As you may have noticed the group activity has fallen to almost zero over the last few months.I must take much of the blame for this having become involved in...
Looks like no one is interested,so unless anyone comes forward I have it in mind to delete the group on June 31st. It would be a shame for it to end this way...
Hi all: Has anyone any information on Arthritis being associated with having Ulcerative Colitis in the past...or any of the IBD's?I had UC for two years before...
I've had occaisional problems with arthritis, especially in my right knee, ever since I was about 4. :-o Whether there is a relationship of any sort with my...
Hi all, my names Michele and I'm 28 years old and come from Essex, UK. I had an ileostomy operation just over 3 years ago due to CD, obviously having a stoma...
Hi, Would just like to say I would be willing to help out. As I'm on maternity leave it would give me something to do. If you could run me through what I...
Wow, it's hard to imagine that this group would be disbanded. I've only been a member for about 6 months, but have received lots of help, that wasn't available...
Hi Stewart So sorry to hear that the group may be disbanded. I had my iliostomy in 2001 and only for this group I don't know what I would have done. Any...
My husband, who had the colostomy was from England (now Australia) our son has been in Clacton to sell an Aunt's house for us just last month. He is now in...
Hi Stew It is a shame. It seems not so long ago when this group generated so much valuable support and activity. I am sorry that I do not have the time to...
it is a wonderful group all those who help are much appreciated thank you to all concerned kindest regards christine ... Discover Yahoo! Have fun online with...
i agree bernie and as long as it is not financial help [ i am bankrupt] i would be willing to help i am a pec [percutaneous endoscopic colostomy and dynamic...
Me too....I have had my ostomy for 52 years....and there was no support then...I am sure the new ostomates need this Group. What can we do? Cathryn From:...
Hi I was hoping to get some advice or information. Two years ago (I am 38) I had a colostomy, following an operation to remove a tumour and sacram (lower...
Hiya, yes Clactons only about 3/4 hour drive from me, I used to go there a few times as a kid on family holidays, haven't been in years though..... Michele ......
Stew, It would be awful if the group were to close, I remember how muchhelp I got when I first found it. Many members - some sadly no longer with us, but loads...
Cathryn There is a connection between UC and Arthritis. I has UC and a couple other diseases of the area and now have arthritis. I went to a Rheumatologist,...
Hi all. I've had my ileostomy for 3 years now, it was due to CD and I had all of my colon and a very small section of my small intestine removed, but my...
Alan is thinking of having a reversal this year, he has a colon ostomy and we would like to hear about this also. _____ From: ukostomysupport@yahoogroups.com ...
Hi Michele, I had my pouch formed in July 2003 and the ileotomy closed last May. I had ulcerative colitis so cannot comment on Crohns disease. It won't be easy...
I had a colostomy reversal and was ok although i will never really know as i have the dynamicgraciloplasty alas i can not evacuate thus i have a PEC I was told...
I had my reversal in 99 and everything went well I had an odd sensation on the left hand side and when i had my PEC done this cleared others who were reversed...
Folks, my PC is still out of commission & I'm am writing this from Kinko's. I'm going to have to go no email for a while. Hope to see you all soon. Wayne...
hi i am going to florida soon and i am just wondering what it will be like with a colstomy bag will i need to take any precortions will the bag fill up etc ...
