I recently found out that I have Ulerative Colitis. I am keeping track of my symptoms and their level of severity and plan to bring this to my next doctor's visit. I also plan to complete the following online Health Tracker to bring to my doctor as well. http://www.improvecarenow.org/patients/health-tracker/ulcerative-colitis
February 2, 2010- I drank three cups of coffee today (I love my coffee) and ate spicy food. Today I experienced stomach pain and cramping on the left side. The level of severity on a scale of 1-10 (10 being extreme) was around a six. I experience diarrhea today and the level of intensity was around an eight. Diarrhea was loose, watery, moucous involved and occured after each meal. I had eight bowel movement today and two of them had blood. I felt tired most of the day today so I didn't have the energy for exercise. My stress level today was around an eight as I am feeling very stressed about an upcoming family gathering. I hope tomorrow is a better day!!
February 3, 2010- Today I drank two cups of coffee. I am trying to cut back on how much coffee I drink but I really need my coffee in the morning. I went out to eat tonight and ate a hamburger and fries. I had stomach pain and cramping...the level of severity on a scale of 1-10 was eight. Diarrhea again with intensity level around an eight. I had 7 bowel movements and two of them had blood. Stress level today was around a six. It was nice to go out tonight with my friends but I had to make sure there was a bathroom close by at all times.
February 5, 2010 - When I woke up this morning I was very stressed as I knew I had to talk to my employer about moving my desk closer to the restroom. I work at a call center and my desk is on the opposite side of the office away from the restroom and this causes me some anxiety. Thankfully my employer was very understanding and arranged for me to change desks with another employee. At work today there was a retirement party for a fellow employee and there were several fruit and veggie trays available for people to enjoy and snack on. I had a great day at work but when I got home I experienced stomach pain and cramping. The level of severity was around an eight. I had diarrhea and the level of intensity was around an eight. I had seven bowel movements and three had blood. My plan was to exercise tonight but I did not feel well enough to exercise. My stress level today was around an eight. I am feeling alot of stress about the family gathering this weekend at my house. I may have to cancel plans.
February 6, 2010 - woke up this morning and called a friend to help out with planning the family gathering tomorrow. I am so happy that I friends and family whom I can call if I need them. Today is going to be a good day...I can feel it!!
February 7, 2010- The party today went really well but I shouldn't have had the alcohol. I didn't think just one drink would bother me but I wonder if that is what caused me to feel so awful when everyone went home. I had stomach pain and diarrhea and the level of intensity was around a nine. I feel exhausted and am going to bed early. I don't know when I will ever get on an exercise plan...I just never seem to have the energy.
February 10, 2010- These last few days I have had no appetite. My diarrhea has been constant so to avoid dehydration I have been drinking a lot of water.
February 12, 2010- I haven't been at work for the past few days. Appetite hasn't improved much and diarrhea is still constant. I have been losing weight but have been in close phone contact with telecare.
February 15, 2010 - I woke up this morning feeling much better. Drank a cup of coffee and off to work...
when I got home from work I was able to go for a walk before supper. After my walk I was to tired to cook supper so I went out for takeout which was a big mistake. This didn't agree with me at all. I experienced stomach pain and cramping on the left side. The level of severity was around a six. I experienced diarrhea and the level of intensity was around a seven. Diarrhea occurred after each meal. I had seven bowel movements today and two of them had blood.
February 18, 2010 - I made an appointment to see a Doctor...my appointment is for next Monday. Going to the movies tomorrow night. I am really excited to go out with my friends but I am really stressed as well. I hope my night goes well and I can stay for the whole movie.
February 19, 2010 - I was able to stay for the whole movie...yeah!! But when I got home I spent alot of time in the bathroom...I wonder if it was the popcorn I ate?
February 22, 2010 - My appointment with my doctor today went well. He put me on a vitamin pill and made an appointment for me to see a Dietician.
February 28, 2010 -I went to see a Dietician today. A friend came with me for support. I received so much information today and things are starting to make sense. I have been eating so many different foods that may have been contributing to my flareups. I drink alot of milk and come to find out that this may be causing a lot of my problems. The Dietician provided me with so much information but I am so exhausted I am heading to bed.....more reading to do tomorrow.
