I was diagnosed in December 6th 2010 with Ulcerative Colitis after eating a hamburger in November 14th with Campylobacter jejuni. I was on a prednisone taper for 2 months and am now on the following meds: Asacol HD, Librax, Maxalt MLT, Levsin, Yaz, and Dexilant. I continued to have symptoms after being hospitalized in December due to having esophagitis from acid reflux and gastritis from the bacteria. I believe I am in remission however I do have a few questions for those who have had the disease longer than I have. I continue to have some symptoms and they get worse during my monthly cycle. I can't take any meds for this due to doctors not prescribing me pain medication and midol containing naproxen and Ibuprofen. What do you take during this time if tylenol isn't enough? Also, I am being referred to a Rheumatologist for arthritis. Does anyone else have more than 1 autoimmune disease and if so how did you go about finding out about it? I am having severe joint pain in my wrist and ankles with swelling. It just doesn't seem to go away - normal activities make it feel like I'm going to break a wrist or ankle. I feel like I have absolutely zero contorl over walking and handling things with my hands. Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Casey:yfaint:
Thanks,
Casey:yfaint: