Well, I was on Remicade for about 2 years, every 6 weeks. I started
noticing the itching about a year into the treatments and the rash was after
my last...
When I first started getting Remicade they did a slow infusion and it took
about 4 and 1/2 hours. Then they changed it to 2 hours. I never thought
that that...
I took Humira for about a year. Again, I might sound like a doomsayer and I don't want to keep people from trying Humira.  It was wonderful. Maybe it is...
One of my doctors at Emory in Atlanta mentioned that she didn't really think
Humira was very effective. My GI doctor here in Athens wants me to try it. I am...
Ginger, That's great news...congratulations! Hope you continue to do well. Don't ignore any gastro symptoms just in case. Best wishes, Suzanne _____ From:...
Hello everyone, I'm writing on behalf of my 65 year old father in law, Jim. Jim was hit hard with a nasty case of colitis in October of 2007 - had been...
Peppermint helps me with symptoms of Crohns - so does ginger as per other e-mail I just sent. Regards to all - I am just getting to read all of our e-mails...
Hi everyone! I was diagnosed with Colitis - IBD about a year ago. I had a gastro surgeon do some tests including a colonoscopy with biopsies. Well... after...
Kristie, I also have gained a lot of weight since i was diagnosed with UC and suffered from diahhrea alot. Once in a while I still take the immodium, but ask...
I have Crohn's Disease. I was told by my gastro doc to stay away from seeds, berries, corn...including popcorn, nuts and anything considered ruffage (like...
Patt, Yes that is so true about when you have an event planned, the UC seems to act up...happens to me all the time....I hate to make plans anymore and...
Hi Patt, Yes, stress and events do start the stomach rolling...I hate to make plans anymore. The mind must control the stomach cause everytime I have...
Michelle, I'm so sorry to read what your FIL has been suffering with! As someone with Ulcerative Pan-Colitis, who may face the posibility of having my colon...
Hello- my name is Jaimie and I have Ulcerative colitis-- with bloody everything. A few helpful tips about eating. I was told to avoid anything hard or...
Jaimie, I also have IC and have had for years. It seems witht ath disease you cant eat almost anything, lol. From trial and error I know what I can and cant...
Thanks Patt, mexican seems to set it off worse than anything I have found. Oh and strawberries! Kristie J. “Be nice to your kids. They'll choose your nursing...
I am a new member, living with my cousin to help her get to a remission stage while taking care of her 3 kids. My cousin's skin is peeling really bad. Is...
Hello, I live in the midwest, which may or may not matter with the skin peeling issue. I have noticed this dry flaky sking also as winter has hit. I have been...
I had skin peeling, especially on my hands, arms & face. It felt like my blood was boiling & a few days later the skin started peeling a bit like really bad...
Hey everyone have a safe and Happy New Year. I have to work but i have tomorrow off...Bob Bob Wright Grandson of Tee Nee Boat Trailer Founder. Metal Master...
Maybe just a protein shake or protein bar? I used to eat/drink these after I gave birth to my fourth child - I was severely flaring while pregnant with him,...
I had funky skin things for a while - eczema and psoriasis - until my doctor tested me for Vitamin D deficiency. Cleared right up when I started taking...
Hey everyone, My name is April i am new to this group, I have been diagnosed with moderately severe ulcerative colitis. My symptoms started well over the 10...
Hi- I'm Jaimie and am 22 years old. I have the same problems as you so here are a few hints. First the J-pouch. You need to try everything else possible...
Hi April, Welcome, you have found a great group here. I am sorry you have been feeling so bad. I had trouble with the bowel prep too, turns out I have a ...
Hi April, Your being cold is likely due to the major weight-loss you have had. You lost so much of your insulation. I also have lost a lot of weight in the...
