Medicine not working

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-13-2004
Medicine not working
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Thu, 09-29-2005 - 6:58pm

Hello Everyone,

As you know I was prescribed Asacol & a probiotic for my Ulcerative Colitis. Well, it seems since I've been taking it that I am getting worse! I am having attacks after every meal and I am finding hard to eat anymore because I know what it's going to do to me. Anyone have a similar problem with Asacol? I DON'T want to be put on a steriod medication at all! I am going to my doctor tomorrow, you think he'll change my medication.. or is this normal with Asacol?

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Community Leader
Registered: 10-01-2002
Thu, 09-29-2005 - 7:21pm

I have read that if you are having some problems with this drug

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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-14-2003
Thu, 09-29-2005 - 7:51pm
If you get really bad try drinking some chamomile

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-23-2003
Sat, 10-01-2005 - 9:58am

Hey Savvy!!


Sorry to hear that you are having problems.

 
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-13-2004
Sat, 10-01-2005 - 10:27am

Hey Lynn,

I went yesterday and he put me on Colazal and Prednisone. I told him I wouldn't take the steriod and he convinced me too.. but after I researched it on the internet I decieded I am not going to get it or take it! I was taking 3 Asacol 3 times a day and I have had flare ups all week. Last night I was up every hour. I am just so depressed and I will not take the steriod. I really hope the other medication works! Pray for me!!

Hugs!
--Lauren

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