ulcerative colitis and pregnancy
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Ulcerative Colitis & C-sections
Asked by S.S. from St. Louis
on December 17, 2009
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Hello to all you moms. I am thrilled to be 9 weeks pregnant with our second child. My first child I delivered natually without any medications whatsoever. That was to ...
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- I fail to see how the colitis affects a delivery at all. Are you sure you don't want to find a new OB doctor?
- Get a second opinion. Most often than not, doctors recommend c-sections out of convenience.
- I don't have Ulcerative Colitis, however, I did have a c-section. I, like you, had planned to go completely natural. My hubby had learned all kinds of relaxation tec...
Is There Anyone Out There with Ulcerative Colitis? I Have Many Questions.
Asked by M.H. from Seattle
on March 5, 2008
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I am 28 and was diagnosed with IBD or more specific and not to be confused with IBS, Ulcerative Colitis, 5 years ago. I had never heard of it just like most people I k...
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- I have Ulcerative Colitis. I was diagnosed 8 years ago. I would love to help answer any questions that I can. Based on my own experiances.
- Docs don't know what I have. I have been told IBS,Ulcerative Colitis, celiac. So I have had lots of experience in this area. I have had 3 endo/colonoscopies, tried se...
- Hi. My father has or had ulcerative colotis for years. He had his colin completely removed about 9 1/2 years ago and they reconstructed him a new one. He said for y...
Pregnancy and Ulcerartive Colitis
Asked by R.J. from San Francisco
on November 1, 2008
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Has anyone tried to get pregnant with ulcerative coitis? Did you continue to take your medication? What have doctors told you?
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- I have Chrons Colitis and take Asacol for it. I continued taking my medicine during my pregnancy (with twins) and had no problem either with my own health or my kids....
- Hi R., I Have Crohn's and have a 1 1/2 year old daughter, so my experiences might be close. Before I was pregnant, I attended a symposium with the Crohn's and Co...
- not a sufferer but i had ibs really badly and got it under control. consider alternative meds as a way to heal yourself as opposed to living with it. it's worth a try....
Ulceritive Colitis and Positive APF Test
Asked by J.V. from San Francisco
on April 6, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I am hoping someone has had an experience like mine and can share with me their experience.
At 16 weeks pregnant, I developed ulceritive colitis. The...
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- Hello J.. I don't know anything about ulcerative colitis, but I do know that it is very common to get false positive AFP results. Just ask your doc. And Im sure he/she...
- I'm not quite sure what ulceritive colitis is, but I can tell you I did have a positive AFP test with my 1st born (who is now 12). I was 31 when I had a positive AFP ...
- J., I am so sorry you ate going through this! I have no idea about the ulcerative colitis, but I can tell you that AFP tests give false positives all the time. Every w...
Colitis While Pregnant
Asked by R.J. from San Francisco
on July 3, 2009
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So I was told by my doctor that how my bowels are when I get pregnant is how they will be how they stay for the pregnancy. I took Asacol for the first three months of...
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- Hi R., I'm having a slight flare myself while breastfeeding a three month old. I had a slight flare throughout my first pregnancy in 2005, but was also on 15 mg of pr...
- I have ulcerative colitis too and I had my son last year. I was taking asacol, but I was still having a flare up for the first three months of my pregnancy. I decided...
- Oh boy do I know how you feel and am sorry you are going thru this bout with colitis. I am way past the baby making age, but have colitis and take asacol everyday. I f...
Pregnancy Concerns
Asked by S.S. from Seattle
on September 16, 2008
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I was just curious about having diarhea during pregnancy. Is it bad. Should I go to the doctor and get checked out?
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- I don't want to scare you, however with our 2nd child I started having diarhea almost as soon as I became pregnant. I had it the entire time I was pregnent. The OBGYN ...
- No matter what just give your Doc. a call. I went back and forth during my pregnancy. I was either really stopped up or running to the washroon every 10 min. and havin...
- S., Make sure you stay hydrated and try the BRAT diet for a few days. Banannas Rice Applesauce Toast If you are having difficulties hydrating, try some Gator...
Seeking Acid Reflux Advice
Asked by C.P. from Las Vegas
on August 23, 2009
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Hi - I am 8 weeks pregnant. Prior to this, I have ulcerative colitis and acid reflux. I discontinued my acid reflux meds after some research on the internet. I am suff...
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- Arg, I remember this being one of the most annoying things about pregnancy!! I slept with a whole lot of pillows behind me because laying down felt the worst. Ate sn...
- I am 31 weeks pregnant and use the 150 mg Zantac twice a day. It helped a little but sometimes I still need a lot of Tums. I would think with a history of ulcerative c...
- I am not a doctor, nor a nutritionist (but I did study nutrition for several years)and recommend Dairy and other Calcium rich foods, too. The Calcium neutralizes the ...
Acid Reflux and Pregnancy
Asked by D.S. from Columbus
on January 2, 2009
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Hi Ladies, I hope you can help me with this one:
I'm looking into getting pregnant again soon, but I suffer from severe acid reflux due to a hiatal hernia; if any of ...
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- I have had severe reflux for many years as well. I took Protonix which was ok'ed by the OB throughout my pregnancy and only had an occasional flare up.
- Calcium can help you, health benefits for you and a growing baby and no negative side effects!!! A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Ass...
- I had horrible heatburn with my son last year. i was allowed to take Zantac(mint flavored). it is OTC and worked wonders!
Seeking Mom's Who May Have Had This Same Problem Durring Pregnancy
Asked by B.B. from Oklahoma City
on February 17, 2009
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I am approximatly 18 weeks pregnant and have had pains in my lower abdomen area (mainly when I cough or go from sitting to standing posistion) on and off. I have also...
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- All of these seem to be the same answer, and I pretty much agree. The ligament pain tends to get worse with each child -- by your fifth, it can be pretty severe, but ...
- I had this occur a few times with my second child. I ended up going to the hospital, but it turned out to be dehydration which in turn caused constipation. The OB's ...
- I would make a trip to the minor emergency center, or just make an appointment with your OB and request to be seen as soon as possible. They should be calling you bac...
Anyone with an Answer
Asked by C.L. from Sioux Falls
on September 18, 2006
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I suffer from IBS and being in the 1st trimester of pregnancy it is taking a toll on my system. I would like a non-perscription option to lessen some of these symptoms...
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- I have IBS as well. I have never however had to resort to anything prescription yet. Just have to make sure you have a high fiber diet..and whats worked so far for ...
- try more fruit and veggies along with mre fiber it will help alot more then a perscription stay away from spicy foods also grezzzzy foods it will make you sorry if you...
- hello there i suffer from ulcerative colitis which i only developed after the birth of my son. it has been very challenging and i know sufferers with IBS can encount...
