With the only symptom being excessive mucous being expelled many times a day, can this be IBS?
Question: With the only symptom being excessive mucous being expelled many times a day, can this be IBS? The FOB did show some blood, and I am scheduled for a colonoscopy, age 54. I have had this for a few days, then stops for a few, then restarts, since Thanksgiving. I have no other symptoms, ...
- I was diagnosed with microscopic colitis and have been on asacol, but this is no longer working - what other medications are available?
Question: I was diagnosed with microscopic colitis in 1998 after years of problems. Have been on asacol since then, but is not helping at all now. Anyone else has micro colitis - what meds are you on? Answer: I have a microscopic Colitis called Collagenous Colitis...which also was diagnosed in ...
tagged: Microscopic Colitis- Can anyone give me some information about lymphocytic colitis? Is it different to ulcerative colitis?
Question: Can anyone give me some information about this particular condition? Is it different to ulcerative colitis? Or is it just a more exact diagnosis of a type of UC? Answer: Lymphocytic, Microscopic & Collagenous Colitis are all very similar to >each other & distinct from UC or Crohn's. I ...
tagged: Lymphocytic Colitis- Does anyone know what lymphocitic colitis is or where I can find any information on this?
Question: Answer: Lymphatic means 'pertaining to the lymph' or 'vessels that carry the lymph'. Lymph being the colourless or slightly yellowish fluid collected into the lymphatic vessels. But how this relates to colitis I don't know. I also can't remember exactly what the lymphatic system does ...
tagged: Lymphatic Colitis- Newly Diagnosed and Living With Ulcerative Colitis!
Question: I�m 20 and was just diagnosed with UC. I�m trying to find all the info I can. frankly I am worried, I try not to let it show to my friends and family.�I just don't really know what to expect for the rest of my life and I don't know anyone else with IBD. Answer: The following are ...
tagged: Living With Ulcerative Colitis- I was just diagnosed with Ischemic Colitis - Does anyone have any knowledge or familiarity with this form of colitis?
Question: I was just diagnosed with Ischemic Colitis, Doctor didn't tell me much, says I will have good days and bad, there is nothing he can do, only surgery. Does anyone have any knowledge or familiarity with this form of colitis? Answer: Ischemic means caused by an inadequate flow of blood. ...
tagged: Ischemic Colitis- Could there be any relationship between the tubal ligation and the episode of ischemic colitis?
Question: On Jan.31st I had a tubal ligation--routine procedure but my MD told me he had to make an additional incision b/c he discovered that my colon was wrapped around one of my ovaries and tube-needed to retract the bowel away so he could complete the ligation of that ovary. My recovery was ...
tagged: Ischemic Colitis Diagnosis- Colitis Info on the Web?
Question: I'm looking for information on colitis. I have seen the recent thread from Martin Mittenhauser's request. I'd like to no if anyone can point me to a WWW resource that might provide more information. I've poked around a bit, but haven't been able to find a resource that deals with info ...
tagged: Information On Colitis- Can left sided colitis spread to entire colon in just 4 months?
Question: Question: I was diagnosed with left sided UC 12/97. Managing it somewhat with Asacol/Rowasa until a month ago when it went wild. Just spent three weeks in hospital and was scoped again and told entire colon is now inflamed and they believed this to be infectious colitis in addition to ...
tagged: Infectious Colitis- It’s probably low-grade feline colitis in reaction to her food.
Question: My cat (1.5 years) has had recurrent problems with blood on her stool. My vet says, in the absence of other symptoms, it's probably low-grade colitis in reaction to her food. He recommended a low-residue cat food. Can anyone suggest a brand I might try? I've looked on the Web sites fo ...
tagged: Feline Colitis- I spoke with my GI doc and got the results of my colonoscopy biopsy... EOSINOPHILIC COLITIS...
Question: I spoke with my GI doc and got the results of my colonoscopy biopsy... EOSINOPHILIC COLITIS... Crohn's could not be ruled out at this time. He said it's an extremely high Eosinophil count (yeast) in the intestinal tract, but will be treated with IBS meds, due to the ulceration of th ...
tagged: Eosinophilic Colitis- Information about C. Difficile- Pseudomembranous Colitis.
Question: I am interested in finding out information about C. Difficile- Pseudomembranous Colitis. I have been battling it for 6 months now and now the Dr are talking about removing the rest of my colon ( I have a colostomy) If anyone knows a site where I can learn more it would be helpful. Ans ...
tagged: Difficile Colitis- Is it common that people with ulcerated colitis of the colon continue to loose weight even after a year and half?
Question: Is it common that people with ulcerated colitis of the colon continue to loose weight even after a year and half? Answer: I initially lost weight for about a year after I was dxed. Once I was put on prednisone for the second time (lost weight on it the first time) I finally started to ...
tagged: Colon Colitis- Recently diagnosed with a rare form of colitis called collagenous colitis.
Question: My mother has been recently diagnosed with a rare form of colitis called collagenous colitis. Has anyone ever dealt with this?? Do you know of any sources of information? Answer: I have had ulcerative colitis for about 5 years now, so I don't have any experience with collagenous col ...
tagged: Collagenous Colitis- I suffer from Ulcerative colitis
Question: I suffer from Ulcerative colitis and I have been taking salofalk (500 mg) since 2002. The prescription cost is more than I can manage and I am looking for an alternative solution to my condition that won't be expensive. Anyone know of any vitamins or products that can help in the pro ...
tagged: Colitis Ulcerative- Is there new info about bacterial causes of IBD and colitis?
Question: This was my understanding of IBD: Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's are not caused by any bacteria that can be identified. There are many different bacteria that are normally found in the intestine and some that aren't and both can cause diarrhea and colitis type symptoms but are not t ...
tagged: Colitis Type- No bleeding, pain, or any other colitis symptom.
Question: Has anyone experienced a lot of growling, rumbling, or a lot of noise coming from their tummy (gas too) during a flare? I am having a mild flare of UC. I take 2 tabs of Alzulfidine, 4 X's/day. No bleeding, pain, or any other colitis symptom. I do get this noise thing going on and ...
tagged: Colitis Symptom- my doctor wants to try remicade for my colitis
Question: my doctor wants to try remicade for my uc, asacol not working, prednisone affecting bones, can' t really use it anymore, azulfadine caused pancreatitis, 6mp, on a year a half, haven't achieved remission. So here I am let’s try remicade, I know it isn't approved for uc, only crohn’s. ...
tagged: Colitis Remicade Ulcerative- Did the Remicade help?
Question: My knees and legs are very bad and I am on a waiting list for Eberil. Well in the meantime they are supposed to give me Remicade infusions. I have psoriasis and also Ulcerative colitis. Is there anyone on this list with this condition and in my situation? Did the Remicade help? Or is ...
tagged: Colitis Remicade- Can anyone recommend any bland diet recipes that will work with my colitis?
Question: Can anyone recommend any bland diet recipes? As usual, my colitis dietary restrictions are unlike many others I have read about (Join the club, right). Any way, on top of many of the colitis restriction, I also must stay away from all spicy foods due to allergies and chronic heartburn ...
tagged: Colitis Recipe
