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Methotrexate Nightmare

May 16, 2013

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Introduction: My name is Kristen, I have had Ulcerative Colitis for 21 years and have never really got it under control. Ive tried everything from ASA to prednisone (ew) to Remicade. Some more about me: Im from Toronto, Ontario Canada. I am a psychology major in university and am working on completing my doctorate. The [...]

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Humira Side Effects Part Two

March 17, 2013

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Although very rare, some of us who have used/use Humira to treat our ulcerative colitis (and several other diseases) have come down with skin problems and skin rashes.

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So No Colon or a Chance of Cancer or Death? umm…

December 29, 2012

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Meet Autumn: I’m back! My name is Autumn and i just turned 19. This is my third post on here since I was diagnosed with Severe ulcerative colitis and spent 2 weeks in the hospital at age 17. I’m here once again seeking advice and opinions. A Little More about me: I love to bake, [...]

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20 Years and Counting – Crohn’s and Now Colitis

October 14, 2012

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Introduction: Hi. I am 41 years old and was diagnosed with Chron’s at age 20. Recently, my colonoscopy showed I have also developed ulcerative colitis, so now I am dealing with both. Current Symptoms: Fatigue, anemia, sudden weight loss/gain, bloating, bleeding with stool, gas, cramps, joint pains, diarrhea, constipation, mucus like stools – just to [...]

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SCD With Milder Symptoms or Surgery

September 16, 2012

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Meet Jill: My name is Jill. What I thought was runners trots during a half marathon benefit for special needs children turned out to be UC. I was in my early 30′s (now 41). I’ve been through all the meds and at mayo clinic now by gastro referral. Cooking, gardening, fitness are hobbies. I just [...]

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Prednisone Questions

August 5, 2012

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Introduction: I’m Jessica, a teenager with ulcerative colitis. Currently doing very well and just trying to get my life back on track from an awful flare! My Symptoms: Currently besides side effects from medicine I am symptom free! It’s great! My Story: Hi everyone! I have written a story on this website once before when [...]

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My Brother Has Been Suffering with Colitis for 17 Years Please Help!

March 10, 2012

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Introduction: I’m writing this because my brother has been suffering with Ulcerative Colitis for 17 years on and off. He’s had a really bad year and been really sick since they end of 2010. He is married with 3 kids 4,2, and 10 months old. He got progressively worse after the baby was born and [...]

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The STRESS of the Big Apple

February 10, 2012

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Introduction: My name is Andrea and I’m 28 from New York City. I’m a photographer/graphic designer/jewelry designer. I love being outside, either taking photos or working out! The New York City Colitis Experience: I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in September 2011. I noticed while on vacation over Labor Day, that foods just weren’t agreeing [...]

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49 Year Old With Ulcerative Proctitis

December 22, 2011

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I was diagnosed approximately 4 years ago with ulcerative proctitis (my UC is limited to just the distal part of the colon). I was at that time 45 years old. My doc put me on Lialda and Canasa suppositories. These didn’t work and I’ve had to use steroid enemas for flares over the last couple [...]

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Just When Things Were Good, Here We Go Again

December 12, 2011

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I don’t think I’m ready for “the” operation yet, and I really don’t wanna try remicade. In my head I feel like prednisones side effects are all I can deal with. Ive tried the others mentioned without pred. and they didn’t do squat but gave me acne and hairloss

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