I tell Rosie about how when I was really sick with ulcerative colitis, my rectum was filled with ulcers and penetration hurt. On top of that, the steroids I was put on annihilated my sex drive. And no doctor ever asked or warned about sexual side effects, or so much as acknowledged tha...
Well, I’m not sure, to be honest. I’m sort of in limbo right know as I don’t know what’s causing my pain, and my GI is not convinced I don’t have Crohns; he’s wondering if my initial diagnosis of ulcerative Colitis was infact incorrect (it might explain a few things…) ...
Some drugs may also be responsible, in particular prescription pills that you take for acne or psoriasis.People with bowel problems like coeliac disease, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis are also more susceptible to the problem.The first step is to see your GP to check for any evidence...
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Spontaneous adventures were something that became elusive for me in later life. In 2006, I was not only diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I also received the news that I had celiac disease. Due to ulcerative colitis, whenever I traveled, I had to know where restrooms were. With celiac disea...
After months of slowly dropping weight and finally having skinny thighs, I started feeling really sick. I went to a few different doctors and was eventually diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. And unfortunately, it got under control. And I put 15-lbs back on. I know, I know. Beauty comes ...
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the large intestine and rectum. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects any part of your digestive system. IBS can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, bleeding, weight loss, tiredness, and fever. It...
I am not exactly sure when I was diagnosed withulcerative colitis (UC), but it must have been around 30 years ago. Over the years I have only ever had one drug-free period, however, this lasted for around seven years, at which point I was kidding myself I had beaten UC!
I believe my ulcerative colitis is cured. I was diagnosed over 10 years ago. I have been on every medicine from prednisone (lots of prednisone) to remicade. For the last 4 years I have been on Asacol hd. About 3 years ago I started taking 2 imodium ad pills with my Asacol in the ...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used to describe several autoimmune conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Inflammation of the colon with ulcerative colitis can alter bacteria in the gut and cause bleeding—and both can lead to strong-smelling Number Two, Dr...