Ulcerative Colitis - Crohn's Disease / Ulcerative Colitis Message Board

kwebster · 03-12-2007, 06:24 PM

Hi! I was seeking information for my mom who is 74 and was just diagnosed with UC. What a horrible thing for an older person to go through. She was initially put on Asacal, and steroids. Of course, the roids caused her to catch colds, etc. and are not a long term viable option. Is there any viable treatments out there? I have heard of a drub called Remicade but the info is questionable on side effects. Just wondering if anyone has some thoughts. Thanks
Kathy

hurtie0607 · 03-16-2007, 12:27 PM

Hi Kathy,
I am sorry to hear that your mom was dx'd with UC. Its tough at any age. How extensive is your mom's UC - is it all the way around? What about the Asacol, was it not strong enough? There is a new med on the market I just read about. I will look it up and get back w/you. It has been used in EU and finally was approved for use in the US. I hope your mom finds relief with her sx, You are very supportive of your mom, which is good. I know of someone who is on Remacide and she seems to be doing OK. I guess this is something you will have to talk about with her GI doc. There all also dietary options to follow. I hope all goes well.
God bless-
Kay

kwebster · 03-17-2007, 02:26 PM

Kay:
Thanks for the uplifting message. She is currently back on prednisone. I had heard about Remicade but the doc says absoltuley not. Apparently it has really bad side effects, can increase cancer likelihood and something about TB. I bought her some probiotics. Any diet tips would be most appreciated. Thanks again.
Kathy

KingFootie · 03-29-2007, 02:33 PM

Hi Kathy,

I've been taking Remicade for two months now without any problems, but my dr. intends to take me off it after the third infusion. One thing I've noticed is that if I don't control what I eat, I will still have symptoms...but not as severe as before.

ps.
bad foods for me are sweets (cakes, sodas, candy, milk..)

Good luck,

KF

chris1966 · 05-16-2008, 04:55 AM

Hi everybody
I have been with uc for 14 months now without a break and waiting for remission but nothing , the last year has been hell, i've been on Asocol, colizide and many others. 3 courses of steroids and nothing. The consultant keeps on about an operation and that is the only cure removing all of the large bowel and colon but no guarrantee of a reversal from a bag.Three weeks ago i was offerered a week stay in hospital and cortizone injections 4 times a day plus cortizone enemas twice a day, I am now out and on another course of steroids but after two days in hospital my problem ceased, no blood, muchas or diarrea. It is so nice not to be going to the loo 15 to 20 times a day and if it means every 6 months a stay in hospital i'll take it.