I’m now 49 years old. I started gaining weight more than normal in ‘17. I didn’t think much of it. Then in February of ‘18 my dog knocked my feet out from under me and I ended up with 2 herniated...
I’ve had UC for 26 years and have had multiple surgeries for various things. The only issue I had is the narcotic pain medications. It can constipate you. In July I had cervical fusion surgery and...
Thanks for your reply. I have had 2 follow up appts with my neurosurgeon but I never addressed these issues because I didn’t have them when I seen him. I will bring it up to him in my appt in a...
In February of this year my dog knocked me over and turned my 2 bulging cervival discs into ruptured (C5-7). I had the ACDF surgery on July 18th...I also had osteophytes and severe spinal compression...
My husband converting and renovating a whole entry way to make me a second bathroom speaks love and support to me :)...
I agree. It’s kind of risky to leave the house after prepping. For me, the SuPrep kicks in around an hour or so....
We all respond differently to pain and I don’t want to sugarcoat my experience - I had mine out when I was 30 and it was one of the most painful surgeries I endured. I didn’t have a choice because I...
Andrina, my best wishes are with you and keep us updated please!...
Anal sex in any way or form does NOT cause a flare. If you are in remission then it should be no issue, however if you are flaring or “simmering” it might aggravate things. While in remission,...
Well I’ve been in remission for 7 years and I still get them. But I think now in my case it’s menopause (I’m almost 50). But before my remission it was from my UC. As for tips, I’ve no idea. I could...
I also had the ACDF, same discs 4 months ago and I know exactly the pain you are feeling. I’ve only just graduated PT 2 1/2 weeks ago, but I found the best thing that helps me is to keep the muscles...
I used to get horrible night sweats. I still do but not like before. Usually the worst I was flaring the worst the night sweats....
Sara, yes I quit cold turkey but I used a habit "aid". On Amazon, they make a cocoa bean cig that you actually smoke like a real cig but it contains absolutely no nicotine and no tobacco. It's to...
My body hates raw veggies even while in remission. I cook them up real good and use a variety of spices. Sometimes I steam them, roast them or toss them in water with some butter or a piece of bacon...
It seems you are doing better but you are still flaring. The lack of blood is a good sign but the cramping pain still indicates inflammation. What type of UC do you have and have you done rectal meds?...