America Idol hopeful has UC!

Hey all! Check out the link below about Casey Abrams frm American Idol. He was not on the show last night because he was in the hospital getting a could blood transfusions. He must have ha a major flare while preparing for the show. Probably really stressed.

http://m.people.com/newsitem.rbml?item=20472886

Oh yeah-and in my opinion he is also the best male singer on the show.

My husband totally called! He said "I bet he has uc."

Rumor has it that John Mayer suffers from some type of IBD.

That must be really diffuclt for him. I will be rooting for him this season :)

http://www.ivillage.com/american-idols-casey-abrams-better-after-blood-transfusions/1-a-331444

They do make it sound like it's no big deal but in reality, who wants to read what it REALLY entails?? Doesn't make for a good, glitzy article if they put it in there. But I will be rooting for him too! I wonder if he got his "growly" voice from all the times on the toilet?!

I hope he feels better soon and can still go on with the show.

Wow, I'll have to watch now. I found out last week that my new hairdresser has UC...it was kind of refreshing to talk the UC stuff with her. The best part is that these people are continuing to live life. Hope he is doing better.

The intense stress of being in the competition might have brought on a major flare...it really makes me sad when I hear of young people suffering from any painful disorder.

Anyone remember Siouxsie Sioux? She's a long time sufferer of UC also.

right..if the article was spot on everyone would read

"With UC you may pass loud, pungent gas, or stomach gurgling, at the most inopportune times, business meetings, yoga class, first dates, on the dance floor clearing a path for yourself. You will make the waitress take out her pad and pen to right down all the "I can't have's" for your meal. You may want to invest in a toilet paper company because you will use it often. You may on a first name basis with your pharmacist. Your face may grow to be a mini pumpkin if you're lucky enough for Prednisone to work. You may have a spare underwear in your car. You may appear pregnant, male or female alike, as your stomach decides to balloon for apparently no reason"

okay, I'll stop now. Thanks for sharing, going to have to follow this guy. hope he returns and rocks it

right..if the article was spot on everyone would read

"With UC you may pass loud, pungent gas, or stomach gurgling, at the most inopportune times, business meetings, yoga class, first dates, on the dance floor clearing a path for yourself. You will make the waitress take out her pad and pen to right down all the "I can't have's" for your meal. You may want to invest in a toilet paper company because you will use it often. You may on a first name basis with your pharmacist. Your face may grow to be a mini pumpkin if you're lucky enough for Prednisone to work. You may have a spare underwear in your car. You may appear pregnant, male or female alike, as your stomach decides to balloon for apparently no reason"

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I love this... it made me laugh, thanks!

napacabs said...
Has it been chronic for Siouxsie Sioux? I thought she had a colectomy as a teenager.

I recall a few years ago (4 or 5 maybe?) she gave up smoking in a bid to restore her voice, but she started again when her UC flared up badly. She's not really the kind of person to reveal a lot, but I do think she's been at least mildly suffering for a long time like most of us. Anyhow, I love her music so much and it's great to be able to relate to a role model!

Wonder what meds he was on before this flare...or even if he uses any maintenance meds.

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