Hey there, Absolutely the symptoms are worse with my period, but it's common for women who do not have IBD to also have looser stools at that time. With UC, it's that much worse. I actually have to...
Sung to the tune of "Shot through the heart." If you don't know this reference, I feel old. Back in a flare, and you're to blame UC, you give chili A BAD NAME! (guitar solo) That is all. I had a few...
Still having some abdominal pain and bloating 5 days after my colonoscopy. Is this normal? The pain is moderate and comes and goes. Nothing life stopping, but just uncomfortable after a horrible...
You are all so amazing to take the time to respond and support me. Honestly, I'm not doing that well. Physically, I'm pretty fine- some bloating and occasional pain, and a bit of a hangover feeling...
Soooo, I had my scope today and it was AGONY! Has anyone else had this experience? They said, "you may feel some mild discomfort" but I am not exaggerating when I say labour and delivery of two...
Thanks to the support and answers from you lovely folks, I have decided to go ahead and have that scope tomorrow. Think good thoughts for me! Can anyone tell me what to expect from the prep? It's...
I've never actually had a colonoscopy; all they managed was a flex sig two years ago. But since it was proctitis, it didn't really matter. I wasn't able to tolerate mesalamines, although lord knows I...
Hi, I've been feeling SO MUCH BETTER for weeks now- I don't know what happened but I'd been in a huge flare since I was diagnosed in pregnancy around 2 years ago. All of a sudden, the urges have all...
Hello all, I have been struggling this week. Hope someone has some ideas. I was diagnosed (flex sig; no colonoscopy yet) with UC a year and a half ago. I was 32 weeks pregnant at the time. I started...
Hi all; hoping for some help from my fellow Canadian UCers. I am trying to find a life insurance policy that will cover pre-existing UC. Has anyone tried and found a good company? I live in AB. I'm a...
Hey John, Thank you SO MUCH for writing this post when I asked about it. I have since been going to the gym twice a week and the pool twice a week. I feel great, some of the UC symptoms are better,...
Got diagnosed in pregnancy after 27 weeks of uncontrolled bleeding. Tried prednisone - made my baby premature / gave me high blood glucose Tried enemas Tried suppositories Tried oral meds Tried some...
Hope everyone is having a good summer! I am hoping to get back into swimming, something that I enjoyed immensely before UC came into my life. I haven't been to the pool for a workout in over 18...
Argh! Poor you. We've been there. You're doing the right thing with Pharmacare and they WILL pay once you've passed your limit, so hang in there. The other thing you can do is claim the medical...
Hello all. I hope you are as well as you can be. I have been in a flare for the last 15 months, the worst of it during my pregnancy and immediately after the baby was born. The balancing act of...
2 one-week stays, followed by 4 days, and 3 days, and then 3 more days... But I was pregnant and getting blood transfusions - maybe they were being cautious....
Hi Sherry, Good luck with your move and sorry it's been a tough time for you. I have a trick for when I really want to keep something so I can look at it, but don't have the room for it. I take a...
Hi, Hope you're all well. I have a question about Cortifoam. Tried Pred (no benefit, lots of side effects including the emergency delivery of my baby), Salofalk (oral made me vomit, rectal gave me...
Hi all, Happy Spring! My little girl is 5 months old and super-cute. I think she's just happy to be away from a uterus adjacent to the sounds and sights of UC! Anyhow, I tried 5-ASA supps. in...
Are the enemas supposed to be "thick"? I have only ever seen fleet enemas, and the salofalk is much more viscous. Is there something wrong with this batch? Thanks....
Hi Hon! Yay, someone I can support! I was diagnosed with UC in week 31 which was only a couple of months ago (my baby is 15 weeks old and came a month or so early). My symptoms started to be really...
Hi there, Holy Cow~! We just found out how much Remicade costs and are so thankful that we have 100% coverage. What happens if you lose your job and don't have coverage for a while? Has anyone run...
Wow! Thank you so much for getting back to me. I feel very cared for. In answer to your questions: InSoFla: My baby is okay from the prednisone I think - I tried to get off of it as soon as I could...
Hello all, I was too busy this past year to post, but having been reading and taking comfort from the things you have said and suggested. In week 9 of my pregnancy, I started bleeding and cramping...