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Which is more effective, Beano or Gas-X for gas from ulcerative colitis?
I have a lot of flatulence from ulcerative colitis.
Is severe back and leg pain a side effect of my ulcerative colitis or my meds Asacol and Remicade?
I'm on 4,800 mg Asacol and Remicade infusions . The pain is really bad . Should I ask my doctor for some sort of pain meds ? Was diagnosed dec 2011. My legs ache all night . My joints are stiff and achey knees are also aching.Keeps me up at night . Doc wanted to put me on prednisone but I... read more
Why Asacol not working for Ulcerative Colitis like it used to?
I was recently diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in the beginning of this year, and when Asacol was prescribed, my fever and bloody stool were gone. Now about 1 month ago for depression, my doctor put me on Paxil instead of Zoloft, because Zoloft made me emotionless and could not speak up even if I... read more
I have ulcerative colitis. Is taking prednisone a bad idea?
I am 20 y/o and female. I have had Ulcerative colitis symptoms for a year and did nothing about it until the past 3 months. I had a colonoscopy and was diagnosed. Thus far, I have only taken Lialda (a lesser anti inflammatory) and it has done nothing. Being frustrated with no results I have agreed... read more
Has anyone had this happen to them when testing positive to C-diff/colitis?
Hi all, I started taking Metronidazole 500mg 1 tablet 3 times daily for 2 weeks when I tested positive for C-diff on the 20th Feb. On the 1st March I had an appointment in the GI clinic. Within a few minutes of seeing them an ambulance was ordered to take me in because two Dr's could not hear... read more
Numbness After Prednisone Taper?
I just wanted to know if extremity numbness is normal when reducing prednisone. I am 33 years old and was prescribed a prednisone taper after a bout with ulcerative colitis. I was started out at 40mg with a 5mg taper every 2 weeks, it's been about 4 months now and I just recently started my... read more
IBD Ulcerative Colitis and Type 2 Diabetic?
I have been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. I was recently diagnosed with pre-diabetes and I am wondering what preferred drug I should take for the pre-diabetes that will not exacerbate my ulcerative colitis?
How long is C-Diff contagious for and how contagious is it?
My sister-in-law was in ICU for 2 weeks with this infection, and then went to a convalescent facility for a week. She is now home, but my brother is beginning to show symptoms - diarrhea, cramping, low grade fever. They are both in their 70's and have a myriad of other medical issues. They are... read more
How long does it take for the Uceris to leave your system permanently and relieve the side effects?
... I had 90 days, and the condition was not fully healed (microscopic colitis) so I was given another 90 days worth
Accutane - I am currently on Isotretinoin for my skin but also I am diagnosed ulcerative colitis...
... and I am having a flare. My gastro doctor wants me to have a Flexi-sig but I know on isotretinoin it is dangerous to have procedures. Does this count as a procedure or am I safe to have it?
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