Hello :)

Hi everyone,

I am new to HealingWell..I was referred by a friend, and so happy I joined.

I am 27 years old, and I was diagnosed with UC when I was 15. I flared every 6 months for the first two years..was taking Pentasa and Imuran...then I was completely in remission, and felt like I didn't even have UC. I started flaring up regularly again in 2006 after I got engaged...I guess the stress of planning a wedding made me flare! It has been a rough few years..constantly flaring, and contemplating having "the surgery"..I was in the Humira study from October 2008-October 2009...Although Humira helped my condition, I was never "perfect"...after getting out of the study I started taking VSL ...up to 2 packages a day...I feel great now, and hope to stay this way so that my husband and I can start a family ...but I am afraid of flaring up during the pregnancy or afterward...

Hi..welcome to the forum!

It's great you're feeling better....you might also consider rectal meds...

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Hi Nadsweetpea, and welcome to HealingWell! We are so happy to have you and glad that your friend spread the word about our forum. This forum is a terrific bunch of knowledgable people, so feel free to ask us just about anything and also share your experiences! Glad to hear you are doing well. Again, welcome!

Thanks Krissy, that awesome! I too spread the word to people all the time; there are so many different forums on HW, that it's nice to be able to have a place to tell people about where they can share their issues.

     Welcome.   Glad you are in remission.  Don't worry about what you think may happen, it just will add more stress..lol.

Hey there.

I note in your signature it says you're anemic. Have you tried adding B-vitamin supplements in addition to iron pills? B-vitamins are required to synthesize hemoglobin so they may help a bit.