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Ulcerative proctitis
I have a severe proctitis. The Dr. prescribed me with a Prednisolone suppositories 5mg twice daily plus started oral Mesalazine as Octasa 2.4g/day. I’m on my 3rd week of the medication. But is not working properly. I’m taking Octasa in the morning before breakfast (I tried to take it before dinner
I have a severe proctitis. The Dr. prescribed me with a Prednisolone suppositories 5mg twice daily plus started oral Mesalazine as Octasa 2.4g/day. I’m on my 3rd week of the medication. But is not working properly. I’m taking Octasa in the morning before breakfast (I tried to take it before dinner
MK3L4S
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
2 months ago
Is it safe to take mesalazine/octasa long term?
Hi everyone, I'm Claire and was diagnosed with mild/moderative ulcerative colitis last year. Apart from an initial flare up (followed by diagnostic procedures leading to the diagnosis), my only symptoms have been an uncomfortable/slightly painful feeling in my stomach/upper intestine. My gastroenterologist
Hi everyone, I'm Claire and was diagnosed with mild/moderative ulcerative colitis last year. Apart from an initial flare up (followed by diagnostic procedures leading to the diagnosis), my only symptoms have been an uncomfortable/slightly painful feeling in my stomach/upper intestine. My gastroenterologist
Claire_lc
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
6 months ago
Is it safe to take mesalazine/octasa long term for ulcerative colitis?
Hi everyone, I'm Claire and was diagnosed with mild/moderative ulcerative colitis last year. Apart from an initial flare up (followed by diagnostic procedures leading to a diagnosis), my only symptoms have been an uncomfortable/slightly painful feeling in my stomach/upper intestine. My gastroenterologist
Hi everyone, I'm Claire and was diagnosed with mild/moderative ulcerative colitis last year. Apart from an initial flare up (followed by diagnostic procedures leading to a diagnosis), my only symptoms have been an uncomfortable/slightly painful feeling in my stomach/upper intestine. My gastroenterologist
Claire_lc
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IBS Network
6 months ago
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Raised Liver Markers - Octasa/ Mesalamine?
I started taking Octasa for Crohns in October 23. Just had blood tests (for another issue) and dr called to say that my liver enzyme markers were raised (ALT 255, AST 99, ALP 239, GT 334.. all substantially above the top end of normal) and they want to do an ultrasound to check my liver. The only difference
I started taking Octasa for Crohns in October 23. Just had blood tests (for another issue) and dr called to say that my liver enzyme markers were raised (ALT 255, AST 99, ALP 239, GT 334.. all substantially above the top end of normal) and they want to do an ultrasound to check my liver. The only difference
VV_1990
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
7 months ago
colitis
I been diagnosed with UC about five years ago . I started meditation was on Octasa ASA. Nothing seem to work until I was put on a course of prednisone which in conjunction with pentasa granules but was put on 8 weekly infusion Vedo at St Albans hospital this work brilliantly for 1and half years, then
I been diagnosed with UC about five years ago . I started meditation was on Octasa ASA. Nothing seem to work until I was put on a course of prednisone which in conjunction with pentasa granules but was put on 8 weekly infusion Vedo at St Albans hospital this work brilliantly for 1and half years, then
Bluegirl1948
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
7 months ago
Octasa / Mesalazine - Should I be seeing more of a change?
Hello. I have struggled with symptoms for 2 years - loose, frequent bowels, always with urgency, fatigue, etc. Had colonoscopy and relevant tests and doctor says that I likely have crohns and is treating me as such. I had steroids for 3 months which generally helped (though my calprotectin was higher
Hello. I have struggled with symptoms for 2 years - loose, frequent bowels, always with urgency, fatigue, etc. Had colonoscopy and relevant tests and doctor says that I likely have crohns and is treating me as such. I had steroids for 3 months which generally helped (though my calprotectin was higher
VV_1990
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
8 months ago
Octasa and Diarrhea
Hi there, I have diagnosed UC, on last day of an 8 week course of steroids which stopped all my symptoms (bloody lose stool).I am also on day 10 of 6 x 800 mg Octasa. In the last 48 hours started getting diarrhea and fatigue and mild stomach cramps. 6 x loose/watery stools a day. Is this a normal side
Hi there, I have diagnosed UC, on last day of an 8 week course of steroids which stopped all my symptoms (bloody lose stool).I am also on day 10 of 6 x 800 mg Octasa. In the last 48 hours started getting diarrhea and fatigue and mild stomach cramps. 6 x loose/watery stools a day. Is this a normal side
Sma4fh
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
8 months ago
Have you felt worse after starting Octasa?
Hi all! First post! I’ve been having problems with frequent diarrhoea for 4 years, finally last week got diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I’ve been prescribed Octasa 800mg 6 times per day but have people got worse before they got better? Started them last Tuesday but by Thursday started aching all
Hi all! First post! I’ve been having problems with frequent diarrhoea for 4 years, finally last week got diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I’ve been prescribed Octasa 800mg 6 times per day but have people got worse before they got better? Started them last Tuesday but by Thursday started aching all
CaravanWanderer
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
1 year ago
Pressure in rectum
Hi. I was diagnosed with UC 21 years ago when I was 19. For the most part I have been ok, with a few bad flares over the years treated with steroids. Lately I have been flaring more, bloods always fine, never any blood in my stools, but always have mucus and low left sided pain. Last 2 calprotectin
Hi. I was diagnosed with UC 21 years ago when I was 19. For the most part I have been ok, with a few bad flares over the years treated with steroids. Lately I have been flaring more, bloods always fine, never any blood in my stools, but always have mucus and low left sided pain. Last 2 calprotectin
Bigchiefld
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
1 year ago
How to take octasa?
