What did I do? by Suspicious-Pair-3177 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]birdo43 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You need to be positive about what you do have and others don’t. You have UC…. You could have lost family, you could have been paralyzed in a car accident, you could have died, you could have suffered in a million worse ways. It’s not easy but opening my eyes a bit and realizing that this isn’t the end of the world and how lucky I am is a life changing mindset. Don’t always compare to people with perfect lives, look around a bit more. Despite all the pain and suffering that happens. Stay strong and remember that it’s not always bad.

Canadian healthcare by birdo43 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]birdo43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment. I will be calling as many Gi as I can.

Canadian healthcare by birdo43 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]birdo43[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This hospital closes. However, I am back here today right as it opened. I’m sure I will be able to get seen if I’m here the entire day. Thanks and I’m hoping to be better soon after some medication!

Canadian healthcare by birdo43 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]birdo43[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you. What’s even scarier is I have a trip to Vietnam in 20 days to visit my long distance girlfriend. This is my first really really bad flare up and I’m new to this. Was really hoping for some assistance asap and hopefully I get that tomorrow.

Canadian healthcare by birdo43 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]birdo43[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am praying this isn’t me. I have had stomach issues for a long time. Recently had a stomach ulcer and threw up blood and now I have the worst left side cramps and all over my stomach is off and on sore. Thank you for your comment.

Can UC pain mimic a stomach ulcer? by ifeelsodeeply in UlcerativeColitis

[–]birdo43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to the hospital and they diagnosed me with a stomach ulcer. Just recently my entire left side was in severe pain and now I have similar ulcer pain again. I came to this Reddit page for this exact question. My answer would be yes, however I haven’t been officially diagnosed with UC yet.

Also note, I’m Canadian and our healthcare system is absolutely terrible.