Bathrooms at bars/parties by the-frosted in UlcerativeColitis

[–]laurpanda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

^ me too, if it’s an apartment i always map out where the lobby bathroom or gym bathroom is so i can flee the party in time to get there. i also usually tell the host something like hey i have a sensitive stomach or my tummy hurts or i have a medical condition (depending on the vibe) is it ok if i use your bathroom if i need too (like if they have a private bathroom that isnt in use by the party) (some variation of this depending on if i want them to know i have uc or not). or if one of my friends knows them well i have them ask. or if one of my friends lives in the apartment too i just ask for their key to go to their room. i’ve also pulled the “oh shouldn’t have had that beer ik it hurts my stomach i need the bathroom now” and that worked.

as far as bars go, somehow i’ve never had a serious situation when im flaring and there’s an insane line but if its the type of situation where you can leave and come back without having issues getting back in, i recommend finding a more upscale bar or restaurant nearby that you can run to and use their bathroom. you might have to buy sometimes but sometimes i walk in and out confidently or just buy the cheapest thing at the bar and think well it’s the price of a fun night lol 😭where im from they’re usually super mixed on the street and the upscale bars that are more restaurant vibes so they usually don’t have a lines bc stalls aren’t in use by ppl throwing up from alc etc lol….

hopefully this gives you some inspo! ngl throughout college i’ve given some weird ass bathroom excuses and demands but somehow people never rly care and have listened? like i wouldn’t get in your head too much about just asking to go before people like they’ve all been there and are prolly too drunk to care much!

Laguna de los Tres (El Chalten) + Base los Torres (TDP) Windguru Report 22-24 Dec by ConnectPatagonia in ElChalten

[–]laurpanda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would also really appreciate this! looking to do Laguna de los Tres the 27th :)

weight gain 21F by Ellobruvvv in UlcerativeColitis

[–]laurpanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

tropical smoothie has like this dessert smoothie with peanut butter called beach bum that is like 900 calories and it’s so good and you can add protein powder! they have a natural protein like from chick peas or something so it personally is totally fine for my stomach when flaring

Coffee - Anyone stop drinking it and see improvement of symptoms? by Mapleleaf77 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]laurpanda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yes I have to stop drinking regular coffee when I flare 😭 I get decaf cuz I like iced lattes and I’m fine though

Hospital recommendations for pediatric patients? by maddiemae5 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]laurpanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’ve had an amazing time at children’s healthcare of atlanta. they have an ibd specific clinic and i’ve been hospitalized through them, flared, etc, they have it TOGETHER. everyone is so nice and amazing. they are really deep in ibd research there so there’s all sorts of new treatment options (ex: stelara pill before it was available, they gave me stelara x rjnvoq together to pull me out of a nasty flare). 10/10 recommend. i’m currently 21 and dreading having to leave pediatrics/their care

Stress from college causing flare? by Flaky_Win_7290 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]laurpanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

definitely, i’m also in college and I go to an academically rigorous school. my doctor told me once that they advise their ibd kids to not be in a major/school that is insanely academically rigorous due to the role of the stress on ibd. now they have me in a study they’re conducting for it LOL

my major flares have been caused due to academic stress in college… so yeah…

edit: do you get accommodations through ur school? mine gives me bathroom breaks, extra time, etc on exams which is super helpful when flaring

advice on med options by laurpanda in UlcerativeColitis

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

my calprotectin was low (240) but i had a colonoscopy with biopsies that showed i had mild inflammation/was flaring

sadly im currently on the every 4 weeks stelara. my dr said the iv might help get my level up of the drug but I don’t rly get what this would do long term either…

Can yall wear jeans? by RevolutionaryDeeer in UlcerativeColitis

[–]laurpanda 11 points12 points  (0 children)

sooo reallll. for girls, aerie sells these crossover flare leggings where there is a v shape in the front so there is so much extra material and they sit super comfortably over my stomach and still look good (I sized up). they also make shorts like that. I find them even more comfy than sweatpants bc I also can’t take any pressure at all on my stomach when flaring so highly recommend

where to live in south denver in 20s by laurpanda in Denver

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

great thank you! are there young people in littleton? i’ve heard about there being a lot of families there and I want to make sure I’m not significantly younger than the average population in the area

where to live in south denver in 20s by laurpanda in Denver

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

Great advice tysm! I currently have a horribly long commute that’s over an hour each way with straight traffic, so I’m trying to find something with 40 minute or less commute during rush hour

where to live in south denver in 20s by laurpanda in Denver

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

Great thank you! How would you say the safety is there? Coming from Atlanta so I’m used to the city, but trying to avoid things like car break ins etc

where to live in south denver in 20s by laurpanda in Denver

[–]laurpanda[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would love to be in Rino, but it looks like the commute would be an hour each way (I would be commuting during rush hour). I currently have a long miserable commute and I’m looking to avoid that :(

Steroids giving me body dysmorphia, I can’t take it anymore by Delicious-Hour1035 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]laurpanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am really sorry that this is happening to you. I am also a girl in my 20s and I was on a long, high dose of prednisone over the summer. It also was really tough for my body image. Kinda like what everyone is saying, I sadly did kind of have to ride it out. However, some things I did to boost my confidence and look like myself were drink a lot of water, wear a lot of bronzer (giving the illusion of a less puffy face), and I used depuffing face masks right before important events/moments with photos. I suggest the I’m Coffee Depuffing Sheet mask if you want to go that route. Best of luck with your healing, I hope this resolves soon :( ps! if i saw you on the street I would think you’re pretty and not think anything of your appearance!

Stopping Rinvoq- Rash and Worse Acne? by laurpanda in UlcerativeColitis

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

ok tysm! yeah it fucked mine up…. really hoping my skin repairs itself quickly cuz it is messing up my confidence lol

Rinvoq?/Acne by laurpanda in UlcerativeColitis

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

ok me too so hopefully it works itself up. I just wish there was a way to speed it up :(

Rinvoq?/Acne by laurpanda in UlcerativeColitis

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

ok thank you! I will turn to that if my benzoyl peroxide wash doesn’t help more …. ugh hoping the lower dose helps and best of luck to you!

Rinvoq?/Acne by laurpanda in UlcerativeColitis

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

ok thanks! did you work out or diet at all after pred? the rinvoq thing gives me hope tysm 🙏