A Sincere Message from Monica Potter
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Thank you to everyone who has sent me well wishes. I’m not pregnant but wanted to shed some light on some issues we all may deal with, especially women.
It’s never really talked about because it’s not sexy, pretty, our glamorous to say the least, so I decided to share a photo to possibly inspire my friends (you), create a platform to share stories, and rely on each other for support and guidance.
I’ve had colitis for almost 2 years and sometimes when I get flareups it’s painful and frustrating, so for all of you who suffer from colitis or other abdominal issues, please know you’re not alone.
I’m going for a check up on Friday and following up with colonoscopy this month. I want to stress the importance of getting regular check-ups with your gastroenterologist or family physician. I hope this open discussion will lead to many other things we face as women, mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, and every role we take on.
Take time for yourself and go get checked. Even if you’re not having issues it’s important.
Please note that I am not sponsored by anyone but me - I did this on my own and just wanted to share. That being said, a huge thank you to these foundations that are bringing awareness and guidance to all of us for better health.
I love this woman. Her beauty and honesty is so appreciated.
Compassionate, brave, beautiful woman.
I also have ulcerative Colitis, I had to wear dipers for like a year at the age of 23. Thanks for Sharing. With Monica Potter and Brock Lesnar I am in good company
I wish you the best. I had great appreciation for you and the movies you were in during the 1990s and early 2000s. You’re appearance, voice, and mannerisms remind me of a girl friend I had at the time. I feel a connection with you and the millions of others in our age group. I was born in November of 1970. For many of us born at that time, the 1990s were thrilling years. Because of your outstanding performances in films at that time I subconsciously associate you with the memories of those exciting days. And here we are, in what seems like a flash, a quarter of a century later. Like you, I’ve had some health issues. And so our focus has shifted just a bit from the wonderment of blossoming opportunities to more mundane, yet important topics. While my issues are different, I understand what you are going through mentally and emotionally. It is kind of you to share information and your experience with others. All of us in this age group are in a new stage of life that would have been hard to truly understand until we’d arrived here ourselves. Since we still have things to look forward to, I hope we all have the best luck as we move forward and do our best to support one another.
Sorry to hear about your health issues, wishing you the Best of Health!! Awesome post 👍
I have had UC for almost 30 years and Crohns for 4. Thank you for using your platform to bring awareness. By the way, I am obsessed with your sweater!
Monica Potter - Thanks so much for sharing a very important, most un-glamorous message with us all. Colonoscopies are really easy, as you said the Prep is the worst of it. My best friend had her colonoscopy & discovered she had Stage 4 Colon Cancer! Luckily enough she has been cancer free for over 3 years. A colonoscopy saved her life. I had colon polyps at 40, going to get my overdue colonoscopy in a month. Good luck with your belly issues, keep sending out this great message!
My god, the courage displayed here is overwhelming. Nothing can prepare someone to be so open about embarrassing health issues. Especially when one is a celebrity. I have the utmost respect for her candor and truly hope that she has gotten, or will get through this obstacle. Many thoughts and prayers.
UC is no joke and getting that annual colonoscopy is a must. Thank you for bringing awareness to this disease and reminding everyone that you can't ignore gi issues and hope they go away. May God bless you, and may your colonoscopy results be great!
So grateful to Monica for discussing this and putting such emphasis on getting your check ups, etc. Awareness is important.
This is a really important message. I am getting ready soon to have my test again. You are right the prep is the worst part but the test is easy.
I just think you are awesome and so real and kind hearted. People relate to real concern. Thank you.
I have digestive problems if I dont eat mini wheats or I do drink or eat too much milk based products. This may be an oversimplification for what you are dealing with, just thought it might help to try if you arent already doing these things. I just watched one of your movies and was reminded how much I enjoyed seeing you. Hope you and your family are well Miss Potter.
Norm Macdonald passed away recently of bowel cancer. He detected it at 32, and is the reason he lived as long as he did... not the kind of thing you want to surprise you and be told you've months to live. Sooner you get checked, the better. This is priceless advice. Thanks luv.
Prayers, I totally understand and agree with this message. I myself struggle daily with crohns disease.
Hope you are well Monica and all the best to your family for 2018 💙💙
Thank you for bringing this to light and for giving me the courage to even do a faecal occult test...and I should know better, being a health professional. You are one courageous woman who I so look up to. Thank you again, lovely lady and so thinking of you, all the best from Australia
Thanks for sharing such a personal issue. Hopefully this video can help others before it’s too late,Aloha and I miss seeing you
I am very sorry to hear about your illness. I hope you get well soon.
Lost my mother in September to colon cancer. 💔 Please everyone, get a colonoscopy!!!
Andra James Very sorry to hear that.
God bless you, Monica Potter.
I am so sorry to hear this Monica. Hang in there , things will get better. You would remember me as Lars from Washington State ! lol Chats , a long time ago ! Praying for you .......
You’re amazing Monica Potter! Thank you for sharing. You’re in my prayers! Good health to you!
Love you Monica and thank you for sharing it is something I suffer from too - Karen
good luck Monica. i asked my self i wonder where have you been. wondered what happened to you as i have not seen or heard from you in some time. my god bless you in your recovery and get back to the silver screen again soon.
Watching Patch Adams right now. Best of health to you.
