I was recently denied life insurance from a major US provider as a result of declaring UC on my statement of health form. There is an appeal period. Do I have any recourse? Is it appropriate to ask...
I still have some symptoms. Lots of gas, often, let us say . . . pungent. Occasional gurgling. And the fatigue so many complain about. But no blood, no urgency, one movement a day. And I eat whatever...
Don't know the # of biopsies. Doc said she should have results by end of week. Thanks for all the well wishes! I know when I was first flaring and found this board it was a relief to occasionally...
Colonoscopy today. Clean colon. 18 months ago I was flaring with moderate Pan-UC....
I have a colonoscopy coming up and my GI prescribed OsmoPrep tablets, partly because I have a strong gag reflex and do better with those than the liquids. She mentioned the recent FDA black label...
Similar situation here. proctitis (and colonoscopy) when I was about 20, remission (or so I believed) for a good fifteen years following, then symptoms, another colonoscopy, pan-uc. Good news is that...
I check fairly regularly, but not every single time. Some days, especially if I'm not flaring, I just declare a "not a day to fixate on UC day."...
It doesn't "bother" me. I was posing a question....
So what's the relation between flatulence and bathroom odors and UC? My bathroom odors have always been a little bit, um, funky. Is this typical of UC? Are changes in bathroom odors tied to flares?...
Pancolitis, no Imuran. Seem to be doing well on Asacol....
Please don't be scared. Best thing you can do is read and become educated once you get the specifics of your diagnosis. It sounds like what you have going on is fairly mild, but regardless, life will...
I enjoy using the dry sauna at my local gym. Any reason this might be contra-indicated for UC? The only issue I can foresee is dehydration. Likewise, anyone think that the sauna has benefit for their...
A year ago I was having what I now recognize as a mild UC flare. I didn't go to a doctor and I went into remission after three or four months. That said, after my most recent flare, with more severe...
Later this week I have my first follow up with my GI since my colonoscopy and diagnosis. I'm doing much better. My question is what to expect from the office visit? Just a consult, or will there...
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. :-)...
Very informative indeed, thank you....
Thanks, Judy. Done....
Hi everyone. I'm a male, late thirties, east coast US, diagnosed with moderate pan-UC at the end of 07 after several months of worsening symptoms including diarrhea, blood, night sweats, weight loss,...