Ulcerative Colitis Questions (Page 5)

If I have to take 10 mg of prednisone for the rest of my life, what can I do to help my body?

I get severe flares. I've had them for years but over the past year I had two flares per month. Finally, the doctors told me, it is safer for me to stay on a low constant dose, than going up and down. I tried 5 mg. And within a week got a flare. The flares feel like I got run over by a bus!! The... 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 last... read more

Does ulcerative colitis interfere with the ability to take Ozempic?

Who is the actress in the Stelara commercial?

Entyvio - Is Enytvio only for moderate to severe symptoms?

I have no symptoms of UC but my doctor says she sees inflammation in my bowel during my latest colonoscopy. She wants me to start Entyvio but I read it is for moderate to severe symptoms.

Would drinking the night before my Remicade infusion mess up the procedure?

I just had my 22 birthday last night and I am going to out to celebrate with friends. I would love to drink and have fun, but I am not sure if it would mess up the infusion procedure. Please help A.S.A.P.! Thanks

Entyvio - When can I expect this drug to work? I have had the beginner doses?

Who are the actors in the Humira commercial?

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?

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

Has anyone with ulcerative colitis used the Voltaren gel and is there any informaation on this?

Are there withdrawl symtoms associated to Imuran?

My grandson (16 yrs) was taken off Imuran after two years and has been with a fever for several days now... are these related?

Will expired mesalamine harm a patient suffering with UC?

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 effect and does it go away?

I know that remicade can cause hair to thin. Mine has been getting worse and worse!!! I have been?

... on remicade for about three years now. It did cause a bald spot about the size of a quarter underneath my hair within the first six months. A friend of mine found it when she was doing my hair one day. That has all grown back in, but now since they have increased my dosage I have noticed a big... read more