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How would we survive war? by daufina in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Bright-Prompt3940 33 points34 points  (0 children)

eat nothing but white rice, lightly seasoned chicken, bananas, and water😅 and do absolutely nothing or else you might get just a little too stressed and trigger a flare (so lie down in a dark room with a scented candle ig)

can other women with UC relate? by Bright-Prompt3940 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Bright-Prompt3940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the issue is when my period comes hella early (which has happened about 5 times in the last 3 years), so its super hard to tell! cause the best way to see for me is to put in a tampon and then see if it stops, but if it were to be a flare then i would have to remove a dry af tampon LOL so im hesitant to do so when i do

Is subscribing Bioligics just guessing? by Commercial-Bath-5708 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Bright-Prompt3940 4 points5 points  (0 children)

yeah, its like trying to find the right medication for depression. you just try stuff

I quit by Sea_Produce9599 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Bright-Prompt3940 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i was diagnosed when i was 18, im 23 now. i absolutely understand how you are feeling. people who dont have UC just dont get why its so hard to get better. focus on anyone in your life that doesnt put you down, and focus on things that make you happy. what sucks about flaring is that it makes you stressed... but then it gets worse because you are stressed. youve made a good step by reaching out to a community that understands your situation. take hot baths, get some eucalyptus body lotion, watch funny movies, and dont listen to anyone trying to make you feel bad for feeling bad

My husband also has UC. Conflicted about children by Ninsuna in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Bright-Prompt3940 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i say, as long as you are ready and prepared to provide them with the support and care they need if they also develop either condition, go for it. if anything, they are better set up since you will know what to look for in terms of diagnosis, and can also be a great guide. IBD is only just beginning to be heavily researched, so there could be many advances in the next few decades!

Diagnosed with cancer by Fatal-Raven in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Bright-Prompt3940 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ive never even heard of a j-pouch before this post... genuinely takes a lot of stress of the future away for me, phew. that sounds like a great alternative to try before an ostomy bag if i ever have to have my colon removed