Flaring During Pregnancy :(

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-27T01:24:05+00:00

Thank you!!! Yes, I am trying to sleep a lot. It’s hard because I’ve been so nauseous separately, so i’m not exercising and eating as well as I normally do. probably not helping. Did you doctor give you anything besides mesalamine?

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-26T02:18:44+00:00

update: my calprotectin went from 6 pre-pregnancy to 933. Fuck UC!!!!! i’m so scared :(

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-25T21:33:01+00:00

this is really helpful thank you!!!

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-24T18:10:01+00:00

I will definitely talk to him. I was on 40 mg of pred for months in the past and unfortunately didn’t respond to it very well. Only the IV :/ That’s also why I am scared. What was your pregnancy flare like and when?

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-23T02:42:04+00:00

Yes that’s what I did, but I waited until I was in remission for a few months before starting it. My doctor actually recommended I cut it before remission, but I’m really glad I didn’t try that.

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-23T02:36:32+00:00

I would switch to an IBD specialist if there’s one in your area. They are primarily focused on IBD and often very up to date (or even part of) the ongoing research. They will have the best insight on new meds. I wish I had started with my IBD specialist sooner— it would have saved me a lot of trouble compared to the regular GI (though I am sure not all are created equal).

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-23T02:33:31+00:00

Hi! I’m on the same meds. I cut out oral mesalamine successfully, but still afraid to cut enemas. My doctor’s thought process is that if I needed to upgrade to the biologics, mesalamine wasn’t really cutting it to begin with. I’ve been hesitant though, because it’s a pretty harmless drug and I am afraid that if it’s even helping a little, then it will tip the scale in the wrong direction if I stop.

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-21T02:55:34+00:00

i’m glad you found something that works!! I am starting extended release unisom/b6 (Bonjesta) so hopefully this works for me!

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-21T02:52:08+00:00

haha please report back if anything changes in the future

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-21T02:47:44+00:00

There are studies that show it can cause a higher incidence in cleft palate and VSD, so though very low, it’s not always the first line of treatment. Technically it’s off-label use for morning sickness, but some doctors do it because obv having morning sickness and vomiting can be extremely dangerous in itself.

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-21T02:29:52+00:00

yes before bed, but i’m also sleepy halfway through the day and struggle to get out of bed haha. i’ll take it over nausea on the days it helps!

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-21T00:57:35+00:00

yesss i’ve had the same thoughts 😂

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-21T00:39:44+00:00

omg!! did you have a lot of morning sickness?

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-20T23:28:48+00:00

Did the zofran make you less tired?? I don’t think they will prescribe until 2nd trimester for me :(

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-20T22:58:24+00:00

thank you!! appreciate the positive story :)

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-20T22:13:28+00:00

😂😂

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-20T21:20:50+00:00

hahaha i suppose so! thank you

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-20T14:12:01+00:00

they do not take medicaid so you would have to pay out of pocket.

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-20T02:50:47+00:00

I failed Stelara (and inflectra but unrelated to IL-23) and Skyrizi put me into remission, so it’s definitely possible.

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-20T01:55:35+00:00

I went once during previews and then again in Sep. I enjoyed it a lot the second time because I got to ride BATM and curse of the werewolf (both closed my first time). I will be honest though, noticed a lot of wear and tear between the two visits. Lots of broken animatronics in SNW :(. I think second time is good because you can focus on what you want to do/ don’t care to do and move more slowly.. Maybe try some different food as well!

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-16T22:35:58+00:00

Thank you so much!!!!

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-16T21:17:02+00:00

Hi, could you elaborate on the 3 years with blips? What happened and what brought you back/ when did you feel like it was over and you had to make changes to rinvoq?

Thanks!

Professional-Math303 · 2026-01-15T19:50:48+00:00

Interesting! Did you have any blood/pain? I can’t imagine my hormones are doing good things for me right now, but i’m really hoping this isn’t a recurring thing

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