Experiences with

Olsalazine

I finally have somewhat of a diagnosis having gone through a colonoscopy, some biopsies, and sophisticated testing of the biopsy material. The diagnosis is ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s. Not sure if it’s one or the other or both yet. I was started on four large cabinets of mesalamine in the a.m. And

I had improved my symptoms greatly about a week prior to diagnosis via dietary changes, but since ibd diagnosis and starting octasa things have gotten much worse despite maintaining the same diet. Is it likely the fault of the medication or would it be too soon to tell (I have only been taking it for

I had a colonoscopy 5 years ago due to blood in my stools, I was given suppositories and it cleared up and I've thought nothing of it until it started again 2 months ago. My latest colonoscopy showed proctitis and an ulcer, I'm taking mesalazine suppositories which stopped the bleeding, I was taking

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

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 a diagnosis), my only symptoms have been an uncomfortable/slightly painful feeling in my stomach/upper intestine. My gastroenterologist

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

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

Hi - I was first diagnosed with UC 7 years ago. Was prescribed suppositories at the time which cleared it up within a week. I’ve been in remission for 7 years but recently had Covid and the symptoms started at the same time. I’m currently on Mesalazine suppositories, 1g per day. Been on them for approx

Hi everyone I've recently been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (sept) I have been taking mesalazine tablets since June and now I have seen a gastroenterologist (mid Nov) he has added new medication which is a pentasa enama and a prednisolone enama which I am 3 weeks into I have been asked to do another

I was diagnosed with the following disease: DIAGNOSIS Sigmoid colon biopsy: - CHRONIC COLITIS. - ABSENCE OF ASSOCIATED DYSPLASIA I went to two specialists in the intestines, and one prescribed me mesalazine and the other escitalopram, is this really the treatment? I am concerned about sudden and

Hello, new on here. Lifelong IBS but colonoscopy in 2020 showed mild IBD. Haven’t needed any medication yet. My specialist has suggested I start taking Mesalazine but I’m worried. My ferritin is high and my white blood cells are low and my calprotectin is now normal. She said it might help lower the

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diagnosed a year ago. Been on 2 courses of budesonide only for symptoms to return. I have been off it 2 months now and there is no end in sight of diarrhoea even with cutting out gluten, lactose, sweetners, alcohol, spicy food etc. I don’t seem to have much left and still rushing to the loo. I can

Hi currently sitting in hospital male aged 64 Llifelong Crohn's have blood transfusions, iron infusions and B12 injections. Previously had Neutropenic sepsis mesalazine killed my white blood cells. Anyone using vedolizumab how is it going? Any info! Once my issues calm moving onto this drug any

I asked same question few months ago. I had IMRT in nov 2019 on prostate and pelvis , seminal vesicules: Prostate 60 GY in 20 fractions and pelvis 48 GY boost. Technique IGRT dyamic arctherapy... Starting January 2022, I started having occasional red blood spots on toilet paper. I have no constipation

Hi everyone just would like some advice I was really unwell in November losing blood had a ct with contrast and really suffered after with crippling stomach pains which made me feel faint. The ct showed a collapsed right side of my bowel so I was booked in for a colonoscopy which was carried out 10th

I have Collagenous Collitis. My Consultant wants me to start mesalazine and stop the budesonide which I’ve been taking on low dose for several months now. I’m feeling really anxious about moving to this new drug. Does it work? I know that you can’t take budesonide forever but it really has changed

Hi Everyone, I was first diagnosed with PA ten years ago and the PAS literally saved my life ( see profile for further information).I have now been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I have symptoms identical to those I had before my initial diagnosis of PA and wonder if anyone knows if there is a negative

Hi there, Wondering if anyone can give some advice on how best to tackle a proctitis flare up. There is lots of info online but being a CKD-er (Chronic Kidney Disease) I've found great advice from those living with the condition on HealthUnlocked. Brief(ish!) history 57 year old male. Had my first