Red - Thank you so much for sharing that. It's beginning to go away and I'm following the meds regimen - it looks like its getting better as the flare is easing like you said. Shaz- - I have not...
Hi all! It's been over a year since I've last posted - this means all's been quiet on the southern front:) This site has been IMMENSELY helpful my dx 4 years ago. Thank you all. All was dandy until...
Thank you all for you replies, especially Old Hat - that was comforting... NOOOOOOO!!!! Don't say IBS, I'm not listening, gonna stick my finges in my ears. It can't be. I won't let it. Not another...
Just saw the GI last week, after having 2 weeks of flare-sounding symptoms - lots of noise, gurgling and gas. A little blood, mucus, looser stools. After a quick sig, he told me it all looked...
For those of you with kids, I know some of you have kids with UC, I thought this would be helpful - Just came across this new site by a well-known Dr. (and medical genetics researcher). I saw this...
I don't either think there's a connection. Though, I've done alot of research and self-diagnosed myself and have a friend in a Psychology program, who's gonna give me the test and evaluate it. I can...
Anyone here have ADD? Do you think there's anything UC related ot it?...
I'd assume that Sigmoidoscopies are done without anesthesia. Dr. did a 40 cm. partial Colonoscopy today without any. It was mildly uncomfortable until 25 cm. 30 -40 cm was unbearable. For my one and...
Just entered my first real flare since being diagnosed teo years ago. I beleive it happened around the time I tapered off of Cortifoam, after using it every nt for 2 weeks, then every other nt for 1...
Hi all, Saw the dr. today. He got a new Colonoscope and was excited to use it! Goodness, he did 40 cm. without anethesia I dont know if it's normal, though it was fine for me until he went past 30,...
Thanks guys for your understanding and support. I knew it was the right crowd to bring this up! Quincy- the Dr. didn't suggest a specific med. She actually said she reccomends the meds first, for a...
Edward - Try those suggestions mentioned, don't know if anyone mentioned a heating pad yet. I've found one to be very soothing and calming in the same kind of situation. Refua Shelaima and hope...
So, A Doc once told me that there's lotsa new evidence/theories about a brain-gut connection. And we know that everything in the body is connected... That Doc also suggested I go on an SSRI for...
Yup Supersaw. I can sure relate, as most others here can. Especially, when you're in a rush and pressed for time when each minute counts to be or go somehwere on time. Then BOOM!!, you can that...
Thanks Old Hat - I'm so thankful for your posts of wisdom and experience! I'm feeling off and know that something just isn't right. I've been writing it off as tiredness etc. But my (limited)...
My question was primarily when in remission and really in general - non-UC people. Oh Boy! When really flaring, even if my life depended on it, it won't happen:) Nothing like that twinge of urgency...
How bad is it to not go when you "gotta go"? How bad is it for you? I remember learning something like the longer the stool sits in the intestines, the more water is taken out of it, resulting in a...
Thanks for telling me that. Now I'm nervous abt hearing if it's a real flare (though deep down, I know it prob is) I'm also calmer knowing that it'll finally get attended to. Drat the procrastination!...
My sn is osmething else, ti asked for a nickname or something and I typed in :). It now comes up as :) which i think is pretty cool. :)...
I always knew that abt Ibuprofen and IBD. Problem is its the ONLY pain releives that actually releives pain for me. Once had some serious, painful bachaches and cramps and so I did an experminet w/...
Never used artifial sweeteners. Too creepy with all the possible health warnings/side effects - especially with their chemical natures. I can detect Splenda in an item with one taste. It has a...
<Scream!> Whats up down there?! My gut just isnt happy and its making me worried. So, Thank G-d, i've been in remission since being diagnosed 2 years ago. Asacol was my maintenance wonder drug....
My firend, a recently graduated Physicians Assistant told me there is a known connection bet the 2. Now, I don't know what that info is worth, though she mentioned learning that UC can flare when...
Thanks for sharing your stories. Red_34 - I can relate to that! Another one: yesterday, I had a new Pharmacy deliver meds, they mustve got the dosage wrong or somethign bec. instead of giving me a 1...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNJ1aKOMGjw /community/emoticons/tongue.gif ...
