Question 1

i have uc. i take humira (adalimumab) bi weekly but still have active colitis. wants me to do weekly humira (adalimumab). how much more does this suppress your immune system?

Accepted Answer

It does suppress it: In general, when someone takes humira (adalimumab) more frequently, their immune system will theoretically be more affected. That being said, no more tests will be needed. Also, one should assess the risk and the benefit of any intervention, because every intervention carries risk with it. Humira (adalimumab) here is trying to postpone the need for surgery.

Question 2

is it safe to get humira (adalimumab) injections for ulcerative colitis if you have parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: there is no contraindication in humira (adalimumab) treatment with Parkinson's

Question 3

can i take herbs and mushrooms to boost my immune system while on a tnf blocker i am taking humira (adalimumab) for ulcerative colitis?

Accepted Answer

No: Diets as you suggest will have no benefit.

Question 4

i have ulcerative colitis (remission w/humira) and have been very gassy and crampy lately?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Unfortunately you have to stay ahead of any symptoms once you have had UC. Give your treating doctor a call to discuss your symptoms and any side effects from any of the medications you take or if your diet changed recently.  You may have a history of getting those symptoms with some foods.  Feel better soon.

Question 5

is colitis painful?

Accepted Answer

Usually but depends: Colitis is a general term, and there are many different types. Pain is a  common symptom in many of them.

Question 6

what is focal colitis?

Accepted Answer

Tummy Ache: Focal colitis is a general term for inflammation of a particular area of colon. Usually this is caused by food-borne illness or inflammatory bowel disease (like crohn's disease). Very rarely serious pathology like mesenteric ischemia can show a focal colitis but you would be extremely ill. Typically a colitis will resolve on its own, but can occasionally need antibiotics.

Question 7

can you die from colitis?

Accepted Answer

Its possible: Un treatred, rampant colitis can lead to serious bleeding and overwhelming infection either of which could cause death.  This implies that the patient having the colitis totally ignores what is happening and simply lets the condition become deadly.

Question 8

is colitis common in the us?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are many types of "colitis'; it is not uncommon for patients with bowel or abdominal problems to be advised that they have some type of 'colitis', although it may not necessarily be a serious 'disease'.

Question 9

what sort of disease is colitis?

Accepted Answer

Colon Inflammation: Colitis is the term which refers to inflammation of the large intestine otherwise known as the colon. Colitis can have many causes such as infection, lack of blood flow (ischemic), inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, crohn's), etc.

Question 10

is chron colitis like acute colitis?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Crohn's as well as other colitis entities can be both acute or chronic. Acute colitis is a general term that includes the above but also can include ulcerative colitis, antibiotic associated colitis, ischemic colitis to name a few.

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I have uc. i take humira (adalimumab) bi weekly but still have active colitis. wants me to do weekly humira (adalimumab). how much more does this suppress your immune system?

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Is it safe to get humira (adalimumab) injections for ulcerative colitis if you have parkinson's disease?

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Can i take herbs and mushrooms to boost my immune system while on a tnf blocker i am taking humira (adalimumab) for ulcerative colitis?

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I have ulcerative colitis (remission w/humira) and have been very gassy and crampy lately?

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Is colitis painful?

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What is focal colitis?

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Can you die from colitis?

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Is chron colitis like acute colitis?

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