It's no-one's position to tell other people what they should or should not be offended by. :nono: If someone finds something, in this case religion, offensive then they are well within their rights...
The doctor said I can go back to the gym after my reintroduction to work full time Been off sick for 3 weeks and going back Monday part time (2.5 days a week) for two weeks then full time in April....
Anyone here on azathioprine? I've just been started on 50mg and they want me to go up to 150mg a day long term. Anything I should be looking out for in terms of side effect? The ones on the packet...
Sorry to hear that journey. How did you raise that kind of money? I would be stuffed if I had to pay that kind of money out I assume you are based in america hence the huge medical costs? With...
Thanks all for the feedback and comments. Means a lot to me It's interesting to hear that you all manage some sort of exercise regigme which is encouraging for me. I am young, fit and healthy. I do...
Great advice in hindsight. Wish I had known how serious it was I would have go straight to A&E, maybe it wouldn't have developed into pancolitis. Can't help thinking the GPs are instructed not to...
yeah soup and bread are my best friend at the moment. on 40mg of pred a day so the urge for cheese on toast and pizza all the time is hard to quash. I am being good though. I have been boiling...
thanks for the feedback theresa and glad all went well with your surgery. must have been a tough time for you but sounds like you got it all sorted in your head. I wish i was that brave. it's...
Thanks all for the feedback and information. I am seeing my consultant on wednesday so will run a few ideas past him. I am on a low residue diet for 6 weeks so need to do all I can to get back in the...
Hi all, Before I was diagnosed I used to go gym 3-4 times a week doing various cardio routines and weights. This used to make me feel really good about myself but got to the point where I was too ill...
Indeed. When you hear of the horror stories others have had to face and those with crippling illnesses you do have to sometimes count yourself lucky. I feel lucky that I have responded so well to...
Hey Michelejc - thanks for having me :-) Beat - thanks for the info, I think they said I will be on asacol forever. Such a strange feeling that I'll be on meds for life having never been ill before...
Theresa, thanks for the clarification. I have added this enquiry to my long list of questions for the consultant... he's going to love me! Can anyone tell me what the Asacol actually does? What do...
kazbern, DBwithUC & Mary A - thanks for taking the time to get back to me with all your kind words and helpful advice. DB - It's funny you should mention that I am ok within a month because It was...
Hi All, I'm 28 years old and was admitted to hospital on 25th feb following several months of illness. As I expected (feared) I was diagnosed with UC and kept in hospital for 7 days on various drips...