this past summer in Florida when the flair started
Introduction:
OK, I am now feeling like my old self … and the ulcerative colitis is in remission for now .. I was diagnosed around 7 years ago .. with a mild case .. during the colonoscopy the doc said he cauterized the ulcers . I never got any more problems until around 6 years later and that 7th year .. it seemed the flair ups were not going away .. every other day .. or maybe 2 or 3 … So I finally got my 2nd colonoscopy … Now, I am a bit older than you Adam by a few generations .. so I’m lucky in that sense .
The Current Colitis Story:
OK, now, after the 2nd colonoscopy, it seems the condition has worsened .. and now it’s probably moderate en route to severe ..
BUT, for the last three weeks, I’ve bought a new blender , reading up on the Bad and good foods ..
checklist — nope never drink soda Adam (whew) — not much sugar .. no cakes and junk (whew) …
Do eat yogurt (now Greek yogurt) .. (Yes) …. Blueberries every morning … and lots of wheat product (BAD) … OK
Not too rough to change up some things … this older body hasn’t complained ever much!!
More exercise with my X Box 360 (Just Dance 3) .. son got it set up .. (Whew) .. glad I can be in the world of technology … so that’s a big YES YES …. I was a dancer many years ago and I’m bringing it back .. Many older people over 50 think that’s all for kids .. but put your dancing shoes on .. it was a big help for me … the exercise along with the medicine made the next day BETTER and BETTER .
Three weeks into post colonoscopy I’ve gotten a bit of help with meds.
I began taking Asacol .. 8 pills a day!! YUP, it’s working now … be patient … It took about 3 weeks to return to a normal BM and NO BLOOD … What a relief … As I have read that IBM puts one more at risk for colon cancer .. you bet I’ll do everything I can avoid that fate ..
Also,
I’ve decided after reading about it as well, that I would add some probiotics .. 2 or 3 a day .. According to studies I have read that those are beneficial .. And the shakes are helping too .. OJ, Blueberries, bananas, Greek yogurt mixed in .. I’m trying lots of new ones this week ..
I bought the Ninji blender .. it has two single single blenders .. and you can make one serving at a time. I bought some parsnips and carrots . gonna mush that up too ..
Good Luck and if you have any good “shakes” .. not fattening .. I’ll use yours Adam too.
Medications:
OK,
Three weeks into post colonoscopy I’ve gotten a bit of help with meds.
I began taking Asicol .. 8 pills a day!! YUP, it’s working now … be patient … It took about 3 weeks to return to a normal BM and NO BLOOD … What a relief … As I have read that IBM puts one more at risk for colon cancer .. you bet I’ll do everything I can avoid that fate ..
Also,
I’ve decided after reading about it as well, that I would add some probiotics .. 2 or 3 a day .. According to studies I have read that those are beneficial .. And the shakes are helping too .. OJ, Blueberries, bananas, greek yogurt mixed in .. I’m trying lots of new ones this week ..
written by: Punky Demure
submitted in the Colitis Venting Area
