Finally! I can relate to this group. I am 57. I had UC for 31 years and my flares worsened in my 50's. My flares were so bad I was wasting away. Prednisone was the only thing working. I finally had my colon removed March 2015, instant relief. I had the pouch built June 2015 with some complications. October 2015 I had the take down. It was tough for quite awhile, they told me two weeks of many stools, it was longer and then started seeing improvement. Like many here I have my good days and not. I am a yoga student and teacher, which I practiced with my bag as well. It's my one time that I forget this, unless I have an urge to go during practice, usually I can put it off, and stay focused on the yoga. It has saved me! My nights can be tough and the butt burn! Yikes. I will try the product mentioned here. I have used anorectal cream, a lifesaver. I have felt so alone, isolated, depressed even. Yoga has helped tremendously, and yet struggle. I work on diet which I did for years with the UC. I now don't feel as alone and know what I am going through is normal. Grateful for this group. Thank you.
