Newbie left sides UC
Hello, I had a history of unusual symptoms from 16-20’s dx as lactose intolerance, ibs, gastroparesis and then in my 50’s UC. I was blindsided with UC no history in family other than a niece with proctitis. Mine began after the tragic loss of my brother. With the deep grief, I wept so much so deep I felt I was bleeding tears. 2 days later, I ate mexican food.I am mexican, but this time, I had severe bloating with urgent bms and then to my horror blood! I thought it was a hemmoroid so i would practically stand to not bleed when having bms. Then on its own it stopped. 6 months later it returned with a vengence clots and all until mesalmine oral and suppositories then a year a half remission. After some current marital stress and verbal abuse, my flares returned. Here I am now back to that dreaded space of trying to cure a bleeding flare sooo bummed.
Hi
. You have dealt with a lot and there is little doubt that stress can impact IBD. Stephanie wrote about it here: https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/stress-ibd. The good news is that you effectively got yourself to remission before, so you know you can do it. Christal wrote here about her flare action plan: https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/flare-action-plan. Have you had a chance to speak to your doctor about steps to get your symptoms under control? Concerning marital stress, I know others in the community have written about it like Krystal writing here about how counseling helped her in general, but also her relationship: https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/ask-for-help. Hoping you can get some relief soon. Best, Richard (Team Member) Thank you so much yes my gi has me on oral mesalmine and enemas which seem to be helping. Thank you for the links dealing with high betrayal and emotional abuse in marriage after 30 chaotic🫤 years so flares have been active
