Introduction: I’m a 67 year old musician from So. California, married, no kids, lots of step-children, grand children, very active, no prior history of UC or Crohns in lineage. My Symptoms: Heavy mucuousy blood, weight gain, not too much stomach pain, sore rectum, sense of urgency with no results (constipation if you can believe that), flatulence, weary much of the time. Plenty of peeing. Haven’t… Read More »Gory Story
Hey UC’ers, how the heck you all doing? Here’s my first post since getting back from my camping/rafting trip and its not a typical one, but because I get so much email and there’s so much chatter about Humira amongst the colitis folks of the world, I thought this would be of interest to many of you who might be making medication decisions if you’re… Read More »FDA Update on Approving Abbott’s Humira Medication for Colitis
Introduction: 20yo/F from Australia. Diagnosed at 14 with pancolitis after a year of symptoms, later diagnosed with sclerosing cholangitis as well. Pretty much tried every med and on the road to surgery. My Symptoms: Approx 15 bm’s per day No blood Cramps, pain Appetite varies between not wanting to eat anything and wanting to eat everything in site Myriad of general aches and pains My… Read More »Finally Telling My Story
Introduction: Hello! My name is Rob and I was diagnosed with UC (after some diagnostic shenanigans) in 2008 at the age of 21. I live in SW Idaho, and am pursuing sustainable farming with my girlfriend as well as restoring old motorcycles (my big passion). I love crazy trips on old bikes or on foot, twisting wrenches, and playing in the dirt. My Current Colitis… Read More »From Fireline to IV line. UC is a Jerk.
Introduction: Update from being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in April 2012. My first post was “Distressed in Dayton” Currently as of now on 15 mg of prednisone, 10mg of buspar, and bentyl. Current Colitis Symptoms: Symptoms that I currently have not including side effects to the trials of medications are, bloody stools from time to time, insomnia, still some mood swings, exhaustion, headaches,hair loss, tremors,… Read More »What Is the Next Step AFTER First Round of Prednisone?