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arbob5

Joined: 09/04/2010

My Story:

OK, I'm retired, married 50 years, was dx with UC four
years ago. It is now under control (not a complete remission, but so close!!!), and I love this site.

Two children, five grandkids who are the light of my life, as well as our pooch, Bella, an 3 year old Maltipoo who literally "runs" our life. We adore her, and just look at that face of hers. Adorable is not nearly enough to describe her. She's fun, funny, ridiculous at times, and most of all, she keeps us going!!!! So important when you're retired.

I enjoy cooking for family and friends, reading, especially Evanovich and James Patterson books, love country music of all kinds, really enjoy fishing at our daughter's lake house in Michigan, and truly, truly enjoy my computer.

This past February, as indicated above, we celebrated our Golden Wedding Anniversary, and our dear kids and grandkids really threw us quite a party. They had it at a banquet hall, and it was a mini wedding reception. Beautiful setting with all of our close family and friends. Open bar, 5 course delicious meal, beautiful cake, and as a huge surprise, they gave us a trip to wherever we wanted to go! Well, that brought me to tears. We still haven't taken the trip because I had hip replacement surgery on July 16, and we delayed it because of that. I was in so much pain before the surgery that a trip was not going to happen until we could enjoy it. It's on the horizon in the next month or two. Can't describe how much we love our kids and grandkids! They're absolutely the best.

So, that's me.

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Everyone differs on this one. I could not tolerate salads very well, and I normally passed...

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Czech, take a deep breath and try to see two views on your situation. Truth be known, this...

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Czech, take a deep breath and try to see two views on your situation. Truth be known, this is your situation, and Hannah and I are not trying to tell you there are no other alternatives. Talk with your Dr., find out what he suggests. If you are not sure about what he tells you, get a second opinion.

Also, there are remissions of UC. I have been in one for quite awhile. I had a little bump in the road after my latest hip surgery on July 16, but all is well again. It has been a year now for my remission (except for the hip thing). But I am always aware that the UC could come back full force at any time. I am on Lialda (mesalamine), and Lomotil. I was on a low dose of prednisone but I'm not on it now. Also, sometimes UC flares in the spring and fall. Not always, but sometimes. So if you are not having severe UC symptoms, try to roll with the punches if you do flare in spring or fall. .

Also, your diet is very important. Keep track of what might be the cause of your urgency issues. Make yourself aware of what you can and cannot tolerate. This makes a big difference in controlling the urgency situation. But then again, because UC is unpredictable, you might be able to tolerate a certain food for awhile, and all of a sudden, its a problem for you. Again, keep track of your diet. Stay away from fried foods, fresh vegetables, some fruits, and try to eat mild foods, like baked potatoes, rice, broiled chicken, sweet potatoes, etc. You can go on line for find suggestions for a good UC diet. Again, it means eliminating some of your favorite foods and learning to like others that you never did before!

So, what we're trying tell you is that you can be in control of some of your symptoms, but maybe not all. It sounds like you might be in the early stages of UC. You can control this, Czech....we have confidence in you. Now you have to have confidence in yourself.

Take care, and let us know how you're doing. We really do care.View Thread

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Hannah is special...she deals with the hand she was dealt...sometimes that's easier for some...

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Hannah, you are absolutely correct...positive thinking goes such a long way, and negative...

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Hi Hannah...we've missed you, but also know you're busy with school!!! Calmoseptine has...

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I am curious as to whether you have ever tried honey on a daily basis? I have read up on...

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All is well now. It seems that the shock to my system from the hip surgery was the culprit....

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Has anyone heard of this remedy for just about anything healthwise? Organic honey (1...

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Appreciate the responses. I feel at home on this site and lately there hasn't been much...

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Thanks Hannah. I was hoping you would be the one to respond!!!!! Only cramping...not pain...

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