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March 2012

Non-Dairy Ice Cream – And it Tastes Really Good

Are you serious, its been over 3 months now since Michaela bought me the ice cream machine?   Definitely  one of my favorite presents ever.  Most importantly, it makes me feel normal again in terms of one thing that was missing for the past two years, and that of course is “ICE CREAM”.  Not a big mystery right…?   Did anybody else stop eating Ice Cream… Read More »Non-Dairy Ice Cream – And it Tastes Really Good

Colitis But Not UC?

Symptoms: I haven’t been formally diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, but UC is the closest thing to the diagnosis that I do have. My symptoms are largely diarrhea with steatorrhea. I guess I’m lucky because I don’t have any bleeding. When I’m symptomatic I get really tired. I’ve attempted the SCD diet a few times, but I’m unable to get past the first part of it.… Read More »Colitis But Not UC?

Rice Cakes and Popcorn – Are they OK to EAT?

Introduction: I’m a 26 year old girl from Montreal who loves to run. Unfortunately, it was as I “upped my game” with the training that I started to get symptoms, and was ultimately diagnosed with UC 5 months ago. I’m currently trying to learn how to get and keep myself in remission! Symptoms: Current symptoms: – Occasional diarrhea (sorry for the TMI) – Still losing… Read More »Rice Cakes and Popcorn – Are they OK to EAT?

Tena’s Story – 17 Years of Ulcerative Colitis

Introduction: I have been struggling with ulcerative colitis for 17 years now. I have been on many medications including prednisone for five years straight which took a great toll on my body. I just recently graduated nursing school and have two beautiful daughters. I was very young when I was finally diagnosed, literally on my death bed. I was misdiagnosed for over a year and… Read More »Tena’s Story – 17 Years of Ulcerative Colitis

My Insides are on Fire!

Introduction: I was officially diagnosed as having UC 3 weeks ago but been suffering for last 2 years. I was also diagnosed for Coeliac Disease 7 years ago and have been on a gluten free diet since then. I am 39 years and married to a very supporting and helpful husband. We have 2 girls who are very helpful even though they don’t really know… Read More »My Insides are on Fire!