It's my 14-year anniversary with UC

I just realized I first started getting UC symptoms around this time 14 years ago. First, just a little blood on the t.p. Then I got severely constipated. Then all hell broke loose, I was sleeping on the bathroom floor, getting up every 15 minutes, in severe pain, and I was seriously scared I was going to die at age 23. I found this forum and diagnosed myself before any doctor did. Well, I just passed my 38th birthday, and I'm still kicking. Hoping this Xeljanz remission lasts a long time.

Thanks to all of you who have given me support over the years.

Thanks, Andrea. Me too. Glad your surgery went well.

Haha. Thanks, Serenity!

Well done for keeping going through 14 years of UC, Sara!

I hope the Xeljanz continues to work, to give you time to get out there and enjoy life!

Thank you all!

Flowers: Yes, it is.

Thanks! Wow, 26 years! Glad you're pretty much in remission.

Oh, I also FINALLY lost the 30 pounds of steroid weight I had put on over a few years!!! I'm pretty much back down to my normal weight now. Still have the stretch marks to prove it, but they don't bother me anymore. They've faded some and my boyfriend made me feel good about them.

Thanks!

Thank you! Sorry I haven't stayed in touch, I got a new email again and couldn't remember yours. Yeah, time sure does go by fast.

Thanks, Rusty! Now we just need to get you back into remission!

You can always try it next if Remicade doesn't work. If Humira worked for you for years, hopefully Remicade will too. Thanks.

Thanks so much, Clo! A cure in our lifetimes sure would be nice, wouldn't it? Hope you are doing okay.

I’m so happy for you Sara! May you be in remission forever!

Happy remission! I hope you stay there with Xeljanz.