Hey guys I'm 22 years old and have had UC for about 7 years. I'm really considering on the J-pouch surgery because of all the complications of having this dreadful disease, However; I saw a kid...
Not sure how to add a signature? But I think you might be right with the prednisone! It seemed to start when I got back on prednisone. As of right now thats the only medication I am on, as it is the...
I have a half sleeve on my left arm and both my calves done and the front of my shin done and my colitis has never really been under control that great but I healed just fine. However I have never...
I tried joining the army and they said that UC was a permanent disqualification. It is still my passion and I hope to one day join. I talked to the recruiter and he said if I have the j pouch surgery...
Every time I do some sort of physical activity I seem to get very bad muscle cramps. I was wondering if anyone else has this problem? I'm not sure if it is related to my UC or not. Any information is...
I have been doing iron transfusions for about 3 months now. I was on them once a week for 8 weeks and now I cut back to once every 3 weeks. Mine only take about an hour. Before I started I had no...
How many trips to the bathroom are you likely to have after you are done healing from the surgery and everything? Also, are the urges nearly as bad as a UC flare up? I'm at the last straw, I've tried...
I received a couple replys on my last post, but I was wondering if I can find a diet plan online that can help me and have it split up for a whole day? Or if not that, at least have the kinds of...
Hey guys I have read a lot about diets helping put UC in remission. I was wondering what diet I should follow? Any help would be greatly appreciated!...
Hi I have had UC for 6 years and have never heard of 5ASA's until I joined this blog site. I'm sorry I'm not answering your question, and I hope not to bother you, but what is 5ASA's?...
Your doctor is saying you're too young to have UC? I am 21 and have UC since I was 15. Like you, none of the medications work for me! Only thing that helps me is prednisone as well. I'm not exactly...
thanks for the reply summerstorm! how large is the bag? I've heard it is very small, but I'm worried it would hold me back from being able to run, do sit ups and push ups. For the academy I have to...
Thanks for the reply! how long did it take for you to heal from the surgery? I've read about 3 months. After dealing with this for 6 years, I believe it probably is time for surgery. The only thing...
How long ago did you start taking humira and how long did it take to see results? The police academy is really demanding its from 9am-4pm mon-fri so if I can't get this under control soon I'm nervous...
Hi, I am 21 years old and have had UC for almost 6 years now. These past 6 years have been incredibly rough for me due to flare ups. I was on Remicade treatments for awhile, and at first seemed to do...