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Posted 5/31/2017 2:54 AM (GMT 0)
Does having UC cause normal bumps and bruises to heal slower?
Posted 5/31/2017 3:46 AM (GMT 0)
Steroids certainly do.
Posted 5/31/2017 9:58 AM (GMT 0)
Had any recent bloodwork and if so is there anything out of range?
Posted 6/1/2017 10:57 AM (GMT 0)
If you're on Pred then most def. I'm sure if you're dealing with some externalities of UC such as anemia, vitamin defeiciancy, etc. That might contribute. However, not as noticeable as steroids in my experience. I found my skin actually broke/cut much easier along with slow healing.
Posted 6/2/2017 9:54 AM (GMT 0)
Currently not on steroids but I have been fighting to stay off of them. Last round was in March. I still have a touch of a flare but I am handling with diet, probiotics, and increased fiber. (The fiber stops the mucus.). I have had a scrape on my leg that occurred some time ago but it looks like it's only been a few days. Infection is not an issue.

I am convinced that my body loves steroids. Since February, I have had oral Pred for flare, shot of cortisone in left knee, one in right hip and a dose pack of prednisone for a skin rash. All of that was late March/early April.
Posted 6/2/2017 11:34 AM (GMT 0)
Are you on any ulcerative colitis medications?
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