Posted by James K on January 28, 2006, at 23:10:24
In reply to Ulcerative colitis--tangent from Legwarmers sorry » James K, posted by gardenergirl on January 28, 2006, at 17:45:47
I take Asacol (that name makes me kind of mad) it's a 5 asa or something. I used to take sulfasalazine, which kind of worked a little better, but the sulfa part caused side effects.
These meds have done the trick for me. I haven't had to go to prednisone yet. Nasty drug.
I also take probiotics acidophilus, and Nitroplex a whey protein powder with glutamine and long chain amino acids and digestive enzymes and crap.
That's really for chronic fatigue syndrome, but it helps (in my opinon) my general health. I have an appointment in May with a big time local rheumatologist to check if both conditions aren't part of the same underlying disorder. My mother has rhem. arthritis.Has your husband had the prometheus blood test? Its the best test if there is any doubt between Chrohns and UC. The treatments can be different. Basically, I've been lucky on this. I wish your husband well.
James K
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