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Posted 2/20/2012 12:29 AM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone it has been a long time since I have posted.  Turning once again to only those who understand.  I have a lot of rectal pressure, hemorrhoids or fissure not sure along with low back pain, right and left sided pain..joint pain that is worse on some days than others which can be extremely severe.  I do have diarrhea everyday at least 3 to 4 times but I also have constipation also.  I also feel like I am never really empty.  A few weeks ago I started to have sharp pains in my right eye but that did seem to go away.  I am anxious, days with fatigure and weakness and very, very cranky.  I do have a very stressful job for the last 6 months.  I was on humira but stopped because I work in internal medicine and was afraid to take it while working in this business.  Does this sound like a flare?  Any advise would be appreciated.

Thank you for your help!

Posted 2/20/2012 12:39 AM (GMT 0)
sdaless,

Sorry you are feeling so crappy (no pun intended).

Yes, to me it sounds like a flare.

What are you doing about it, meds, diet, supplements?

I hope you start to feel better.

Posted 2/20/2012 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
Hi InSoFla,

Nothing but trying not to eat much. Taking my meds and trying to push through my days but it is getting tough. I am going to go see my GI. Any other suggestions? Haven't see him in @ a year. things have been good.

Thanks for taking the time to answer!
Posted 2/20/2012 12:47 AM (GMT 0)
sdaless,

Oh, I'm sorry. I used to be there too :( and it  sucks! Prior to UC I was a foodie, then once I was diagnosed food became my enemy. But through a strict diet regimen, with many natural supplements, I have found my way. Actually, I had no choice but to find my own way, because the regular meds didn't do anything, and after more than 1 1/2 years of continuous and heavy bleeding, my doc gave me the choice of biologics, or colon removal - I didn't want either.

How about probiotics?

Going gluten, dairy, wheat free?

How about rectal meds?

If you like I would be  glad to post what's worked for me, let me know.


 

Posted 2/20/2012 10:25 PM (GMT 0)
I am trying to get an appt with my GI and get a RX for rectal meds.
Posted 2/21/2012 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
sdaless,

Let us know what happens when you get your appt.

What about trying probiotics, diet changes?

Posted 2/21/2012 1:20 AM (GMT 0)
Okay thank you.  Tried probiotics don't really help and right now on the diet change..thank you so much.
Posted 2/21/2012 1:45 AM (GMT 0)
HI Sdaless, good to hear from you, bad to hear you are doing so well. it sounds like you are beginning to flare. the lower back pains are a strong indicator of inflamation with me.
hope you get to feeling better soon
Marty
Posted 2/21/2012 10:25 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Marty!  I'll let you all know how I am doing.  thanks and hope you are doing well.
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