Intro: 28 year old workaholic and father of three. I love the outdoors and doing anything to enjoy life. I was diagnosed a little over a year ago with ulcerative colitis and I have been doing everything in my power to not have it hold me hostage. Some more about Nick: I love my work and family. I am very fortunate to have a job… Read More »Frustrated with These Doctors
Introduction: 60 years old. Married with two grown children and a grandson. Currently work in the financial services industry after retiring from a law practice. Adjunct professor in political science at local University. My Symptoms: Severe joint pain on an almost daily basis. The pain started with a UC flare up 2 years ago. My Story: Diagnosed in my early 40’s with UC. Spent a… Read More »Still Looking
Hi everyone! ok it has been almost 2 weeks now since 1st Remicade infusion. I splurged and had Starbucks soy latte! The devil right? not this time, it tasted soooooo good and did not have me running to bathroom, so I have been drinking a small one, just 1 a day for past 5 days and no running to bathroom at all! :) It has… Read More »My Remicade Update…Able to Drink a Cup of Coffee! I can’t believe It
Hi everyone! Hope you are all hanging in there and that today has been a good day for you. THANKS Adam for posting my story! So I have been on the Remicade for 6 days now. So the first couple days I felt tired and no other changes. On the 3rd day I woke up and my joints were aching more than usual. I have… Read More »OK It’s Been 6 Days Since 1st Remicade Infusion…hmm
Hello fellow colitis people. Quick update on me…still flarin’ big time…veered away from SCD for a little while seeing I was just getting more ill and losing a ton of weight. I had to…but I have the intention of going back if and when I ever heal up. I’ll give it another whirl if that ever happens! Still on prednisone (can’t seem to get off that… Read More »“Extraintestional Manifestations”