MESALAMINE vs USTEKINUMAB

***Guide to beating Severe IBS-D in America*** There are a lot of resources/posts on IBS-C on this subreddit, so I wanted to post something for us IBS-D sufferers. Here’s steps I, as a non-physician and very severe IBS-D sufferer, recommend to hopefully manage/eliminate their IBS-D, starting from th

Hi all. I had IBS pretty much since birth. I was constipated consistently from birth through young adulthood. Then I was constipated off and on until about 2 years ago. I developed diarrhea as a frequent symptom. I isolated lactose as the likely culprit and my doctor encouraged me to eliminate all d

Hi everyone! After 3 years dealing with IBS-D and trying all kinds of treatments, I finally decided to share my story. I’m not fluent in English, so please forgive any mistakes. I just really wanted to share everything I’ve been through — maybe it can help someone feel less alone or give some ideas

I have been struggling with IBS-D for about 3 years. It has varied over time but eventually became a daily episode of liquid BM after first coffee or any food. I had to get up at 5:30 to allow time for it all to be done by 7. Nothing helped. I took Mesalamine and eventually daily Imodium, it only h

(sorry that the post is so long and also for any mistakes English isn't me 1st language) Hi I'm 15 I've been in a flare up, stuck in my house for a year now. The entire year almost non stop I've had diarrhea I'm going to the bathroom 5-8 times in the day and I'm waking up 3-6 times at night, the wo

Hey y’all. I’m new to this group and would really appreciate some advice or suggestions. I’m 25 and Ive recently been diagnosed with UC and Gastritis and for the past 7 months one of the biggest symptoms I have is excessive burping. After eating. Before eating when im hungry. After taking a sip of

Throat is very sensitive and raw from acid I have these coughing fits and sometimes I can’t stop coughing. Please please please help me with recommendations of how to soothe my throat and stop the tickle feeling that makes me want to cough. I know menthol could potentially make it worse so I’m tryi

Even though several of these medications are manufactured in the USA, it doesn't mean it's cheaper in the USA. "Socialised healthcare" negotiates in a free market outside the USA. No wonder travel insurance costs a fortune in USA. Detailed story..... https://www.msn.com/en-au/health/other/doctors-

Welcome back to this week's newsflash 1. Surgery for UC can be a major life change, but it is often a necessary step when medications fail. Understanding the adjustments to diet and daily life afterward is crucial for recovery and long-term well-being. This guide explores what patients can expect re

#The Effectiveness of Medications for Ulcerative Colitis *This post was last revised September 19, 2019.* Here I have compiled data on the effectiveness of medications used to treat ulcerative colitis, as compared to placebos or to other medications. ###Risk Ratios (RRs) All values here are shown as

Since eternacept started to wear off over the years my docs gave me the choice to switch to Ustekinumab. The 3 months injection rhythm sounds pretty unreal when coming from 3-day-interval Eternacept jabs, but well.. you could call it progress in medical science. I am now 3 weeks in after my first do

I wanted to follow-up on a previous post I made regarding starting Stelara. https://old.reddit.com/r/Psoriasis/comments/yjhr6z/plaque_psoriasis_after_a_covid_vaccine/ I have now be on Stelara for 7 months and it has nearly cleared my Psoriasis. I stopped applying Clobetasol some months ago and each

I’ve been on biologics for about a year now, i started in December 2024. About 45ml shot of Ustekinumab every 3 months as prescribed by my dermatologist. Problem is, it is losing its efficacy. Since August, every time it clears up about 70%, the same thing happens, it comes back worse even with topi

Phase 3 trials to commence. Possibly another biological option. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/878838