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Posted 8/14/2008 1:02 AM (GMT 0)
I just thought that I would share my good news. I had a colonscopy in June because I was having mucus & urgencies. My GI said that everything looked good. That on a scale of 1-3. 1 being mild & 3 severe that I was one. I realize now that the problem was from taking Levaquin for an ear infection.
Since June, I had been doing real good. Only having One BM a day & no urgencies or mucus or blood. I have lots of energy. I also am eating anything I want. corn on the cob, fresh raw vegetables & fruit, and CHOCOLATE. :) I have been eating a trail mix that I mix together for snack which includes mixed nut, raisins, & M & M"s. Dairy still gives me a little mucus.

 3 years ago, I went through a flare that last 4 months with 17 Bm's a day & for that last 2 1/2 years not eating what I want & not feeling good. Things finally correctly itself & I am feel good. So those of you that are having a rough time, hold on things can improve. 

I feel really blessed & I am very grateful.

Posted 8/14/2008 1:35 AM (GMT 0)
That is great news. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us - all of us need those words sometimes!
Posted 8/14/2008 4:10 AM (GMT 0)
Excellent!
Posted 8/14/2008 5:24 PM (GMT 0)
wonderful news!! hope you continue to feel well and appreciate it for the blessing it is!
Posted 8/14/2008 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
congrats Winter that's great to hear! Nice to be reminded there's hope.
Posted 8/14/2008 7:08 PM (GMT 0)
And the cautionary side of this tale is to be aware of the havoc antibiotics can wreak on your gut. It's best to avoid them whenever possible, but be sure to rebuild good gut ecology with probiotic supplementation after a course of antibiotics. And tell your prescribing doc you have UC... some antibiotics are harder on the gut than others.
Posted 8/14/2008 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hooray! It's great to hear that someone is feeling well :) Thank you for taking the time to let us know. Many wishes that your good feelings continue for a long time!
Posted 8/14/2008 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for posting! It's always helpful, I think, to hear of people who are doing well and going about their lives even with this DD.
Posted 8/14/2008 11:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hey, that's great news Winter! We always like to hear the good stuff...gives us all hope! :-) :-)
Posted 8/15/2008 12:51 AM (GMT 0)
I have found out that I can tolerate Zithromycin (Z Pack) but definitely not Leviquin. Thank you for all your kind words.
Posted 8/15/2008 5:04 AM (GMT 0)
wow..that is GREAT news! So glad to hear you're doing well. Its good to share all the good news too.
Posted 8/15/2008 5:13 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for taking the time to update us on your good news! Nice to hear that you are feeling well - hope it continues for you!
Posted 8/16/2008 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
Basically I ate what I wanted to all kinds of meat (beef, pork, chicken not much fish) any vegetables. basically I don't much dairy. I eat pizza, spicy foods. Anything I want to eat I eat. sugar doesn't bother me either. I can eat ice cream every now & then but I do get gas & some mucus from it.For breakfast, I have been eating a lot of waffles with fresh strawberries & blueberries & whipped cream. For lunch, I can eat salads or sandwiches. sorry not much help on the diet. I have just been blessed to be able to eat what I want.
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