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. :-)...
Sara, if you're up a ton like I am, I doubt you would soil yourself. I've never done it. I don't sleep heavily enough to possibly wet myself without knowing....
I think it's great that you called, and that he responded, but I do think you need a better plan. Observing is good, but having someone take a look and formulate a plan is much better. I hope it's...
I've eaten different diets throughout my life, and I've tried nearly fasting during flares without luck. I don't think diet can treat severe UC. I wish it could, but I don't buy it. I also don't like...
Sometimes I wish I could sleep. I am up 10x a night for one thing or another. I know it sounds crazy, but it's just my life. I wish I could just get a decent night of sleep too, but I can't. I have...
My doctor told me 10 weeks I would know if I am having a response. I have seen a lot of people wait longer and have success though....
I would trust the biopsies over the doctor's opinion personally. For me, it was always IBD even though the doctor always said it could be iBS in addition to IBD. I agree with ipoop, get a...
You should go on a consult. That is the best way to know whether you would be a good candidate for a j-pouch. If you have weak muscle function, it is definitely risky, but you never know, and a...
I don't. I have read some people do, but I am a very light sleeper. I get up if I need to go....
Was the doctor a GI? I would find a surgeon/GI, I am aware that you will need to see someone new, but you should get a quick scope. It only takes a moment and you might have pouchitis of cuffitis....
Andrina, I agree with champ. It's pointless to point out the worst-case scenarios at the moment. csantamaria already had surgery and is waiting for reconnection, there's no option of not going...
Wow, in and out the same day? Hope you have quick and easy healing Alaskan. :-)...
Hi and welcome. Did you do a search? I've seen people post the results of these types of tests in the past. Seems like they are not frequently performed so there isn't much consensus about what the...
When I did Simponi I went to the doctor's office for the first dose. I believe that they can afford to send someone - these dugs cost an arm and a leg. You're like a cash cow to them!! I'd have done...
I am with you Mark. Anyone who wants to have a discussion is quickly bullied and called an "anti-vaxxer", then they are told it's all fact, and they basically call you stupid if you say anything...