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Helminth Therapy

I am sorry to hear it too Mark. I was hoping for positive news. I think you should perhaps find a new GI. It sounds like yours is not doing his best to help you. Did you say you live in an area with...

12/9/2019 4:50 PM

Ulcerative Colitis

Having my total colectomy/ileostomy surgery tomorrow (Monday)!

Oh, I just saw this. Congrats on having the surgery. How are you holding up? It's tough for a UCer to live with the rectum. You have all the doors open to you at the moment though, you could still go...

12/9/2019 9:18 AM

Ostomies

Severe cramping in rectum after ostomy surgery

It could be proctitis. That sounds like how I was when I had UC and my rectum was severely active. Have you seen your GI or surgeon? Are you going to get the next step? After step 2 in a 3 step, the...

12/9/2019 9:12 AM

Ostomies

Stress fracture confirmed - pred likely culprit

I hate thinking about all the "what ifs". It's good you quit smoking, that's all I can say. It sounds like you're on your way to getting better. Some people have nausea with imuran initially and it...

12/8/2019 5:50 PM

Ulcerative Colitis

Stress fracture confirmed - pred likely culprit

Oh no Sara. I am sorry. Let's hope for better results with the next one. You really need to get off pred!!! Honestly, being done with prednisone was one of the major factors in me having surgery. You...

12/8/2019 3:03 PM

Ulcerative Colitis

Still flaring badly. Questions about surgery...

I knew surgery wasn't a cure. It only cures the issues you have with your colon. Mine was significant, so I do quite a bit better since surgery, but it's not a pancea. You do trade one set of issues...

12/8/2019 12:02 PM

Ulcerative Colitis

Been a while.....feelin real low

Looking at the positive, that's nice that you've been able to pay the same rent for so long. My people raise my rent yearly and I am already paying well over market - but I get it, they don't rent...

12/8/2019 12:00 PM

Depression

Colitis bleeding v hemorrhoid bleeding

Can you use steroid supps? Whatever it is, I am thankful it's mild. I would think if your GI did a sig-scope recently, she would have mentioned if there were hemorrhoids. The low calprotectin is a...

12/8/2019 11:32 AM

Ulcerative Colitis

How xeljanz works: decreases gut leakiness

Thanks Sara. That's what I was thinking too. I was thinking along the lines of "it's interesting" not trying to be insulting to anyone. Eh, whatever, not worth ruffling any feathers over. It's gone...

12/8/2019 11:27 AM

Ulcerative Colitis

How xeljanz works: decreases gut leakiness

I will just remove it if it's passive-aggressive. not my intent. Sorry....

12/8/2019 10:32 AM

Ulcerative Colitis

Stress fracture confirmed - pred likely culprit

I am so sorry. I hope the bone scan looks good. You need to get off the pred....

12/7/2019 5:57 PM

Ulcerative Colitis

Bleeding with j-pouch

Any news?...

12/7/2019 5:54 PM

Ulcerative Colitis

Grief forum

I am sorry that you've been going through this. I can't imagine. I am always so down about nothing and nonsense, this makes me realize that perhaps I am unappreciative of the uneventful life I lead....

12/5/2019 4:28 PM

Depression

Which Emotion Is The Hardest For You To Deal With?

My problem is self-hate. I can't really say I deal much with anxiety, panic, stress, nervousness, or any of that stuff, for that matter. I just have depression. I guess I am fortunate in that respect!...

12/5/2019 4:17 PM

Depression

Bleeding with j-pouch

That's great Andrina. That's right around the corner and it will be a relief to know what's going on. Good for you for taking this step. :-)...

12/4/2019 6:22 PM

Ulcerative Colitis