Ten years ago when I was finally diagnosed with UC I was given Asacol, a 5-ASA drug, to get the inflammation in my colon under control. Today, even though my symptoms are under control I still continue to take a low maintenance dose. And, my Dad who had pretty severe UC for nearly 30+ years thought he was in the clear after not having any symptoms or flare-ups for ten years or so. That was, until a couple of months ago when he had a routine colonoscopy. He felt great but the scope showed some...
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