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Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes ulcers in the lining of the rectum and colon. It is one of a group of diseases called inflammatory bowel disease. Ulcers form where inflammation has killed the cells that usually line the colon.

Ulcerative colitis can happen at any age, but it usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30. It tends to run in families. The most common symptoms are pain in the abdomen and bloody diarrhea. Other symptoms may include anemia, severe tiredness, weight loss, loss of appetite, bleeding from the rectum, sores on the skin and joint pain. Children with the disease may have growth problems.

About half of people with ulcerative colitis have mild symptoms. Several types of drugs can help control ulcerative colitis. Some people have long periods of remission, when they are free of symptoms. In severe cases, doctors must remove the colon.

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Resolved Question: what does the bible say about health? (Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:37:04 GMT)
I have Ulcerative Colitis, Tourettes and Warts on my hands and want to know is there anything that the bible says about warts how to get rid of them or colitis or tourettes? I also have ADD Attention Deficit Disorder. Anyone know?
Resolved Question: If you have Ulcerative colitis can you work in a hospital as phlebotomist? (Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:36:02 GMT)
I would like to be a phlebotomist but my mom says they wont let me because of my immune system. I have ulcerative colitis but I don't think my immune system is really that bad. So my question is will I get hired as a phlebotomist even with my health conditions?
Resolved Question: I just wanted to say my thoughts are with? (Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:00:40 GMT)
Darren Fletcher has been diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis. Having suffered with it up until very recently I can assure you it's something pretty serious- it will keep him out for the rest of the season. my well wishes are with him... but health comes first OQ on a sclae of 1-10 how big of a blow is this for Manchester Untied? scale
Resolved Question: Does this sound like some type of eating disorder? What can I do to change? (Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:08:20 GMT)
Im a young woman in my 20's, and I was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune intestinal disease called ulcerative colitis. I was extremely sick for several months, lost a lot of weight (30 pounds, and I wasn't at all overweight to start with), got sick from pretty much anything I ate. Food was not even enjoyable, although I would still fantasize about what I wished I could eat. I became very weak and malnourished and had to be hospitalized. During all this time I was very depressed and lonely.
Resolved Question: Do I have an eating disorder? Very long, I'm sorry, but please help me :(? (Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:58:32 GMT)
Im a young woman in my 20's, and I was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune intestinal disease called ulcerative colitis. I was extremely sick for several months, lost a lot of weight (30 pounds, and I wasn't at all overweight to start with), got sick from pretty much anything I ate. Food was not even enjoyable, although I would still fantasize about what I wished I could eat. I became very weak and malnourished and had to be hospitalized. I was in such bad shape that I couldn't even stand fo
Voting Question: Can I get travel insurance if I have a Chronic Illness? (Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:37:39 GMT)
Hey, I was wondering does anyone know of any insurance companies that will insure someone with a chronic illness for traveling abroad? Health insurance is really important, I plan to be taking a 1 month trip to New Zealand next year which I've already had to postpone because I fell ill with Ulcerative Colitis (an incurable autoimmune disease, similar to Crohn's Disease) Is It possible to still get travel insurance? because every policy I go for, I read the terms and it says that the policy is
Voting Question: Why do I have soreness over my heart? (Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:23:37 GMT)
I have Ulcerative colitis and GERD. Overall, I am in excellent health and control my wt. w/a healthy diet as well as UC and Gerd. I walk almost daily 45min. and use wts and do floor exercises. Not sure why I have discomfort. Thank you Dave and Billie for responding to my question. Dave, I have had a stress test and did fine and my EKG last year and it was normal. My blood pressure last night was 94/58. Billie, I elevated my bed and I stay away from foods that trigger the acid reflux. I
Voting Question: Diet for ulcerative colitis/chorines disease during flair up? (Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:53:34 GMT)
My partners having a flair up, just want to know some foods that will not irritate his bowels and help get him back to health, meds have been upped and started enimas we r trying to avoid hospital as we rely on his income. Thanks
Resolved Question: Ulcerative Colitis and M.M.R vaccine links? (Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:50:07 GMT)
Ok, so recently I got diagnosed with a rare type of Ulcerative Colitis called Pancolitis, it's where the entire large intestine is completely ulcerated instead of the right or left sections, this caused SEVERE health issues for me which left me needing blood transfusions, high doses of steroids and potassium drips. I had the MMR Vaccine when I was 6 and had an adverse reaction to the vaccine, my mam always thought that the vaccine had done something to me and regretted having me vaccinated (I
Resolved Question: Besides being addictive, is nicotine ALONE bad for your health? (Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:01:18 GMT)
My dad has ulcerative colitis, and apparently nicotine can greatly improve symptoms. He would use a patch, not smoking. Is there any other negative effects of nicotine besides addictiveness?
