Very interesting. Actually, I am scheduled on Monday for a blood test- must be the one you mentioned that she said would help determine although sometimes not 100%. Hey- anything I can get!...
Hey Kelly! According to my GI, it is very rare for UCers to have strictures. She said in fact, they usually present with the opposite a ballooning effect that can lead to perferation (sp?). Anyway,...
After being diagnosed 2 year ago with left sided UC, I switched to a new GI (due to many things). I have never achieved remission really and I have developed iritis (eye infection). So, I have a new...
Hi again. Thought I would start a new post rather than try to combine my two questions into one. That said, after my scope today, my GI noted that we would talk about starting an immunomodulator at...
Hello everyone. I haven't posted in ages because I have been somewhat well. I have been battling iritis this summer and decided to seek out a new GI. Well, I had a new colonoscopy today (last one was...
My doctor wants to add this. I know it is new. Any experiences? My A1C is 7.0 and I am a recently diagnosed Type II. 2000 mgs of Metformin, diet and exercise only brought it down from 7.1 3 months...
Thanks for your advice/support. The doctor called today and my A1C is 7.0 (down from 7.1, 3 months ago) I am shocked. I work out 45 minutes a day- hard cardio, watch what I eat (most days). Anyway,...
Hello all! I usually am over at the Ulcerative Colitis board. I suffer from that lovely ailment. However, 3 months ago, I was diagnosed with Type II. I had Gestational with my daughter 3 years ago...
Thank you so much for the encouraging words. My doctor called and I have to go in for a fasting blood test next week. She did blood work Monday after I had 4 huge cups of cranberry juice and my blood...
Hello everyone! I have been posting on the Ulcerative Colitis board for a couple months. I've been battling that for a year. However, during my last pregnancy almost 2 1/2 years ago, I developed...