Ulcerative Colitis questions: Confused and frustrated

Posted by psdoolittle @psdoolittle, Jan 27, 2020

I have been navigating a UC diagnosis for about the last 6 months. Previously the stool bleeding was diagnosed as hemmeroidal, but things continued to progress until a colonoscopy revealed serious inflammation in the colon. After a grade 3 diagnosis, the doctors pushed for humira. I tried a very strict, anti-inflammatory diet first, and it helped a lot. Still a little blood in the stool tho. So tried mesalamine both oral and the suppository. I thought things were improving using b, as the color I saw in the stool was purple rather than red, but doctors said it was still blood and pushed again for humira. I took their advice and am now approaching the 7th injection. I have more bleeding now than ever and I have abdominal pain and urgency. I am definitely in the middle of one of my worst flareups. Anyone out there have a similar story and advice? I'm feeling confused and frustrated.

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@meme71

I have ulcerated colitis and had colon cancer removed and now have an ostomy bag. Can I eat salads, or Italian food?

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I had UC & ostomy for about 30 years, and eat salads, Italian, nuts, popcorn, but do so in moderation and chew-chew everything very well.
Start with small portions at a time.
Good Luck

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@jer22

I had UC & ostomy for about 30 years, and eat salads, Italian, nuts, popcorn, but do so in moderation and chew-chew everything very well.
Start with small portions at a time.
Good Luck

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Thank you so much. I really do miss those foods. But, will take it slow.

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