Hi! I have ulcerative colitis, but it is in remission through Asacol and was just found to have a polyp in my gallbladder. I was wondering if anyone else has...
i just went into9 remission my self with prednisone and now on maintinance with pentasa. I too have a polyp in my gall bladder but the Dr is hesitant to take...
I had a painful episode that sent me to the ER a month and a half ago and that was what led to the ultrasound that diagnosed the polyp. I don't meet with...
I knowjust for my colitis i cant eat anything fatty i dont absorb fats well to begin with, so i am on a strict diet but sometimes if i cheat with my diet i can...
Hi there, Am new to this group. Have had UC for over 20 years, was diagnosed with I was 25. At that time no one in the family had ever had any problems of...
Hi all! I had Crohn's Colitis and had my entire colon removed last year. I also have arthritis through the body. Of course I have been told for years not to...
I talked to my Dr. about the celebrex also because I have the arthritis thru my entire body also, and the celebrex IS still an nsaid and it will cause a ...
Hi everyone. Spring is here....can you tell by your intestines?  I sure can.  I recently had a small bowel follow thru test and fluoroscope on my colon...
Milk Thistle is supposed to be good for liver enzymes. You can get it at the vitamin store or drug store. It may help. Linda ... From: Patricia OBrien...
Just wanted to give an update. My Dad is having surgery to remove his colon in 1 week. We are all very excited. He has been through so much, he will finally...
Hi Melissa, I am happy for him....i will say a prayer for him ..... let us know how he makes out !! Thanks for writing. Diana **************A Good Credit...
Hi Patricia, I have Fatty Liver too and Ulcerative Pan-Colitis. My triglycerides have always run high and I cannot tolerate drugs for the condition (am prone...
Thanks, Susan.  I recently had a 2nd cholesterol blood test and my triglycerides were only 75 and total cholesterol was 159. That's really good and I am...
Thanks, Susan.  I recently had a 2nd cholesterol blood test and my triglycerides were only 75 and total cholesterol was 159. That's really good and I am...
My name is Shelly. I have had Crohns/colitis for 6 years. i hate everything about it. I manage and i feel i have a mild case of it (thanks to remicade) but i...
Hi Shelly- My name is Jaimie and I am 23yrs old. I, too, have had UC for 6 years. It's very depressing and the best thing you can do is find a great friend...
Hi Susan:  I've had Crohn's for many years before being diagnosed.  I wasn't depressed until I was diagnosed.  It took a while, medication, and...
Has anyone traveled over seas with Cort enemas? I am assuming they would have to go in checked luggage, but I am wondering about taking them through China in...
Linda-- For the longest time we didn't know you needed to keep the enemas cool so we kept them in a dark drawer. I would say that if you took them on in your...
... I wouldn't take a chance on taking all those meds without a dr.s note....i assume you have colitis with the asacol, and the cort enemas....do you have a...
I homeschool my 2 boys and have UC. I have had it for 13 years. This is our 3rd year homeschooling. I know what you mean about the stress bringing it on. I...
i was just diagnosed with uc and crohnes in jan. I have an 11 year old son i homeschool. He has autism. I have just started homeschooling about a month ago. I...
I homeschool also. I have for 5 years now. I don't have UC or Crohn's, I'm here because my Dad does, but I have Celiac disease and psoriatic arthritis. My...
I bet you all on home schooling. I have been dealing with the reality of Crohn's disease/ Gastroparesis / F since I was 26 years old, and the reality of...
I also have fibromyalgia. I have had it since i was 25. Also depression that goes along with it. I believe homeschooling is the best option for my son Public...
I also have both crohns and fibromyalgia! Remicade has been a godsend! Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network ... From: "Melissa Wylie"...
Hi All, I've noticed members that have Fibromaylgia along with Ulcerative Colitis or Crohns. Could anyone please describe the symptoms of Fibromaylgia? I often...