As a fairly recently diagnosed sufferer of
ulcerative colitis,i am worried about the
regular doses of steroids I am taking ,not
to mention the rest of the medication.Is
there any effective natural alternatives
available?
I would also be interested in hearing from
anyone who could share information on this
uncomfortable condition
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kparish
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Posts: 4 Location: ky
Ulcerative Colitis Posted: 09-26-03 03:11am
Andrew, my husband had u c at the age of
19. He was sick for months before it was
dx. He had a surgery that removed all
of his lg. Intestines and a majority of
his small intestines. He had a colostony
for about 6 months. The re-routed his
small intestines and formed what is called
a pouch in his stomach. He frequently
has loose stool but takes imodium for it.
He also stays on a maintance dose of
cipro to keep the pouch from getting
infected. If you would like to chat with
him about it just let me know.
Bobbi
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andrew thomson
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 2 Location: leven,fife
Colozide Posted: 09-26-03 13:15pm
I am currently on my fourth course of
prednisilone in a very short space of time
and have been asked to have a bone density
scan because of risk of depleated calcium
levels.
I think this is because the cololzide I
have to take is ineffective so my system
is constantly flaring up requiring
steroids.
Have you any experiences involving
colozide?This is the first thing I was
prescribed and i'm hoping there is a more
effective form of medication I can use to
avoid surgery which at this rate will be
inevitable.
I lam 44 and lead a very active lifestyle
and don't plan to age gracefully.
I kayak, mountain bike amongst other
things.
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tricia
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Nov 2003 Posts: 2 Location: AZ
Ulcerative Colitis Posted: 11-09-03 10:20am
I was diagnosed 23 years ago. Just last
year I found a new dr who prescribed
steroids for 8 weeks and then off - my
colon really cleared up but he wants to
see it better - now I take a weekly
injection of methotrexate which is suppose
to be for many arthritic problems - under
the watchful eye of my dr including blood
tests each 5/6 weeks - my colon is looking
better and better. But I wasted 20 years
with drs who took a very lax attitude with
my body. find
the best gastro dr who wants to cure you
not take all your money.
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Graham T
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Feb 2004 Posts: 1
Posted: 02-13-04 05:32am
I am taking prednisolone on a decreasing
scale alongside colozide. I have found
that this combination, so far, has got the
problem under control. On my previous
treatment the problem flared back up after
I got below 20mg of steroids. My dr has
said it can take up to a year to get it
under control with tablets so I am just
being a patient patient !!
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momeconcerns
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Posts: 4 Location: MD
Re: Ulcerative Colitis Posted: 02-14-04 01:53am
Andrew,
i was diagnosed with uc after my second
child I have type one diabetes and it is
all ok. My Dr. Put me on a med
called colazal and it work very well, it
is a pain to take meds everyday but worth
it. Ask your doc about it. :d
find
the best gastro dr who wants to cure you
not take all your money. 
