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Posted 9/26/2007 8:15 PM (GMT -6)
Hi Friends - I have decided to take a little break from our website in an attempt to spend less time focused on UC. I have been off prednisone for 2 weeks now and am in that period of just having to wait and see if Imuran is going to work. I find myself thinking all the time about Imuran, about what will happen if it doesn't work....it is really stressing me out.... so I am trying to quit thinking about it so much and I think that taking a break from our website will help me. This site has been great - you are an amazing collection of people- and I will definitely be back, but hopefully I will be back when I choose to, as oppose to needing to because I have failed Imuran. I am just telling you this because I know that we all tend to worry about each other when we haven't heard from someone in awhile, so I didn't want you to worry. Wish me luck as I try to stop thinking about my UC, and please send me all your good vibes so that the Imuran will work. I will check back in sometime in the next few weeks, I guess. In the mean time, I will keep you guys in my thoughts as we all march on through this crazy illness.
Posted 9/26/2007 8:27 PM (GMT -6)

Will be thinking of you!  Let us know how the Imuran works.  My Gastro says he thinks that when I get off of the prednisone that I will most likely start Imuran.  Not sure exactly how to send good vibes (computer illiterate at times), but they are sent your way!!!

Posted 9/26/2007 9:37 PM (GMT -6)
hope the Imuran works for you, good luck.
Posted 9/26/2007 10:22 PM (GMT -6)
I'm glad you are doing what you feel is best for you. Good luck and we will be sending you healing thoughts!
Posted 9/27/2007 5:01 AM (GMT -6)
I know what you mean, there are times that I take breaks too just so I'm not focusing on my health all the time. Best wishes and remember you're welcome back anytime!
Posted 9/27/2007 6:34 AM (GMT -6)
Good idea. Get out and take a walk, enjoy the beauty of fall. I bet it's simply gorgeous in North Carolina at this time of the year.

Stay well.

Mitz
Posted 9/27/2007 7:10 AM (GMT -6)
It'll help.. Don't focus.. Live life..
Posted 9/27/2007 7:45 AM (GMT -6)
Go for it! I truly believe I can get obsessed with this too. The mind and gut have such a strong connection, ease the mind and ease the gut.

Posted 9/27/2007 9:15 AM (GMT -6)
A new approach can be helpful-- so get out there & enjoy. Best wishes & thanks for keeping us posted. / Old Hat (nearly 30 yrs with left-sided UC; currently on 6 Colazal daily for July flare in descending colon; should be back in remission again soon)
Posted 9/27/2007 10:21 AM (GMT -6)
Absolutely - a refreshing change for you. I am assuming at some point this will probably be something I should do as well as it can be "all consuming" and play on the emotions as well and I am not the one struggling with this personally.

Take care and I truly hope the Imuran helps and makes a big difference as it appears 4 months later it is what made the major difference and change for my husband after suffering for almost a year or so before going on the Imuran.
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