Ulcerative Colitis..?
I think he needs to check with a doctor about the pains. These are common symptoms... Blood mixed with diarrhoea is common ('bloody diarrhoea'). Crampy pains in the abdomen. Pain when passing stools. The first episode (flare-up) of symptoms is often the worst. If you have UC and do not take a regular preventive drug, you have about a 7 in 10 chance of having at least one flare-up each year. This is reduced to about a 3 in 10 chance if you take a preventative drug each day. A a probiotic strain (Escherichia coli Nissle 1917) and the probiotic preparation VSL3 have shown promise. Further research is needed to clarify the role of probiotics. A special diet is not usually needed. A normal, healthy, well balanced diet is usually advised. If you have UC just in the rectum (proctitis), a high fibre diet may help to avoid constipation. As fior the colds, illness and stress are factors that predispose us to picking up infections.
What is pregnancy like with ulcerative colitis?
I have ulcerative colitis and I have been wondering what pregnancy, labor and childbirth is like with this disease. It isn't that common so i won't be surprised if no one can help me but i've tried searching the internet but it seems like practically zero research has been done on the subject. I am planning on TTC sometime within the next year but the fact that I have no idea what to expect with my disease and pregnancy is scary. I want to know if labor is more painful, does childbirth cause horrible flare ups, would i be better off having a c-section, will pregnancy exacerbate it cause me to have diarrhea constantly. If anyone knows anything at all about this I would be so grateful. Thank you.
Ulcerative Colitis Flare Up?
Unfortunately you probably will need to go to the ER since your flareup is this advanced and they will probably give you a type of steriod. Once you have this flareup under control, I suggest you take all natural Optiflora regularly and it will treat the cause and not just the symptoms. My daughter-in-law had these horrible flareups and would end up many times in the hospital due to dehydration and they would usually give her Prednisone (sp?). She started taking the Optiflora and it helped her tremendously. It actually started healing the lining of her intestines and colon. Optiflora is a two-product system that includes Probiotic (Bifidus & Acidophilus...microflora) + Prebiotic (FOS...food source for microflora). Patented guaranteed delivery of 500 million microflora to intestines and colon. Hope this is helpful and feel free to contact me with questions.
Help, anyone familiar with ulcerative colitis.?
I recently underwent a colonoscopy (not fun) and the biopsy indicates I propably have ulcerative colitis. The Dr. refered me to specialist, but the earliest he can see me is 3 wks. What can I do to reduce the symptoms for now until he can further diagnose my problem and put me on meds. The bleeding has slowed down, but most food runs right through me, and I still get cramps. Is there any diet, vitamin supplement, or natural remedy I can try that may help put me into remission? I can't stand to wait for 3 wks or more and not try something.
How to deal with ulcerative colitis?
I was diagnosed with UC 18 years ago and many times I found that diet made a difference, however, not always. Try to stick to a strict eating regime; eating at the same time everyday, avoid snacking, eating a low-fat, low sugar diet. etc. Eat food in moderation and not too much of any one food. Drink an adequate amount of water (not too much) and be sure to get the right amount of rest. Of course, as you know, there doesn't seem to be anything you do when you have a flare up. In these instances I try to fast or eat smaller meals to lessen the side effects and sometimes even take an Imodium or two. Exercise also makes a big difference. I notice that when I walk or cycle, my symptoms really seem to subside. The biggest thing you can do for yourself is to RELAX. From my experience UC folks tend to be worriers. If you're like me, you're calm on the outside, but a bundle of nerves on the inside. Take a walk, read a book, listen to some music, but find a way to let go of your stress in your own way. Good luck to you!
Ulcerative colitis and now on humira.........?
I have ulcerative colitis diagnosed in 2008. sense the beginning of feb i have been having bad charlie horses in my hips and legs (figured it was from flares) i started humira on feb 14, and sense then the cramping in my legs have gotten worse, i've been dizzy and burning on my right side my right ear even feels hot, I did tell the doctor about my leg cramps the excrusiating pain in my right ribs she said it was from the flares and give humira time to work.(she seemed rather annoyed with me) so i developed these new symptoms my right arm hurting ear being hot, dizzyness feeling like im going to pass out and i get this burning feeling up my back. are these a result of the humira or should i be concerned?
