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Weeee, it's that time again!! Colonoscopy tomorrow, which of course means today is the time we all know and love - prep!! Yippee! (Sorry, I'll start speaking English now - I am also fluent in Sarcasm). My prep is Pico Salax, which I love (yes, I actually do - compared to the other preps out...

Lots of people here have mentioned it and swear by it. I'd say it's worth it.

Wishing you all the best... Happy Birthday!!! :beerchug::beerchug::beerchug::beerchug:

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I was on methotrexate alone at first. After 8 months, and no real improvement, my doc added Humira to the mix, and I was on the combo of the two for another 10 months. I did improve once I started the Humira. I asked my doc if I could stop the mtx, because it would make me tired and nauseous...

Tell me about it, I've got a scope on Tuesday and I'm already worrying about it... At least the prep is Pico Salax, which is not too bad to get down. Hey, I also go to the Royal Vic! Who do you see? I just moved here a few months ago, so I've only been to see my new GI once. But, he wants...

I was diagnosed when I was 25, am 29 now. I took 6MP when I was 26. It's probably a good idea to get a scope done every year if you have had UC for 20 years. I've had one every 1.5 years so far.

It took me about 3 months for me to notice it working, so stick with it! :) Best;

Hi Elsie, I hope it was just the blueberries! The 'colors of your stool' article was very helpful, and I just wanted to share a funny story - I went a little crazy on the beets the other day, and I peed and it was pink (which had me worried for a sec that I had blood in my pee, then I...

Hey RH! Welcome to the forum. I'm also in the Montreal area. I was on azathioprine for a short time, but I did not notice if it affected the color of my pee. Are you still noticing it? Did you ask your doc about it?

Hi nf, this is the second cold and flu season I've been on Humira, and I do find it makes me more susceptible to catching them. I'm not sure about the other side effects you mentioned; I've only had trouble with injection site reactions. I hope Humira works out for you!

Hey, Joan! Wishing you a happy birthday!! Thought of you, because I just bought myself an Astra! They only had them in North America for 2 years (2008 & 2009), and they're under the "Saturn" name but they're the same as the Vauxhall Astras of the UK and Opel Astras of Europe. Pretty cool...

Good luck tonight, Ben, thinking of you.

Thanks, everyone, I think I know what I'm going to do. I will go ahead with the colonoscopy, but will postpone it a few more weeks while I'm getting myself sorted out.

Hi guys! Well, I had an appointment today with a new GI here in Quebec. Not really sure what to think... After telling him that the last 2-3 days before my Humira injection I get symptoms returning, such as cramps, nausea, urgency and some diarrhea (no blood) - he has scheduled me for a...

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Hi Lacy, welcome to the forum, and sorry that you are going through these difficult times. I understand - and it's totally normal to feel angry, sad, scared, alone. It's definitely a life-changing event. You mention you had surgery? What kind of procedure did you have? Did your doctor...

I hope this is the new perspective you need to get you feeling better again!! If this doc is willing to work with you and figure this all out, hopefully you can maintain remission and not have to travel so far too often. Stay positive, I know you've had a rough go of it, so hang in there...

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Hi Jill; You could use a splash of dry white wine or brandy or some apple cider; How much does it call for? You could also just omit it... However, I think Trader Joe's carries a reasonably priced cooking sherry, and it keeps forever... If you have a TJ in your area, maybe check that out.