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[quote=Anonymous]I was recently diagnosed with UC.  For now, my inflammation is only in the rectum area but the dr. obviously doesn't want it to spread and my current symptoms are bearable but unpleasant.  I was originally prescribed a suppository (Canasa) but it cost $570 for a two week supply with insurance, so the dr. then tried Rowasa enema ($485) and then Asacol HD ($565).  In order to provide a more cost effective option, the dr. has now prescribed me another enema (don't know the name) that I haven't picked up from the pharmacy yet but was told should be about $60.  At any rate, I am SO overwhelmed, I honestly can't stop crying.  The idea of even giving myself an enema sends me into a legit panic and the thought of having to pay for some of these other drugs on a regular basis just doesn't seem feasible.  Googling UC and looking at long term prognosis is not helping my state of mind.

If it matters, I'm a SAHM and I have a newborn and a toddler.  My husband makes a salary enough for us to live comfortably but I fear we'll go bankrupt going down this path.  I know there are so many things that could be worse than my current situation and I'm trying my very best to be grateful that UC is all the colonoscopy detected, but I just feel so overwhelmed, frustrated by my body and guilty that I've inadvertently brought this stress upon our family.  Any advice, btdt, tips on meds etc. would be sincerely appreciated.  [/quote]

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