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Posted 12/31/2014 5:21 AM (GMT 0)
I was diagnosed with UC in Feb of 2013. I had stomach issues for as long as I could remember as a child and adolescent. At 24 I finally discovered what had been bothering me for many years. I have never posted to this forum before, but I can honestly say this forum has given me strength, peace of mind and helped me laugh when all I could do is cry about the embarrassment of my condition.
After finding this forum, I was better able to cope with having UC and I wanted to share that I am grateful for everyone who continues to post in the forum. It helps so many people, even if we don't reply.

I recently took an allergy test and eliminated many things I am allergic to from my diet, began taking allergy drops daily. I am currently only taking 125mg of Azathioprine. I ended my last round of prednisone on Dec. 3rd and I think I am experiencing my first remission in years (knock on wood).

I'm just sharing with you all because you all understand and it's not something I can share with anyone but my doctor.

Thanks again for continuing to share your experiences with various flares, medicine, diets, personal stories, etc. I read it.

Happy New Year!
Posted 12/31/2014 5:33 AM (GMT 0)
Ditto, I'd like to thank everyone that makes this forum what it is, a place where we can share and grow.

Happy New Year!
Posted 12/31/2014 7:55 AM (GMT 0)
Awwww - LOVE IT!!

I have discovered there are many readers who aren't even members... I know that before I joined I read everything and anything on here for a few weeks before I was ready to start posting.

I love posts like these! Makes my day!!
Posted 12/31/2014 1:59 PM (GMT 0)
I too want to express gratitude for this forum. I find it is a great support system. It provides to all of us a sense of camaraderie .
I feel we are all in this together battling the monster that is UC or Crohns disease.

This forum has helped me in my darkest hours. It always provides information and suggestions which have proved to be very helpful.

I am wishing you all happy new year - but most importantly, better health to all!
Posted 12/31/2014 2:10 PM (GMT 0)
No problem.

I am GratefullyGracious of your post.
Posted 12/31/2014 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
I must agree. I just made my first post on here yesterday and am blown away by all the responses I've gotten. This board is full of knowledgeable people who are going through the same thing, it's great to be part of a community that understands.
Posted 12/31/2014 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
I echo what everyone else has said. I have been reading here for almost 2 years and am so grateful for all of the knowledge shared. I only joined yesterday to ask a question on a thread that no on else had asked otherwise I would still be among the many many who read this site and get a wealth of information without joining. Very appreciative that there is a place like this when diagnosed with a very scary and confusing disease! Thanks you all!!!
Posted 12/31/2014 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
This is by far the best place for us all to learn! I am so grateful for this board! I would have died (figuratively) without it!

I don't feel so alone and it's like we have brothers and sisters who don't blow smoke up our butts (haha) but tell us when we are being morons when needed! Love that!
Posted 12/31/2014 6:37 PM (GMT 0)
It's great that many new users find hw so helpful. The best way to keep up with that spirit is to contribute your own answers to other posters questions, whenever you can. People are always posting when uc acts up and going away from the forum when it's tame again. Cheers.
Posted 12/31/2014 10:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi & Welcome!

What a great first post. Thank you for the feedback. Please stay and post with us some more. You can definitely share with us. I can't talk to my DR all that much, I can come here to vent, get support and give support, it's much better to chat with people who have the illness and understand what it's like. I also agree that we have some users who can make me laugh pretty hard. I don't know how we manage to keep such a good sense of humor with all of this but I am thankful we are able to.

oh and congratulations on your remission! it's such an amazing feeling. I hope it lasts FOREVER. Happy 2015!
Posted 12/31/2014 11:30 PM (GMT 0)
I lurked around reading for months before I posted anything. I have been helped so much on the ostomy , crohns, and ulcerative colitis forums. There is some things the drs. Just don't tell you that folks here have helped me with. Hope everyone has a Happy and Healthy 2015!
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