Guest guest Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Question for everyone, is asthma pretty usual with people who have PSC and UC? Doctors are telling us to now get rid of all our animals (cat and dog) due to asthma problems, mind you these are ER doctors who know NOTHING about PSC and/or UC. From posts that I've read from back in 2002 it sounds like asthma is part of having PSC and UC. Have several air purifiers running, vacuuming and cleaning regularly and also keeping ALL animals out of our bedroom (door always shut). Any other ideas? Really hate to get rid of our pets!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 This is the first I've heard of asthma being another component of the lovely world of PSC/UC. No allergies around here (touch wood) except for Jens with some seasonal stuff. We have a dog (Shiba Inu) who loses fur like no tomorrow, and used to have two cats. Like Arne, we have hardwood floors. I wonder how much asthma and allergies are aggravated by wall-to-wall carpeting? I've never lived with it. Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Arne, This is weird. Your list includes just about every disorder possible in my direct family. My sister has UC, my mother has asthma, my father has eczema, my mother has spinal degeneration and I have PSC. The only thing that you do not mention is epilepsy (my sister and I used to have that). Regards, Chaim Boermeester, Israel From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ALM Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 02:41 To: Subject: RE: Severe asthma with PSC It's fairly common to have multiple autoimmune diseases, not just for PSCers. Asthma is just about an epidemic now. I have (in order of occurrence), UC (sulfasalazine), asthma (Singulair is a godsend), eczema (controlled with just lotion), spinal degeneration (one surgery, 12 years ago), PSC (urso, SAM-e, milk thistle, fish oil). We still have all our pets (cats, dogs, horses) - got the same recommendation (from an allergist). The bathroom door IS closed! I wash my hands every time I touch them, and use a mask with the horses, if necessary (you'll know). We also don't have many rugs left, use a high efficiency vacuum, and have a whole house humidifier (cold, dry air is my trigger). Arne 57 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000 Alive and well in Minnesota ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of amandandme123 Question for everyone, is asthma pretty usual with people who have PSC and UC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Arne, This is weird. Your list includes just about every disorder possible in my direct family. My sister has UC, my mother has asthma, my father has eczema, my mother has spinal degeneration and I have PSC. The only thing that you do not mention is epilepsy (my sister and I used to have that). Regards, Chaim Boermeester, Israel From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ALM Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 02:41 To: Subject: RE: Severe asthma with PSC It's fairly common to have multiple autoimmune diseases, not just for PSCers. Asthma is just about an epidemic now. I have (in order of occurrence), UC (sulfasalazine), asthma (Singulair is a godsend), eczema (controlled with just lotion), spinal degeneration (one surgery, 12 years ago), PSC (urso, SAM-e, milk thistle, fish oil). We still have all our pets (cats, dogs, horses) - got the same recommendation (from an allergist). The bathroom door IS closed! I wash my hands every time I touch them, and use a mask with the horses, if necessary (you'll know). We also don't have many rugs left, use a high efficiency vacuum, and have a whole house humidifier (cold, dry air is my trigger). Arne 57 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000 Alive and well in Minnesota ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of amandandme123 Question for everyone, is asthma pretty usual with people who have PSC and UC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Arne, This is weird. Your list includes just about every disorder possible in my direct family. My sister has UC, my mother has asthma, my father has eczema, my mother has spinal degeneration and I have PSC. The only thing that you do not mention is epilepsy (my sister and I used to have that). Regards, Chaim Boermeester, Israel From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ALM Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 02:41 To: Subject: RE: Severe asthma with PSC It's fairly common to have multiple autoimmune diseases, not just for PSCers. Asthma is just about an epidemic now. I have (in order of occurrence), UC (sulfasalazine), asthma (Singulair is a godsend), eczema (controlled with just lotion), spinal degeneration (one surgery, 12 years ago), PSC (urso, SAM-e, milk thistle, fish oil). We still have all our pets (cats, dogs, horses) - got the same recommendation (from an allergist). The bathroom door IS closed! I wash my hands every time I touch them, and use a mask with the horses, if necessary (you'll know). We also don't have many rugs left, use a high efficiency vacuum, and have a whole house humidifier (cold, dry air is my trigger). Arne 57 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000 Alive and well in Minnesota ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of amandandme123 Question for everyone, is asthma pretty usual with people who have PSC and UC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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