1. If you use a rectal suppository medication it's gonna go in easier if you haven't wiped. Yup! Gross and nasty and wash your hands after, but this is will help %100
1.5. Keep pushing! Okay again gross nasty, moving on. It's not far enough in until you literally cannot feel it anymore. So just push it in. Also p.s. it gets easier after the first few times. Don't stress huny.
2. Joint pain is the worst but copper lined compression gloves will help your hands. Joint pain is one of the leading non-GI symptom to those living with UC. It's one I've recently began to face. Mine is mainly in my hands so these gloves will help. I sleep in mine everynight and I always have more mobility in my finger joints afterwards.
3. Always carry tums, Gas-ex, peppermint whatever works to treat an upset tummy. Specially if it has a tendency to be triggered by certain foods! The ideal would be to simply avoid those foods, doesn't work but it's ideal. So come prepared and try to plan ahead. Heck if it's really an off day throw a change of underwear and a Ziploc bag in your purse it comes in handy.
4. Have plenty of Pjs, girl you're gonna need options. Also stock up on comfy sweatshirts. All essential to dealing with bad pain days and flare ups. Also if you worry about wearing Pjs in public just stop. No one actually cares and you rock those Mickey mouse Pjs!
5. Invest in a good hot pad, a few good ones. You'll want one for your room and one for your couch minimum. And maybe a travel one too. Let's be honest pain is better with a hot pad! It will carry you through many rough night's.
6. Don't be afraid to try the weird treatments/home remedies. Essential oils? Heck yeah! Salt lamp for relaxation? Sure! Tumuric vitamin? Daily! Crystals under your pillow for healing? Why not! Do not underestimate the power of Belief and if it works for you keep at it.
7. Laugh long and often! This is kind of a given but it works! The more you laugh the better you'll feel. Somedays you'll need to have a good cry before, during or after the laughter. But allow yourself to find humour in the situations and the world. And surround yourself with others who can share that humour.
Until there's a cure don't give up! Share your story and share your tips to help others. Remember you are not alone. Sparkle on you majestic Unicorn!
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