Resolved Question: Health problems, ulcers, abdominal pain, chest pain, hard to swallow, muscle pain.? (Sat, 13 Aug 2011 05:50:18 GMT)
howdy hey, im 16 and a female.. i had an upper gi done and blood tests. i have 2 ulcers and a chemical imbalance or something. ive taken different painkillers from ibuprofen, excedrin, motrin, advil, whatever. and tried 2-3 different doctors prescribed meds. i still have pain, my chests been really hurting, i touch it and my sternum feels like its gonna break. my body always aches and i have way too much unexplained pain for my age. my stomach makes the weirdest noises and any and everything i
Resolved Question: Feel Like I am Going Insane...? (Thu, 26 May 2011 08:12:25 GMT)
Here is my deal, and I could use all of the SUPPORTIVE help and advice that I can get. I grew up in a very abusive household where I was severely abused; most of the abuse was psychological, but some of it was physical, and it left me with scars. I left home as soon as I turned eighteen years old, and I got with an abusive man. Surprise, surprise, the cycle continued. I ended up getting pregnant two times, and in two years, I bore him two sons. I chose to not leave because I was afraid of hi
Resolved Question: Don't know what to do about my friend? (Sat, 21 May 2011 15:19:04 GMT)
I feel bad for her, but her attitude is wearing on me. I'm a naturally small person but I have large breasts, whereas she is a very large girl with very small breasts. I wouldn't mention this if it wasn't such a huge problem for her. I also wear makeup and heels any time I go out whereas she doesn't. We both gave birth in the same week as well. She had an emergency c section with twins due to obesity related complications, so her boys were three months premature and under two pounds each. I g
Resolved Question: Can someone be fired for being off with a Chronic Disease? ( In Canada )? (Fri, 06 May 2011 08:41:37 GMT)
I've been battling Severe Ulcerative Colitis for a couple of years now . Last year during the first really bad flare up I was Hospitalized and off for about 8 weeks and on and off over the last year with the recurrence of bad days . Now in a full flare up once again and more changes in medication to try and get it under control , I am off yet again . My last review I was told I was unreliable over the last year . I am really concerned that they may try to terminate me ( I have been there 20 y
Resolved Question: What will happen if I test positive for THC in a physical? (Tue, 03 May 2011 04:05:49 GMT)
I'm 22 years old and have been having some health issues over the past couple months and they think it's either Chron's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis. Anyhow, my Dad set me up for a routine physical that has no correspondence to a job or school. I smoked marijuana 2 weeks ago and my physical is in 1 week. Chances are I am going to test positive for THC, what are the consequences of that?
Resolved Question: what is the best dua for curing ulcerative colitis intestinal disorder? (Mon, 02 May 2011 21:23:55 GMT)
asalamu alaikum i have been suffering with this disease for 2 years and its awful i have bloody diarrhea severe weight loss vomiting extreme pain. nothing is working the only option is surgery my doctor said but i dont want to go through that, can anyone tell me a powerful islamic dua for healing my disease for good i want to be healthy and worship Allah SWT to the best of my ability but i dont have the health jasakumala thank you in advance
Resolved Question: How do I make my dad understand? I feel like I can NEVER please him. HELP Please!? (Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:14:30 GMT)
This is long and kind of weird but please read. I'm really upset about this and I need help. I'm a 15 year old girl (16 on May 4th!). I have a health condition called Interstitial Cystitis where I have to go to the bathroom basically every 10 minutes. It's very painful and I've had to be home schooled because of it. My dad got mad because of how often I have to pee so he told me I can only flush the toilet once every hour, which caused my toilet to clog. Then he got super mad about that and to
Resolved Question: can 13 year old girls get ulcerative colitis? (Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:50:25 GMT)
Just wondering. I think I may have it actually. Is it going to kill me? I mean can it kill me if I have it? I don't have any health insurance, so am I going to be okay??
