Thanks to everyone who responded to this post. I am happy to report I made it through a 2 hours presentation AND an hour of questions afterwards without pooping my pants =p For those wondering, here...
Thanks all for the suggestions. I’m definitely going to be using some of these. Forgot to mention my presentation is also on the east coast (and I am from the west) so I’ll be 2 hours ahead timewise...
I've been struggling with a flare + possible hemorrhoids as well and have really been having a lot of urgency and frequency lately. I have a really important presentation coming up in 2 weeks that I...
So I’ve recently been trying to get into running, hoping exercise would help my colitis (and my life). But then I discovered that even non-IBDers frequently have diarrhea while running. I’ve heard...
Would love input from those on Remicade. I work in a hospital (an ICU) and am exposed to all sorts of infections all the time. I am starting Remicade soon and am worried about the increased risk of...
Just curious what others have been paying for scopes? Most recent one total cost charged: 0ver $10,000.... Total out of pocket cost for me: over $800. ($350 deductible + 10% co-insurance) Does this...
Yeah, the dosage of the 800mg mesalamine is 30 pills for 30 days though. So that won't work. Or if I got 6x the dosage it would wind up being more expensive than lialda....
Oh I should also note, I also got cold sores a few times a year (it's in the same family of viruses as shingles) and the maintenance dose of valacyclovir has knocked those out too! It's been a...
I had shingles twice. Also on azathioprine. What helped me was going on a maintenance dose of valacyclovir. I take 500mg a couple times a week, or daily if I know I'm going through a stressful time...
Anyone else take Lialda? I've been on lialda for 9 years and always used pharmacy savings cards and never paid more than $10 per month. All of a sudden, my pharmacy is trying to charge me $250+ per...
thanks for everyones advice. ANd yes, ipoop, I've been with my husband for 6 years (living together for 5 of those), so he certainly knows my poop habits and it hasn't scared him away yet! This is...
ANy advice on how to get insurance to cover Entyvio? I really don't want to try humiera or Remi as I know they are much more prone to side effects and more systemic effects than the Entyvio. My...
Hi all, I'm new to this forum but thought I could ask for some advice from those with UC who use enemas nightly... I just got started on a 3 week trial of hydrocortisone enemas, and am trying to get...