Thank you so much. All the support from this forum really helps. Can't thank any of you enough. I'll be sure to keep posting & updating on condition, medicine, symptoms, diet, emotions, etc....
My mother does go with me, but she is even more scared to speak up than I am. I understand UC wayy more than she does which is so embarrassing to say but she really doesn't get it. Pretty much on my...
Tuesday, I went to my GI. He asked me if I was completely off the prednisone, which I am. Then he said the next step was a colonoscopy to see if I am healed, scheduled for June 5th, 4 days after my...
Thanks so much guys. Really helping out a lot. I'll be sure to post again after my appointment to let everyone know what's happening with my case :)...
Thanks so much, it did :))...
Probably a very stupid question, but what's biologics? Lol, sorry, I'm a little new to the UC vocab. Very overwhelmed teenager over here, trying to understand everything :/...
I've just been taken off prednisone after tapering & I feel as worse as ever after diagnosis. My GI said if this were to happen, I would be put on a stronger medicine. Does anyone know what this...
Hey! So weird, I'm also 14 and just diagnosed at Christmas time. Still super new to all this, so I can't give much advice. But others on this forum have helped me so much, and I know they'll help you...
I haven't tried probiotics, but that may be a good idea, I'll ask about them! I feel the same with my acne, no topical works, as mine is cystic and scarring as well. Hopefully probiotics will help,...
Thank you so much!! Y'all are helping me so much to prepare for my first GI appointment after being diagnosed! :)...
Thank you so so much for summing that up for me! I'll be sure to do that! I want to be as prepared as possible for my GI appointment this week. Any other tips or suggestions for me? Maybe some...
Actually, I was taking antibiotics for my acne, along with birth control, for about 6 months. I believe that may have contributed to my first flare and getting UC. I stopped the antibiotics and...
Thank you so so much! Just talking to you guys, people with UC, helps me feel a little more at ease. Knowing there are people out there, going through the same things. It's just hard to talk with...
Thanks so much. I'll definitely ask about rectal medicine. I got really really low, my hemoglobin was low, I went from 13.7 to 9.1 in a few hours. But I never had to have blood put in me, I never...
Right, thanks so much for the information! Yes I have improved a lot. But I'm still experiencing irregular bm, some cramping, bloating, nausea, plus being super weak! :/ hopefully my GI can give me...
I have a question! Since, I dont think pred is helping me so much, and I'll have to taper off, will I be able to start another medication while tapering off of the pred? Or will I have to wait until...
I actually just figured out, lol, my appointment is later in the week, so I should be able to get all of my concerns and questions addressed. Hope I can find a medicine to put me in remission soon! I...
I am no longer in the hospital. I have an appointment with my GI in a couple weeks. I haven't discontinued any medicine. Yes, I take 50mg of pred. everyday. I was in the hospital for 5 days,...
I've almost finished my first course of medicine. I've improved so much from hospitalization, but now I've stopped improving, no more progress, just staying steady. It seems every few days, I...
& no, not at all Thoreau, I was not offended at all by your response! Thank you so much for it. It was very helpful! Some other replies got to me, but definitely not yours :)...
Thank you so much. This helps a lot! I've heard diet is a major help, and also that it does nothing for UC. I guess we will see what happens in my case. & personal thanks to bananagirl, hope all is...
I take an over the counter generic migraine relief pain medicine that also helps with sleep and doesn't have aspirin in it, on occasion, but if you aren't experiencing migraines, like me, probably...
Very pleased with ks1905, I feel you've understood my situation the most. I really shouldn't go into detail about our financial situation, but we barely afford the food we do have, the little amount....
Thank you so very much, notsosicklygirl, you're response was also very comforting, to know I'm not alone. I totally feel for you, and hope things are better now. Just takes time, until I can start to...
scum1, I found your answer the most easing, I want to thank you personally for actually taking into account my feelings and the actual situation, rather than putting it down or trying to suggest that...
I found some of your responses helpful, thank you so much for the ones that went about this politely. But I feel as if posting this was a mistake.. Actually hurt my feelings, as to how some of you...
Alright. Kind of embarrassing. But, my family really struggles. I wont go into great detail. As you all know, the diet of UC is pretty expensive, healthy foods are expensive. Making the adjustments...
Hey! I drink Ensure, I can definitely agree with you on the tasty part, I have to stop myself from drinking too many, lol ;). But anyways, for me, I am somewhat lactose intolerant, so they can harm...
Thank you so much. That definitely made me feel better. Just posting on this forum helps me deal with the stress, questions, and frustration with UC. Although, I know, I'm just starting out with my...
This has got me so worried. I'm so young, I'm scared of my future. I don't want to be limited with careers, schooling, and overall life. I'm scared I won't even be able to support myself. The stress...
Thank you so much for all the answers! It really helped a lot hearing remission stories from all of you! & yes, I will get a signature, I just hadn't gotten around to it, only been on this site for a...
Thank you so much for the reply! I just had no idea. Fingers crossed I will go into remission soon. But who knows? I've gotten SO much better with my medicine, but I've stopped progressing. So now I...
Hey, 14, female! I was just diagnosed with UC a fee weeks ago, and still going through my first flare. I was wondering, if in remission, is it the same as prior to UC, life as normal? Or will I still...
Thank you so so much! That helped a lot, I most definitely will! :)...
No, my doctors actually didn't say anything about rectal medicines, I don't really know why, as I'm seeing a lot of you are using them! I may need to get my medicine routine changed around, but I'm...
Thank you so much. That really means a lot. I know, it's tough being so young, but, ahh, it is what it is. I appreciate the reply! :) fingers crossed this flare will end every soon, I'm losing hope....
Also, does anyone have any tips for abdominal cramping? My stomach is currently hurting so so bad. The cramping for a bm, that just hurts so bad. Makes me nauseous and shaky, and feel absolutely...
Thank you so much! I will definitely look into that. I actually have some Zofran for my nausea already. Hoping this flare ends very soon.. Anyone have any tips to speed up the process? :/...
Thanks so much! I'll definitely make an appointment. I'm just ready for this to be over. It's been months. I'm just so frustrated, but trying to be patient....
Dairy gives me a bit of a problem, it always kind of has, I tried organic fat free milk for a bowl of cereal last night. But this morning, my stomach was tore up more than it usually is in the...
Thanks so much! Yeah, my older brother always picks on me now, for my raging appetite, lol. I finish one meal, and ten minutes later, I can eat again. I'm constantly eating it seems, but that's good!...
Thank you so so much! I can't thank all of you enough! :)...
Thank you so much. Yes, I had to stay overnight at the hospital once. The second time I went to my local hospital was when I was transferred and finally taken care of, but I was hospitalized from...
Thanks so much! Yes, I'm so glad I found this, it's going to help so much to get feedback, advice, tips, and overall direction from more experienced UC people! They didn't tell me much side effects,...
Thank you so so much. I'm so glad I found this website. It really means so much. It feels good to have people who are dealing with the same issue, as everyone else around me has no idea really. My...
Right, that's what I've been doing! Thank you so much! And thanks, I would like to say I'm very mature for my age. I've been through a lot, especially now with this. Yes, luckily through all this,...
Thank you so much, for the replies! It means a lot! I have multiple appointments scheduled with my family doctor, a GI closer to home, and then the team of doctors that helped me in the hospital,...
Hi! I've just joined this website, first post. I am just hoping for any advice or tips that can be given to me (diet, exercise, habits, lifestyle, anything really). I was just diagnosed a couple...