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  • About Me

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    sugahsistah

    Female, 27
    Chicago, IL, USA
    Member since August 16, 2007

    • About Me

      I am a 27 y/o teacher. I have had UC for about 2 1/2 years. I am amazed by how it can completely take over your life. I am doing well right now and hoping things keep looking up!!!

      I am a 27 y/o teacher. I have had UC for about 2 1/2 years. I am amazed by how it can completely take over your life. I am doing well right now and hoping things keep looking up!!!

  • Recent Activity

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    October 25

    • sugahsistah gave UCKelsey a thanks 12:31pm

      Thanks for the birthday wishes! Things are still going pretty well for me over here. I've been off of…  
    • sugahsistah gave Cutey a thanks 12:28pm

      Thanks for the birthday wishes! I'm sorry to hear your little one is sick. I am getting over a cold myself--not…  
    • sugahsistah gave mawmawof8 a thanks 12:24pm

      Thanks for the birthday wishes. I had a good day--my students were very welcoming that day! I'm glad…  

    October 21

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    • Sorry

      From Akie Wednesday

      Hello Sugah,
      i accidentally deleted you as a friend; can I add you back?

    • High Five

      From mawmawof8 October 28

      i am so glad to hear from you and that you are doing better. it just take time and the right medcines. lots of hugs mawmaw

    • Flower

      From Cutey October 28

      I 'm so happy to hear that you are doing fine! Glad that ur loosing weight with not much effort.I wish I could say the same.Colitis is still hiding and I hope never to find it again lol.As for my weight! I'm not sure why I'm not loosing? I will try this one diet it called Almased and it comes from Europe.So my sister & friend swears on it.goole it out if you like.Hope to hear from you soon.

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From UCKelsey October 26

      Ya, i get afraid that my meds won't work after I have been on them for a little while! Glad that you are dropping a few pounds and no swelling anymore!!! Wishing you the best !!!

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From UCKelsey October 23

      Hey there how is life treating you, I saw on your last updated you are done with prednisone~~ HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY~~ Yay for that.. hope you are doing good!~~

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

      I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in May of '07.' I have had MANY an up and down with UC at this point. I have been on just about every med that they have for it and I have tried a few diets--nothing worked. I am on Remicade now and it seems to be helping alot.

      Treatments

      Asacol Not Working
      I was passing the pills whole, so my doc told me to stop taking them.
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
      I tried a gluten, bean, dairy, and ruffage free diet and that didn't work. I know that icecream, pizza, grapefruit, and pickles (acidic foods)make me feel pretty bad now though.
      Azathioprine Working / Worked
      Well, I think I found my winner! I have been on this one for about a month and I have noticed a considerable difference. Unfortunately, the nausea with this med has lasted the entire month!
      Azulfidine Not Working
      It's getting rid of my joing pain, but it makes me feel weird.
      Flagyl Not Working
      I took it for a few days and I starting bleeding. DID NOT WORK!
      Lialda Not Working
      I took four of those horse pills everyday and nothing!
      Prednisone Working / Worked
      It works like a charm, but I hate the side effects. They include: leg pain, weight gain, increased appetite, worsened eye sight, constant sweating, and swollen face.
      Probiotics Not Working
      I stopped...the blood returned. :o(
      Remicade Working / Worked
      I have heard alot of terrible things about this and I was nervous about it, but it is working like a charm for me right now. I haven't felt this good since before I was diagnosed!
    • Close Diets & Weight Maintenance

      Well, I'm here for a few reasons. I used to be at a size that I loved, but I began taking a medication that caused me to gain weight. We have an on again/off again relationship. I have also noticed that my metabolism is slowing down and I am consistenly gaining weight. I know that if I don't begin consistently taking care of myself, I'm going to continue gaining weight.

      Treatments

      Counting Calories Working / Worked
      Works if you keep doing it!
      Eat Less Working / Worked
      Works if you keep doing it!
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      Works if you keep doing it!
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