. It never made stool firmer but helped with abdominal pain. You can mix it with apple juice to kill the bitter...
... last ... days ... re; the slippery elm, i tried slippery elm tea which i managed to find on the internet,it was horrible,ended up throwing it out. Dave....
I am new to this board and i would like to introduce myself. I have had crohns disease for 12 years, 8 since i was finally diagnosed. I havent had insurance...
... treatments ... day ... hoping ... looks ... me know. ... last 6 ... day ... the ... year ... idea ... shots ... over ... this ... we ... hi, i have taken...
I went in to see my Crohn's doctor the other day and he brought up the subject of having kids. I told him that I want to wait til after I'm married and til I'm...
Hi Allison, I think you shouldn't be worrying about all this now. Focus on your college degree now and worry about kids later. New medications and treatments...
Thank you everyone for your help and suggestions...I know that I'm only 19 years old and that I shouldn't be worried about pregnancy right now...I don't plan...
I have been doing some research and have found several studies to suggest that there is a positive link between nicotine/smoking and positive results with UC....
My husband has had mild UC for 3 years. A friend with UC recommended that he try nicotine patches as he decreased his dosage of prednisone. He uses 14mg...
I smoked for several years before I had symptoms of UC. I was in the process of quitting, and down to one cig a day, and started getting sick. I started...
Hi all, It seems like all the times itried to quit smoking is when my UC kicked in. If you do research online you can see some studies have been done with...
Hello Everyone, I am a new member and have had crohns now for about 15 years. I would love to be a source of support, encouragement and knowledge for anyone...
Hello, I just joined this group so I wanted to say hello. My husband was diagnosed with UC 2 years ago, so I'm hoping to get some good info. about UC from...
Hi my name is Rachel. People call me Rach I am deaf.. I am only 22 year old. Found out recently that I have this disease. My friend helped me find groups...
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