Hi Sparkle, I know surgery is scary, believe me, I just had step one of two a month ago. The bag doesn't hurt really, it pulls on the skin and can cause skin irritation and no, it doesn't hurt when...
Sorry you are going through this! I am 36 and was dx'd with uc in 2002, pancolitis. I was on asacol, imuran, remicade, prednisone and a number of pain meds. Surgery was always on the horizon for me...
Thank you all for responding. I think just hearing "cancer" is scary. I had some polyps removed several years ago but this time my GI seems more concerned. I have to be honest, I don't know for sure...
Hi All, I am facing the possibility of surgery and am scared. I had a colonoscopy done a few weeks ago and they found some pre-cancerous cells -I think I posted about this and I am very sorry for...
Hi, I recently had a colonoscopy (3/10) and found out that they found pre-cancerous cells. My GI wants to do a repeat colonoscopy on 4/9 to see if he sees the same and do more biopsies. If he does,...
Jackie, I know what you mean about kids feeling shortchanged, I have 2 1/2 year old twin girls and always feel that way. I feel so guilty when I can't do things with them because I am sick or running...
Hello, I think I posted here once before but am so overwhelmed I can't remember! Sorry! I have uc - pancolitis- since 2002 and had a colonoscopy last week only to learn that my GI found pre-cancerous...
Hi Robin, I am new here (usually on uc site) and am facing removal of my colon. I too have pancolitis. My colonoscopy last week showed pre-cancerous cells in upper colon where there is currently no...
Hello- I am possibly facing surgery to remove my colon and would appreciate any insight. Has anyone else gone through this and how was it? How long in the hospital, how was pain? how long for...
Hi All, Thanks for the responses. The pre-cancerous cells were found in the upper colon which currently doesn't show signs of flare. From what I understand these wren't polyps rather dysplasia or...
Hi - Thanks for the info about the surgery! The surgeons at the university hospital here said my uncle is not a candidate because the cancer is too far progressed already. Pretty scary! I just posted...
/community/emoticons/cry.gif after being up all night with one of my twins who was vommiting I received a call from my GI this morning telling me that he found pre-cancerous cells in the upper part...
Quincy, My uncle is pretty scared but he is hanging in there. I think it is just sinking in that he won't have the surgery as a viable option. I am adopted so I don't know any of my medical history,...
Hi Quincy, Thanks for the note, I plan on talking to my GI about it in a few weeks. I have blood tests done each time I have remicade and I know he checks all the "levels" to be safe, but it is still...
After having my last colonoscopy last week, my gastro told me that some people only require about a glass of prep to be cleaned out and some require more. Personally, I start fasting about 5 days...
I have been doing some research on peritonei pseudomyxoma for my uncle who has been dx'd with it. I came across some startling info regarding a minute link between uc and pmp. Of course this is...
I just had a colonoscopy last week (5th one since dx). My gastro told my husband that he thinks he wants to try me on humira because of ups and downs on remicade. It works a bit then doesn't. It is...
I sometimes have constipation with my uc as well. It is not often and the only thing I can suggest is keeping a diary of what you are eating and what is going on. I notice that I get constipated...
Thank you for the advice, I will definitely be mixing with lemonade and trying the straw. Of course, part of my stress stems from learning the results. As I noticed with both of you, I have...
Erica, First off all, congratulations! I had an MFM during my pregnancy for two reasons, one due to my uc and the other because I was pregnant with twins. The MFM worked closely with my OB and my...
Hello - I am new to the group and am stressing over my colonoscopy Tuesday. I have had uc for over 6 years now and have had several colonoscopy's in the past but am stressing over this one for some...