Hello

Hello, I am from the Fibro, Depression, and A/P Forums! (sometimes more!) But, I had to say, I feel right at home on this forum as well. I dont...or havent been diagnosed with UC. I have heard of it, but never gave it much thought. But, after reading today, I feel like I fit right in. I have been having problems for about 2-3 years now. I am only 16 now, but I remember a few summers ago, it was in July, I was outside and got a really bad lower stomach cramp so I ran inside to the bathroom. That was the first time there was ever blood. I remember being so scared and thinking I was going to die.

Hi....well, the only way to know and get a proper diagnosis is to get yourself to tell your parents, see your doctor and be referred to a gastroenterologist as soon as possible..

Considering all you're dealing with......guessing it's UC doesn't make it so. There are other gastro maladies that mimic UC.

It's scary...for sure.

You can't assume how your parents or doctor will react. Rectal bleeding isn't normal. What meds are you on? Some meds can cause some of your symptoms.

How do you know you have fibro? were you diagnosed with it?

You already know what's the right route to take with this...you'll have to deal with it sooner or later.

quincy

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Tennis, you really need to see a doctor about this. Uc is not a disease to say "Oh, I'm bleeding but I'm not going to tell anyone". Uc can come with many complications and yes even dangerous ones. You won't know what you have until you tell a doctor and have the proper tests. You need to tell someone - pronto so you can get the help you need.

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Hey tennis, you are in a tough spot. You really do need to be checked out. I feel for you with your parents, but you really need to tell them. Is there someone else you can talk to, like a grandparent, aunt, uncle?? If you wait until you are 18, it could get much worse by then. Don't be scred by the tests, they really aren't that bad. I was scared to death the first time, but it was no big deal. The prep is the worst part, the actual test is a breeze, I always sleep through mine. Good luck with everything and I hope you feel better.

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diagnosed with left-sided UC in 1997. (45cm)

Seeing a good GI for diagnosis is absolutely essential, tennis. At best, you can lose some of the anxiety by hearing it's something minor. At worst, you can have something diagnosed with a bunch of disgusting but not painful tests, and be treated so you feel better. You just can't lose, dear.

You must talk to someone who can help you with this. We can sympathize and support, but we really can't help you just by sympathizing. Please talk to your parents or your doctor, your school counselor or another adult who can help.

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I agree with everyone else. You should really try to see a doctor soon. If you can't find a GI, go to your primary care doctor and s/he should recommend one to you. Blood in the stool is not a good thing. It was two months after the bleeding started that my doctors did a blood test and found that I was severely anemic. And then I need a blood transfusion. Don't wait for things to get worse! Good luck!

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Female, Age 19, Dx w/ UC August 2007

Thanks everyone.

It seems so easy, but I dont have a good relationship with my parents. I dont guess my parents reaction, I am just not comfortable with them, or any other family memeber.(sad, but we arent close)... I do actually talk to my school counselor, but for alot of other issues. Im not comfortable discussing this at all really. I talk to a teacher of mine whose great, but I wouldnt like to tell her... I dont assume its UC...Im only saying its a possibility. I have alot in common with it. Thats all Im saying.

I take Lyrica for my Fibro. And Atarax for my anxiety. Yes, I was dx with Fibro in early Dec. But, I have had it for over 4 years, the doctors wouldnt listen to me and only kept passing me around... I am still be passed around to different doctors... I actually dx myself... I researched it for 2 years and talked with many people and mentioned it to my doc and it clicked with him that it could be that... pretty sad, yea. Its not my meds causing symptoms, I havent been on them long and my symptoms have been going on for a while.

lemonhead, (or anyone) explain the tests. What all would happen if I told my doctor?

Thanks everyone. Take Care

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