So you have Ulcerative Colitis. Your gut has failed you and started attacking itself. Now you are spending a lot of time in the bathroom, running to the bathroom, or thinking about going to the bathroom.
You take the drugs prescribed by your specialists then you'll get better right? Not exactly. Unfortunately there is no magic pill or shot that will "cure" colitis at this moment. However there are many drugs out there that can reduce the inflammation in your colon to help bring you into remission.
I have been on Asacol and Prednisone since my Hospital visit in April. And these drugs have effectively brought me the relief from the symptoms of UC. Prednisone is a steroid drug that should not be taken for prolonged periods due to the negative side effects. I experienced moon face, acne, skin rashes, muscle cramps, hair loss, and joint pain while on prednisone. For others symptoms may differ or not be effective at all.
During remission, pay close attention to the foods you eat. Cook your meals and monitor if any foods make your symptoms worse. (Ex. coffee, sugar, greasy foods)
Update: Prolonged use of Asacol changes the colour of your urine into this purple/blue residue. Makes cleaning the toilet so much more painful due to backsplash.
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