MI and UC

[Carolsews]

Does anyone else have Ulcerative Colitis and heart problems? Might be interesting to compare...

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

It might be worth posting this on HealthUnlocked Crohns and Colitis forum.

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to MichaelJH]

The associated charity also have a helpline on 0300 222 5700 which might have knowledge of the two conditions tog.

[Carolsews]

Thank you Michael, you are right I should as well as this one I am interested from both sides

[RAS53]

Hi Carolsews,

I recently had an Aortic Valve Replacement (May 22nd this year) as a result of being diagnosed with Bicuspid of the Aortic Valve - I also have Ulcerative colitis. I did have a few problems post op including a flare up of my UC which is still ongoing - I am taking steroid enemas trying to avoid oral steroids - the UC has I believe has slowed down my recovery from the operation.

[Carolsews]

I had a flare about a month after MI then continued issues with acid reflux from meds. It is now 9 month later and I am beginning to feel better. I had suspected the UC was slowing things down . It has been impossible to find any one who understands both sides of this