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Does Taking Supplements Help Your Ulcerative Colitis?

Maggie — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:28:55 +0000

Intro: My name is Maggie. I’m 61 yrs. old, live in Oregon, near Portland with my boyfriend of 9 1/2 years I work as a part-time housekeeper and also collect disability. We lead a quiet life with our 3 cats. I knit a lot and am a vendor. My Colitis Experience: I was diagnosed with [...]

Alternatives to Humira / Remicade Colitis Treatment

Dan K — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:33:23 +0000

Introduction: Hello. My name is Dan K. and I am 54. I was diagnosed with UC after I had the standard colonoscopy when I turned 50. I am currently struggling to make a decision on a next treatment drug. My Remicade / Humira Dilema: Since being diagnosed, I have tried several drug treatments. I have [...]

Help For the Rash and Itch from HUMIRA

Drew — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:00:43 +0000

I’ve had a debilitating intestinal condition enough to get me hospitalized for 15 years. The diagnosis has varied from Ulcerative Colitis to Crohns to IBS to Colitus. The symptoms started after coming back from Bolivia as an exchange student in 1974. The very fact that the diagnosis varied from doctor to doctor and even within [...]

Remicade Reimbursement, Humira Protection Plan, and VSL#3 Info For Ulcerative Colitis

Anonymous-UC'er — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:46:47 +0000

Below are some quick links to several different things related to Ulcerative Colitis. Shelly sent this over to me a while back, and I am only now getting the chance to post it up on the website, so I apologize to everyone here for the delay. As some of you might know already, VSL#3 is [...]

MEDICATION FREE (maybe)….NOT Exactly BY CHOICE

UC Lifer — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:24:25 +0000

Intro: I am a longtime UC’er-a lifer,if you will- diagnosed at 15(had symptoms/issues as far back as I can remember), I’m 43, female and just finished another allergy(delayed allergic reaction) to Humira. My Colitis Story: So here it is… the crossroads again. As you can see from my med. list, I’ve pretty much been through [...]

Humira Hair Loss

Anonymous-UC'er — Thu, 19 May 2011 01:33:16 +0000

I had a mild flare about 2 1/2 years ago and was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. Was on Lialda. Had an allergic reaction. Had many mild flares while on this medication. Was then put on steroids. After a few months of steroids, was not on any medication. This year in January I had a severe [...]

Back in Black! (Avoiding Humira)

Jen — Sat, 07 May 2011 21:09:31 +0000

Hi old and new UC friends, It’s sure been a while…well over a year anyway. Apologies for the lack of communication on my behalf in Ireland. It’s been a tough journey for me the past year I just wasn’t mending and gradually getting worse to the point where I was begging my doctors to give [...]

Update for People Taking Humira

Adam — Sun, 01 May 2011 16:04:38 +0000

Hi everyone, As most of you know who have been following this site, I’m not a big advocate for medications, but I know that many many people who have ulcerative colitis (including myself in the past) have taken or are currently taking medications to help with the symptoms and to regain a normal lifestyle. There [...]

Psoriasis and Eczema Following Remicade or Humira Use for IBD Patients

Adam — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:23:46 +0000

Dear Adam, Indeed, these skin manifestations can arise in patients treated with biological therapies. Although they are rare, they may in some cases, lead to cessation of therapy in patient with refractory dermatological treatment. The best I can suggest you is to see an expert dermatologist who is used to deal with these manifestations and [...]

Ulcerative Colitis and Humira

UC Man — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:42:41 +0000

Background: I have been diagnosed with UC in June of 2010 during a business trip to India. I had a great experience there and was treated in a very good hospital to stabilize me enough to fly back to the states. Since then I just had another bad 4 week flare up, in conjunction with [...]