in hospital

i was admitted sat night...dehydrated and a lot of pain.  the vommiting has stopped but not the pain and bloody diareah.  im getting very depressed, i feel wasted.

It's good you went Lori...I hope they'll help get you back to feeling better soon.
Please keep us updated as to how you're doing.

quincy

It is only natural to feel so low when we are so sick.You will get through this difficult time though.Most of us here know exactly how you feel, so feel free to share your feelings and we'll be here for you.hOPEFULLY THINGS START IMPROVING FOR YOU SOON
mARTY

Lori, just remember one thing; it's your body and your choice. Remember your doctor is there to work with you and if a colectomy is what you want, then talk to him about it -- get all the info you need. It sounds like you have been doing just that, but maybe you need to talk to a surgeon too. Knowledge is power.

Hope you'll soon be rehydrated & feeling better with potassium, etc. levels where they should be. Imuran &/or other higher-order UC drugs have helped several members get their lives back-- so it's likely because of case histories like theirs that your doc doesn't want you to give up yet on the meds. Take care & try to rest up between the pokes/prods. All best wishes! / Old Hat (nearly 30 yrs with left-sided UC ... [etc.])

hi Lori, sorry that you are in the hospital, I hope they can help get your flare under control. I hope the imuran will help you. What about remicade or Humira?

Lori - Hang in there!!! I hope you get well soon.

steroids (i look like a blow fish) flagyl, morphine, nausea meds

Glad to see you went to the hospital. Get well soon

Janice

thanks...the dr says he hopes the steroids calm things down until yhe imuan kicks i. he really thinks the imuran will work..if not we will try remicade...we did discuss surgery if nothing works.

Lori: I hope the Imuran works for you too! Or the remicade...I say try as much as you can before you go the surgical route. I did, and I feel much more confident knowing I did as much as I could. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

I had my last infusion on the 7th of this month...it was my second round of double dose (10mg/kg). After a second opinion back in October and confirmation from my regular GI, I was boosted because the Remicade was showing signs of wearing off. To be honest it only got me halfway (symptom-wise) in the first place. After this second infusion I've continued to degrade. So now its time for surgery. Prednisone is the only thing right now thats keeping me from going more than 6-7 times a day (painful gas, mushy D and blood at best). I'm scheduled for another dose come March, I suppose I should go ahead and cancel that asap. I've updated my signature with a bit of my surgical schedule etc. Should have put that in sooner, sorry. Take care.

I hope you feel better soon. It sucks being in the hospital, but at least you're in good hands and can try to rest as much as you can.