Resolved Question: Should I be concerned if not gaining weight at 31 weeks? (Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:17:00 GMT)
At my first appointment at 12 weeks I weighed 102 pounds and the doctor said I should gain between 20-30 pounds. I am a petite woman 5 foot 2 inches tall and this is my first pregnancy. At my 28 week appointment I weighed 115. I was very proud of my weight gain till I went in yesterday for my appointment at 31 weeks and three days weighing only 116..I only gained a pound in that three weeks and three days. Is that bad? Should I be concerned? I have ulcerative colitis so my diet is very restric
Resolved Question: Can colitis be cured in some cases? (Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:23:38 GMT)
So I started having blood and music in my stools, and the doctor ordered me to have a sigmoidoscopy. I was done yesterday, and they found that I have ulcerative colitis. I'm 19, and have never really had any health problems before this. I have to take 6 pills a day for two months. Is this curable in some cases? Can stress cause it? If it's not curable, you one live a normal, long, healthy life with this? Thanks Sorry, meant mucus XD
Resolved Question: how do i tell my boyfriend i dont want to and cant have anal sex? (Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:17:12 GMT)
hes been bringing it up for the past week and weve been official and having sex for 9 months and are both 22. i dont want to have anal sex cause ive never heard anything good about it and dont have any interest in it. i also have ulcerative colitis and i read that if you have UC and have anal sex its basically health suicide. but ive also heard "if he doesnt get it from you, hell get it from someone else". we love each other but im scared that it could be a big deal if i tell him no because he
Resolved Question: My question is directed to a health care professional? (Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:30:10 GMT)
I am scheduled for a virtual colonoscopy tomorrow morning. I have had two unsuccessful colonoscopies due to not being fully evacuated. I was put on prednisone and ascotol for 2 months due to a very highly inflamed colon and ulcerative colitis. The Dr. told me that I have a twisted colon, and scar tissue probably due to a complete hysterectomy in 2000. I took citrate of magnesia, alot of water, before the first procedure, with, as I said not sufficient results. Second one, I asked for something
Resolved Question: Is it possible to get health insurance coverage? (Thu, 02 Dec 2010 02:13:47 GMT)
Just denied by Aetna for my hospitalization for depression in Feb. In 2005 I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis but have not had problems since...diet change. I also have an under active thyroid of which is under control using Synthroid. Any chance on getting at least a high deductible insurance coverage?
Resolved Question: Why is it every December I get hospitalised? Almost on the dot every December I fall ill in some way!? (Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:38:31 GMT)
Why do I always get ill at christmas every year? And no its not to do with my immune system and bugs, I don't get infected with a bug. I have the HLA B27 gene which basicaly means I'm succeptible to inflamatory problems in my body. For the past 8 years, each year in December I have been hospitalised. First two years with severe back pain, turned out to be ankylosing spondylitis. Next three years, one after the other with severe anemia due to internal bleeding, turned out to be ulcerative
Resolved Question: It seems like EVERYTHING is wrong with me? (Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:22:38 GMT)
Ever since about a year and a half ago, my health started to go downhill. First I got Ulcerative Proctitis- a mild form of ulcerative colitis. Soon after this I began to ALWAYS feel sick, and as time passes it seems to get worse. Here are my symptoms- Constant nausea blood and mucus in stool fatigue sore muscles (mainly neck and back) migraines dizziness Stuffy nose constipation sometimes and other times I have diarrhea I can barely eat because it causes me to feel even more nauseous. What co
Voting Question: Help Tips Suggestion advice for Body Toning Health and Body building after illness? (Sun, 21 Nov 2010 11:17:57 GMT)
I am 32 year boy unmarried i suffered with ulcerative colitis , Fistula for 2-3 year and lost my 20-30 kgs of weight. Now after a good treatment i recovered some of my health back and just gaining weight and finding myself little overweight and gaining my weight and strength and health . I have Gynecomastia (man broaden chest ) from childhood due to asthama which was fine when i lost weight due to my illness but again i have to cover it up. I want suggestions and advice form
