Assuming that by then I am in remission and have switched to biological treatment, do you think a big 3–6 month trip to the Far East is even possible with UC? Can that work with the frequency of the infusions?
Assuming that by then I am in remission and have switched to biological treatment, do you think a big 3–6 month trip to the Far East is even possible with UC? Can that work with the frequency of the infusions?
Since I got diagnosed 7 weeks ago, my diet has become very limiting, especially now during the flare-up. I’ve had enough and gotten tired of eating empty carbs, various orange purees, and lean protein, especially chicken breast. It’s really gotten to the point where I don’t want to eat anything. If that happened to you, how did you handle that?
Since around the time I started taking 4 grams of mesalazine pills, my stool has sometimes come out an oddly bright brown.
Technically my flare is mild, but I am bleeding — I can swear my stool smells metallic. I was on the toilet all morning, partly because of the tenesmus. I’m a really athletic guy and work out a lot. I don’t know if I should skip the gym today. I’ve never felt that working out makes me feel worse; quite the opposite, actually. I feel like I can push through this level of discomfort and still get my workout in. I’ve already skipped some sessions this month because of it, and it’s starting to feel like it’s adding up. I don’t want to lose my fitness
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After the colonoscopy he prescribed mesalazine 4 grams as an enema for 3 weeks while we waited for the biopsy results.
A week before I ran out of the medicine I asked him what I should do. He said nothing would happen if I stopped for a week and we just waited for the biopsy. As a result, I had a regression.
He only gave me the biopsy results a week after they arrived. When he called, he asked whether I preferred pills or the enema. When I asked what the difference was, he just said “convenience.”
For some reason he originally gave me the enema, and now he has lowered the dose to 2 pills of 1 mg twice a day.
Should I get a second opinion about the medication, or try this new dose for a while and see how it goes?
I got diagnosed two weeks ago, but I’ve actually been living with this untreated for around 10 months. Until the bleeding got worse, I didn’t think much of the symptoms and just blamed my medication and eating habits (a lot of fiber) for them.
I’ve read about some horrible experiences people have had with the disease. I’ve never experienced any real pain — it’s mostly just been inconvenient. I only have it on my left colon, if that means anything. IDK.
I was diagnosed two days ago and prescribed Rafassal enemas. Last night I used one for the first time.
Today I’m feeling some discomfort and a slight burning sensation around the anus. Is this normal the day after? I’m a bit worried I might have done something wrong. I wasn’t sure how deep to insert it or how long to hold it, so a little bit spilled out. I also felt like I rushed the process, and at first I was lying on the wrong side.
Overall it was quite an uncomfortable and embarrassing experience. I really hope it gets easier with time.
I got mine last week. I don't feel it's aligned with my body yet.
I take Vyvanse every morning at the same time (for my ADHD). It has stimulating effects, like increasing my heart rate.
Will it mess with my scores and give me bad advice and insights?
I'm an amateur athlete who trains 6 days a week. 4 of those are 2-hour gym sessions and twice a week I run 20km.
I'm trying to decide between the Fitbit Air and the Whoop. I've seen a ton of hate for the Whoop — people saying it's way too expensive and not worth it for the average gym-goer.
The thing is, I'm not sure if I count as "average" with this training volume or if I'm actually in the target audience for it. Would I be able to get the same recovery results and insights with Fitbit Air?
I'm an amateur athlete. I run 20 km twice a week and hit the gym four times. I'm super invested in my overall health, with strict sleep hygiene and good eating habits, but my sleep and recovery aren't as good as I'd like.
Do you really feel a connection between the app scores and how you actually feel?
Did it really make enough of a difference in your life to be worth the cost?
What's a bad habit that messed with your sleep and recovery that you wouldn't have known about without Whoop? Things you would never have guessed were related ,if there are any.
Lately, I've seen a lot of people talking smack about the product, so I'd love to hear your honest opinion.