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It’s a marathon

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By hmt90a

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I was diagnosed with UC four and a half years ago after a month of symptoms. For three years, my UC was moderate to severe, never in remission, but never debilitating. Then I found Inflectra and, within a week, life was so much better. After a few months, I finally was able to get off prednisone and stayed off completely for about 7 months. I had a minor flare around Thanksgiving and got that settled. Then, a couple months ago, I had another major flare that, coupled with other issues, went untreated for long enough to knock me down for a week and put me back on prednisone again for the time being. It just served to remind me that life with UC is a marathon that, unfortunately, will never end. But, I stay positive and trust that God will always provide healing and hope.

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