I've been saving up my posts and questions for the community - this incident took the cake! 1: I was on a round of nightly Rowasa (Mesalamine) enemas. I went away for the weekend with some family...
Hi all, After a relatively long quiet period (since being dx'd Jan. 07), had some out-of-the-ordinary cramps/gas/blood+mucus which suggested a flare up. My doc prescribed Cortifoam. Um... took 3...
Old Hat - Thanks for your tip - abt the IBD GI's conferences in December. I'll look out for news then. Anyone go to the comference?...
Thanks guys for your opinions - these are the REAL insider experiences... Mbx5 - I laughed where you write, "My UC has a sense of humor....and it's not funny." I think we can all relate........
Don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing that my GI has time for my phone calls every once in a while and usually can give me an appointment the week I call, usually within the next few days....
Hi there, I'm in Manhattan, Mt. Sinai is the "birthplace" of Crohn's and Colitis treatment, there are many GI's associated with it. As previously mentioned, Dr. Present is very busy and also doesnt...
What do you think? ...
I've noticed that these "New advances in UC/CD" events from different CD/UC organizations are all sponsored by the pharmecutical companies that make the drugs. I mean, I know you have to be...
It was held on Sunday, Nov. 16th entitled "In the pipeline, new advances in IBD" I wanted to go but overslept! Please share something from it..... thanks in advacne......
Had countless felxible sig's. Not comfy at all, mostly bec. of all the air. thankfully, its passable when its over. It def. hurts much more if youre flaring! it was crazy pain. My first Colonoscopy...
Quincy - You're right. I meant gut-friendly. Because beans can bother anyones gut. It was worth it to eat that bowl, the soup was delicious! But it will be a loooong while before I try it again. Gigi...
I try to avoid Sweet n low and equal bec. of the above-mentioned health concerns. I also can't stand the aftertaste of Splenda. I'll use sugar in small quantities when needed. We try to subsitute...
Well the white bean soup that triggered it was delicious and comforting on a cold, wet and dreary morning. Sharing lunch with a friend really made the day. The aftermath, about 10 hours later wasnt...
Darn. Went and ate something I shouldn't have. Really shouldn't have. It's only at the incessant gas stage right now. Which is pretty darn annoying by itself. Maybe it's even connected to the...
Hi all, Poppin' in for a (long-overdue) visit and would love to hear your input and experience on this... I've been thinking about this for awhile and just made it to HW (its 2:20am here). Today was...
Ever since reading someone's post entitled "Death By Split Pea Soup," I've been wondering.... What beans/peas/lentils can you tolerate? I know it may be different for each person but which do you...
Quincy - my doctor has described it as pancolitis and sometimes left sided. Whats the connection between the Rowasa and pancolitis? I used th Rowasa for a week. And next week, i will discuss with my...
Thank you for your kind words pb4 and the same good wishes to YOU!...
Hi All, It's been a loong while since I've been here last. That's a good sign. Thank G-d, I've been feeling well and normal and almost forget that there's a hibernating monster with a mind of it's...
good luck with the prep. as hungry as i am at the test, i find IMMENSE relief in the quiet office, in the dr.'s experienced care and actually try to be involved in it as much as i can. The dr. shows...
interesting to see this post! I was thinking abt posting abt Spincach... Last week i had a big Spinach dish for the first time in ages, which resulted in bulky, green stool the next day. At first i...
Oatmeal fan through flare and remission, winter and summer. Along with Uncle sam cereal. I find these cereals actually benefit stomach and elimination......
This guy got my address from The Road to UC Learning by Shire labs thing that was posted about here awhile ago. I created a 'profile' to see what it was all abt and put a junk mail acount down....
I'm part of the Hemmie Club, thankfully, it doesnt bother me. I want to remove it though, so i dont have to worry abt it acting up or developing a clot, thrombosing, prolapsing and all that jazz. (I...
Do a search in the search box or just go back a few pages. There was a recent thread entiled "Good GI Doctor in NYC" Most of the dr.'s were affiliated with Mount Sinai (where it all began). Also,...