Monthly colds and sickness

The only thing I can think of is that your resistance has been low due to the pouchitis. Once you catch a cold, you are immune to that virus, but there are innumerable cold viruses.

The main suggestion I would have is to pay attention to frequent hand washing and don't touch your face when you are out and about.

Jan

I have had a cold now for about 3 weeks, can't seem to shake the slight cough and stuffy nose. First sickness since I had j-pouch surgery last Feb. I am back on a round of flagyl now but wasn't on it when I got the cold.

So...personally, I haven't seen the link...actually the exact opposite. I have had chronic pouchitis pretty much since takedown. My kids come home with colds and virus every few weeks, but I don't seem to catch any of them. My husband does get almost all of them though. I have had 2 colds that I can remember since my son was born 2 years ago. They were both really bad ones that it took awhile to shake, but it was the same for my son.