Hey all, I was recently diagnosed with ulcerative colitis within the past 2 weeks. Since Christmas time I started having stomach issues, and I tried to do things on my own to get better and nothing was working. Finally on January 14th, my symptoms were so bad that my parents took me to the ER. I was admitted to the hospital and I had a… Read More »Recently Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis
Ok my name is Maree, and i have UC. I was being treated with it by tablets, my stomach went back to normal nearly, and all of a sudden in one night my tummy was that swollen that I look about 8 months pregnant. What the hell is wrong with me? I’m back in hospital again with the pain and Bloating of the stomach and… Read More »They Say I Have UC, But I Think They’re Wrong?
Hi everyone, just wanted to give an update on my son. My original story is titled Linda’s son. He is now 6 years old and currently in a bad flare. We are at the children’s hospital here in Orlando, FL waiting for the remicade medicine to arrive from the pharmacy. Why it takes so darn long to mix i have no idea!! since he is… Read More »Trying To Stay Strong For My Son
I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis January of 2006, and it completely changed my life. Luckily my doctor was able to diagnose me quickly, and get me on a treatment plan. Unfortunately is consisted of 20 oral pills a day and presented little relief of my symptoms… With the way insurance works these days, doctors can’t just put you on remicade right away, they have… Read More »My Remicade Experience is Great for UC
Hey Folks! Im still alive ….just about! Alot has happened since I last wrote I have been on one hell of an emotional rollercoaster. I have just got out of hospital last week. I was only allowed out as I demended a few days to enjoy my birthday as they could do no more for me in hospital with my meds. I got another scope… Read More »At a Crossroads on the Highway to Hell!