I have even went back to solid stools. use CANASA® for a condition for which it was not prescribed. No flare ups, hyper bowels, bloating or cramps. When none of the medication worked the surgical specialist I was seeing told me the only other option was surgery. So be careful and get blood tests often when switching!I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at about age 32. It works inside the intestines (bowel) to reduce the inflammation and other symptoms of the disease. I wonder if this is going to be a trial and error on what I can eat and cannot.Hi, I have had UC since the age of 24 and I am now 48. I ended up in the hospital for about a week with transfusions. I was then switched to Asacol HD 800mg, 3 tabs, 2 times a day for the next two years, but still had symptoms of UC. It was making me feel sick. works inside your rectum (lower intesti ne) to help reduce bleeding, mucous and bloody diarrhea caused by Make sure you get blood tests taken when you switch medicines. I was taking Asacol 400mg, 3 tablets, 2 times a day for about 7 years and it helped somewhat with my symptoms. I am extremely tired all the time and I have major anxiety attacks because of this. She is given the same treatment and medications and we will see if that helps her too. You never feel full, always hungry. I can eat bread and pasta cookies etc. Everytime I go to the emergency room they check my heart. I do lactose-free products, no beef or corn, little caffeine and alcohol, and I use oat cereal and oat breads. This time it is different. What was the outcome?MedicineNet does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 1. Palms of hands and soles of feet turn orange before it's over. 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA or mesalamine) belongs to the group of medications known as Different brands of 5-ASA are designed to act on different places in the gastrointestinal tract (the digestion tube that runs from the mouth to the anus). Like a lot of other people on here say try to find a good doctor. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when I was 21. This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor 5-ASA acts by reducing inflammation in the bowel.Different brands of 5-ASA are designed to act on different places in the gastrointestinal tract (the digestion tube that runs from the mouth to the anus). I have only had 2 or 3 flare ups since and I can eat everything. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while using CANASA®.If you notice any other side effects, check with your doctor or pharmacist.Store CANASA® below 25 °C (77 °F), do not freeze it. Once a flare-up of the illness has been controlled, your doctor will recommend a smaller dose to be taken daily to reduce the chance of the symptoms from flaring up again. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information - Yeah, not really much to add but my UC story. There was a time I didn't think I was ever going to get better and I was so relieved to have a normal life after Asacol was prescribed.I was diagnosed with UC at the age of 23. Treatment with Salofalk 500mg tablets should be administered regularly and consistently, both in the acute inflammatory stage and during maintenance therapy in order to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. It feels like I am full most of the time. I managed to be in remission for about 3 years but it is back. they have the same symptoms you have.This leaflet summarizes the most important information about CANASA®. Before this, my only other option was surgery.