handmademel's SharePosts Information and opinions on health from handmademel at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/980204/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/980204/rss self application/xml en-us 15 handmademel's SharePosts 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/980204/index http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/980204/127560/day-working-remicade Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:07:51 -0500 handmademel I was taking 8 pills a day of Apriso- but it stopped working, now Dr wants me to take Remicade After reading the side effects- I really do not want to take it unless it is my last choice. I feel like I have only been on 3 mesalimines since I was diagnosed and would like to explore other options... any thoughts? thank you! http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/980204/127560/day-working-remicade http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/980204/109968/colitis-remission Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:37:53 -0400 handmademel Weight Gain from Colitis in Remission Has anyone experience weight gain after their colitis has seemed to go into remission? My cocktail of Canasa & Apriso finally started working - but now I feel like I am gaining a good amount of weight. At least 6 pounds in 1 month ugh! help! http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/980204/109968/colitis-remission http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/980204/106137/soluble-psyllium Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:09:45 -0500 handmademel Does Anyone Use Soluble Fiber Powder or Psyllium? When I was first experiencing issues with my bowel- I had picked up Heather's Tummy powder Acacia and it seemed to help. But that was when I thought I had IBS not IBD. I've read yja Psyllium powder can be helpful- Does anyone use it and what one do they prefer?   thanks http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/980204/106137/soluble-psyllium http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/980204/106136/feeling-sluggish Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:05:11 -0500 handmademel Feeling Weak, Sluggish, Dizzy and All Around Blah I've been taking Apriso for a little while- like all of the medications they work usually to stop my BM throught most of the day- and at night- and when I wake up is when I have the worst of it. Does anyone else experience sluiggish feelings? I have a call into my GI doctor and a check up with the regular Dr. Not sure if this a side effect of the drug- symptoms of something else- or another lovely face of Colitis. Any Ideas? thank you xo http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/c/980204/106136/feeling-sluggish