I made an error. The Cottonelle does contain the aforementioned Methylisothiazolinone (MCI). I am hoping that stopping its use will help me before I go completely insane. :cry:...
I am just 3 weeks postop ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch and takedown surgery). I have good control therefore no incontinence and I do not have watery/liquid stools - another good thing. My incision...
Hi Liz I just checked in to see how you made out following your take-down surgery. I have been reading experiences at J-Pouch.com as suggested by members here but I wanted to check back with you. You...
Thank you Sue. My surgeon is at the largest and best equipped medical facility in Canada east of Montreal and my surgeon is reportedly one of the best in our parts. He is very easy to talk to and I...
Thank you all for your comments. They are most helpful in helping me to make a decision. I will also consult the J-Pouch. org site. I will let you know what I decide. I will certainly be asking a lot...
Thank you for your comments. Pluot is right. Sub-Total Colectomy means that the rectum was retained. The rest of my colon is gone. I am 63 years old and the UC came out of nowhere with no family...
Hello everyone. I am just 3 months post-op Sub-Total Colectomy with end ileostomy for severe uncontrolled UC after 18 months of unsuccessful medical treatment. At the time of surgery I was very sick...
If I were you, I would definitely see a physician or go to ER if necessary. Doesn't sound to me like you should wait the 6 weeks in silence....
Hi Jennifer: I feel your pain!! I was diagnosed with moderate UC in February, 2012 and all available medical intervention failed to give me any relief. My health continued to deteriorate until I was...
I am in the process of weaning off my Prednisone (have been taking since June, 2012). I am currently taking 15 mg; down to 10 mg next week and then a week of 5 mg and then adios. Hope it doesn't take...
Thanks everyone. it sure helps to know that you are not alone....
Usually its V-8 Fusion, poached eggs on white toast and coffee but sometimes it may be Belgium waffles with fruit and yogurt or a "Full English" (fried eggs, hash browns, bacon or sausage, toast). I...
Thank you all for your welcome remarks. I continue to show some signs of improvement and even though a ways yet from what I would call a remission, I am still hopeful. Since the day following my 2nd...
Hello everyone. I am relatively new to the UC world and also new to this forum. I was diagnosed with UC just over a year ago and spent the entire year taking Salofalk (orally and suppositories) and...