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Practically symptom free with no family history of IBD....

Guess that doesn't mean much, I have UC.

I was diagnosed 3/8/2013 and started presenting symptoms about a month and a half prior.

I was bleeding and had some cramping and at first they thought it was internal hemorrhoids (Oh how I wish).

After a colonoscopy they were no longer guessing, Pancolitis... My entire large intestine?  Ugh, Really?!?

It all came as a shock.

I have been relatively healthy my entire life, except maybe having to lose a couple lbs. (Won't be a problem now) 

No insurance, no friends or family with these issues, Great.

Although my friends and family cannot relate, Damn are they supportive.  I am too lucky.

I live in the Greater Atlanta Metro area and I look forward to the walk in June!

I cannot wait to meet and reach out to others just like me.

I am currently on Prednisone (for the rest of the month) && Apriso for symptoms and such.

Being so recently diagnosed, I do not know the foods that affect me and make my UC flare
I have noticed that raw almonds and other nuts kinda make me feel icky.

I drink the crap out of Gatorade and I am not ashamed to admit that I still have a Blue Moon or a glass of wine every now and then.

I know caffeine is not that great for this disease, but man do I love Diet Coke && Coke Zero.

But alas, normalcy has left the Building.  Goodbye.

Cheers to figuring out this crazy new life ahead of me.

xoxo
Brittany
(Let's be friends)

Fb: Brittany Anne Hill
Twitter: BrittyanneHill
Instagram: BrittanyAnneHill

 Reply posted for lindsmchugh.

Hey,
For joint pain, take Krill Oil by Dr Mercola & turmeric capsules. It might reduce your flare-up symptoms also.

I'm 23 with similar problems... I was diagnosed in fall of 2011.

At first my doctor said it was hemorrhoids, but the bleeding/mucus and cramping continued. My regular doctor sent me to a GI doctor who did blood work, a sigmoidoscopy, and then a colonoscopy. And diagnosed me with UC. 

I take 2 Asacol pills 3x daily. Along with a probiotic, multi-vitamin, fish oil, and B vitamins. I eat relatively healthy and try to exercise regularly. 

My biggest problem right now is I'm in the middle of a flare-up and I'm exhausted and have severe joint pain. Any suggestions on joint pain? 

 Reply posted for brittanyhill.

Hi Brittany!

Your story is exactly the same as mine. I was 24 with no family history of UC. Had 1 very painful cramp & had bleeding for a few days. Doc prescribed meds for internal hemoroids. It worked for a few months but the bleeding started again when I had stress from work/school. I wish my GI had told me about probiotics & eating a low residue diet. He told me diet doesn't cause or effect your symptoms but I learned the hard way that it does matter. I would advice you to stop drinking sugary drinks because sugar feeds the bad bacteria in the gut that causes inflammation :/ Juice your own fruits at home & stay away from high fructose corn syrup. Try a good probiotic twice a day & take turmeric capsules(herb). It's proven to reduce inflammation.Being a girl, it was very awkward for me to discuss my condition with others so if you have any questions, email me at stardeck98@yahoo.com

Take care 

 Reply posted for delirium.

my email is kirklandmj@gmail.com shoot me an email and ill send you a link

 Reply posted for brittanyhill.

haha well we arent too good at this.  In Virignia

 Reply posted for delirium.

I cannot find you either.  Where do you live?

 Reply posted for brittanyhill.

haha yeah there are all kinds of new stuff and things to try! i tried to find you on fb to be able to talk more about it but couldnt find you!  See if oyu can find me Michael Kirkland.

I am trying my best!
this is all so new to me so I've been doing a ton of reading and research.
it is going to take some getting used to, but I am willing to do all that it takes!

 Reply posted for brittanyhill.

im 24 with crohns! ive had mine since i was 16 though.  haha i had to learn no almonds for me the hard way.  its not too bad, just have to stay positive!