As mentioned in my previous blog entry the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) estimates that as many as 20% of patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) will require surgery in their life time. When medical treatments do not provide the needed result you may also find that you are fac...
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Ali
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 10:16 AM
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When I was in a very bad flare last year, I definitely considered surgery - but it's such a scary thought! My doctor did not think it was necessary, and I'm (thankfully) doing well now - though on a lot of medicine! - but the idea is always at the back of my mind, in case I get really sick again. It's nice to know there are people out there, other than my doctor, who know a lot about it. It's a good support system!