Appt moved again because of unexpected job interview( I got the job!!!!!) Will see him tomorrow at 10am....
My husband used Accutane, he is fine. I never did and I got stuck with it....Maybe I can claim cross contamination...lol...
Ok, my fam. dr had to reschedule for tomm. but my GI called and said I was not to take anything with aspirin and to call my family doctor for appt (lol) I thank you all for your responses, I will let...
The Nsaids was what I am questioning. I take tylenol for normal headaches, but it does not touch a migraine or seem to help with the joint pain. I guess I will find out in the morning....
Beachlife your Dec 26 Ghost poop blog about what your poops were like is EXACTLY like what my bathroom trips are like!!!!!! I am am always afraid I am not getting it clean and I flush a couple of...
Hi. I am going to the bathroom quite a bit. But I only go a little each time and it is like tar in consistency. Is this still considered diarreah? (sp)...
Hi, do any of you suffer from migraines and or joint pain. What do you use for them? I am seeing my doctor tomorrow, but wanted to know what you all use for relief. I have been using ibuprofen and...
I think that feeling so bad has made me depressed, which makes me tired, which makes exercise much harder, which makes me do less, which makes me more out of shape, which makes me feel bad,...
I understand, I have had this happen over the years. They hurt but I always thought they were some sort of spasm. Don't last really long usually, so I don't remember to mention them to dr....
I know, I must be pmsing, and I really wouldn''t want to say something that would hurt anyone, I just truely had always used this treatment to wonderful success and I have never heard of why yeast...
I am not arguing, and I am not claiming that I am a doctor....all I was saying is that it is interesting that I had used it for over 20 years and I had always had it almost instantly help. I was not...
Thank you I was wondering because when I did google it most people said it caused them to become relaxed and have visual disturbances. I do not notice this and wondered if it was not effecting me as...
Really, my Ped told me about the cornstarch years ago, I have used it on all our children in daycare and it has never NOT worked...hmmmm???...
Hugs to you and I hope you find the answers you are looking for here. There are some really kind and intelligent people here....
I have worked with children for years and my number one tip is cornstarch!!! REALLY! I liberally apply to bottom before you put on underwear/or nighpants/or diaper. Air dry is also always good, but...
I have heard that many here have used Bentyl for years, many times a day in some cases. I was given a script and wondered if someone could tell me what exactly it is, what it does and if your body...
Thank you all for being so open about this....I know that everyone is different, and it is just so comforting to just hear about how much it is hurting others also.....weird and twisted, but it...
yes, I think you have described it much better than I could!!...
@aguywithuc I worked for a neurosurgeon for years, I then worked for an oncologist. Having worked for both doctors, I have become somewhat prejudiced re: patients wanting and needing pain relief. I...
Trying Bentyl again, I notice a minor difference....should it be helping me more?? Do some meds not work for some people? Interview has been rescheduled now to next Wednesday because of the snow...
wow,I thought for years that I was the only one! I will start making notes about it also! I have spent a lot of time feeling alone with this, it is such a relief to finally have others who understand....
I am A- and had rhogram three times.....Just to answer your question. :smile:...
I have recently been given Bentyl. I will metion it to my GI next time I am in. I don't know if it is a spasm or not, that is why I put it in quotations....but it can be from just uncomfortable to a...
I am unable to wear panyhose, tight fitting pants, etc... as this will cause my stomache to ?spasm?......I will get a very bad pain in my stomach. Just wondering if this is related? This is all new...
Thank you for asking this! I have the same thing, horrible joint aches and pains before and moderate bad during. I had some PT prior to my dx and I learned some great "tricks" to help with the...
Here is a virtual hug for you from a new member of your UC family... <3...
I agree, I do not think I will ever leave Michigan. I would miss all of the wonderful seasons and all of our water! Plus, it makes traveling so much more enjoyable....
At this moment I am also having horrible joint pain and aches....feel your pain !!!!!...
Thank you all! Had a really bad weekend. I have thought about going to the ER but I have a job interview on Tues. I just want to feel well enough to get through the day. I am handling the "going to...
How do you all deal with the pain in your joints? I have had PT prior to my diagnosis, but I don't know who to talk to about this now. My GI or my family doctor? What treatments have you all found...
thank you, how horrible for your husband. I AM only talking about asking for something to take occasionally when I am having a really bad time. I have dealt with this for years and would love to have...
so far ok, just started and do not know what is the drug or me yet. This is all still so new to me. I just want to feel empowered about this all. I have felt so "invisible" re: my stomach "aches" for...
Another question for you all... Do you all keep copies of all your "work" ie bloodwork, x-rays, scopes etc... and if so in what form? Paper, cd etc... if yes or no....why or why not?...
I would LOVE to visit Australia someday.....have heard it is unbelievable!!...
I am just asking because I am coming to understand that what I have been suffering in silence with for years is a chronic condition that I will have to deal with for the rest of my life. I just...
hmmm, my signature is not showing???? Will try again....
I love the state of Michigan, could not imagine living anywhere else....
I know! I can ask the "little" questions I forget or am bashful to ask at the Drs. office. I can even ask questions about questions I have...lol And I understand that this IS JUST a sounding board,...
Hi all... Here is a question that I am afraid to ask my doctor. I am wondering how you all have handled it, if you have and how is the proper way to approach it if you ever do? I have been suffering...
I just wanted to take the time to say thank you. I think you all are a great resource and it is wonderful to have this forum that enables me and others to ask silly questions, get assurance, feel...
You are a world away, but here is a virtual hug for you and your family. I am new to this, but I feel your pains.....I hope you and I will find the comfort and answers that we need to deal with is...
Hi Shannon, I am also a newly diagnosed (still in the process actually) UC patient. I would love to be your buddy here, maybe we can help each other through some of this as we work our way through...
Where would you possibly find a place with enough bathrooms to hold your party? That would be a funny convention....lol....all of the participants would be in the hall waiting to use the restroom! No...
Which is funny to me because until recently I did not know that my "normal" texture of bm the last couple years is considered diarreah(sp). I am an educated (even medical term educated!) person, and...
I guess I have a lot of re'learning , re'educating to do........
What are "good" ways for people with UC to lose weight? I have used Adkins to regulate my weight. Is this safe for UC?...
I am newly diagnosed and one of the first things my GI told me to do was switch to Soy Milk....????...
Are night sweats the same as a light fever? Just curious......
What a funny group! Lol.....how wonderful that you all can laugh at this condition!...
Thank you all. I felt like an "outsider" here because everyone seems to have problems with their weight(loss) and I haven't. I "know" that this is a very individualized disease, but hearing from...