what is ulcerative colitis - I mean how does it differ from IBS? Has anyone taken Lialda to treat it? If so, how were results?
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IBS is often confused with IBD, but they are different. There are 2 types of IBD: Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease.
Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the intestine, specifically the large intestine or colon, that includes characteristic ulcers, or open sores, in the colon.
IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (also known as spastic colon) is a disorder characterized by dysfunction of motility and sensation in the bowel.
=== Symptoms of IBS ===
- Cramping and abdominal pain
- Alternating between diarrhea and constipation
- A hard stool followed by one or more loose stools per day
- Series of hurried soft bowel movements
- Evacuation often feels incomplete
- Abdominal pain, usually on the lower left side of the abdomen
- Mucus may be present in the stool
- Sensation of bloating or even visible swelling of the abdomen
- Some may experience nausea and vomiting
=== Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis ===
- Diarrhea mixed with blood and mucus
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
- Abdominal pain, from discomfort to severely painful cramps
- Frequent fever
=== IBD vs IBS ===
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Is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) the same thing as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
No. Inflammatory bowel disease, including UC and CD, is different from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Unlike IBD, IBS does not cause inflammation, ulcers or other damage to the bowel. Instead, IBS is a much less serious problem called a functional disorder. This means that the digestive system looks normal but doesn't work as it should. Symptoms of IBS may include crampy pain, bloating, gas, mucus in the stool, diarrhoea and constipation. IBS has also been called spastic colon or spastic bowel.
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source: http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/ulcerativecolitis.html
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http://medicationcoupons.com/lialda_coupon
Most patients will only pay $10 for Lialda
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@anonymous:
Lialda is a brand name for Mesalamine, it contains the highest mesalamine dose per tablet (1.2 g). Mesalamine may cause some side effects.
For more information about Lialda and the side effects:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lialda
http://www.lialda.com/lialda-side-effects.aspx
http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/team_messageboard_thread.asp?board=0x17464x15228644
http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?m=1657348&f=38&p=1