Can I work out if I have ulcerative colitis?
If you are in the middle of a flare-up, it can be very difficult to stay active because moving around may increase your need to use the bathroom urgently and that can disrupt your exercise. I think it so important to continue working out because ulcerative colitis is very hard on your body but exercise can counteract that.Here are some recommendations for working out during a flare-up:Don't force yourself to work out if you're not physically capable. Ulcerative colitis can make you dehydrated, anemic, or cause low Vitamin B12 levels. The drugs that you may be on (like Prednisone) can affect your cardiovascular system. Blood tests and a conversation with your gastroenterologist can help you determine if you are ready for exercise and what types of exercise you should perform. Perhaps, at the moment, you shouldn't run but can still walk for exercise. At one point, I was so weak from a combination of the above factors that I got all dressed up to run and after only 1 block of running, I almost had to call an ambulance for myself. Be careful here.Exercise indoors, near a bathroom if you need to. Go to a gym so that you can hop off a treadmill or exercise machine and go to the bathroom if you need to. I used to be self-conscious about going to the bathroom frequently, but, ultimately, I found that people really didn't pay attention. Or, you can get some fun exercise videos that you can do from home. During a flare-up, I would not recommend running outside because where will you go to use the bathroom if you need one?Make sure that you still eat and drink water when you're preparing to work out. I originally thought that if I don't eat, then I won't have to use the bathroom so I hardly ate anything before I exercised. That was a huge mistake, because I nearly fainted from the lack of calories and dehydration. Some foods like peanut butter actually act as anti-diarrheals so I recommend finding foods that work for you that give you energy to get you through the exercise.Remember that some exercise is better than none. I was running 3-5 miles a day before my onset of ulcerative colitis, and I became depressed as I lost muscle mass. For me, it was telling myself that a "bad run was better than no run" that really helped me. Sometimes, I would plan to work out but have to stop after only 10 minutes on a treadmill. Just try to be at peace with your efforts. I also started to weight lift because cardio was harder on my body during a flare-up.I hope that helps!
How do I calm down a moderate ulcerative colitis flare up without oral prednisone?
Hello!Maybe you can find answer on my website...I did not accept my diagnosis of ulcerative colitis as permanent and searched for its solution. It is almost a year now since I have taken any medication, I do not have any troubles and feel great. I wrote down my entire story with the experience and knowledge I have gained, resulting in the following website: My Journey To Health - or a "lifelong" diagnosis may be a gift It shows the journey towards a healthier and happier life for everyone, not only to patients with intestine disorder. Perhaps my journey to health will help you as well.But: I don’t claim, that it includes definitive cure for everybody, cause everybody is different. Consider it mainly as an inspiration and experience sharing. Its up to you only, to take whatever you like.ps. if you don't want to read all my story, check at least Dr.Walker's response on your question:Page on myjourneytohealth.net
Do you have ulcerative colitis? How do you live with it, and does it affect your daily life?
The biggest problem is the invisible nature of the symptoms.The worst is sleep disturbance. When it becomes more active, for me, sleep goes out of the window. I have no idea why I can't get to sleep - I just can't.I was finally diagnosed with UC this year, although almost certainly had it for much, much longer. By January this year I had 10cm of ulcers and much more inflammation. This stopped most of my eating and I lost 2 stone in a very short period of time.Then, the fix is steroids and other drugs. Which have been very helpful, but steroids muck with your emotions and keep you awake!This leads into my family life and also work commitments. A night with bad sleep then nothing gets done the next day. But the offset of steroids which seems to act like cafine x 10 the can make me uber productive. So it is a yo-yo of emotions and work drive. It can be exhausting!Everyday, stomachs aches. It is not a bad pain for me, just pretty constant. Regular bleeding is also a constant reminder of how poorly your gut is and it needs to be fixed.It also affects my diet. I know it is much worse with wheat. And I have also read about increasing vegetables and decreasing meat which I am doing in the hope of becoming more naturally healthy and less dependant of drugs. This is another thing which puts a strain on the family's routine.