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Posted 7/15/2013 2:52 AM (GMT 0)
Have been in remission now again since August September last year, when I spiralled out of remission in June July last year. It was the first year anniversary of my fathers death and I started eating anything and everything as I have a diet and when I stick to it with some supplements I am in remission and med free.
Unfortunately we have a new manager(2nd in charge) whom a lot of us donor get along with, allt off on holidays and it is stressful at work. The happy working environment hs changed, unfortunately at home it has also been stressful with my husband taking exams and now he has finished he is not happy with my life style. I have changed since having UC I take more care of myself try to get more rest after I have taken the children to school as I work part time 4 nights a week. But he is not happy that I come home from work and watch TV series at least 1-2 episodes or I read. Also I am anxious as dads anniversary is on the 26 July. He takes it for granted that I am not sick but I am always aware that my remission could end at any time, that I need to take care of myself to function and that having a perfectly spotless house whilst having 3 young children is not my priority anymore. I would rather we all live be happy and be healthy.
I just needed to vent as no one else understands as much as someon with UC. Thanks mum of 3
Posted 7/15/2013 5:36 AM (GMT 0)
Hang in there mum of 3. I feel your pain. I used to have a place for everything and everything in its place-work, kids and flare-ups makes this very difficult. We all need down time, healthy or not.
Posted 7/15/2013 12:32 PM (GMT 0)
Mum of 3, well, if you really want to stay in remission then I would recommend you get on some maintenance medication for your uc. As I think it is inevitable you will have a uc flareup without those meds. I hate taking pills but it is a necessity with this disease. You might be fine for a while without meds but it will catchup with you eventually.
Posted 7/15/2013 10:33 PM (GMT 0)
ipoop is right. I tried to lower my dosage myself recently after just being diagnosed in October-I am such a newbie! Awful past 7 days! Never again. It isn't worth it when you think of what you may do to yourself! And then all of those that need you will not have you at all. Take care of you and then you will be able to take care of everything else. You know how awful it is to be in a flare! Can't do much of anything else! I hope all gets better and that you will have a calm and peaceful environment soon. I did learn how to meditate so that I could learn to let go of some of the stress in my life as that is my trigger. Food has not proven to be the culprit. STRESS is. I wonder if stress is your true trigger as well.
All the best and lots of positive thoughts coming your way.
Posted 7/16/2013 1:33 AM (GMT 0)
I agree on the need for maintenance med. It's good that you're trying to get extra rest and avoid wearing yourself out with household chores after returning from your job. Given the fickle nature of UC, though, it's usually not enough to maintain remission longterm. Just be aware of that and keep some Rx med on hand in case your colon starts to act up. / Old Hat (32 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
Posted 7/16/2013 4:59 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you coolman. Prudent peg, iPod and old hat I have been off all meds and in remission since sept 2012 and am on a maintenance natural supplements and drink daily along with diet. I have my medication in the cupboard as back up,should I have a flare. Have had no symptoms as yet am just really anxious with added stress. Hopefully I can maintain my balance and this will be a test for me. Especially as last year this time and dads anniversary along with bad eating habits is what ruined my remission. But I have been strict with the diet and supplements regime so hopefully I can remain strong, I just am so aware of the risks this time. Then again they say "knowledge is power," perhaps it is strength as well. Have been asked in to work tonight for as extra shift could do with the money but am tired as children are on school holidays and being with the children during the days and working nights takes its toll. So tonight I am going to say I'm unavailable spend time out with the family and face it all again tomorrow.
Posted 7/16/2013 5:00 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry I wrote ipoop darn auto correct...
Posted 7/16/2013 5:10 AM (GMT 0)
good choice mum ! hope you remain remissioned for a long time :-)
Posted 7/16/2013 5:23 AM (GMT 0)
If you can afford it maybe have a fecal calprotectin done every few months to monitor inflammation so nothing sneaks up on you
Posted 7/16/2013 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you soy stud. :)
Petah I don't think I want to monitor it I can tell by the huge size of my number 2's all is okay there is no sign of blood in stool hasn't been for ages and my first sign is always a little mucus in the stool and that bit on the toilet paper. Omg who would thought I would ever talk about poop! Lol Since having UC it is amazing how we adapt and keep our sense of humour.
Posted 7/17/2013 8:03 AM (GMT 0)
Mum of 3
I am so fortunate that I have 2 boys. They are absolute classy gentlemen in public but at home occasional poopy talk and toots is okay because when mom is missing for awhile or has to run , they know mom has "poopy problems" and sometimes its kinda funny. Having a sense of humor with UC is a must!
Posted 7/17/2013 4:09 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks coolmom :)
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