During moderate/sever flare-ups I took prednisone orally, in foam suppository as well as mesalamine orally and through suppository. In moderate flare-ups mesalamine orally w/ mesalamine suppositories.
My question is - beyond the general risk that HSV presents - how additionally risky is this for me? It is a possibility that at some point I will have a flare-up that will require immonusuppressive therapy. If I was to contract HSV could my UC symptoms become more severe?
Her gastroenterologist started her on Mesalamine (4 capsules daily) and later added prednisone 100 mg enemas to try and get the flare-up under control. Things are getting better and she has some of her strength back. There is one puzzling thing that the doctors are not able to pinpoint. This is an intermittent fever that starts in the afternoon and lasts to the night. In the morning the temperature is back to a low 97 degrees fahrenheit and stays stable until afternoon below 98 degrees.
My recent result of biopsy after the colonoscopy indicates epithelial dysplasia. My doctor just advice me to continue taking the mesalamine (Asacol) Do i need an another urgent medication/treatment for dysplasia? What should be my next move?
I have read about a study in which Boswellia was used in conjunction with Mesalamine. My gastroenterologist knows notheing about herbs, but is open to information that I can give her. What is available? Are there any interactions with boswellia and mesalamine that I should be cautious about? Are there any precastions about its use?
Hi there,
I was diagnosed with sigmoidal colitis in 2005, but I reckon that it went unchecked for about 4 years prior to that. I was initially treated with mesalamine (Asacol) but it had no effect. My GI guy then hit me with prednisone and that knocked it down. I have been on Asacol in a prophylactic capacity since (800mg tid). Does it keep me in remission. Maybe, but maybe it is the tremendous quantities of fentanyl, diacetylmorphine and morphine I abused as well for all I know :P.
What other symptoms are present? Mesalamine or Canasa suppositories works by preventing the production of substances that cause the inflammation of the colon. The usual side effects include diarrhea; dizziness; gas; hair loss; headache; mild stomach discomfort or pain; and nausea. The sour taste could be indirectly related especially if you have other gastrointestinal issues like acid peptic disease or gerd.
There have been a few cases of liver failure possibly related to the use of mesalamine (the active ingredient in Asacol HD), but I haven't read anything about fatty liver as a side effect.
A fatty liver, it takes between 6 months and 2 years to fully reverse. Dr Sandra Cabot's article "Fatty Liver - What Is Fatty Liver And How To Reverse It?
erythromycin, tetracyclines, neomycin, chloramphenicol and amoxycillin), clofibric acid as well as derivatives and structural analogues of clofibric acid, disulfiram, ethacrynic acid, glucagon, cimetidine, imidazole derivatives (e.g. metronidazole and, even when administered locally, miconazole), sulfonamides including co-trimoxazole (sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim), sulphonylureas such as tolbutamide and chlorpropamide, thyroid hormones (incl.
She again had colonoscopy and histological examination inferred that it was ulcer. She is being treated with Mesalamine and now she is well. Please check with your doctor.
The periods of remission can last from weeks to years."
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Springer - Mimics of Ulcerative Colitis...
"Infectious colitides such as Clostridia difficile, hemorrhagic E. coli, Campylobacter, Aeromonas, and Salmonellosis can often present as severe ulcerative colitis. Other infectious pathogens, which also need to be included in the differential diagnoses, include Amebiasis, Shigellosis, Cytomegalovirus, and Rotavirus.
Simply, such gels contain bioactive compounds that are absorbed through the skin and derivatives of these will mix in the blood building up certain levels of these chemicals. Some chemicals pass on through mother's milk & some do not. The product developers, after checking - issue such warnings which should be followed cause any of these bioactive compounds could be very harmful for infants.
my problem is that a lot of cleansers have sodium lauryl sulfate (or derivatives) of it including the neutrogena. Do you know of cleansers/moisturizers that are effective in controlling all three skin conditions?
I have Crohn's also. I'm pregnant with my second child and have not had a problem either time. However, my doctors did tell me that if you're Crohn's is under control when you get pregnant, it's likely that your condition will stay the same or get better during pregnancy. If you're having a flare up or the disease is not controlled well when you get pregnant it will likely get worse.
In terms of medication I would trust your doctors here.
If it is not effective, then other medications like steroids, mesalamine and bismuth subsalicylate may be tried.
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I am having surgery in the near future. What are the derivatives of codeine that I should not be prescribed for pain? I recently had dental surgery and was given demerol for the pain. I did not find it to be be very effective.
There are several topical treatments contain topical hydroquinone, mercury, derivatives of hydroquinine, licorice extract, azelaic acid, and stabilized vitamin C. Read more about this through this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_whitening
There are also whitening soaps and pills available such as those containing glutathione, a powerful antioxidant. Talk to your dermatologist about these options and which is suited for you. Take care and regards.
I had been on Cryselle or one of it's derivatives since I was 15. Just recently I switched to Sprintec because I had lost my insurance coverage and it was cheaper. It has been about two months since I switched and recently I have been having anxiety like symptoms such as, lightheadedness, falling feeling, dizziness, loss of appetite, emotional among other things.
d like to add to what the good doctor has said, because I have RLS that was triggered by my bad back getting worse over the years. Mine is like yours, 24/7 pain all the time. I take opiate derivatives for it, stops the symptoms cold, altho the discomfort does break through, of course, from time to time. Also, fixing my back is not an option, and I take other medicine for it, too. I'm reasonably comfortable, so I don't want to fool with surgery at this point.
Hi Nicky.
I'm sorry about your recent U.C. diagnosis.
According to the mfg:
"The dosage of Mesalamine 500 mg suppositories (Generic Canasa) is one rectal suppository once daily at bedtime.
The suppository should remain inserted for one to three hours or longer, if possible. The normal course of therapy is from three to six weeks depending on symptoms and sigmoidoscopic findings".
So the 30 day supply falls within the recommended duration.
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