Resolved Question: Back Sensitivity. Can anyone give me an amateur diagnosis on my symptoms? (Sat, 09 Oct 2010 01:59:04 GMT)
My upper back from the shoulders do to the blades are sensitive. If someone comes up to me and says, 'HEY' *SLAP* 'How you doing?' I cringe with slight pain. It's not unbearable, but highly uncomfortable; it is less painful than pressing on a bruise. This is the same if someone pokes me or tries to give me a massage. It's not excruciating, but my face contorts with displeasure. Now. . .on the other hand. . .if someone lightly touches me I become ridiculously ticklish. I don't think it's fibrom
Resolved Question: Bowel problems... help!? (Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:11:48 GMT)
When I was around 20 (8 years ago) I was diagnosed with UC (ulcerative colitis) because of bleeding and other symptoms. I was put on a drug that did nothing so my gatroenterologist advised me to stop taking it. I haven't really kept in touch with him over the years. Basically, I can almost never go to the bathroom. I might go once a week, or even less frequently. I know drinking coffee can help some people, but coffee makes me really anxious, so I don't drink it. I have tried upping my fiber
Resolved Question: Natural home cure herbal Ayurveda for weakness underweight muscles strong bones? (Sun, 19 Sep 2010 13:37:30 GMT)
I am 32 years old male from india suffered with ulcerative colitis 4-5 years which i cured with naturopathy and Ayurveda treatment now i am suffering with fistula and blood pressure. I am 5'11" height and 38 Kg weight which is quite under wight. My blood pressure keeps low ie. 60-80. and hemoglobin is low 9.5 that is low to . I still get blood in the stools may be due to Fistula or Ulcerative colitis but to often 3-4 time in a month. I have daily habit of regular masturbation . I
Resolved Question: POLL: Business VS Job which is best ? (Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:29:18 GMT)
I am 32 year old guy from India i opened my own cybercafe computer hardware institute CD gallery designing and all work in IT field together after 3 year time as soon i got contracts and i got settled i got hospitalized and ill due to ulcerative colitis fistula and colon cancer and weakness for 2 year i was hospitalized and under treatment slowly by slowly i got losing my health money and business and now i m in stage to wind up my business. I tired for job but due to business experien
Resolved Question: Weakness lethargy drowsiness home natural and aurvedic remedies ? (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:27:03 GMT)
I am 32 years old guy I had asthama from childhood then at age of 24 i got Ulcerative colitis which i cured with Enema aurvedic medicines and home remedies now it seems to be with fistula. My major problem is that i lost my health my blood pressure is 59-80 to often its low and there is excretion of blood i have left drinking milk due to UC from last 8 years. I feel to much weakness and unwillingness to work always sleepy drowsiness and fell to sleep in bed i fell like i dont have bones
Resolved Question: ADVICE: Suffering with Ulcerate colitis, weakness, Cancerous ulcer, Depression ? (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:15:41 GMT)
Kindly advice thinking if u would in my stage what u would do :- I just complete my Post graduation and worked from age of 18 in IT computers then at age of 23 i opened my own web dev software dev hardware complete IT solution business but as soon i got profits within 1 year i was getting good success in my business and carrier i had got Bowl Movements and blood in stools at the age of 24 dont know how i got the disease. I got treatment of 2-3 years in alopathic with severe steroids b
Resolved Question: My boyfriend is ill and Canada's health care is failing, Who/Where can I write to in order to get some help? (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:33:35 GMT)
My boyfriend has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and during a barium swallow they have now found Tumors in his stomach, esophagus, and bowels, he is in the process of being diagnosed with Pancreatitis as well, this being said is too sick to work, in constant pain, unable to sleep or function during the day. He can not afford his medication, and is in a constant state of suffering. I am appalled at the fact this is happening in Canada with our "
Resolved Question: Does acne indicate bad health? the reason I'm asking is because? (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:00:33 GMT)
I was looking at this site http://www.marysherbs.com/heal/heal-f-rP.htm and It sounded interesting and it says if get lots of zits on your forehead that indicates that there are toxins in your liver, and I get mots of my zits there and I have Ulcerative colitis! So yeah when looking at that site is acne a sign of poor health?