Hi Monica, sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. From what you mentioned it sounds like severe constipation. The best remedy is to take probiotics, and eat plenty of wheat bran. Hope that helps. Enjoyed watching your film Martha meets Frank and Laurence. All the best from London.
Umm, it's ulcerative colitis, as she clearly states. Not constipation. HUGE difference. Requires serious drugs. Not probiotics and wheat bran.
Nancy, apologies for the misunderstanding as I did not read the full transcript. There is an alternative remedy, rather than taking pharma products,
Ayurvedic Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
Known as Pittaj Grahani in Ayurveda, Ulcerative Colitis is primarily a disease of Pitta Dosha, with varying degrees of Vata involvement in some cases. The excessive consumption of Pitta-aggravating foods and lifestyle initially damages both rakta dhatu (blood tissue) and mamsa dhatu (muscle tissue), leading to formation of ama that gets deposited between the villi in the intestines, forming a smooth coating that impairs the normal function and immunity of the intestines. Vata Dosha in the lower colon is also aggravated and in the early stages blocks the Pitta and Kapha channels, causing inflammation, mucous accumulation and edema.
Ayurvedic treatment of Ulcerative Colitis involves gently eliminating the ama, restoring healthy digestion and creating a bacterially-friendly environment in the body. After the basic strength and immunity of the body is restored, the treatment focuses on natural healing of the ulcers.
Diet & Lifestyle Advice
• Have soup prepared by boiling split gram (split legumes), buttermilk, and yogurt prepared from skimmed milk and goat’s milk.
• Increase use of cumin seeds, coriander, and celery seeds in cooking.
• Avoid whole peas and beans, broccoli, potato, garlic, jaggery, yam, sweet potato and other indigestible foods; fried, oily and highly salted foods; and fermented and packaged foods.
• Improve eating habits by having food in calm surroundings without watching television, listening to music, or working on the computer. Chew the food properly and completely. Eat slightly less than your appetite.
• Avoid tea, coffee, and alcohol.
thank you so much for this
im 25 and i was diagnosed with colitis 2 years ago
it sucks
Shes my hummingbird
Beautiful and smart lady!
Your a beautiful woman be strong and postive
Thank you for making this! I have been struggling so badly with stomach issues, the doc's cant figure it out. But I've been actively trying to do everything positive, it is so frustrating sometimes, but its nice to have other women out there speaking actively about it and also nice to know im not the only one :( I hope everything is ok with you!
I just met her. beautiful woman. 💓💓💓💓
Pray for you.
I have UC as well. You can control it with the proper diet.
I've recently been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and i feel you're struggle.
I'm not an actor, or a hero or a firefighter or a soul singer or maverick politician or law enforcement or make people happy or laugh and I've never killed anyone... will you all pray for me too. I deserve hell just like anyone else born on this planet. Pray for us all. "for by God's grace are we saved through Faith, not by works, it is the Free Gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." "none of us are righteous, no not one." "for the wages of sin is death,( we all die, therefore we are all sinners) but the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Amen!
so sorry to hear that,but looks like everyone have something,some health problems
be focused on helping yourself the best way you can,wish you best honey,be strong
wanted to say few more words,since i am not that 15 year old boy anymore,boy who watched your the most beautiful face and eyes so warm and gentle i ever saw
that was long time ago,about 20 years ago,but i still remember,i was like oh gosh i would give my life for just one kiss with her,i wish to stand very near,head next to head,and just to watch that beauty inside and outside
but...like i said i am not that boy anymore and you are not that girl from 20 years ago,i mean,we are closer and closer to the end of line and...
we are at some point when memories plays a large part of our life,you know how that going,we thinking about all good thing we had in our life
so...that is what i wanted to say because i am not sure when i am gonna talk with you again,i mean we all have this busy and crazy life,always without time,rushing somewhere
so Moni,i wanted to say thank you honey
big thank you for being that beautiful girl in any way possible,thank you for making my childhood better,for bringing pure and honest lust on my 15 year old wild head :) or in other words for being someone worthy for my boy's dreams and crush,and for letting me know how normal and nice girl behave so i should know for what to look for
sorry for being rude in the next part,life is not flowers and blue rivers as you know so i must be a little bit rude to say what i really wanted to say
big thank you for not being a cruel and evil person,big thank you for not being a bitch,emotionless and bad example for young kids
and trust me,although you already know,the world is full of this,too much of this on every corner
sorry on my bad english,still learning,need more practice,and heres my last thank you
but most of all,huge thank you for being a decoration of my life as well as of this planet...
You r still beautiful
I just watched con air last night
Yeah, well after my Colonoscopy I was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal Cancer. Not a fun thing to deal with.
Tammy Slaughter Very sorry to hear that. I’m sure it isn’t. I wish you the best of luck going forward.
Auto immune warrior here!!
Why the emphasis on only women? I’m a man and men have these issues too lol, we’re suffering too, this isn’t a woman issue, Jesus..
you know my Jesus?
Do you have ulcerative colitis? Or just colitis?
Monica I heard u went to arab high school that's where I graduated.
You give a good Cleveland Steamer then?
Why tf is this on trending wtf
because shes a public figure shining light on a chronic illness that not enough people talk about!
Hear, hear, Nana Noms.
Did she die on a cross to save us from our sins? Eternity will be nothing to do with any of us. It will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save us from our sins.
Watching Patch Adams right now. Best of health to you.