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I was anemic a few years ago. I took an iron pill supplement vitamin every day. I even had to have a blood transfusion in 2009. My hemoglobin is fine now and I no longer take the iron pills. I have had the B12 shots in the past. I now take Vitamin D3 and B12 each day, I don't know if it really...

What about getting a massage ? I may try that ?

Did my stress cause my UC ? Or did my UC cause my stress !

I live alone but I have an older sister. She doesn't understand how much my Ulcerative Colitis has affected every part of my life.....physically and emotionally. I have been sick for almost 20 years. I have been trying to get her to understand my depression and anxiety too, but no understanding...

Where I live there is a local support group for folks who are dealing with their IBD. ( I have never attended, but I know it is there if I need it. ) Maybe there is a support group where you live ?

Runner Girl : I am so happy for you that you have found some relief for your pain ! I had diarrhea for years. Then a short time of constipation in 2014. Then back to diarrhea in 2015. Now, as of April 2016, back to constipation. I only had one BM today, at 8pm. Now I am terribly bloated. I do...

Gina : Nothing showed up wrong with my colon after the doctors performed an Upper GI and also a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis after my first colonoscopy. I think a colonoscopy would be the best way to find out what is going on ? Hope you are doing better.

I am bloated this evening, it is good that all my pants have an elastic waist !

I suffer from anxiety too. I agree, it is always nice to be at home where you can relax and do things at your own pace and set your own schedule. I love my peace and quiet too :)

I am sorry that you are experiencing such discomfort. I understand how you feel. I carry a Poise Pad, a tube of Preparaton H Cream and Cottonelle Wipes in my purse at all times. I wear a Poise Pad every day /night just in case I have any leakage. I use Preparation H Cream /Ointment on my bottom...

Doesn't Cholestyramine inhibit the absorption of your medications ? I never take my Cholestyramine at the same time as my pills. I have to time everything throughout the day, which gets very tiring.....I have to stay on a schedule. Thanks for listening.

I have been taking Cholestyramine for several years. I take 2 packets a day. If I skip even one dose I get really sick and suffer from yellow, watery diarrhea and sometimes naseua and dry heaves. I started suffering with the yellow, watery diarrhea in 1997. I was diagnosed with UC in 2006. I had...

I have never been diagnosed with BAM, but I did not know where to ask this question. I had my gallbladder removed in 1995. I recently had an abdominal CT scan with IV contrast ( I was having stomach pain ). I read the report and everything looks fine, which is great. But it said....." The...

Veronique : I agree with staying informed and taking action. I have learned a lot here on this forum than anywhere else. I had an anal fistulectomy in 1992. I knew nothing at that time. Little by little over the years I have learned more. An anal fistulectomy, an upper GI, a lower GI, a Flexible...

The ER people were the ones that prescribed me the Bentyl. The soonest I can see my Primary Care Doctor is June 13th and the soonest I can see my Gastroenterologist is July 1st. I am very thankful to have Health Insurance and to have access to doctors. All my tests at the ER do not show...

I was given a prescription for Bentyl. I took 3 pills yesterday. Wierd side effects. Not taking any more Bentyl. I would never be able to drive a vehicle or make decisions while taking the Bentyl. Anyone here ever taken Bentyl ?

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I received Vancomycin last year for my C-diff. Hope you start feeling better soon : - )

Heather : Sometimes I make smoothies. It is all blended up in my Nutribullet blender, so I am drinking my meal. No solid food to digest.

Heather : The BRATT diet works for me when my entire digestive system seems to be working against me. Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast and Tea.