Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals Inc. (fka RCPIQ)

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They have yet to connect the dots to anatabine.....and that it is not necessary to smoke.

Comment Link: http://www.ihaveuc.com/does-smoking-really-help-ulcerative-colitis/comment-page-2/#comment-142618


Author: TC


Comment:
I am a 61 year old female with UC. it did not manifest itself completely until 10 years after I quit smoking, at age 40. I had been having mild symptoms for those 10 years but always attributed it to bad food or hemorrhoids. Finally I was so sick and lost over 25 lbs. Time to see the Dr. I was treated with lots of prednisone which in the process created many more physcial problems for me. Finally my GI told me I needed to have the surgery and remove my colon. I wasn't ready mentally for that and started doing more research into alternatives to surgery. To my surprise I found that nicotine may help. I first tried the gum, then the patches and neither of those put me into remission. Finally I picked up a cigarette. I began smoking and within a week I was in remission. I have not had an attack, AT ALL, in over six years. My husbands brother had colon cancer and a colostomy. As much as my husband hates smoking he said he'd buy my cigarettes for as long as they worked so I wouldn't have to have the surgery. My GI, PC, Rheumetologist and Gyno physicians all know I smoke and why. Every one of them have agreed the quality of life is so much more important than the quantity. Anyone with UC understands the quality of life diminishes when you are experiencing flare-ups. My only regret is that this is not made public because of the stigmatism associated with smoking. I was tired of explaining why I smoke and therefore do not explain it any longer. However the negative comments and disgusted looks continue. Oh well, I'm sure if these people were in my shoes they may be smoking as well. Someday we'll find a treatment and call all quit but until then...if you got 'em, smoke 'em!


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