As some of you know, I have ulcerative colitis, and I also just completed an extended vacation. It has been just over two years since my wife and I left town for more than a few days, so needless to say we were super happy to be getting away from it all. Now that our vacation has been over for 1 week or so, it… Read More »Stress and Ulcerative Colitis
Yay, on a new medicine….hmm…. Well, a few weeks ago i ended up at the ER while i was at work because of terrible stomach cramps. they did bloodwork, which came back abnormal. The xrays seemed fine but because of the bloodwork they wanted to do a cat scan. That was weird, let me tell you. having an IV send the dye in your system… Read More »Am I Alone in My Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms?
here are my previous postings… Right after colon removal surgery 1 Month after Colon Removal Surgery 2 Months after Colon Surgery My Current Status after Surgery: Hey all! It’s been almost 3 months since my surgery and I am up to 148 pounds and feeling great! I have a lot of things going on right now which feels great because a month or so ago… Read More »Update #3 – 3 Months Since Colon Removal Surgery
Had my remicade yesterday afternoon…and tonight I have pretty bad hives on my legs and some labored breathing, anyone else been there? I just took 2 benedryl hopefully it will take the itch and swelling down…and make me sleepy so I don’t scratch my legs off ….any comments or stories wld be awesome! Hope everyone is doing well! Take care. Michelle Medication schedule: Remicade… Read More »Hives
Today is World IBD Day. In other words it is is World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day. A day to try and raise awareness of the prevelance of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Also an opportunity for people living with these diseases to talk openly about life with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis. And even more importantly it is a chance for family members and friends of those… Read More »World IBD Day