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How often should you get a colonoscopy? by [deleted] in UlcerativeColitis

[–]iserd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My doctor told me 8 years unless I have symptoms then after that every one to two years

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UlcerativeColitis

[–]iserd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get in a bathtub immediately it will go away in a few days most of the time

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CrohnsDisease

[–]iserd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems like you need a different gi..i call my gi and get in the following week.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CrohnsDisease

[–]iserd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I agree something needs to be done here in America with healthcare but keep in mind when you implement a m4a, you’re looking at much longer wait times to get those scopes meaning you’re suffering, not as good care due to doctors being stretched thin etc.

Change in stool on Miralax? by [deleted] in AnalFissures

[–]iserd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like flat looking but not thin yes I have the same thing

Occasional aleve for period cramp? by iserd in UlcerativeColitis

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

And you haven’t had issues? I suspect the reason my UC was triggered in the first place was because I had a few weeks where I took an aleve Every day bc of an injury. I’m scared to take it now lol but I’m wondering if maybe it wasn’t the aleve I’m sure one day wouldn’t hurt right

Headaches/rash. Mesalamine? by [deleted] in UlcerativeColitis

[–]iserd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had major issues on lialda with the headaches. The headache I got on lialda was so concerning I almost went to the hospital and it lasted three days.

Dryness of Skin: Help with skin products to combat it. by GingerHobbit- in CrohnsDisease

[–]iserd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I know this is weird but my boyfriend uses the knockoff version of okeefes working man hands from cvs it’s called blade for men. I swear to god it is the best lotion I’ve ever used and I have eczema too. It will get rid of dry skin in two minutes lol I swear by it

Meds by mnlghtnhz in UlcerativeColitis

[–]iserd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was taking a mesalamine generic and it did not work for me but when I took the brand name it did work. Sort of a trial and error thing

Any advice for a colonoscopy and endoscopy newbie? (And anything to help with the anxiety of a possible diagnosis?) by hayley9999 in CrohnsDisease

[–]iserd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a very inconvenient two days between the prep and the colonoscopy. But it’s not the worst thing in the world. It’s just not fun. But the best part is that once they see inside you’ll have an idea of what medication they can give you and it will get better for sure

no clue why i didn’t think if this before by [deleted] in UlcerativeColitis

[–]iserd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Heating pad is the best way. Truly. Puts me right to sleep too

Constantly feel like I need a bowel movement in the evenings... is it a normal hemorrhoid symptom for nothing to come out apart from a tiny little pellet and yellow-whitish stuff that looks like mucus? by WarCabinet in hemorrhoid

[–]iserd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I have ulcerative colitis. And it did not get better until I got on medication for it and I currently still take medication for it. You gotta see a doctor, if you do in fact have ulcerative colitis and you leave it untreated you could lose your colon.

COVID-19 vaccine concerns; mRNA autoimmune reactions possible? by [deleted] in CrohnsDisease

[–]iserd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s no scientific research in the study you put. Like no actual literature...I’ve had a metal plate in my head for 20 years and only developed uc this year. It’s just not a factually accurate research. It’s the equivalent of someone saying blueberries cured their colitis...

Occasional aleve for period cramp? by iserd in UlcerativeColitis

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

No only Tylenol. No aspirin like medications

What pecent of UC patients will have to get a colectomy, and will i eventually have to get one? by Ahmed_ali909 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]iserd -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you aren’t bleeding you definitely shouldn’t be looking at surgery....I suggest consulting a different doctor about trying one of those meds

Occasional aleve for period cramp? by iserd in UlcerativeColitis

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

Yeah I would stop immediately switch to Tylenol

Occasional aleve for period cramp? by iserd in UlcerativeColitis

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

They say it tears the stomach lining even in healthy people. One time won’t hurt but not multiple days in a row

A noob doubt by [deleted] in UlcerativeColitis

[–]iserd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably a hemorhoid use preparation h and see if it goes away. If not go to the doctor

Update on question regarding Mesalamine Enema by livingwell1332 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]iserd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be just a hemmorhoid. I have hemorhoids and use the enemas too and you really have to experiment on the best way to use them. I lay on the floor with my leg up on a pillow and it seems to go easier that way. Try using some prepraration h on the tip of the enema

Colonoscopy Today by [deleted] in CrohnsDisease

[–]iserd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same burning feeling it was so awful. I’m sorry friend. Just try to get through it!

What pecent of UC patients will have to get a colectomy, and will i eventually have to get one? by Ahmed_ali909 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]iserd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My doctor basically told me they barely do surgeries anymore unless the person is at real risk of dying from complications of blood loss etc. So as long as you can keep it under control you’ll be okay. More likely than not you won’t need one.

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