I am able to drink red and white wine the dryer Cabernet and Chardonnay. Beer is an absolute killer for me. Vodka makes me bleed as well but Patrone silver doesn't bother me much. I think the patrone...
There is a definite correlation between cigarettes and UC. I smoked for 14 years. Quit in 1988 or 89. By 1991 I was diagnosed with proctitis and then a year later full blown UC. After my first scope...
I've bee on Asacol for many years without a problem. Dr. Switched me to Lialda a week ago and by this past Tuesday I had severe abdominal pain, cramping, bloody D, headache, nausea, and even chills....
Summerstorm, thank you so much for offering to send pictures. If you are comfortable doing that, I would appreciate it. My email is in my profile. My vision of an ostomy bag is like the size of the...
I want to thank everyone for your posts. They really have helped me put things into perspective especially the ostomy bag. Dr. Said next steps for me would be prednisone, 6mp and/or Remicaid. I would...
Thank you summerstorm. I'm 52 and not as vein as I was years ago so the bag, on a temporary basis, isn't such a bad thing. However, I am very active, travel a lot for my job and just love to travel...
Oh bye bye UC. I am so glad to hear that. My mother-in-law has a neighbor who underwent this surgery many years ago with no regrets. I want to talk with her to find out more. Thanks so much for...
Lakegirl. 18 years ago my first Med was azulphadine for quite a few years then went to Asacol and Then Asacol HD. My Dr. Just put me on Lialda 4 pills a day. I started taking on Saturday and by...
I'm seeing my doctor tomorrow. He has discussed total removal then creating an internal pouch so I don't have the external bag. This would be a two part surgery where I would have the external pouch...
Eggs are about the only thing I can eat when I'm flaring....
UC-12 years, I too am sick and tired of being sick and tired. I am 52, kids are grown and gone and now I want to enjoy the rest of my life without pain and continually worrying if there is a bathroom...
I too lost hair with prednizone. That was about 15 years ago. Since then I have refused to take it and have been on several different meds since with no problems. I am interested in your side affects...
I have had bouts of insomnia for several years. I too had death in the family, but also nightsweats from menapause and pain and discomfort from UC. Celestial seasonings makes a sleepy time green tea...
I use Moviprep and my doctor recommends adding chrystal light single serve packs either lemonade or raspberry lemonade in each glass. It really does help as I have the same gag reflexes relating to...
Hi Pink. I just joined this site today. I've had UC for over 20 years and when first diagnosed I was in hospital for 6 days with a 7 and 9 year old at home. It is definitely hard being away from them...
It's been 2 years since the original post and I hope your wife is doing better. She is lucky to have a husband like you for support. My second husband as been the same way with me. I've had UC for...