Resolved Question: I have Ulcerative Colitis? (Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:02:39 GMT)
I've had the disease for 8 years however the last three months I have been feeling very dizzy and out of it. I was having many bouts of rapid heart rate and feelings of passing out. I went to a doctor they said it sounds like I am experiencing anxiety attacks. I was wondering if anyone else with colitis has had these problems. I do not eat very health and i am under weight do you think it could be from not eating right along with frequently having to use the bathroom I am dehydrated or does
Resolved Question: How can I cover health costs in Australia? (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:33:26 GMT)
I'm Irish and moving back to Australia on a de-facto VISA with my Australian partner in january. (I lived there before for a year. Here's the problem: - I have Ulcerative Colitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis - Under this VISA I can't be covered on his medicare card for the 1st 2 years (the Irish/ Australian reciprocal agreement is void for this period) - If I get medical insurance it won't cover my pre-existing conditions - My Irish insurer won't cover me long term overseas (only for up to 6
Resolved Question: Can you interpret my IBD differentiation panel results? (Thu, 06 May 2010 01:33:40 GMT)
Before you go nuts on me, yeah, I'm gonna see my doctor tomorrow about these results (posted via online patient health tracking site), so I'm only asking here for a quick reply. S. Cerevisiae AB IgA - negative S. Cerevisiae AB IgG - negative Proteinase-3 AB - negative Myeloperoxidase AB - negative ANCA SCREEN - negative. Now, before anyone sees "negative" everywhere and decides to say "it means you don't have those things" without knowing what it really means, please - don't. This is a diff
Resolved Question: Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, calorie intake? (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:19:51 GMT)
I have Crohn's disease, and am in a severe flare-up. I'm one of the weird people who have gained weight while having Crohn's disease, despite the malnutrition, and awful damage to my intestines. Perhaps it's from the medications I've taken. I've recently started the Specific Carbohydrate Diet for IBDs, in hopes it will help me, and I've noticed that I'm not getting very many calories, normally only 1400 at the most. As someone with Crohn's, should I be eating more calories than that? I'd l
Resolved Question: me and my husband, relationship problem? (Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:58:10 GMT)
we got married 2 years ago. eversince we got married his ulcerative colitis kicked in. he wasnt well. but i have been there with him right from the first day. i didnt leave him on his own tht hes bit slow and unhealthy and incompetent for me. before getting married to me he bougght a flat which was never completed. so for 2 years i lived with him in a dark dingy atic. which didnt have a bed, a cupboard a mirror or anything. all my clothes in suitcases. he wanted to spend money on fishes n tank
Resolved Question: GP negligence - should i file a negligence claim? (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:05:08 GMT)
Hi - I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2007. I had repeatedly gone to the doctors in the 2 - 3 years before diagnosis complaining about rectal bleeding - even produced photographs of stool containing blood. However, the doctor always sent me away saying it was 'most likely haermorrhoids' and and nothing to worry about. After 2 years and probably about 4 visits, I decided to change my doctor who referred me to the local hospital following my complaints (At which stage my health wa
Resolved Question: Marriage question wife has moved out? (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:31:43 GMT)
I've been married for 2.5 years and we have a 2 year old, last may '09 my wife had a flare up with her colon (she has ulcerative colitis) I knew she had the disease when we married but never experienced the flare up. She was is tons of pain and I have to work mon-fri, so she moved home with her mother who lives a few blocks away. She was put on steroids and other drugs and we began fighting mostly due to the fact I felt she should be home with me. I mean we married through sickness and health
Resolved Question: What should I do my wife is sick and moved out? (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:41:21 GMT)
I've been married for 2.5 years and we have a 2 year old, last may '09 my wife had a flare up with her colon (she has ulcerative colitis) I knew she had the disease when we married but never experienced the flare up. She was is tons of pain and I have to work mon-fri, so she moved home with her mother who lives a few blocks away. She was put on steroids and other drugs and we began fighting mostly due to the fact I felt she should be home with me. I mean we married through sickness and health
Voting Question: Wife has moved out and now lives with her mom due to illness? (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:07:44 GMT)
