I gave up yeast mainly because I used to get alot of thrush. I don't know if it has any effect on the UC but I feel generally better without it and I think it helps - no science here. Basically I...
Hey everyone Just a little note to say hang in there. I log into the site every so often to see if there is anything new around. When i was flaring the sitecwas a great help and comfort. I think its...
Hi I'm on a progesterin only pill for years now with no side effects to speak of (I am sure your doctor told you to be more careful with it in terms of taking it at the same time each day). The...
Thanks InSoFla Not my cause anyway as it is four years since I have been on Pred but might be the cause for others. My doctor told me to come in and see her again to try and find out what it is,...
Thanks everyone. Good to talk... It is bothering me a little but is maybe not a big issue and I should just accept it as general hormones and forget about it. I asked the doctor for one last blood...
Hi Hakim I would just mention that maybe you could try a different anti-depressant?? I tried 3 or 4 before I got the right one, and years later when the doctor changed my prescription to a generic...
Hi all Over the past year I went to the doctor with very heavy periods (september 2010), with memory issues, which I was told were concentration issues (also 2010) and in early 2011 I went...
Hi Alan. Hopefully you don't have it. What you described doesn't match my experience, but everyone is different. There are many different ways of treating UC, depending on how severe it is. If it is...
Hi guys. Thanks for that. My plan is to raise the issue again next time I am out (in 6 months time) and get the Consultants view. I feel I should be able to go down a little but I will wait for...
Hi all. I don't log in much to the site as I am very well at the moment. I have been on Imuran for over 2 years (100mg) and am basically nearly forgetting that I have UC. What I am wondering is if I...
Hi all. I am awaiting the results of a second blood test as my last one showed up with low platelet count. I have been on Immuran for nearly 3 years now. Has anyone else had this problem and is it...
Hi. I found it great. It took nearly 5 months to kick in but I have been very well for over 3 years now so much so that I have made some major advancements in my work and career. Side effects for me...
Hi ACK I had Uvitis too. Apparently it is basically an inflamation of the eye but can be serious. I was treated as an outpatient in the Eye & Ear hospital but they threatened to take me in if it...
Hi Shaneles I was begining to think seriously about surgery during my last flare which lasted over a year. However now I have been in remission for just 2 years and thriving. So much so that I rarely...
Hi Kim /Christine. I avoid yeast on a reasonably relaxed basis and have done for the past number of years. I avoid yeast bread and beer and try to keep the sugar content of my diet in check. I used...
Hi all. Some of you might remember me. I found "HealingWell" during my last flare which was in 2005-2006 and found it to be a great help. I just wanted to let you know that there is hope out there....
Hi all. Thanks for your replies. Warren: I found your reply especially useful. I think you put my fears into words and I am especially interested in the fact that you yourself made a conscious...
Thank you all very much for your kind replies. I am actually in a very stable relationship. I have been with my Partner for 7 years and we will be getting married shortly. He is very strong and...
Hi Guys. I am actually a regular on the Colitis site. I also suffer from depression and I have a big decision to make. I am 34 years old & female. I have suffered from Depression all my life but...
Thank you for your kind replies. I shall start doing my Yoga again. The stretching and relaxation should be good. Hopefully the PA will be slow in developing but at least I know early and can ensure...
Hi all. I am actually a regular contributor on the Ulcerative Colitis chatroom. Colitis as some of you may know is an autoimmune disease. I have also had Psoriasis since I was a child on my head and...