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Reply to "Medicine recommendation for Pouchitis?"

You did not mention that you've tried Flagyl (metronidazole). It is used for pouchitis as much as Cipro and is very inexpensive. If your doctor wants you on mesalamine (the drug in Canasa), ask about oral forms. Sulfasalazine is cheap. Lialda is definitely not. My son is on balasazide and it sells as a generic (at least on our plan it is).

If your main problem is your high deductible, then you may want to get a different plan at your next open enrollment. Your premiums will be higher, but at least your costs are spread out over the year. I know it can be a challenge. I met my deductible of $4800 by the middle of February, and my out-of-pocket maximum of  $6500 by March. We just plan for it every year.

Jan

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