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Remicade Reviews

Remicade ( or “Infliximab” as some might call it) is a relatively new medication first approved for Crohn’s Disease in 1998 that sometimes is used to treat ulcerative colitis patients who are not...

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Humira, SCD, Low Residue, & 2nd Opinion

Some Quick Info About Me: Hi everyone – I’m Jonathan. I’m 31 years old living in Nashville, TN. I was diagnosed with UC in May of 2011, and have been experiencing varying levels of an active disease...

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6-MP Reviews

Patient reviews of using 6-MP (Mercaptopurine) to treat ulcerative colitis symptoms. Read the reviews and add your own...

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Currently on Lialda, Canasa, Hydrocortisone (enema), and 40 mg Prednisone

Introduction: HI!! I am Karen! I was diagnosed back in 2008 with very mild colitis. After going through some difficult times from the end of 2011 to 2012 I ended up with a bad flare up and getting re...

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Infliximab (Remicade) Update! – Symptom Free for 1st time in 6 years!

Introduction: 36yr old professional, sporty male Diagnosed with autoimmune UC in 2005 – Tried pretty much everything over the years. Apart from few bad years, my UC is more of an annoyance (planning...

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Remicade: A Short Term Fix or a Lifetime Crutch

Introduction: My name is Chris: I am a 52 year old male, diagnosed with UC at age 29. I am in financial industry, live 20 miles south of Boston, married 26 years with 3 children, ages 17, 15 and 11. 5′...

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Ulcerative Colitis Will Not Keep Me Down!

Introduction: I am 43 yr old male active male from Melbourne, FL that was diagnosed in July 2012. After noticing blood in the toilet in early June, I went to my general practitioner. After several...

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Methotrexate Nightmare

Introduction: My name is Kristen, I have had Ulcerative Colitis for 21 years and have never really got it under control. Ive tried everything from ASA to prednisone (ew) to Remicade. Some more about...

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To Prednisone, or Not to Prednisone, That is the Question

Introduction: Hi, I am a 34 year old mom of 2 boys who ages 8 and 6. I live in Amsterdam, but am originally from the UK. Some more about me: We’ve been living in Amsterdam for 10 years! I love living...

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Remicade’s Final Bell

What up UC world? The Remicade Warrior coming at you from the Evergreen State, Washington! Hope all your guts are treating you super and those BM’s are happening in the low #’s for you all! Thought I’d...

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Help Me Get Off Prednisone

Introduction: I am 29 years old and I was diagnosed with UC in August of 2010. I am from Houston TX and love it here. Some more about me: I like to stay fit , travel , love to ride motorcycles, i love...

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Battling Colitis from the Buckeye State!

Meet Amanda: I am 24 years old and diagnosed with UC as of February 2013, which is when I had my first colonoscopy. My symptoms started in Spring 2012. Some more about me: Currently, I’m an Office...

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Concerns with the New Delzicol

Introduction: My name is Vin, I am 23 and have had mild Ulcerative Colitis for 3 years. I was put on Asacol , and recently switched to Delzicol due to the patent issues. Some more about me: I love...

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Remission is a Definite Wonderful

Introduction: My name is Christine. I am 43 and have had UC for over a decade. I am feeling great right now. I have a very active life and enjoy everything. I work with Cancer patients. At the current...

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Stopping 6mp Thanks to SCD

Introduction: I am a 36 year-old, happily married mom of two boys (8 and 13). I am currently attending California State University, Chico with the goal of becoming an elementary school teacher. I was...

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Anyone Had Success Getting of 6MP?

Introduction: My name is Jason. I am 23 years old from NJ. Last year I was diagnosed with UC after having the classic symptoms. I was in my last year of college and it really sucked but I didn’t let it...

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New Ulcerative Colitis Medication: “Vedolizumab” the Integrin Antagonist

There has been some recent news breaking the airwaves/internet waves I guess is more accurate about some clinical study data which you may find impressive. The name of the medication behind all the...

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Remicade and Then What?

Introduction: At 38 I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Proctitis. As a full time working mom of one it was difficult to understand what was going on at first. Thankfully I have a very supportive husband...

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Why Asacol Changed It’s Name to Delzicol

Hey, if you’re NOT treating your UC with medications,  this is not going to be too much of intereset for you.  BUT, if for some of you using medications, this might help clear things up. Specifically,...

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Is Mesalamine a Done Deal for Me?

Introduction: Hi! My name is Kimberly and I was diagnosed in 2001. I have a great husband and wonderful daughter, 20 months old, along with a doberman and miniature pinscher. Some more about me: I am...

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