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Posted 3/18/2012 3:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone!!!!

  I know it's been a LOOOOOOONG time since I've posted here but I've been SO busy and just had to take a few to catch you guys all up on things :D

  Anyhoo, most of the old timers here know that I had a horrendous time with U/C from 2005 up until about a year ago.... I was flaring constantly, bleeding constantly and feeling so low and cruddy... I was also stressed out to the MAXIMUM and in a horrible marriage with a drug addict/alcoholic...

   Well, 2 years ago I finally got the nerve and DUMPED the addict, after many months and years of trying and going to Al-Anon meetings and it finally getting to the point where I knew he would never choose me over drugs, I hit the road.....

  I moved out and started living on my own, taking care of myself and figuring myself all out. This entire time I had been flaring and thinking... "OMG, am I going to have to take a really big risky chance and try the Remicade one more time??"  Well, once I moved out and got into my own place I did notice that my symptoms got a little better and after about a year I finally met the man who I am with now...

  He is awesome and treats me like I deserve to be treated. We have been together for a year now and recently (OK QUINCY.... I took the plunge)... I moved to Texas with him!!!!   Things are so good and it's amazing because I pretty much have NO big stress now... NONE... just the normal day to day stuff, but after everything I went through my life seems so easy now~! I am finally appreceated and treated like a lady, and this man loves me with all his heart.

  Well.... it turns out that I am POSITIVE that my U/C was happening to me because of STRESS!!!!!  Since moving to Texas I have had NO symptoms and been feeling as good as I was before I ever got sick. I am happy from the core of myself to the outside and I swear, it's like I've never even had U/C...  I was so sick at one point that I became steroid dependant and the only thing that worked for me was Remicade, but then that gave me neurological side effects so I had to stop it...  I couldn't eat many of the things I love and now I can eat ANYTHING, (well except for bell peppers they give me horrid heartburn...lol)

  OK, I must admit, I still do use Canasa about once a day or once every other day, but that's it... I quit taking my sleeping pills, anti depressants, and everything... Canasa is the only thing I put in my body now and I feel pretty darn good...  

  I am sharing this story now because I want to share that some of you who have incredible stresses in your lives may be having U/C because of stress... Stress is going to hit your body where it's at it's weakest and I believe for some of us it's our butt's... lol...

 I am positive that is the case for me... it just all makes sense....

Posted 3/18/2012 4:06 AM (GMT 0)
Wow thats great that your doing so much better. Hope your good health continues for a long time :)
Posted 3/18/2012 4:08 AM (GMT 0)
That's wonderful! I was just thinking about you the other day. I am so happy you're feeling good.
Posted 3/18/2012 4:50 AM (GMT 0)
So glad to hear about your remission!!!

Yes, stress does play a very key role in our disease... Last school year was one of the most stressful of my life, and it triggered the biggest flare-up I've ever had by far - caused my mild/moderate UC to turn into severe pancolitis, which I'm still trying to get under control. I did wise up and get out of the situation that was stressing me out so that I could focus on healing, but it is taking a while.

It's good to hear the success stories too... so often when people start feeling better, they stop logging on and start living. Well, maybe that will be me someday soon. Hope the remission sticks, girl! Enjoy it for the rest of us!!
Posted 3/18/2012 5:30 AM (GMT 0)
I'm very happy to hear you are doing so well and getting a well-deserved taste of what it is like to be med free and letting your colon heal properly. Remember my friend stress is a major component, not entirely the cause. Keep fighting the good fight and I assure that you will enjoy a remission that hopefully lasts a long long long time.

Please be careful and enjoy this time in your life. You deserve it.

Peace and Love
Posted 3/18/2012 7:51 AM (GMT 0)
Wow! That is dynamite news, Susie! So glad you're feeling better & linked up with a supportive, appreciative guy. A while back one of my colleagues who suffered from chronic bronchitis for many yrs moved to Texas from NY; her health improved dramatically after settling in there. I hope the relocation will bring long-lasting benefits for you, too. Good that you're keeping the Canasa handy in the meantime. All best wishes & keep us posted! / Old Hat (31 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
Posted 3/18/2012 8:24 AM (GMT 0)
Willlllmaaaaaaaaaaa!! nice to see you again! Happy to hear you're in a good place...both mentally, physically and relationship-wise.

Did you take your horses with you and your doggies?

All the best to you always,
qxx
Posted 3/18/2012 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations on your remission and also on your much better quality of life!!
Posted 3/18/2012 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
Great story. I def think stress is huge for me as well. Hope you continue to feel good!
B
Posted 3/18/2012 9:09 PM (GMT 0)
Susie congrats for making positive changes in your life!! I believe i'm in your shoes as well, making amends and moving forward is the best thing to do!
Posted 3/18/2012 9:45 PM (GMT 0)
     Great news Susie!!!!!  I know you have been through a lot and so happy for you that you have found happiness yeah !  Here's wishing you continued good health and a wonderful future!
Posted 3/18/2012 9:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hey, nice to see you! And especially nice to read how wonderfully you are doing. I am only sad because you had to leave behind your little house.... I vicariously enjoyed that cute little house.

I cannot believe it's been two years since you dumped the ex! One year, sure, but two?? Holy cow, time is really going fast.
Posted 3/18/2012 11:31 PM (GMT 0)
Susiebuddy and everyone else who has commented on being in remission it is a wonderful story to hear. I also agree stress is a huge trigger and factor "Life is for living, live long and enjoy!" To hear about the good times helps give faith to those who are not having such a good time. I love and cherish every minute of remission. Off all the meds, in remission.

mum of 3
rejuven x and boswellia with my best friend rice milk
Posted 3/19/2012 1:23 PM (GMT 0)
Susie!!! So great to hear from you. I agree with others-- where did the two years go? Last I remember you were up in the foothills working at a salon -- so things have really taken a positive turn for you, yippee! I cannot believe you are in Texas! Good for you. And good for you for being happy and in remission...there is always a rainbow out there.

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