It's been a while since I've visited the forum, but since I'm home today, thought I'd post!! Today is prep day for me, colonoscopy tomorrow for screening that my GI likes to do every 2 years. So far...
Thanks for the advice everyone!...
Has anyone here worked with a nutritionist to find specific foods that may bother their UC? I know that everyone is a little different when it comes foods that may bother them. Right now my UC is...
Yes, the plastic seats are definitely the way to go!...
I'm planning a trip out of country over the summer and just want to be as prepared as I can if any "bathroom issues" come up. Does anyone know if TSA still has the rule about not allowing passengers...
Just reading all of your posts makes me happy!! Sometimes I feel like the only person in the world who has to think about things like the closest public restroom, planning for a long car ride, or...
When I was diagnosed with UC in 2001, my Hg was between 4 and 5!!!!! YIKES! The doctor told me that he couldn't understand how I was up and walking around! However, I did not receive a blood...
For me, Asacol has been a maintenance drug. My GI doc prescribes it for me to help keep me in remission longer and to lessen the severity of flares. I believe that once I am in a flare(urgency,...
This has happened to me on a handful of occassions over the 8 1/2 years that I've had UC. The biggest thing for me is dealing with the anxiety invovled with knowing that it has happened in the past...
Ha! This is one of my favorite topics regarding UC! You have to laugh!! I think the terribly bad smell of what my husband calls "UC farts" could come from not having the normal balance of bacteria in...
Ohhhh, over the years I've heard it all! "Can't you just take Immodium/Pepto?" "You need to watch what you eat!" I had to take a couple of days off work a few years ago due to fatigue from a really...
I'm 5'5" and 120 lbs. This is about my "right" weight. If I lose weight during a flare or gain weight while on pred, I always manage to get back to around 120. Imagardener, I just got rid of some...
Northland, try not to fret too much. You don't know for sure what the situation is yet. And don't worry about the prep. You've already been having D, so really, what's the difference!? Dr. A, I know...
Hi all, I'm curious about the use of enemas... I was diagnosed with colitis about 8 years ago and have been on Asacol for maintenance and prednisone for flares. I have never once been prescribed an...
Trixy, whenever I'm on the evil pred, I also take a calcium with vit D supplement. This advice was given to me from my primary care doc to prevent bone loss. Also, I do some weight-bearing exercise...
It's sunny and in the 70's here in Florida! A nice change after some unseasonably cold weather the last few weeks!! :smilewinkgrin:...
Melbourne, Florida...east of Disney and south of the Space Center in sunny Florida!...
Everyone's flares are different, and each flare you have will probably be a little different from the last. For me, most of the time my flares begin with slightly looser than normal stools, and I...
2 eggs, scrambled, with some shredded cheddar 1 piece of wheat toast with peanut butter 1 cup of coffee OR 1 packet of Kashi oatmeal 1 cup of coffee It seems that a lot of us like our eggs and...
I live in Florida and don't flare during the colder months...always in March-June....
Oh man, when you gotta go, you gotta go! However, I think I'm going to try those drops, sounds like a good idea. Also, flush-as-you-go helps!! And the sound of flushing the toilet helps hide any...
I am almost ALWAYS somewhat tired! I feel that there is no easy fix for this. I think even when we feel like we're in remission(normal/semi-normal bm's), there is always some level of inflammation...
Everytime I taper I go into what I call a "mini-flare". It's not as bad as the original flare, but a little D sometimes very minimal blood, too, for maybe a few days to a week. I think someone else...
Burli, I love your comment about "destroying the toilet". Everytime we visit friends for a weekend, before we leave, I have to do the toilet check. I don't want anyone else to have to clean that up!...
Uuuuuugghhhh, I can't tell you how many times I've had to ditch underwear. It's the worst! Once when I was in college and walking around campus, the urgency was so bad. There was no time to get...
Meesh, kudos to you for actually going out and doing something! When I'm feeling that tired it's so easy to just stay home. But then I miss out on so many things. Even a short outting is so worth it....
Serial flushing not only prevents the clogging/overflowing, but it also can hide any embarrassing noises!!! :-)...
Mornings are ALWAYS the worst. Like others said, when I'm flaring I always allow some extra morning time. My employer is flexible and I let them know when sometimes I need to come in a little bit...
I had c. difficile about 8 months before I was first diagnosed with UC. Coincidence? Hmmmmm....
Nacholover, I am totally in the place you are in right now! It seems like everytime I am approaching remission the gas is out of control and painful! But for me, it is always a good sign!...
Hello, I'm Denise! I was diagnosed with UC 8 years ago, right after my 21st birthday! Not fun! I live in Florida and have been married for a little over 4 years now. My husband and I have a little...
I am on Asacol for maintenance. At one point I was in remission for about a year....
Yes quincy, I tapered off the pred the first week of July. The flare was just about under control, but as soon as I came off the pred it got worse, as always. I resolved to just "deal with it",...
So after a really bad flare that started back in March, I think I'm starting to get back into remission!!!! It just occurred to me today! Mornings are always touch and go, but throughout the rest of...
Usually when other people hear my gurgling, they think it's my stomach growling! Ha!...
Usually pred puts me into remission rather quickly, just need to be tapered off of it slowly or the flare comes right back. One major positive: I have SO much energy when on the pred! It allows me to...
I have to agree with the others on this one, Bobby. I understand how you feel after the cleansing for the colonoscopy prep, but I don't think that bowel cleansing is something that should be done on...
Thank you for the info, Meredith! Wow, your GI recommended being in remission for 6 months before getting pregnant again!?!? Oh boy, that's a tall order! Good luck with your current pregnancy!...
I sympathize with you! My husband and I would like to start a family soon, but I feel like my UC is horrible enough, and being pregnant probably won't help it! It sounds like you are flaring pretty...
Thank you, CC. I truly appreciate your honesty. I feel like my GI doc doesn't have much info on pregnancy and UC. And when I talk to him about it, he takes my questions very mildly, as if the...
Fruitgirl, thank you for referring me to the article! It was very helpful and has given me some info to open up further discussion with my doctors! GLOVE, that is encouraging news, thank you!...
Can anyone fill me in on their experiences or a friend/family member's experience with pregnancy and ulcerative colitis? I've heard that if you're going to flare, it will most often be during the...
I always give it about a day and see what happens tomorrow. If you're still having loose stools and/or see blood, then give your GI doc a call. Also, from my experience, no two flares are exactly the...
I have been on pred 3 separate times in the last 2 yrs. and never had any side effects until the last round...probably because my doctor had me up to 60 mgs/day at one point. I was so irritable and...