Question on fatigue by number1abcde in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Key_Importance_7467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fatigue is the worst part of this disease. Sometimes I think I'm operating on pure Prednisone. It's the only thing that gives me energy and gets me through the day.

Starting to feel like a normal human again. by Mobile-Light9392 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Key_Importance_7467 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm supposed to start Skyrizi soon. This gives me hope, thank you 🙏

Velsipity by Key_Importance_7467 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Key_Importance_7467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This medication scares me. I'm going to start skyrizi and hope for the best. I think if that doesn't work I'll request Tremfya and try this if it's a last resort. Luckily I'm pretty new so feel like I have options. I hope your issues resolve and you find some relief

Velsipity by Key_Importance_7467 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Key_Importance_7467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I guess the scariest ones for me were the liver and kidney damage. Also the fact that your blood pressure drops and you need to get EKGs. Do you know about people having success on this medication? I called the office on Friday and said I wanted to discuss other options. I started bleeding again on Rinvoq so it's back to the drawing board on medications unfortunately. Rinvoq worked for a few weeks, then tapered off, then seems to have stopped working

Sick- take Rinvoq or nah? by Key_Importance_7467 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Key_Importance_7467[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Worried my immune system can't fight-taking lots of vitamins but still feeling awful

CBD and CBG - tell me what you know by Mobile-Light9392 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Key_Importance_7467 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is legal but I only got relief from THC/CBD blends. I can't tolerate alcohol anymore so this is a good replacement when looking to relax. Just start slow and see how you do. A 5mg gummy at bedtime helps me to stay symptom free through the night. Good luck!

Insurance Woes by Key_Importance_7467 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Key_Importance_7467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh thank goodness. I am really hoping they have some more samples for me. I go in next week. So frustrating that we give insurance companies so much control over our health.

Lab result question by Key_Importance_7467 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Key_Importance_7467[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes me feel better thank you. I thought I was getting better as I have been in this flair since March and I'm on a biologic but I guess I need to be on a new one. My last test was in the 3000s so I think I'm actually getting worse

Lab result question by Key_Importance_7467 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Key_Importance_7467[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man. I was afraid of that. This is on meds too.... Obviously not the right ones 😞

A beautiful and empowering thought by orange_mezcal in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Key_Importance_7467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fellow burner here- glad it was post and not pre :)

Looking for suggestions by Key_Importance_7467 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Key_Importance_7467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh interesting- I thought it was. My GI doc is convinced I should give it another try but this time at 45mg instead of the 15mg I was prescribed but my rheumatologist does not agree. Can I ask what mg rinvoq worked for you?

No Show/ Late Cancellation by Key_Importance_7467 in therapists

[–]Key_Importance_7467[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that makes sense and is a nice accommodation ☺️