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Posted 2/14/2011 3:22 PM (GMT 0)
Well, after 7 straight days of riding roller coasters and thrill rides -- adrenal glands on overdrive -- my bowel movements were like I never had this disease! Perhaps we all need to find a thrill ride a day event somehow in our daily life. Then again, I was exposed to 7 hours a day of sunshine as well (Vit D) that I rarely get here.

Anyone else experience a great improvement in symptoms after a run of adrenal gland activation or location change? (Skydiving, Sun Vacation, etc)
Posted 2/14/2011 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
I do - I feel the best in the summer. Take vit D in the winter, but it's not the same for me
Posted 2/14/2011 3:42 PM (GMT 0)
There are ways to naturally crank up your cortisol such as long workouts which is why bodybuilders are encouraged to not try and do it all in a single day. Running or lifting beyond an hour cranks up cortisol. Cortisol eats muscle and works opposite to testosterone.

I am thinking of taking a job down in the city and the drive down for the interview along the interstate was exhilarating so with a sedentary job it might be a good idea along the lines of what you describe. Sports care would be perfect except for the winter driving and I do now want to insure both.
Posted 2/14/2011 4:09 PM (GMT 0)
My UC has never been better than while on a 6 week travel-van vacation out west. Very active every day, lots of sunshine and pure pleasure photographing our great national parks. I was doing well when we set out but got better and better during the trip.

I am still trying to get back to that level of remission since September return home. Things are good but not that good.
Posted 2/14/2011 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
I have not noticed that but I also don't do anything too "exciting". Maybe I should give it a try - haha.
Posted 2/15/2011 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Family vacation to Florida for a week ~1 month after flare started, was doing relatively better back then but that week was great :)
Posted 2/16/2011 11:02 AM (GMT 0)
When my Dad does have a flare, it always starts around Oct.-Jan. If he can't get it under control with meds, it always resolves itself by summer so far. Last year he flared through May maybe because he didn't go outside much because his flare was bad but there is definitely something to do with sunshine and being exposed to it.
Posted 3/3/2011 2:36 AM (GMT 0)
Maybe...but I live in southern california, and I tend to flare in august. For me I think the heat and the smog are triggers! Strangely though, even in Los Angeles I am vitamin d deficient, so I definitely try to spend some morning sun time before I put on the sunblock now. I wouldn't rule out the factor of no stress on vacation being helpful, I've definitely found that to be true...I think we all just need more vacations:)
Posted 3/3/2011 2:18 PM (GMT 0)
When I'm having a flare up, being in the gym is the only time my stomach doesn't bother me.
Posted 3/3/2011 2:44 PM (GMT 0)
I'm an outdoor's person and live in sunny California. For me it didn't matter what season, whether on vacation or not, my flare just can on at a relatively stress-free time of year. UC is unpredictable and you can drive yourself crazy trying to understand the nuances!

Sue
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