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Ulcerative colitis - worried about medications
Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 24, 2023 | Replies (70)Comment receiving replies
This is my first time postings, so excuse me for any mistakes. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 23 years back. I was put on Asacol and prednisone. The beginning 6-7 years were really exhausting with flare up everytime the steroid was cut back. After I was introduced to azathioprine in 2003, my symptoms started getting better and the inflammation really got controlled. Since, then I had very few minor flares that got controlled with enemas. But, this year my flare up has really come back, with lot of inflammation in the entire colon, the doctor is thinking of switching me to a biologic Entyvio. I am really scared as I read about the side effects of this drugs, has anyone ever had experience with it? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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@ssin20 Goo morning and welcome to connect we all care for each other and try to help. As baz10 said diet is so important with what you have . fruits and vegetables not much sugar and gluten free as much as possible ,no fried food or spices. At this point in history it is easier to get more gluten free food as there are so many stores carrying G.F. and websites you can order from . Research them and about colitis to see what you can do yourself. Good luck
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Sorry to hear about your situation. Have you tried diet at anytime during these years? I went on a Gluten Free diet almost 6 years ago and my bouts with colitis are rare unless I inadvertently eat something with gluten in it. It really isn't a hard diet to follow and many shack foods, are gluten free as well. Wishing you the best..