I sadly have accidents all the time when out of the house, so I can completely understand your anxiety about it. If I know I have a busy day of "must do" errands and appointments, then I am super...
This (and worse) is exactly what I deal with every day!! Before Christmas my GI told me that the urgency (and accidents) wasn't my UC?!?!? But instead was my IBS. Honestly, it is what it is......
I've been getting b12 shots on and off for years, and they definitely make a difference for me. I actually can tell when it's time to go and get "topped up" because I start feeling lethargic and,...
I was diagnosed with UC years ago, and just had my gallbladder removed this past fall. Since having it removed I've been in a flare that just wont go away. I agree that the connection is more to do...
Thanks everyone for your input on this. I couldn't get ahold of my GI right away so upped my dose a little bit and it stopped the bleeding at least. Finally I've heard back from my GI and he is...
Thanks, that's what I was thinking, so I'm going to call my GI today. I just wasn't sure if it was normal for the symptoms to return or if that was a sign that I should be staying at a higher dose...
Hi all, I just started taking prednisone after going into a flare I just couldn't get out of. It's been looming and for years and years I've avoided the stuff, but I finally threw up my white flag...
Thanks all, I'm still reeling a bit, but am just trying to lay low and wait until I get the blood work done and have the scope. I'm traveling right nwo, so any added stress just isn't a good...
Ok... so here's the deal. For the last couple of months I've been flaring and flaring and flaring... and its been getting worse to the point where I am fighting to keep my normal routine. My tummy is...
Hi all, I'm about to enter into a period of some seriously icky traveling - on to a different location every few days, going to totally unknown places with unknown people, on tiny little planes with...
I showed "dysplaxia" in one of my previous scopes (that can indicate the cells are changing) so should be going in once a year. Although it's been over a year since my last one. Different doctors...
Elaine was wondering the same thing I was. I have left sided UC too and have always been under the understanding to stay low fibre when in a flare....
What is the Prometheus Metabolites test? This is something I've never heard of before....
I carry extra pounds as well. I was naturally in remission years ago because I focused on having a strict (super strict) diet. Other than hardly eating anything, it was great and I was at my optimal...
I've been on it a year and a half. Other than mild nausea at the beginning I haven't had any direct side effects from the drug. However, I have had a major increase in infections of other types,...
Hi all, for those of you with experience taking imuran - has anyone had great results with it that then seemed to suddenly stop? I'm trying to figure out this flare that I'm in. Other than increasing...
Oh boy.... when I go in for my meds its a hoot.... we go through the pills etc for the bum, AND pills for herpes. yeesh! I used to get super embarassed, especially when they would say the names of...
Thanks everyone... this is the reason I love this forum so much! We all go through the same things, and we can find the humour in it! I successfully made it to work this morning without any need for...
Oh yes, my guts and I have long conversations sometimes! And sometimes out loud (in the confines of my own home) ha ha ha /community/emoticons/tongue.gif It's interesting about Primal Defense. I just...
I've pondered getting the blood tests for Lupus as well, but am trying to deal with one thing at a time. Unfortunately the city I live in now doesn't exactly have the best doctors and specialists....
Seems like my UC and me are doing the potty dance again! What's that you ask, well... I say to my guts.. "okay time to go to work" and guts yell back "nooooo... no no... you need to go to the b-room...
Thanks Red. I realized that since I've dealt with this for so long, I've alread gone through the highs and lows (emotionally) with it all. But since its new to him, its scary and this big unknown. He...
I have it too. My rosacea started flared badly about 3 months ago, my UC about a month and a half ago. The rosacea is now on almost all of my face, neck and chest. My doctor just says "oh its adult...
Hi all, its been a long time since I've been on the forum. Good news is my absence has been due to me being in remission and being out enjoying life again (without planning for emergency bathroom...
Thanks you three. Bear, I actually work in human resources.. ha ha ha. I'm in Canada, and it is 'sort of' considered discrimination here too - its not a protected group but you could make for a...
Hi everyone, I've been struggling with moderate agoraphobia, but for the most part it hasn't really affected my work (as far as my boss is concerned!). However, in the mornings I have a heck of a...
Hi, I have UC and this is one of my biggest challenges. Unfortunately not only do I get the "Oh No" feeling, but quite frequently I don't make it to a washroom in time. This has lead to embarrassing...
I'm so glad I stumbled across this thread. For the last ten years I have battled with periods in my life where i was reluctant to leave my home, and would get major anxiety - especially when shopping...
Hey there, Thanks for both of your replies. I'm also looking at taking salmon oil, so its good to hear that you find that its good for your guts too. =) Thanks again. BGG...
Hi all, I'm usually over on the UC board, but was recently officially diagnosed with depression as well. It wasn't much of a surprise, however as wierd as it sounds I guess I'm still a little in...
Hi all, I'm new on here and have a few questions about pre-diabetes and diabetes that I'm hoping to get your help with. For about 10 years now, every time I go in to see a new doctor they always...