Hi, I had to go to a conference for the last four days and it turned out leaving me drained. My boss wanted me to go. First of all, I'm kind of apprehensive when I have to go somewhere with a large...
Oh, I'm so glad you started this thread. I have been a people pleaser all my life. I don't want anyone to be mad at me so I end up doing things for people I don't want to. I get mad at myself for...
I don't think drinking coffee caused your UC. I often wonder how I got it when I was first diagnosed. No one in my family has it. My dad use to go to the bathroom a lot with diarrhea. He ate...
Hi Jody, I'm from Bennettsville. The reason I asked was because I've had three different GI doctors. The first one was from Goldsboro and she went back and the second one was from Charlotte. I'm not...
What part of South Carolina are you from? I'm from SC....
Max, I think it may be a good idea to tell your boss. I know you are feeling fine now but you want to make them aware. This way he/she will know what is going on with you if you have to go to the...
Spookiesmom, I hate to hear that about your friend. I know you are right...it has to come from within. I just keep hoping I can reach her. I will keep being a friend....
@msOuchie, My concern was her sugar was over 400. I know she does go walking, but she says she hates taking the insulin she doesn't like the way it makes her feel. I told her to go back to the dr....
Hi, I have a friend who was diagnosed with diabetes. The doctor had her on insulin. Well, she told me she felt like she didn't need the medicine anymore. I asked her did she atleast check her blood...
Hi Zack, I have proctitis also. When the GI first told me I had proctitis I read online that it could be cause by sexually transmitted disease, IBD (UC/Chrons) or radiation. The sexually transmitted...
@ Chrissy I think you have a point. He told me to give myself three months and then let him know if I want to stay on medicine. I guess I will just wait until my next appointment. Just wanted to see...
Hi Chrissy, The new doctor didn't understand why I was taking the pills but he still just left it the way it was. I really don't know what to think. I never question it because It got me in remission....
Thanks for all of your replies. @quincy, At first she had me taking 6 Asacol per day and Rowasa enema (60ml). Then she switch it to 4 Asacol a day. Before my last Gastro doctor left she said some med...
Hi, I went to see my new Gastro doctor and he went over my file. My previous Gastro doctor left and she told me to still take the Asacol. The new doctor said usually when its pancolitis or left sided...
Thanks Karen, I will keep that in mind about the meds. It gets hard sometimes but I'm trying to see the bright side. Just seem unreal. @ Livingwell, thanks you. I hope things improve also....
I was doing better but these last couple of months have been getting the best of me. I have been really stressed out on my job. I've always had problems with my coworkers thinking I was the one who...
My last flex sig was in Aug. 2011 and they had me to drink Gatorade mix with Miralax to clean me out before the procedure. I guess it depends on the dr. LC3898, I think it's alright if you have one....
I have had two sigs. The first one was uncomfortable especially when they blew the air. I agree with the previous post...It makes you feel like you got to go but can't. I was in a flare at the time....
Hi Amy, I agree with It's Genetic. I have many acquaintance but very few close friends. Some people are what I call drainers they like to tell you all about their problems and you help them solve...
Hi Neil, I have ulcerative proctitis also. At first my GI just had me on the Rowasa enemas for three weeks with a three week refill. She told me to just do it for three weeks but as soon as I stop...
@Jamiee thanks for the advice. I will try that meditation at night. @Notsosicklygirl, you really help me more than you will every know. I needed to read that. We are taught to feel like we are...
I have been feeling down lately. I turned 40 and I feel like I haven't accomplished my goals. I thought I would have been married with children. That didn't happen. I thought I would have my home by...
Good question. I have thought about that too. I know one thing I'm so glad for the people that are active on this forum. When I was first diagnosed I searched the internet for forums concerning...
I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....
My first symptoms were I had an excessive amount of gas. I would be walking and pass gas. It was embarassing!lol I just brush it off as something I ate. I had constipation real bad. I would go to the...