Hi, I'm newly diagnosed with "indeterminate colitis". Just been prescribed octasa 800 X 3 per day. Any thoughts on whether to take as 3 separate doses or all in one go would be welcome. Thank you.
Hi, I'm newly diagnosed with "indeterminate colitis". Just been prescribed octasa 800 X 3 per day. Any thoughts on whether to take as 3 separate doses or all in one go would be welcome. Thank you.
Take-a-break
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
2 years ago
chest ache
Hello Does anyone feel chest ache since being on Octasa 1600mg per day.
Hello Does anyone feel chest ache since being on Octasa 1600mg per day.
aw63
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
2 years ago
Maroon colour
Hi everyone Has anyone experienced maroon colour on the toilet tissue after wiping. I’ve only had this since being on Octasa 1600mg per day for my Ulcerative colitis.
Hi everyone Has anyone experienced maroon colour on the toilet tissue after wiping. I’ve only had this since being on Octasa 1600mg per day for my Ulcerative colitis.
aw63
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
2 years ago
Octasa 1.6mg
Hi everyone I had my colonoscopy on Saturday and I have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I have been prescribed with Octasa 1600mg to take but is it best to take these in the morning or evening? Any advise would be appreciated. Regards
Hi everyone I had my colonoscopy on Saturday and I have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I have been prescribed with Octasa 1600mg to take but is it best to take these in the morning or evening? Any advise would be appreciated. Regards
aw63
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
2 years ago
advice
had a problem about 15 years ago and had various tests and finally a colonoscopy. the results didnt show conclusively that i had uc but nevertheless was prescribed octasa 6 tablets per day. over the years that followed i reduced the tablets down to 1 in the morning and 1 at night. i went for another
had a problem about 15 years ago and had various tests and finally a colonoscopy. the results didnt show conclusively that i had uc but nevertheless was prescribed octasa 6 tablets per day. over the years that followed i reduced the tablets down to 1 in the morning and 1 at night. i went for another
stirling123
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
2 years ago
Calprotectin level 1500
Have been prescribed Prednisolone tablets, Octasa tablets and Ad-Cal. Shocked at how many I have to take every day, on top of the meds I already take.
Have been prescribed Prednisolone tablets, Octasa tablets and Ad-Cal. Shocked at how many I have to take every day, on top of the meds I already take.
Dawn43
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
2 years ago
Octasa 800mg MR and slow metabolism?
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with moderate UC 5 years ago and am lucky to have only had 2 flares - the first one being brought on by the colonoscopy.| Occasionally I have an accident when I don't quite make it to the loo in time - fortunately whilst I'm still at home. I had one a few days ago and saw
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with moderate UC 5 years ago and am lucky to have only had 2 flares - the first one being brought on by the colonoscopy.| Occasionally I have an accident when I don't quite make it to the loo in time - fortunately whilst I'm still at home. I had one a few days ago and saw
Shoeysmum
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
2 years ago
Can Pv and peg interferon cause issues with your immune system
Morning Wondered if anyone else has had issues with immune system since being diagnosed with an Mpn and being treated with peg interferon I started on 45mcg of peg in Jan 2021 thus was increased to 90mcg in May 2021 In June I had a positive Ena profile and was diagnosed with Sjogrens syndrome - not
Morning Wondered if anyone else has had issues with immune system since being diagnosed with an Mpn and being treated with peg interferon I started on 45mcg of peg in Jan 2021 thus was increased to 90mcg in May 2021 In June I had a positive Ena profile and was diagnosed with Sjogrens syndrome - not
Dottiedot
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MPN Voice
2 years ago
Octasa
Finally diagnosed with mild to moderate UC. Such a relief to no I haven't been going mad after 15 years. I have been prescribed Octasa 800mg 6 tablets per day. Has anyone felt a little odd after starting to take these. I have had a headache since starting the course on Friday and I have felt kind of
Finally diagnosed with mild to moderate UC. Such a relief to no I haven't been going mad after 15 years. I have been prescribed Octasa 800mg 6 tablets per day. Has anyone felt a little odd after starting to take these. I have had a headache since starting the course on Friday and I have felt kind of
Jj01
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
2 years ago
Octasa 800mg
Hi not been on here for a while, I was in hospital at the beginning of December for a week losing blood and going to the loo a lot , put me on prednisone steroids tapering down over eight weeks. I was on Pentasa granules 2g morning and night. I ask to go back on to octasa which I have had before and
Hi not been on here for a while, I was in hospital at the beginning of December for a week losing blood and going to the loo a lot , put me on prednisone steroids tapering down over eight weeks. I was on Pentasa granules 2g morning and night. I ask to go back on to octasa which I have had before and
Bluegirl1948
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
3 years ago
Octasa whole tablets in poo!
Has anyone had any experience of passing Octasa 800mg or any other tablet out whole in your poo? I have been on 2.4g of Octasa since 2019 and never noticed this before, but haven’t been feeling 100 percent the past few days and happened to notice it last night. Phoned GP this morn who wasn’t too concerned
Has anyone had any experience of passing Octasa 800mg or any other tablet out whole in your poo? I have been on 2.4g of Octasa since 2019 and never noticed this before, but haven’t been feeling 100 percent the past few days and happened to notice it last night. Phoned GP this morn who wasn’t too concerned
Bigchiefld
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Crohn's and Colitis Support
3 years ago
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