UC Treatment: 16 Years Apart (Infliximab vs. Surgery)

Описание: Comparing Ulcerative Colitis (UC) treatment then vs. now. If you or a loved one is navigating a UC flare, IBD diagnosis, or considering J-Pouch surgery, you aren't alone.

16 years ago, my battle with Total Colitis led to three major surgeries and a life with a J-Pouch. Last year, history repeated itself when my eldest daughter was diagnosed with severe UC. But while the disease is the same, the treatment has changed forever.

In this video, we go behind the scenes of her monthly Infliximab (Anti-TNF) infusion. We compare the "Legacy" treatments I had (like Asacol, Predfoam, and long-term Prednisolone) to the modern Biologic treatments and combination therapy (Infliximab + Azathioprine) that are helping her find remission without surgery.

Whether you are researching Infliximab side effects, curious about J-Pouch life, or a parent dealing with a pediatric UC diagnosis, I hope our story gives you hope. The future of IBD treatment is here.

Chapters:
00:00 You Are Not Alone
00:17 My 30-Year UC History
01:08 Why 2026 is Different
01:37 Facing Total Colitis
02:28 The Steroid "Yo-Yo"
03:04 Legacy Meds: The Old Way
03:25 Azathioprine: Then vs. Now
04:02 Facing the Surgery "Mountain"
04:56 The Magic of Biologics
05:31 How Infliximab Targets TNF-Alpha
06:04 Remission: 3 Surgeries vs. Netflix
07:40 Join the Pouch Heals Community


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Topics Mentioned:
Ulcerative Colitis treatment 2026, IBD, Crohn’s Disease, Infliximab infusion experience, Remicade, Inflectra, J-Pouch surgery, Proctocolectomy, Azathioprine for UC, Anti-TNF alpha, Pediatric UC, IBD remission, Pouchitis, living with a stoma.

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