Colitis

Prednisolone and high blood pressure
Hi guys, Before I went on Pred I had normal, perfect blood pressure readings. On Pred my blood pressure raised, which I did expect really, as did my heart beat rate raise. It all got very uncomfortable actually on high doses, as I would feel like my heart was going to explode out of my chest. Anyway, I have be... 17 Nov 2005 17:59

Ken W FAQ
Ken is a Usana Associate (like Amway). He claims to have Crohns disease and to have controlled it with a "nutrient regime" of his Usana products. Ken has no way of knowing whether this is true or not. It is normal for Crohns sufferers to have bouts of the disease with long/short periods of remission in... 1 Nov 2005 19:32

Remicade and Crohn's
I have had Crohn's for 20 years and my Dr. has been trying to get me on Remicade for the last 5 years but I got pregnant twice and so he never was able to do it. I have my first infusion scheduled for Thursday morning and I am concerned about the possible side effects of it. My disease is pretty much in remissi... 29 Oct 2005 17:35

Any suggestiong--- CD but main symptom is C
I've been dx. with CD (in TI and a bit in big colon). However, my main symptom is C (very rarely do I get D). My GI guy says this may well be IBS. I am on asacol (10 per day) amd that has helped with other symptoms. Fibre has not helped. I probably need to give Zelnorm a better trial as that helps somewha... 22 Oct 2005 12:04

I am sick of being sick
My whole life had virtually come to a halt in the last year. I am constantly sick. Out of 12 months I had about 3-4 months when I could actually function. Most of the time I am dizzy, foggy minded, and feel like I am close to vomiting. I am having serious problems with my business, I don't know what I am go... 28 Oct 2005 21:47

Colonoscopy with no sedative/painkiller
I had my colonoscopy yesterday (Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, UK) with no sedative and no pain killer because I wanted to see for myself the condition of my bowel. The staff in the unit were very surprised at my request as, apparently, this request is very rare - and now I know why. This was a full colonoscopy ... 13 Oct 2005 23:29

blood loss -- for women
For any women here, the blood loss from our problems here, PLUS add in your "time of the month"... boy do I get fatigued. Sometimes I wonder just how down in blood count I am, I feel like crawling to the bathroom on my hands and needs I'm so week. Does it effect you all that way also? ... 10 Oct 2005 08:42

Cure Stomach Pains Naturally
Amritdhara is one such ayurvedic herbal preparation that is very effective in relieving excess flatulence, stomach gas, stomach pains and abdominal bloating. It is very effective in cases of distension and heaviness in the stomach. It dramatically reduces acidity in the stomach . What it contains Each ml. of ... 7 Oct 2005 20:07

Camera Pill outcome?
My GI wants me to swallow a camera pill. But first I need an upper barium small bowel series to find any strictures. For all who swallowed the camera pill: How did your experience go? Did the camera find or contribute any useful information? Did any one have problems with the camera not coming out? Or causi... 9 Oct 2005 18:40

Can you help me? May have UC or Crohns
I'm a 47 yr old white male. Fairly good health. Never smoked but abt 30 lbs overweight altho I don't look it. I live a sedentary lifestyle tho. Basically set in front of a computer all day at work. Having said that.... abt 6 weeks ago I started getting tenderness in lower left abdomen. Then I had a nasty b... 13 Oct 2005 20:54