This is long so I apologize but want to give you all the info. I was diagnosed with UC when I was 22. I had a bad flare when first diagnosed that seemed to last about
5 months. Was put on Prednisone. All of sudden, its gone. I did not take any medications after that flare got under control. 12 years go by and I have NO symptoms whatsoever. I thought maybe I was misdiagnosed with UC. Then I quit smoking in 2009 and between 2008-2011 I had 6 flares and with each flare was put on prednisone and Lialda and pain meds. I started smoking again after the last flare. Not because of anything to do with the UC (I didn't even know the connection until now) but because of stress in my life. Quit taking all medications after the last flare. Now its been almost 3 yrs and I have had no flares. 3 days ago, I ate some chips and had the worst lower abd pain that put me in a fetal position. The pain subsided over a few hours but it's been 3 days now and everytime I eat, I get this pain. Its not as bad as the first one but its there. Any ideas if this is UC related? My bowels are normal, no blood nothing else has changed except this pain after I eat. I do have appt with my GI on May 13th. I have an odd relationship with UC. I don't have the typical experiences as most of you on here. It's very weird how it comes and go's....
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