March 1, 2010 - I had no idea coffee, pop, raw fruits and veggies, etc. could make my symptoms worse. Wow...I can't wait to change some of my eating habits to see if this helps. Click on the following link to see more information the Doctor and Dietician provided me with. Diet
February 2, 2010 - I drank three cups of coffee today (I love my coffee) and ate spicy food. Today I experienced stomach pain and cramping on the left side. The level of severity on a scale of 1-10 (10 being extreme) was around a six. I experience diarrhea today and the level of intensity was around an eight. Diarrhea was loose, watery, moucous involved and occured after each meal. I had eight bowel movement today and two of them had blood. I felt tired most of the day today so I didn't have the energy for exercise. My stress level today was around an eight as I am feeling very stressed about an upcoming family gathering. I hope tomorrow is a better day!!
February 3, 2010- Today I drank two cups of coffee. I am trying to cut back on how much coffee I drink but I really need my coffee in the morning. I went out to eat tonight and ate a hamburger and fries. I had stomach pain and cramping...the level of severity on a scale of 1-10 was eight. Diarrhea again with intensity level around an eight. I had 7 bowel movements and two of them had blood. Stress level today was around a six. It was nice to go out tonight with my friends but I had to make sure there was a bathroom close by at all times.
February 5, 2010 - When I woke up this morning I was very stressed as I knew I had to talk to my employer about moving my desk closer to the restroom. I work at a call center and my desk is on the opposite side of the office away from the restroom and this causes me some anxiety. Thankfully my employer was very understanding and arranged for me to change desks with another employee. At work today there was a retirement party for a fellow employee and there were several fruit and veggie trays available for people to enjoy and snack on. I had a great day at work but when I got home I experienced stomach pain and cramping. The level of severity was around an eight. I had diarrhea and the level of intensity was around an eight. I had seven bowel movements and three had blood. My plan was to exercise tonight but I did not feel well enough to exercise. My stress level today was around an eight. I am feeling alot of stress about the family gathering this weekend at my house. I may have to cancel plans.
February 6, 2010 - woke up this morning and called a friend to help out with planning the family gathering tomorrow. I am so happy that I friends and family whom I can call if I need them. Today is going to be a good day...I can feel it!!
February 7, 2010- The party today went really well but I shouldn't have had the alcohol. I didn't think just one drink would bother me but I wonder if that is what caused me to feel so awful when everyone went home. I had stomach pain and diarrhea and the level of intensity was around a nine. I feel exhausted and am going to bed early. I don't know when I will ever get on an exercise plan...I just never seem to have the energy.
February 10, 2010- These last few days I have had no appetite. My diarrhea has been constant so to avoid dehydration I have been drinking a lot of water.
February 12, 2010- I haven't been at work for the past few days. Appetite hasn't improved much and diarrhea is still constant. I have been losing weight but have been in close phone contact with telecare.
February 15, 2010 - I woke up this morning feeling much better. Drank a cup of coffee and off to work...
when I got home from work I was able to go for a walk before supper. After my walk I was to tired to cook supper so I went out for takeout which was a big mistake. This didn't agree with me at all. I experienced stomach pain and cramping on the left side. The level of severity was around a six. I experienced diarrhea and the level of intensity was around a seven. Diarrhea occurred after each meal. I had seven bowel movements today and two of them had blood.
February 18, 2010 - I made an appointment to see a Doctor...my appointment is for next Monday. Going to the movies tomorrow night. I am really excited to go out with my friends but I am really stressed as well. I hope my night goes well and I can stay for the whole movie.
February 19, 2010 - I was able to stay for the whole movie...yeah!! But when I got home I spent alot of time in the bathroom...I wonder if it was the popcorn I ate?
February 22, 2010 - My appointment with my doctor today went well. He put me on a vitamin pill and made an appointment for me to see a Dietician.
February 28, 2010 - I went to see a Dietician today. A friend came with me for support. I received so much information today and things are starting to make sense. I have been eating so many different foods that may have been contributing to my flareups. I drink alot of milk and come to find out that this may be causing a lot of my problems. The Dietician provided me with so much information but I am so exhausted I am heading to bed.....more reading to do tomorrow.
March 1, 2010 - I had no idea coffee, pop, raw fruits and veggies, etc. could make my symptoms worse. Wow...I can't wait to change some of my eating habits to see if this helps. Click on the following link to see more information the Doctor and Dietician provided me with. Diet