Thank you both for your responses. It puts my mind at ease and we will find out tomorrow w/ my tests. Honestly, I didn't feel that it was MS, but MS did cross my mind - thus the post. I know smoking...
I have numbness in my right heel and my toes, especially when driving, tingle and feel numb. I am having, and forgive me/ I am NOT good w/ medical terms, a "doppler test" on Tuesday. I also have...
I take a fish oil every day and it has no affect on my UC but know it is healthy Gigi1227...
A hot bath also helps! I get the tub as hot as I can stand it and pull my legs up to my chest. I also agree w/ others the heating pad is my best friend! Gigi1227...
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I agree w/ you! I am glad that you are feeling better! Gigi1227...
I did a low residue diet during the worst part of my flare - no red meat either. LOL one day I felt half way decent and ate a homemade hamburger - it was melt in your mouth good! However, next...
AHM - welcome to HW however, sorry for your UC - not a fun disease. Can't help any w/ the babies - I'm 51 and a grandmother of 4 - now that IS AWESOME! But stick with us - you'll learn from many of...
Here in middle Tennessee yesterday was 63 degrees today high of 40 and snow chances! No wonder we all have colds! Had snow last week. Tomorrow night low is 16 grrrrrr! Is it spring yet?! Gigi1227...
Ahh, foods! This is such in individualistic disease - what works for one may not work for the other. I was told to avoid high fiber foods and nuts. Mashed potatoes/potatoes of any kinds (except...
I haven't used this either - let us know if it helps if you decide to try it. Gigi1227...
[color=green>I] the weight loss. I started my first flare ever last May. The worst part was during the summer months. I felt so neauseated that food was the last thing I wanted. Sounds like you need...
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Amen, Christine! Gigi1227...
I did this on my own and used them for 2 months. Gigi1227...
This is a subject that has been posted many times. I came down w/ UC when I quit smoking. I quit smoking in March and began my first flare in mid-May. I tried the patch to see if it would help. For...
I just wanted to let you know that you and all the others w/out insurance are in my thoughts and prayers. This is a very difficult disease to live with and I am fortunate to have insurance right now....
I started my flare mid-May of last year and officially diagnosised August 25th when they did my scope. I am still flaring, even though the worst part is over. My bottom and the upper part of the back...
Sherry, first of all I am sorry you lost your mom at such a young age. I mentioned her because many times we take after our mothers. You are like my sister, she takes after my father (weight wise)...
I think joint pain is just part of this glorious disease. When I was in the worst part of my flare I would wake up in the middle of the night and the bottoms of my feet felt like I had been walking...
Sherry...........ah the joys of aging even though I don't feel that you nor I nor many of us will allow ourselves to EVER be old! Your weight gain can be from so many things......what about your...
Well, Sherry, I am REALLY late, but I hope your birthday was nothing less than awsome! Gigi1227...
When I was in the worst part of my flare (last summer) it was all I could do to wash a sink of dishes! Now, I don't feel as fatigued during the day, but I do sleep 10 - 12 hours at night. Gigi1227...
I too have large amounts of movement most days - formed and then soft, but not D. It does amaze me in that I have lost my appetite again so there is very little food in me. For example, yesterday all...
Thank you for your responses - Judy you are most likely right. Old Hat I quit as advised by my doctor, but I did take you advice and went back on the Canasa last night - we'll see if it helps....
Too funny! As strange as it sounds - nice to have some humor w/ this disease! Gigi1227...
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Am so glad you had such a wonderful Christmas and your feeling good! Feeling good is the best gift of all! Gigi1227...
The joke in my family is leave it to Holly (my real name) - she's always been full of it and now as the disease to prove it! They know I enjoy life! Merry Christmas all! Gigi1227...
You are fortunate to have a supportive husband and it is obvious that you are counting your blessings! Merry Christmas to you and yours. Gigi1227...
Christine, I am sorry that your so fatigued. I don't know anything about the counts as I have been fortunate, so far. I do take a B12 everyday like Pancake. Anyway, I hope you feel better soon and...
Copperhead, welcome to HW and we look forward to your support and input. By the way, I'm still new at 51! Merry Christmas! Gigi1227...
LOL - I was always told I was full of poo - boy I had no idea! Gigi1227...
OH OH OH Quincy, I am so sorry that you are flaring - that sucks. I hope that your holidays will be as enjoyable as possible. I'm also, going to sneak in an extra prayer for you. Gigi1227...
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I don't feel there are "time frames" for flares. This is such in individualistic disease. What works for one may not work for the other. My first flare started last May, officially diagnosised in...
Red, I count my blessings - I haven't had to take the pred, but just wanted you to know I am thinking of you! Gigi1227...
Dr. A. this economy sucks! I am so sorry that you guys are having to go thru this especially w/ a new baby. My prayers will be w/ you and your family, as well as, so many others who are losing their...
Sherry - You have been thru so much lately - what w/ the stress of the economy and all your health concerns. And let's face it stress eggs on our bodily "demise"?! Damn this economy. All I have to...
Yes, do hang in there - this is not a nice disease to have. However, let's look on the bright side - it's not a death sentence! Woohoo! You don't have cancer or something else that is terminal. You...
Shox - Welcome and what an inspiration you are! I want to THANK YOU for sharing your story and for the positive outlook on life. I am so happy for you that you are on the road to being free of UC,...
Trust me, their time will come! And vent anytime - we all need to do this on occasion! Gigi1227...
You guys are a hoot! Now, Quincy, in the spring, summer, and early fall we love sitting out by our Koi pond and waterfall in our "rocking chairs!" Yes, my Jim (dh) loves westerns too, as well as,...
Sometimes, I think we get sooo consumed (I for one certainly do) with what we can and what we can't do that it gets in our way of living! I agree w/ Quincy and many others on this post, however, I do...
When I was diagnosised my doctor told me the following: If you can't see thru it you can't drink it - carbonated drinks are a no no - and omg no coffee! White bread white rice white meat only no red...
I started back smoking November 5th and thus far it has improved my UC! I tried the nico patch/can't handle the gum/but it didn't do much for me. Unfortunately, it is the cigarettes that have made my...
Quincy - thank you! I do stretching exercises w/ my legs, as well as, leg lifts. I also keep an electric blanket on the couch to sit on - feels good to my bottom, but it also feels good to wrap up in...
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