Mesalamine
ulcerative colitis, active
"I was diagnosed with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in 2008.  I’ve been on all kinds of medication including asacol, 6mp, remicade, humira, prednisone, amitriptyline, Lialada and others.  I also had surgery to remove my gallbladder due to stones - which I regret now since I don’t think made any difference with the BMs and bleeding.

I finally had good results with Lialda.  I used to take 4 pills a day but managed to ween down to 2.  I also realized that part of the healing process came from Spiritual healing and mental attitude.  The stress from a job played a major role in my flare ups.  Prayer helped me spiritually which in turn helped me with my mind, which then helped with my gut alongside Lialda and a less stressful job."