that's great that you do not have any other side effects. Hopefully I will do just as good. thank you!...
Thanks for the response everyone! Maybe I will do well with the aza. My GI was worried about giving me anything stronger but said we will adjust the dosage as we go along and after the blood work is...
Hello everyone! It’s been a very long time since I’ve posted anything. Usually I just lurk the different posts. My last colonoscopy, which was a month ago, showed that my UC has spread throughout my...
You should not be fired for a disability. That would be discrimination. They owe you something. I would contact an employment law attorney and get a consultation. Maybe they can send out a demand...
I work full time in a law office 8:30 – 5:00 Monday - Friday my commute is about 45 - 50 minutes to and from. Luckily I’ve never had to use the restroom because I also carpool but there are someday...
beachlife said... netty13, it exists! I've seen at Vons here in San Diego from Horizon: http://www.horizondairy.com/our-products/milk/lactose-free-milk From Lactaid?...
I live in Los Angeles, Califorina. My family is here so I doubt I'd ever move far away from them or out of the State of Califorina. I guess I would head to a beach in the OC with the sand and ocean...
Cee - I did not know anyone with UC and never heard of it before. I'm glad I found this place. You're welcome :) Subzero - That's aweful but I'm glad that nurse fought for you :)...
With my experience, once I was sent from urgent care to the ER I was hospitalized and all tests were done at the hospital. I do like my GP but I did switch my GI as I felt he was not taking care of...
I took Darvocet until it was taken off the market. I now take Vicodin. I don't take it often but it really help me when I have really bad days. It also calms my stomach and will allow me to sleep...
I never had a problem with milk but GI said no dairy. I've tried Soy, Almond and now lactose-free. I like Lactaid the best because it taste just like real cow'smilk. I wish I could find it in organic....
1. how quick he returns phones calls re symptoms 2. How often arel follow up visits are necessary (I will see my GI every 3-4 months) 3. How often you need blood work done 4. what supplements should...
You're welcome! I don't recall where I heard about the app. I thought it was here but maybe not....
I have a juicer but I wasn't sure if it would be ok to use since he said no veggies or fruit althought he did say do not eat them. He didn't say do not drink them. I will give it a try this weekend...
I was laughing so hard my eyes were watering. This totally made my night. You know you have UC when you have a supply of wet wipes in your work drawer (counseled in a makeup bag) You know you have UC...
I don't know how he does it. When we need to go we better find that restroon fast and we never know when we're going to get that feeling....
My GI told me I should only eat rice, potatoes, pasta and lean meat. I cut out meat so it's been pasta, rice, potatoes and eggs for me. I found a slight improvement while removing veggies and fruit....
I hope that doesn't happen to you again. Is Diverticulosis caused from UC?...
I'm glad i know know why I'm always straining. I learn a lot here :)...
Turtle I’ve been using the cort enema for a week now for the first time (I have one more week left) morning and night. I do not like them but I've noticed an improvement which I am thankful for. My...
I don't think it's that under control either. He's been in the hospital twice within a two month period or something like that. He also has a doctor backstage at all times....
August here and I live in sunny California....
I wish I can help but make sure you go to your doctor and make sure you get a CBC. That much blood is not good. I've been there and I know it's scary. I hope you feel better soon....
mudua - are you using Cinnamon tea or boiling cinnamon sticks in water?...
MissStacy i'm glad you're having a good day along with everyone else! Red_34 I hope you feel better soon :) Pam222 congratns! I'm a legal secretary and I work for two female civil ligigation...
I'm only 5 months into this and I was on Sulfasalazine since October 2010 but my new GI said it was not working for me since I can't get out of a flare and put me on Asacol as of yesterday. So maybe...
Yesterday afternoon and last night i was able to hold it but the morning was hard for me. I got up at 5:30 but had to use the restroom by 6:45 which is the time I usually take a shower. I don't like...
Thanks. The next time I know what to ask for if I need to use them again....
After I was hospitalized and diagnosed my doctor took me off work for about 6 weeks. I was glad because I needed time to recuperate. If you can take the time it will help with you getitng rest. I...
I am always tired as well. I take naps on my lunch break. Maybe her blood level is low? I would feel dizzy and would sleep for 11 - 12 hours a night when I was losing too much blood. Once I had the...
Today I and an appointment with a new GI doctor because my previous GI didn’t seem to give me the proper care. I’m relieved that this new GI made me feel very comfortable and I feel he will work for...
I cannot have peanut butter which sucks because I loved pb & j sandwiches. I’m very limited to what I can eat. I’ve never had a problem with a potato and I eat it almost daily. I don’t not eat them...
I wish I had an adventure to share but I don't so how about this... Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear subzeromambo happy birthday to you! I hope you feel better soon!...
Good to hear! Take the time off work and just rest, your body sure needs it :)...
Mags I agree. Honesty is the best policy. Just downplay it a little and don’t give all the details. Say it’s a digestive disease and sometimes have problems with your stomach and you’re on...
ER I also had upper stomach pain. This luckily has subsided. I did have both a colonoscopy and endoscopy due to stomach pain from top to bottom. With the endoscopy I was diagnosed with gastritis and...
Turtle I’m glad you’re being taken care of. About the toilet paper, while I was in the hospital I asked for wet wipes. They gave me soft disposable towels that you wet. It was like an enormous baby...
UCParent I always have the same problem when going off the prednisone. I was diagnosed 6 months ago and I've been on prednisone majority of the time. I am currently tapering as well and I’ve had...
I've given may stool samples and never put them in the fridge. However the three tubs came with instructions. I'm not sure if all stool samples are the same....
I have the same problem with hair loss. I hope it stops soon. It was a little scary the first time I noticed it. I have tons of hair in my hand while washing my hair, combing my hair running my hands...
bbc I was not taking probiotics at all the first or second time....
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family....
The week before before I was diagnosed and hospitalized with UC I was prescribed Cipro along with the Flagyl. While I was hospitalized do to UC I had both by IV and was sent home with both. I was on...
britinusa I know how you feel. Some nights I’m in the bathroom up to 4 times a night. I’ve learned to not turn on the lights in the restroom so it doesn’t fully wake me up however it doesn’t make the...
Sorry to hear you’re going though that. I also had problems while going off prednisone. Every time they start to take off I have symptoms again. I was completely off for two days but went back to my...
I would like to thank all of you for your input and support. I am on a low fat/low fiber diet no caffeine, alcohol, dairy, fruit or veggies (my GI said that it doesn’t matter how they’re cooked, I...
misshyena Thanks for making me feel better about things. I was just doing some searching and found a GI that specializes in UC who is in the same medical group and location as my PCP! I’m calling my...
I was diagnosed with Chronic Ulcerative Colitis (more severe on the left side), mild gastritis, GERD in October 2010. Here is my story how this aweful disease entered my life at the age of 29. In...