Hi, I usually post on the Ulcerative Colitis forum, but I have high blood pressure also. I can totally understand your concerns. My BP varies throughtout the day. It has gotten 198/100 because I got...
I love reading all the post. I selected my user name because everyone at work call me Cee Jay. It's the initial of my first and last name. I figure someone might have Cee Jay as a user name so I use...
Hi, when I first got my bill It stressed me out. I totally understand how you feel. I ended up calling the billing department and asking them do they have payment plans. The lady ask me how much I...
Mines said severe, but I didn't have severe symptoms. I had constipation, blood and mucus. I still didn't see how they got severe. I always wondered about what they went by too....
Hi, The first flex sig I had was very uncomfortable but I had inflammation just like Notsosickly girl. I couldn't wait for it to be over with. My second one I had in August was a breeze. No...
Hi BMB12, I read all of your post. Your husband is so lucky to have you. He has been through so much. I pray he finally gets some relief. Wishing you all nothing but the best. I wish I could be there...
The first meeting with my GI she acted cold. She was new and everyone said she was the best. I can remember thinking if this is the best don't show me the worst. I was already scared because of the...
I thought it was just me but pizza bothers me also. I never could understand why pizza upset my stomach. I'm thinking it has to do with the tomato sauce. Pizza and spicy foods are a no no for me....
Hi, I know how you may not want to keep calling your dr. but keep calling them. My primary dr. is treating me for something else and every time I go to my GI she tells me it's not getting better. She...
Hi, I have Ulcerative Proctitis also. My symptoms were constipation, blood, and mucus. It took a while for my bleeding to stop also even after I started using the Rowasa enemas. I did the enemas for...
I'm glad you posted this, because I was wondering the same thing. My GI told me she wants to do another flex sig in early August because it's been almost 7 months with treatment. Her reason was to...
oh.no.my.gastro, I agree with the previous posts. Call your doctor and let them know what is going on. When I didn't have insurance they charge me a lesser price than if I had insurance. I was...
@songlady, yes they're the 400mg. @quincy, she only gave me enough refills to last until my next appointment. I have a total of 6wks worth of Rowasa. She told me to call back if I didn't have any...
Thanks for the replies, @quincy I asked her about uping the Asacol to six and she said she wants to keep it at 4, but she has started me back on the Rowasa enemas. She said if it doesn't get any...
I had a colonoscopy done in Oct. 2010 Post Op Diagnosis stated: congested mucosa found in the cecum, erythematous mucosa found in rectum, and mild diverticulosis. The lab results came back stating I...
I work at a small libary. There isn't a lot of busy moments and I am so thankful for that. Right now I am flaring and I don't have much energy at all. I realize that I am lucky, because I don't have...
Hi Carol, I was diagnosed with proctitis in Jan 2011. I was like you feeling impatient, because I had been bleeding with mucos mixed in with my bowels for seven months. My GI had me on Rowasa and...
No. Jesus will come when we least expect it....
I didn't have the most pleasant experience with my GI at first. When she did the colonoscopy the nurse wheel me to the waiting room and said the doctor will come and talk to you. My mother and I sat...
I have proctitis and I never had diarrhea as one of my symptoms. I had constipation but never diarrhea. I had frequent gas. My GI and Family Doctor both called me and asked me did I have D. They...
Netty13, I know exactly how you feel. I was being so naive, because I didn't know anyone who had it. I thought I would just go to the doctor & gastero and boom it would be over with....
Subdued, Yes I have been tested and no I don't have any sexually transmitted disease. I don't know how it happened....
They gave me the generic also. It took over a week before they could get the med. I went to CVS and they told me flat out they may not be able to get the med. The generic worked just fine. I just was...
@Kazbern Thanks for sharing your experience with me. I felt like the dr.s didn't believe me until they saw something was wrong. I was already emotional, because I was scared. Immediately you think do...
@DaviSD Strange experiences is right. I'm from the US and I don't know why they didn't think it could have been something beside hemroids. I couldn't understand it myself. I am from a small town, but...