Yes I know those comments too. It generally goes something like this... them: So eh I heard you were in hosptial, what did the docs find then? me: I have ulcerative colitis them: what's that? me:...
Splitting up is never a nice thing, it hurts, creates sadness and upset. But with it brings something positive. I don't know your history or anything about your relationship but I do believe that...
I was fuel injected with stress over a period of 5 years. I believe that stress and anxiety triggered my IBD. I have no doubt. It can't just be coincidence that at the most stressful time of my life...
Thanks for that quincy. I'll speak to him tomorrow and ask him about the rectal. I was on them for two weeks and then stopped both but continued on the pred tapering for 8 weeks. Amazing how doctors...
Was thinking that, I might do more harm than good starting and stopping. The doc might not be too happy with self prescribing either. Will see what tomorrow brings and ring him then. He's in surgery...
Asacolon is mesalazine tablet. I think probably the same as Asacol but I'm only guessing cos it sounds the same. I have left sided colitis. It was quite bad according to the GI and it took time to...
Thanks guys...cramping pretty bad and feeling like I want to be home today, close to the loo. When you posted men8ifr I was feeling fine, not unwell at all except for the joint and back pain...since...
I know I posted a few weeks ago thinking possibly I was heading into a flare, but then I read some posts that suggested that once off steroids certains 'symptoms' may establish and this will possibly...
I have been losing hair, what I would consider a lot but this morning in the shower I was alarmed at the amount coming out. Very upsetting. I've always had loads of hair I can't imagine however that...
Ah Heather sorry to hear you didn't get to go away. That's a real bummer. No point in saying there'll be other weekends either...almost like plenty more fish in the sea. it's not what you want to...
fruits like peaches, plums...fruits that would help you go to the loo if you were constipated ;-)strawberries are out, any berries really pears are okay without the skin, I can't remember to be...
Probably a combination of all three but tomorrow hopefully you'll be back on track....
A low residue diet is a low fibre diet. It is to help reduce the bulk in the bowel so that the inflamation can reduce. If you google low residue diet there are some sites with a large list of low...
Hi mom4311, you're on a low residue diet? my experience was soon as I left the hospital I was advised to stay on the diet for a few weeks and gradually introduce regular foods to see if I can...
Going on my holidays tomorrow for a week, will stop off at the book shop and see if I can get the south beach diet. I find atkins can be very restricting especially when it comes to eating out....I...
But I'm off the pred since last Friday!!! I would imagine it's still in my system tho - anyone know how long it takes to leave the system?...
Kildare Ireland ;-)...
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yep... assuming Asacolon is the same as asacol....just different country? My hair is all over the place. Thankfully I have lots of it but at this rate I won't for much longer. Not clumps but if I...
beth I am sorry but I laughed out loud...you measured your pimple? So funny and something like I'd do Ha Ha!! Prednisone - we've all heard of the cure is sometimes worse than the cause. It's true. I...
Fitzy is that similar to Atkins? Low carb. Will google it now....
Thank you for the replies....peanutmum...that is so funny...I can imagine his face. Fitzy, this morning I decided to clear out my wardrobe of the things that tease me, the things that I try on in...
The 27th works for me...looking forward to it already. Lonelylane...WW is great although like hana24 it doesn't take much to convince me that I NEED that cake when I'm feeling down. LOL! But I have...
I feel that way too....just like I need to stand in a field and scream and scream and scream. I'm surrounded by fields here where I live but I'd be afraid I wouldn't stop and the men in the white...
I'm game for it. I'll google the diet and see what it's about. so when do we start? I'm on holidays for one week what about Monday the 25th to make the change?...
No I haven't tried it I have to say, I only read about it yesterday. In an ideal world I'd eat only enough calories to sustain a healthy body, I'd exercise and drink plenty of water. In an ideal...
Wait, I think I read something ONCE somewhere on this forum...now let me see can I remember (rubs chin in thought) erm....what was it...it was just a little post, very subtle and discreet...OH YES...
I hear ya, I'm so fed up with myself and really don't know where to start. It is so frustrating. (...
iluvsunflowers...you and me are on the same planet today...I hear ya! But no words of comfort at the mo, I'll be back though. Hugs....
I'm healthy, I'm not in a flare, I'm off the steroids and seem to be doing well on the meds. I'm even going on holidays tomorrow AND it's not raining today - then why do I feel so crap? I am...
I was on anti biotics during my first flare and initial diagnosis. I assumed it was part of the treatment for UC during a flare? I am also assuming it didn't do me any harm....I couldn't have been...
Headaches here too, although I thought it was the steroids. but have a dull headache most of the time. I did think it was neck related but it's fine the last few days and headache still there....most...
We all have those days London...it will be fine, it will be okay, it's not the end of the world but that doesn't take away from the fact that you've just been diagnosed....I know when I was diagnosed...
London, this is all good. I understand that you are upset and worried and anxious and angry and resentful. I am sure that every single person on this forum has gone through each one of those...
How are you doing today Tums?...
London the biopsies are necessary to confirm the diagnosis. You have an answer now. You can start moving forward. It's not a death sentence. As someone has already pointed out, perspective is key,...
fingers crossed for you....
In saying all of that I appreciate that you have had UC a long time and I have only recently been diagnosed but I've had it for over a year without going to the doc. I want to clarify that I'm not...
((((o))))) tums...come on, you can do this. I have been fighting feeling fed up and down all morning. I am now sure I'm heading into a flare up, cramps this morning were awful. I finished my last 5mg...
Just before I was admitted to hospital before being diagnosed my BMs were really smelly. I wasn't on any meds then either. Used to bring matches with me at all times, would be mortified if at...
How did you get on London Red? Hope it went well and you got the answers you were looking for....
Thank you all again. This forum is a wealth of support, I'm glad I found it. One day at a time it is then. ;-)...
Thank you all, I do feel more at ease with it now. I had made my mind up when I was diagnosed that I would do my best not to let it affect me more than was necessary. I know very little about it and...
I have terrible posture...and since this whole UC thing started over a year ago my posture is even worse. I have had a headache for the past week, it's from my neck. It's painful for me to sit...
Thanks Sue. Won't stop taking meds, the doc has spoken to me about the importancce of continuing. They're keeping it at bay. Will just have to wait and see, take each flare up as it comes. Lynda...
You're welcome ;-)...
Right, I've been reading a lot of posts since joining day before yesterday and I have a question I'm almost afraid to ask.....I was diagnosed with UC at the beginning of June. I had a rough time for...
Well a good friend might cry but it would be followed with 'how are you coping' or 'can I do anything to help'.....instead it seems like she's thinking 'how does this affect me'...just my thoughts on...
ah I got you now.....lots of people are self centered....chalk it up as a lesson learned and know next time you need a shoulder to cry on perhaps she's not the one. It' s hard to take especially if...
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