Thank you, quincy. I appreciate your posts and comments. This has been a traumatic experience and I needed to share it....
noodlesnoodles, I know that my second employer didn't technically do anything wrong and that these things happen. And you're right, if my first employer did something, it would likely have been...
Thank you, Old Hat. I will keep pursuing this (I live in the U.S.). They are extremely ignorant, unethical people and I can't let them do this to someone else. I just can't....
My doctor recommended Miralax, too, but it never worked for me. The combination of the soluble fiber supplement, mag citrate powder, PT exercises each morning and continuous movement throughout the...
Thank you all for your support. I just sent a general inquiry to the EEOC, asking how to report my former employer. I don't have the dates the harassment took place, and I technically missed the...
Hi Michelejc, Thank you for the advice. I haven't worked for the initial employer for more than a year. Does that make a difference? Also, will anything happen once I report them?...
WorriedUCer, thank you for being so kind. I'm glad you love your current job. I'm sure I'll find a healthy (or at least decent!) work environment eventually. My self-esteem has taken some major hits...
Hi rdt, I have ulcerative colitis, pelvic floor issues, and motility issues. I would gradually start using acacia fiber and increase the dose slowly. Mag Citrate is also good. I would drink hot water...
Some very disturbing things happened at my job two years ago and I need to share my experience. I was dealing with health-related anxiety, pain and discomfort, dizziness, and was physically very weak...
Hi! I took Metformin for PCOS for 8 years, including my first year with UC. I would ask for the Extended Release version (Metformin XR). It was designed to have fewer GI side effects. I had trouble...
Have you tried mesalamine enemas? I frequently have issues with bleeding and constipation and they help me. I also take Heather's Acacia (Tummy) Fiber and Magnesium Citrate powder for constipation...
Diflucan is an antifungal that I have taken many times for yeast infections. Please don't worry, I have never had any problems with it. Also, if you have oral thrush (sign of Candida) you may benefit...
I'm glad you shared this experience. It feels amazing to make new friends! I can't wait to make a friend with IBD. Maybe you will see him again sometime. :)...
I have been on the therapeutic dose for more than 2 years....
I actually prefer the Gavis. I have weak wrists and the bottle is easier to squeeze....
Congratulations! That's wonderful news!...
I took it for a week or so (possible bacterial vaginosis was written on my chart). I didn't experience any significant side effects, and I was thrilled when my horrible pelvic pain subsided after...
I second what London Lurker suggests. Please see a GI for some tests, and then see an OB/GYN. I am in my thirties and was diagnosed with both ulcerative colitis and endometriosis 2 years ago. They...
Me too. I would be definitely be interested in hearing you talk about your experience. I think it's a nice idea....
I'm so happy for you both!...
Hi Alice22, Thank you for sending more info. about your experience with peppermint oil. Lately, I run to the bathroom around three times a day just to pass gas, which feels like a lot. I'm definitely...
Thanks Alice22! I am doing a Paleo diet right now, so I'm already not eating dairy but I think I need to avoid more foods. I've been eating a lot of homemade soups, but my two favorites are pea and...
Thank you, pb4! This is great! I'll keep a journal and will definitely write again with any questions....
Hi imagardener2, Thank you, your advice is very helpful. My GI is concerned about my dependence on Mag Citrate too. It's just that when I worry about fainting, and everything in my abdomen is tight...
Thank you for the replies. I appreciate them! @pb4--Thank you, I'll try low FODMAP for 5 weeks and see how it goes! I will keep in mind that stress can cause it too, just in case I don't notice any...
Hi everyone, I am in a mild flare right now, with some mucus, bowel pain, a small amount of blood, as well as constipation and gas. I've suspected for awhile that I have IBS-C in addition to IBD,...
I'm so sorry, bananagirl. Good news is coming, I'm sure of it! There will be another opportunity that will be even better for you!...
I've been taking Delzicol for 2.5 months or so (switched from Balsalazide). It's been working well for me!...
NCOT, your life matters, and many here appreciate your advice/comments and humor! I hope your family comes around and offers support and I look forward to reading an update post surgery. I always...
When my flare was really bad, I ate fish as much as possible. It's anti-inflammatory and it's not as dense as chicken, etc. My sweet fiance also made puréed carrot, ginger, coconut milk soup. I...
Thank you so much for the advice. I'm sorry that you also experienced how much this hurts. He's in pain for sure, and he's good at hiding it, but he still wags his tail sometimes, and he still gets...
I know this is off topic, but I would love some advice. My sweet dog was diagnosed with heart disease in January. He has two leaky valves, two arrythmias, and all four chambers of his heart are...
Shrimp sautéed with garlic and yellow onion in bacon fat, served over roasted acorn squash. Bananagirl, is Trader Joes chicken parts fresh or frozen? I'd like to try it! I bought my shrimp from...
Happier!, I am happy to hear you are doing so well! I get anxiety too, and it became even worse when I stopped taking birth control pills. I am now taking inositol (vitamin) and it helps to take the...
Thank you all for the suggestions! No, I definitely don't have hemorrhoids....
I was taking minocycline for three years before my diagnosis and I am certain it contributed to my UC. I discontinued the minocycline after my diagnosis and now follow the Paleo diet (no wheat,...
Thank you both for sharing your experiences! I will ask my GI for a prescription for suppositories and VSL#3. Kiwi, do you think the suppositories would help if I take them in the A.M. and then...
Hi all, I started bleeding again a month or so ago, even though I'm still doing the enemas nightly. I just switched 5ASAs, and I want to give the Delzicol a chance, but what do I do if I don't stop...
Thank you all for your replies, and thank you, platinumpixie, for the detailed explanation. I'll ask for Propofol next time. I remember when it started to hurt, it hurt quite a bit. I started...
I'm glad I'm not alone! It was such a surprise...I was completely out for my other two procedures. It was interesting seeing what was going on, and my fiancé told me that it was comforting seeing me...
Hi everyone, I had my third colonoscopy today, and woke up during the middle of it. Has that happened to anyone else? I remember the nurse was holding two vials of sedative, but only gave me one....
Nice, thanks!...
bananagirl, I'm so sorry that this happened. I don't know enough about those meds to be helpful, but I hope everything improves soon. Hang in there!...
Thanks for sharing this article. I hope your son is doing well. Has he tried the liquid diet?...
Thank you so much for your comments. I appreciate them more than you know. I'll call my GI and ask more questions. She has the report and photos from my second scope from June 2014, but that was when...
Hello everyone, I am feeling blue today and wanted to reach out to you all. I had a few good months, but...the blood, mucus and pain are back. My fecal calprotectin levels are elevated, and my new GI...
Thank you so much for sharing your suggestions/experiences! I need to make a decision within the next few weeks, so I appreciate it!...
Hi ladies, Does anyone have experience with the Mirena Coil? My IBD symptoms are finally well managed (yay!) but my PCOS/endo symptoms are getting pretty bad. I'm restarting Metformin to regulate my...
Hi parallelograms, I'm so sorry that your prescription isn't covered under your new plan and that you don't have coverage right now. I hope everything turns out okay. I just looked at the...
Thank you all. I appreciate the advice. I have only been on COBRA for 9 months. The open enrollment/new coverage from my ex employer would have started in December if they had signed me up (which is...