I've been married for 2.5 years and we have a 2 year old, last may '09 my wife had a flare up with her colon (she has ulcerative colitis) I knew she had the disease when we married but never experienced the flare up. She was is tons of pain and I have to work mon-fri, so she moved home with her mother who lives a few blocks away. She was put on steroids and other drugs and we began fighting mostly due to the fact I felt she should be home with me. I mean we married through sickness and healt
Resolved Question: What type of infection do I have? (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:54:04 GMT)
For several weeks, I have been going to the toilet frequently because of diarrhea. And I wondered what started it. Sometimes, when I go the bathroom and feel constipated. I have read health books, and they have stated that I need to eat cereals, yogurt, and vegetables. The last one of the three, I honestly do not eat much. The problem is that every 50 minutes almost I have to go to the bathroom via diarrhea and that interfers with daily activity. Because I have constipation and diarrhea, and b
Resolved Question: I have just been diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency and also need Folic acid supplements. Any advice.? (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:12:55 GMT)
I have been told that because of my deficiency i need 1 injection every week for the first month and then every 3 months after that, and that I also need to take folic acid supplements. I have suffered from mental health problems for nearly 13 years and am on medication for that. I have suffered from ulcerative colitis for just over 4 years, and am on immunosupressants for that and have a blood test every month because of them. I have an extreme fear of needles and don't know how well i will c
Resolved Question: What sort of stomach sensitivities do you have? (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:37:47 GMT)
Throughout most of my life I've had an iron stomach. Until I started seeing a chiropractor and was later diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, during which time I was told alternately that I needed to A) eat only okra, B) that I was gluten intolerant, C) that I could eat only vegetables, meet and cheese. Since recovering I've felt much better and have been able to eat what I like - until recently. I've become a sort of a health nut, but my GI tract feels worse than it ever has! I don't eat hardl
Resolved Question: Hulda Clark zapper, or Beck blood electrifier? (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:13:19 GMT)
I have a series of health problems, all resulting from my increased tendency to get inflamation as I have the HLA-B27 gene (inflamatory gene). I have ankylosing spondylitis Ulcerative colitis Irritable bowel syndrome Celiac disease Acne Suspected candida and parasite infections I am only 21 but I am fed up with taking all sorts of bad drugs to cover up the symptoms whilst jeopardising something else in my body. I have been researching Hulda Clark zappers a bit and have now come across the Bec
Resolved Question: Sudden diarrhea, I'm 37 weeks? (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:39:44 GMT)
For the past few days my stools have been fairly soft, but an hour ago I got this sudden feeling like I was going to have diarrhea, and when I went to the bathroom, there was no solidity to it at all. I took my iron pill yesterday, and I usually have soft stools and some solid diarrhea if I take it on an empty stomach, so my doctor told me to start taking it with food and a glass of juice. I don't know if that caused it today, I can't think of anything else because I was feeling perfectly fine
Resolved Question: Please give me advice about choosing a health insurance plan? (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:49:54 GMT)
I need to find an individual health insurance plan for myself. I am 27 and my previous coverage ended (which was through my college). As a young adult I had ulcerative colitis, but it has been a few years since I have had any issues (or doctors visits about it) and my last colonoscopy report (a few years ago) stated that there was not only no evidence of present colitis but no evidence of past colitis (which was great news). Well, recently I have been having symptoms, but refuse to go see a
Voting Question: Do you think having an abortion is acceptable? (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:41:46 GMT)
If the woman has 2 medical conditions and she doesn't want them to be passed onto the child? Because I have ulcerative colitis and Asperger's syndrome. If I ever do become pregnant, I think I would have to have an abortion because I think it wouldn't be fair for the child to have to grow up with these 2 conditions. And these 2 health conditions can handicap a person. And, yes, I guess I shouldn't be having sex in the first place, but unfortunately I do have urges and needs. So do you thin

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