I've had dull headaches for last w weeks and the odd day the escalate to almost migraine status. My family Dr just recently suggested that I may have arthritis in my spine and neck.... I am a colitis...
A friend sent me a link to this Phytoplankton biotech site where they sell a powder that ya mix in a drink and they swear it helps cure all and or send ppl of all sorts into remission. Has anyone...
Thank you everyone for your awesome responses. I joined this forum years ago when I was first diagnosed and have always come back when I was feeling down. I seen my family Dr today. He increased my...
I'm taking 500mg three times per day currently. And I'm in Canada with a good health plan. What would the enema you suggest do to help?...
Thank you. I have appt with my family doctor tomorrow morning and I'll go from there. With regards to the joint pain... Is it that UC patients are more prone to getting arthritis or is it just joint...
I've read lots about benefits and have been thinking about trying capsules... But I notice the absence of a probiotic in a lot of your signatures.... Are there many bad experiences with probiotics?...
Hi there! I don't mean to brag but its been years since I have been in a serious flare. I feel like I'm in a flare now.. I had a great summer.. and probably played a little too hard lol Lots of...
Not sure either but I spot a lot now and never used to. Not sure if it's related to UC or not.. But will be following this post now!...
Thank you everyone. The continuous support and good advice here always helps. Heck, it's pretty much the only place ya can go and safely talk about poop. LOL....
Also agree on the Asacol... especially if it seems to be "wrapped" around the stool... it could be the casing of the pills that doesn't dissolve. Come to think of it, they should change the color of...
Hey all... not meaning to brag but I had to post. I FINALLY know what remission actually feels like!! Diagnosed in 2004 and had 3 major flares... Last year around March was my last major flare and it...
I was glad to see these posts... I complain about not being able to gain weight quite a bit.. only to be scowled at by anyone around me as most ppl have the opposite problem. I am about 5'7 and only...
I read one time that the circles were a lack of hemoglobin and it mostly genetic. Pretty sure the same article stated to try to eat food rich in hemoglobin.. or try an iron supplement....
Napping is certainly the way to go! As a kid I used to think my mom was weird because she had to "nap" but now... I know better and LOVE my naps!! I have to say that I sometimes feel out of place or...
I was having blurry vision ince the beginning of February. I hadn't had my eyes checked since I was starting school so I got them checked out.. I wasn't sure if it was because I was going to need...
You are not losing your mind! Last March I had a bad flare up. I was not able to get another scope until that July and by that time my flare up had cleared up, I was watching what i was eating and on...
spluxa, did you mention to them you had UC? What are your options now??...
Found this link... it has some actual names of the troubles associated with eye problems and IBD http://www.asacol.com/ulcerative-colitis/colitis-eye-sight.jsp...
Wow.. I can't believe this topic is here... I had noticed a few weeks ago that I wans't able to fucus on things quite right. I started to get more concerned about it yesterday while I was driving. It...
Pineapple is okay by me.. I tried it fresh when I was flaring and I got better but I was eating lots of other fruits and shakes/smoothies as well. I let mine ripen on the counter as well....
Sweet article.... I am one of those ppl always trying to get healthy weith back on.... thanks !!!!...
Thanks! I have been eating more peanut butter sandwiches but nut enough peanut butter to gain weight I suppose. Fish is one thing I promised myself I would eat more often but haven't been.. will have...
I am also in this boat. I know I know.. some people just wanna crack me over the head with a big stick... I hear it all the time "Why in the world would you want to GAIN weight?!" I was a healthy 135...
My only input on dreams is the fact that when I am flaring and the pain is bad the pain works itself into my dream. That's when I know it's bad. :(...
I have Ulcerative Pancolitis and suffer from constipation. Usually the beginning of a flare for me is marked with days of constipation and server cramping as a result. Usually all down hill from...
I have pancolitis.. and have also noticed cramping after physical activity.. and also have eating food I shouldn't... for example.. if I am eating popcorn I can start feeling the cramping right...
I read that your bowel only gets rest and/or can heal itself while you sleep...............
Hey Asia... my story is alot like yours. I was diagnosed in 2004 after being off work sick for 4 months. Then I went back to work.. part time because I was in school at the same time. Once I...
Nauseous, dizzy, revolted by food and headaches all describe the first few days of my period perfectly... and extreme fatigue!! These symptoms have gotten worse over the last few years.. I never...
Hmn... I was told when I was diagnosed to stop taking Tums and Rolaids because they can mask any real problems.. and can make your stool look black and u could mistake it for blood....
I am tired ALL THE TIME! I might have one day a week where i dont need a nap.. otherwise.. I am also frustrated with fatigue!!!!...
Oh, wow, thanks for the link!! First time I had ever heard of it!! My bleeding has also become more frequent .. just hoping it's not from drinking Metamucil....
What is a sitz bath ??...
a-w-e-s-o-m-e thanks for sharing !!! ahahahahahhahaaaaa :roll:...
Nah , there was no bump or lump or wound with mine. Just like a skin irritation. Redness and that is all. It's all cleared up now, can't even tell anything was there at all. :)...
I didnt have pain for the first 4 years of my diagnoses. Now.. I have pain also with right sided constipation!!! I just began using metamucil to see if that will help any with the constipation issue....
Mine is pretty much hea;ed up.. the EVOO worked.. I think. I only used a little and only applied it the once. Like I said before, it usually heals up on its own after a few days anyway. Good luck...
I was looking at the capsules but dont you have to take alot more of them.. like almost 10 a day???...
Hey all... no, I got the regular rather than the sugar free. I was debating between the two and for taste-sake I took the orange flavor rather than the sugar free. Maybe will switch to sugar free the...
Hey all.. bought my big can of orange metamucil today. Was wondering how long it takes to take effect after the first dose? I am not going to have to run like heck to the bathroom or anything am I? I...
Good luck Beth.. ! Glad you are getting that well needed second opinion !!! :)...
WOW!! Thanks everyone... lol Didn't know it would get sooo many replies!! Too funny.. well.. not funny.. but you know what I mean !! Thank you all very much.. will try out the EVOO suggestion first...
Hey.. thanks for the reply. I did look into the mirror.. lol.. The pain and redness is above my anus.. just where my butt crack starts... Its just red and sore.. doesn't look like much else....
Okay.. ya know that part of your butt crack that sometimes shows when you bend over?? Mine is KILLING ME!! It's very sore and red. This happened long ago before my flare and I actually thought it was...
I have been eating fresh strawberries, blue berries and cantaloupe for a few months now and think they are helping me get back into remission. I feel healthier, that's for sure!! Again, moderation is...
Hi! I don't have the diarrhea all the time, not even during my most recent flare. If anything, I apparently become constipated! I still go to the bathroom each day but I tend to get a build up of poo...
Does Metamucil help with constipation or build up as well???...
I was thinking about trying out the metamucil method.. but was looking at the drug store and there are SO many different ones to choose from ! What is the best.. the powder or capsules???...
No mention of a hemmi, nope. I called my Dr today and he said to only take the pills "as needed." Which makes more sense. I only had 2 today, this evening, but still have pains. I also had a big...
No D and only blood on the tissue, that's all....