Results for 'Colitis'

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... 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... read more

Is Metamucil helpful or harmful to take when having a flareup with ulcerative colitis?

Ulcerative Colitis - I am experiencing severe edema in feet, ankles, calfs, knees as well as hands,?

... wrists and elbows. This is causing severe joint pain and swelling and redness. Am taking 75 mg 6mp and remicade infusions. Is this a common side... 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... read more

What are 7 mesalamine side effects to be aware of?

How effective are biologics for ulcerative colitis?

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... read more

How often should I have a colonoscopy with ulcerative colitis?

Does ulcerative colitis interfere with the ability to take Ozempic?

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... read more