Hospital staysSo, I'm back in the hospital.... Last week, I start to notice that my output is slowing down. Meaning I wasn't pooping out what I was taking in. 4 days...reactions9replies
My j pouch Had it for a few years now . . But since I finished work . . Am up about 5 times a night . . Not always to do a...reactions2repliesAwarenessDepression
Beef vs. Bison I miss beef. Chilli, steaks, stir fry and Mexican. Spaghetti with meatballs and meatloaf. Problem is, I eat it and I bleed. I thought maybe, just maybe Bison could be...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
Possible chrons for my 14 year old Hey everyone’ We’re at the very beginning of this journey, months of being told tummy bugs and IBS. Today I put my foot down with the gp and said enough...reactions2repliesDiagnosisLiving with Crohn's DiseaseTests
Medications covered by Medicare/Medicare supplement Hello all, Just curious what medications people are using in retirement while on Medicare. I’m a UC patient since 1987 and am currently managing well with Azulfadine and Entyvio infiusions...reactions2repliesInsurance & DisabilityTreatmentCost
I need answersI was told years ago that I have Ulcerative colitis, in September I caught COVID, and when they gave me Toradol for pain, I got a small bump on my...reactions1replyLiving with Ulcerative ColitisMental HealthSide Effects
Dental implant failureIn general they have 98% success rate. Mine had to come out due to 'an infection' a few months after the difficult, and costly procedure. I've found some evidence that...reactions3repliesLiving with Ulcerative ColitisSurgerySide Effects
Side effects of Mesalazine Hi, I have been living with Ulcerative Colitis for the past 10 years and was swapped to Mesalazine 3 years ago. In the past 13 months I have experienced visible...reactions3repliesSymptomsSide EffectsDiagnosis
Prednisone Side Effects Does anyone have any tips for the side effects of prednisone? I am currently on 40mg, and am looking to do a faster taper because of how it is effecting...reactions1replySide Effects
Any advice about post-steroid treatment?I have recently been diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis, having lost 4 stones in weight in 8 months and having debilitating diarrhoea of up to 12 times, day or night, I...reactions2replies