Bump, This isn't over, there's still a chance....
Congratulations on pulling through, that sounds like quite the experience. Here's to hoping that you'll heal soon and feel better. You no longer have UC, that's something to celebrate. All the best....
I can vouch for that, it really depends on the person though, I went from trying vegetarianism and veganism for a while before returning to meat. However, the meat I eat is only fish, shrimp,...
Thanks for the replies y'all, at least I'm not as alone as I thought. As for medications like gas-x and anti-spasmodics, it's tricky for me because I've tried it and it did little and my GI believes...
This unending flare is driving me mad, and, to add fuel to the fire, the inflammation has almost tripled in severity and is being accompanied with gas and bloating. Can anybody handle having gas with...
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Bump, Everybody needs to sign this, this should be on top of this forum for the rest of the month....
I'm having no signs of withdrawal, but my flare is back at square one. It's a horrible trade off, I experienced plenty of side effects on the steroids, but now that they've all cleared up, and I...
Are you serious? I'm German and I never heard of this. What's your source? I'd be interested to know.[/quote] It's confirmed in Adolf Hitler's official medical records, he suffered from colitis....
Steroid psychosis is a serious matter that necessitates immediate medical attention. Always contact a medical professional as soon as possible if you suspect that your mental well being has been...
Signed, sealed, delivered....
That's quite interesting, so then our colons are so messed up, for lack of a better phrase, that we are simply bound to be depressed at one point or another. I find this fascinating because I have...
I am tired of food, I honestly have no interest in eating anymore. Food scares me. I wish there was a way never to eat again....
Is the depression aggravating the colitis or is the colitis aggravating the depression? Also, does that account for people with colitis that aren't battling depression, and could the depression some...
Adolf Hitler also suffered from colitis, and he was never shy from getting on stage. Be fearless and follow your dreams, no matter what stands in your way....
I can't believe the level of pessimism people have, it's best to hope for the best. This is as good as it gets, and that's the bottom line....
A deal being announced today with Genentech points the way for 23andMe, the personal genetics company backed by Facebook billionaire Yuri Milner and Google Ventures, to become a sustainable business....
I just finished my undergrad degree, and I'm having trouble getting back on the horse. Studying is really hard when you're in serious pain. This disease completely ruined the majority of my time in...
This is going to be huge for people with ulcerative colitis, it'll significantly improve things for many people that couldn't be treated with the alternatives. I can't wait for the development of...
Isis Pharmaceuticals will get $35 million upfront and potentially nearly $800 million more and royalties in a collaboration with Janssen Biotech to develop Isis' first orally active drugs. Carlsbad's...
Look into different medications, why not try some steroids to get into remission? There's a lot you can do. As for this flare, stress is a giant trigger for many people, so don't feel as though it's...
There, there, it'll be alright. We all have those moments when we need to shed a few tears. Everything is going to turn out for the best, better things will come your way, believe it....
Corticosteroid enemas can do wonders for a flare that's just about to begin, and they have much less side effects. The best thing to do when you feel a flare cooking is to contact your GI and set up...
Thanks for that Quincy, I was under the impression that left sided colitis only applied to ulcerative colitis and that Crohn's was a disease that impacted the whole digestive system. I suppose it's...
I wasn't confusing anything, I was referring to the term colitis, meaning, an inflamed colon. As for my condition, it is officially called left-sided colitis:...
I believe that's why the concept of punching the said offender in the face was introduced, so that they may suffer "some kind of physical affliction," thereby becoming more understanding. In all...
Exercise and getting plenty of fresh air helps, also, ignoring the cravings so your body doesn't balloon also comes in handy. You can also look into meditation and herbal supplements to relax your...
It's completely normal to have that fear, I worry about it all the time when a flare starts coming on. It's natural, assuming the worst is what we've evolved to do, it's what helps keep us alive....
The fact of the matter is that colitis isn't the same across the board, there's a chance that it's a broad categorization of dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of different diseases and/or...
My take on it is as follows, if it tastes, it's bad for you. If it's bland, go wild. All jokes aside, it's different for everybody, I can handle pretty much anything, but a drop of milk will put me...
I have it during flares and when in partial-remission, I've never had a solid remission because the tenesmus never eases. It's unbearable at times, it truly does consume you. I wish there was a way...
I'd say that going to a warm spot is a giant plus, and a place with plenty of bathrooms, maybe a tropical resort or an amusement park. Anywhere bathrooms are easily accessible fits the bill, and...
Every single time I fly, I remember my worst bathroom sharing experience, it was spending roughly a month sharing a single bathroom with 10-16 family members. If I made it through that without a...
Health, nothing less and nothing more....
Ditto, I'd like to thank everyone that makes this forum what it is, a place where we can share and grow. Happy New Year!...
Yes, mesalamines enemas are commonly used to keep people in remission and have proven effective in doing so. Plenty of doctors recommend that you stay on some sort of maintenance dose, especially...
This can be the key to a new treatment for very severe cases of ulcerative colitis. It's very promising, and the safety profile it may have could make it one of the most successful drugs in the...
Thanks for the update and the details of what had kept your condition at bay. This is educational and inspirational all at once....
I've slacked off when it came to enemas in the past, people often do because they feel discouraged when it doesn't work or they feel as though it isn't nexessary when their symptoms have settled, and...
You rock! Your blog is awesome, thanks for sharing your experiences. I hope your remission lasts for a very long time and your life reaches new heights....
I wish everyone all the best for the new year!...
I don't know about that, it isn't like a moon face makes you look better, it makes me look like an exotic shorthair cat with a fluffy face that's disproportional to my body. I can only imagine how...
I have moderate to severe left sided colitis and my GI recommends that I have a colonoscopy every two years and a sigmoidoscopy every year in between. It all has to do with the severity of the...
Call it wishful thinking, but I like to be under the impression that losing the weight that could be attributed to prednisone is going to be easier when compared to average weight loss. I know, it...
I am fed up with people knowing so little about colitis and saying that it's all in our heads. Maybe we should share pictures of bloody toilets to prove it isn't an illusion. Better yet, we should...
After completing my first round of prednisone, which was tolerable but painful in so many ways, I am ready to lose the weight I reluctantly put on. This isn't so much a question about exercising, I...
Exactly, I can barely go grocery shopping or grab a drink with a friend, the sex life component is at the bottom of the list. When it comes to relationships, though, I think everyone with colitis...
It's sad how colitis takes intimacy away from people, I haven't had a single relationship since I got diagnosed, and I'm saying that as a fit young straight man, it's an ugly disease no matter how...
No worries, I am glad I could help! Happy New Year!...
Thank you for sharing what worked for your colitis. Don't mind the backlash, this forum is a bit sensitive, but I applaud you for taking the time and making the effort to share your experience with...