gmark - just curious how getting the j-pouch gave you your U/C back? That surgery rids the body of the disease, unless one has Crohn's, then yes, it does remain in your body. Just curious.....
Wow elddi....your story mirrors my 21 year old son's actually. He tried twice to start college as well, and made it two weeks before finals, and had to drop out of the semester because of a horrible...
Worried Mom...yes please let us know how she is doing. I just posted a reply to another post regarding your daughter. My son's story has been on this board for a while. Draw from these wonderful and...
Worried mom- I too am the mom of a (former) U/C sufferer. My 21 year old son was diagnosed in 2008 with a mild to moderate case, and in two years it got so bad that he too felt like your daughter....
Hi again Collicat, Do we have great sons or what!! To go through what they have and still be our wonderful boys is amazing to me. Adam could be angry and bitter, but he never is. It just seems like...
Hi again, Well it's been about 3 weeks since Adams surgery and he is doing GREAT! I am beyond proud of him as he is only 21, (almost) January 31st! and has handled this better than a lot of older...
Hi Cathy, I actually was able to stay at the hospital with Adam until this past Monday when I HAD to get back to work. The hospital is about an hour from our home, so I wouldn't be able to stay and...
Thanks again everyone. Adam is on day 5 in the hospital and the weather here in NC is horrible. Just the thought of possibly not getting to see him today is killing me! The hospital is only about 45...
My son had the exact thing happen to him about 3 months after surgery. They inserted a tube through his nose and down his throat and with very gentle suction they were able to dislodge the...
Adam is coming along after his surgery and is on day 5 in the hospital. He is still in quite a bit of pain, but hopefully that will start to subside soon. Does anyone know approximate time that most...
Thanks so much. Adam has had a rough few days, but today he seems to be feeling better. He got up yesterday, at the insistance of a wonderful but tough nurse to WALK the halls of the hospital. He was...
Thanks to everyone for their kind support. Adam finally went into surgery at about 1:00 yesterday afternoon and the doctor came out at 6:00 to let us know everything was fine and that he did great!...
Thanks again Sue. I have been reading where some post-op patients use a bidet to cleanse the area because so much wiping can cause a lot of irratation. Sounds like a good idea to me, and I have been...
Thanks so much for the advice Scrapgirl! Where can I purchase one of those bidets...? Sounds like a great idea for him....your reply really helps me be prepared for what is to come in the the next...
Thank you so much for your reply. I am reading a lot today about the frequency he will be going to the bathroom at first. I am sure he isn't prepared for that, as he has be living with an ostomy bag...
Hi, My 21 year old son had the first part of the ileostomy surgery last July due to severe and unmanageable U/C. He was having 2 flares a year that each lasted for several months, and always landed...
Seems that all posting here are pretty much in the same boat, so I thought I would relate and vent a little to all of you. My 19 year old son was diagnosed with U/C in October of 2008. Only symptons...
Well, not good news today about my Adam. Was feeling better earlier this week,and once again I thought he was finally coming out of this flare, but today is feeling terrible again. Just exhausted, no...
Writing this for my son Adam who is 19 and going through a flare. Anyone ever have jaw pain with U/C, and if so, how is it related? I know that he grinds his teeth when he sleeps, but says the pain...
Hi, These shakes were ok'd by my son's gastroenterologist, as they were developed by a physician for folks needing to gain weight, going through gastric issues, etc. My son has U/C and has recently...
Called the doc today, and he is actually taking him off of the Liadal for a few days to see what happens, and keeping the Prednisone going. Also starting him on some Probiotics as he said they are...
Thanks Jackie, Doc is checking in with him daily, so I think that he may go a different way if the Prednisone doesn't start working soon. Will let you know how he's doing. By the way, my husband had...
My son has been on Liadal for a month or so (started with 3 and is now up to 4 a day). Just haven't seen any big changes in his U/C. Last Thursday doc started him in 40mg of Prednisone. Again, a bit...
Hi, I am brand new to this board, and just looking for some help and assurance if there is any. My son Adam was diagnosed about 5 or 6 months ago through a colonoscopy. He really hasn't been having a...